The 13.3" Dell XPS M1330 notebook, based on Santa Rosa mobile PC platform, is now available for purchase at Dell’s website .
XPS M1330 is available in Crimson Red, Pearl White or Tuxedo Black exteriors.
Dell XPS M1330 features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processor, ranging from the new T5250 (1.50GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB) to T7500 (2.2GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB). It is built on GM965 chipset with integrated Intel GMA X3100 graphics or PM965 chipset paired with dedicated NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS 128MB. For video output there are HDMI and VGA out.
There is a standard 13.3" WXGA display or an optional WXGA LED backlight display. Standard display comes with a 2.0 Megapixel webcam whereas the LED backlit display comes with 0.3MP VGA webcam.
Toshiba has launched the new AMD-powered Satellite A215 notebook range. It features several variations of AMD’s most advanced family of dual-core processors made for mobility, including the AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Gold Edition TL-64.
Along with AMD’s dual core Turion 64 X2 mobile processors, including the Gold Edition TL64 CPU, Toshiba Satellite A215 incorporates M690V chipset with its integrated ATI Radeon X1200 series graphics, managing notebook’s 15.4" widescreen display with 1280x800 pixels screen resolution. These notebooks support up to 4GB of DDR2 system memory and SATA hard disk drives. The first Satellite A215 series models feature built-in DVD burner with Labelflash technology for burning labels directly on the media.
Regarding communications, Toshiba Satellite A215 laptops have Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN, Ethernet LAN and a 56k modem. For video conferencing, there are built-in web camera and microphone.
The A215 has four USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, a 5-in-1 media card reader, Firewire port, VGA and S-Video outputs, and fingerprint reader.
Samsung announced that it has begun mass producing 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSD) at 64GB (gigabytes) - the highest density SSD available today for mobile computing applications.
"We see sharply increasing interest in SSDs among OEMs worldwide amid a growing push to launch premium SSD-based notebooks, particularly in the ultra-mobile category," said Jim Elliott, director, flash marketing, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
SSDs feature far greater reliability, faster boot times and faster application start-up times than hard disk drives. SSD can also improve battery life by up to 20 percent in notebooks.
The 64GB SSD consists of 64 eight Gigabit (Gb) single-level cell flash memory chips. Use of 51nm process technology permits fabrication of much smaller components, with each chip having circuitry 1/2500th the width of a human hair.
Toshiba’s Digital Product Division today announced that the Satellite®P205, Satellite X205 and Qosmio®F45 will be the company’s first mainstream mobile solutions to incorporate HD DVD drives, while the Qosmio G45 will be the first U.S. notebook computer with a writeable HD DVD optical drive, and will be available to consumers in time for the back-to-school season.
“In the realm of high definition nothing compares to the capability and quality that is available through HD DVD,” said Mark Simons, vice president and general manager, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “Due to manufacturing efficiencies being achieved for HD DVD, we’re able to add this revolutionary technology into our mainstream consumer notebook lineup at affordable prices.”
The new HD DVD enabled Toshiba Satellite and Qosmio notebook computers will have estimated single unit prices (ESUP) that will range from $1,449 to $3,199, depending on model and configuration. In terms of screen size, the Satellite P205, Satellite X205 and Qosmio G45 will be equipped with high-resolution 17-inch diagonal widescreen displays, while the Qosmio F45 will take advantage of a healthy 15.4-inch diagonal widescreen display.
Lenovo has unveiled ThinkPad Reserve Edition notebook based on the recently released 12.1" Lenovo ThinkPad X61s.
Lenovo's ThinkPad Reserve Edition notebooks are encased in premium leather, hand crafted by expert saddle makers for a distinct appearance. The Reserve Edition has a unique system for ventilation so that heat is carried away from the machine easily and without affecting its leather cover.
Optimized wireless WAN performance (via Vodafone, AT&T, Verizon or Telus) for broadband connectivity
New WWAN design that includes an external antenna which can be extended to improve performance.
12.1” UltraLight display
2 GB memory
160GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Disk Drive
External USB multi-burner, External 80 GB USB hard drive
Battery life up to 7 hours
Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, Microsoft Office Small Business 2007
According to Lenovo, member of specially-trained ThinkPad Reserve Edition support staff will answer your calls and will assist you in customizing your personal settings, optimizing system and security features and migrating information from your old computer. In most major cities around the world, an on-site warranty service will be provided within four hours, while in most other locations, an on-site service will be provided by the end of the next working day.
Lenovo ThinkPad Reserve is currently being sold "by invitation only" and costs $5000.
The 13.3" Dell XPS M1330 notebook, based on Santa Rosa mobile PC platform, is now available for 
Toshiba has launched the new AMD-powered Satellite A215 notebook range. It features several variations of AMD’s most advanced family of dual-core processors made for mobility, including the AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology Gold Edition TL-64.
Samsung announced that it has begun mass producing 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSD) at 64GB (gigabytes) - the highest density SSD available today for mobile computing applications.
Toshiba
Lenovo has unveiled ThinkPad Reserve Edition notebook based on the recently released 12.1" Lenovo ThinkPad X61s.