Acer Aspire Ethos Laptop

Acer has just announced two new Aspire Ethos laptops that introduce a whole new level of versatility in today’s laptops and they look like regular multimedia laptops, but they carry a hidden surprise: detachable touchpads. The laptops features he latest generation of Intel’s Core i processors, offering Turbo Boost speeds of up to 3.4GHz. Big bro 8951G boasts a 18.4-inch display that transmits images in Full HD, 1920 x 1080 resolution and 220-nit brightness, while spunky little 5951G struts around with a 15.6-inch HD 1366 x 768 screen of its own. They also support NVIDIA GeForce GT500 and DirectX 11 graphics and sport Dolby-approved surround sound.

Acer‘s new Aspire Ethos series is set to leave the mark, giving a new meaning to the concept of home entertainment. They are the dream of even the most demanding multimedia and entertainment enthusiasts. Starting from the cool new look down to the eye-popping visual experience, the enhanced sound system, the powerful processors and the superior ergonomics. Nothing was left to chance; everything down to the smallest detail was painstakingly designed to summon the ultimate user experience in terms of entertainment and performance. Sleek frameless CineCrystal Full HD and HD displays and are equipped with outstanding HD discrete graphics solutions to provide a stunning multimedia experience, while full DirectX 11support accounts for an incredible gaming performance and superior image quality with realistic effects and crisp, life-like imagery for a more immersive and detailed experience. The new Aspire Ethos boast an enhanced sound system that delivers a better audio performance for a richer and more enjoyable listening, while the professionally-tuned Dolby Home Theater v4 solutions maximizes volume output and makes the most of the speakers’ performance to create a home theater surround sound. The Aspire Ethos 8951G comes with Acer CineSurround with five Dolby-tuned built-in speakers and Acer Tuba CineBass subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects and vibrant audio for the ultimate movie enjoyment. The Aspire Ethos 5951G packs True5.1-channel surround sound output, two built-in stereo speakers and the Acer Tuba CineBass booster, supporting low-frequency effects for a totally engaging experience.

With a detachable touchpad that doubles as a MediaRemote for convenient multimedia and content enjoyment at a distance, the Aspire Ethos take full control and ergonomics to the next level. An orientation sensor allows the touchpad to be used either horizontally or vertically. What’s more, these laptops allow seamless media sharing and enjoyment via clear.fi: clear.fi is Acer‘s media sharing system based on the idea that it’s easier if all multimedia content is simply brought into a single system with a common interface. No matter where they are. clear.fi is a cross-platform solution that works straight out of the box, automatically detecting the clear.fi-enabled devices connected to the wireless home network, and then allowing all digital content stored on any of these to be shared seamlessly using the clear.fi media interface. Thanks to the InstantOn Arcade key the Aspire Ethos can be fast booted allowing you to watch movies, play music and view photos in no time. Just press the quick access multimedia key and have fun!

With the option of Blu-Ray Disc or a DVD optical drive you can enjoy your movies on the sleek 16:9 frameless displays or extend the 1080p HD experience to you big screen TV via the latest version of the HDMI standard for the ultimate cinematic splendor. The 48 cm (18.4″) or 39.5 cm (15.6″) format and Full HD (1920×1080)[1] or HD (1366×768)[2] resolutions, the ultra-stylish frameless displays, protected behind a scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass, offer an edge-to-edge view and ensure attractive natural shades. The panels employ mercury-free LED backlight technology that not only improves image quality and increases readability in low light conditions but also reduces power consumption. The Aspire Ethos laptops flaunt a total black look with contrasting glossy and matte surfaces that oozes style from every angle. The brushed aluminium-magnesium alloy cover shows off a sophisticated hairline finish. Inside the elegant display is mirrored by the handsome back-lit chiclet keyboard that is easier to work with in low light.

The Acer Ethos series is based on second generation Intel Core i processors, offering dynamic processing power and smart multitasking for music, gaming, videos, movies, photos, social networking and other demanding mainstream applications while consuming less power. The new processors also feature Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 to deliver great media processing for faster video editing and sharing, accelerated web browsing and awesome gaming experience. NVIDIA GeForce GT500 series discrete graphics ensure spectacular image quality that will satisfy even the most demanding gamers, while the USB 3.0 port transfers data to and from external devices 10 times faster than before. The integrated PowerSmartlong life battery ensures prolonged battery performance over a longer period of time. With conventional batteries, power capacity starts to fade after 300 charge cycles. The new battery with long cycle life formula can retain 80% capacity for over 1000 charge cycles: over 3 times more compared to traditional notebook batteries. This also make the Aspire Ethos more environmentally-friendly as fewer battery replacements are needed.

With the new Aspire Ethos you can charge your smartphone or other USB devices without turning on the laptop. As your laptop becomes your charging station you can travel even lighter because there is no longer need to carry along power adapters. Just plug your USB device into the blue USB port and charge. To ensure that your laptop doesn’t run out of battery, power-off USB charging is only enabled when above a user-defined battery level. A generous HDD space meets the needs of multimedia enthusiasts, while on the Aspire Ethos 8951G there is even the possibility to combine a SSD, for superfast booting and application loading, with a big sized HDD for storage purposes. In addition, the Aspire Ethos series features a convenient multi-in-1 card reader that also supports the latest SDXC card format for easy and speedy data transfer across devices. The Aspire Ethos family integrates state-of-the-art wireless and wired technologies: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED network connection supporting Acer SignalUp with Nplify wireless technology, Bluetooth 3.0 (optional) and Gigabit LAN. The Acer Video Conference solution, including the Acer Crystal Eye high-def webcam and built-in microphone, lets you keep in touch with your friends or business contacts through high quality video conferences. The Aspire Ethos series will be available mid June with RRP’s from £999 Inc VAT.

 

An Android tablet with video conferencing for business types “Cisco Cius”

The iPad might be the cool tablet to own, but for busy business people who really need to get things done, there are things like the Cisco Cius.

The Cius is what Cisco likes to calls a “mobile collaboration business tablet.” Based on Android, the Cius weighs in at 1.15lbs. and features a 7″ touchscreen display, front-facing camera for multi-party video conferencing that records and streams 720p video at 30 FPS , Bluetooth 3.0 as well as support for Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and 3G/4G wireless networks. Pricing and a release date are unknown.

 

ASUS Eee PC 1215B-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Netbook

ASUS has just bring Eee PC 1215B-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Netbook . The Eee PC 1215B-P provides users the best portable multimedia enjoyment for its size. With the latest AMD Brazos E350 dual core processor – a high performance CPU and discrete GPU; expect the best in multimedia enjoyment. With the super low power consumption that the Eee PC 1215B-P draws, enjoy up to 8 hours of battery life.

Product Features:

• AMD E350 CPU; 2GB DDR3 RAM (1x2GB), 2 Slots, 4GB Max
• 12.1″ WXGA (1366×768) LED screen; ATI HD 6310 graphics; HDMI VGA out
• 320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM); No Optical Drive
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth 3.0; 10/100 LAN; 0.3MP Webcam; 2-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC); 3 x USB 2.0 Ports; 1 x USB 3.0 Port
• Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System; Up To 8.5 Hours Battery Life

The Eee PC 1215B-P is also one of the select few with HDMI connectivity. So when you feel like super-sizing your HD movies, simply connect to an HDTV and enjoy Full 1080p HD visuals and up to 8 channel sound. What’s more, you get a spacious 320GB hard drive – to store, share, and back up your music, videos, and other valuable data. With built in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0, staying online while on the go has never been easier. Transfer your photos and more 10 times faster than USB 2.0 with the latest USB 3.0 ports built-in to the Eee PC 1215B-P.² The Eee PC 1215B-P also comes with full-size chiclet keyboard, stereo speakers, 2GB of DDR2 memory, and Windows 7 Home Premium.

Key Features:

• 12.1-inch LED WXGA display for HD-quality visuals wherever, whenever
• AMD Dual-Core Processor E350 with AMD Mobility Radeon^™ HD 6310 Graphics for improved battery life and more responsive HD capabilities.
• ASUS Super Hybrid Engine maximizes battery life up to 8 hours between charges
• HDMI connectivity for streaming Full HD video and digital sound to HDTVs and compatible external displays
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for quicker device charging and up to 10x faster transfers than USB 2.0

Immersive Multimedia:

The Eee PC 1215B-P boasts a 12.1-inch LED WXGA display, stereo speakers, and HDMI connectivity so you can enjoy movies, videos, and photos in amazing HD quality. With display resolution up to 1366 x 768, you’ll experience crisp, true-to-life visuals while streaming content on-the-go. Plus, the LED-backlit screen saves energy for longer battery life and delivers brighter, better visuals than display without it. HDMI ready, the Eee PC 1215N connects easily to HDTVs and compatible external displays to stream 1080p Full HD video with 8-channel audio.

Comfort On-the-Go:

The Eee PC 1215B-P has more surface area for a wider, more comfortable palm rest. The ergonomic chiclet keyboard is full-size, with concave keys that direct your finger to the center of the surface.

Weighing only 5.6lbs (with battery), the thin and light Eee PC 1215B-P is compact so you can use it on a plane or any tight space with room to spare. The multi-touch trackpad lets you easily zoom in and out to view photos or read documents simply by sliding two fingertips together or apart.

Connectivity Included:

Not only does the Eee PC 1215B-P have a 320GB hard drive, it also comes with unlimited complementary ASUS WebStorage.³ ASUS WebStorage makes it easy for users to share media with friends and family via a simple drag and drop online interface so you can back up data and access it anywhere online.

Connect, communicate, and explore online with features that transform your wireless world. High-speed wireless N connectivity is six times faster than 802.11b/g, for snappy Web surfing between your favorite sites and quicker video streaming. The integrated webcam with lens cover and microphone lets you Skype face-to-face with friends, family, and colleagues in crisp, clear quality.

 

ASUS Eee PC 1015PW Netbook Update to Atom N570

ASUS has updated its netbook with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N570 dual core processor. It is the Asus Eee PC 1015PW netbook, which was submitted in October 2010.

The Eee PC 1015PW is the company’s latest 10 inch netbook with a 1024 x 600 pixel display, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, and a 250GB hard drive. Up until recently, the mini-laptop’s most distinctive features were the textured pattern on the lid and the purple, gold, and pink color options.

Now the netbook will be one of the first to feature a shiny new Atom N570 processor. Several netbooks from Lenovo and Samsung will also hit the streets with Atom N570 chips soon, and the Acer Aspire One AOD255E is already available with the new processor.

 

Dell Vostro V130 Is Now Updated

Dell Vostro V130 updated with more ports and Hyperbaric cooling,Entrepreneurs work beautifully with Dell Vostro V130 and perfect for small business customers with a thin-and-light ultraportable.

Dell today unveiled the Vostro V130, the latest and most stunning addition to its award-winning Vostro laptop line.Designed with the needs and wants of on-the-go entrepreneurs in mind, the Vostro V130 combines head-turning style with best-of-breed durability and security. The Vostro V130 is one of the thinnest [as thin as 0.65″ (front) to 0.78″ (rear)] and lightest (starting at 3.5 pounds ultraportable 13-inch laptops available and includes color options Lucerne Red and Aberdeen Silver. Constructed from sturdy aluminum and reinforced with zinc hinges and a magnesium alloy palm rest, it is also road-ready and able to survive everyday bumps and thumps. In addition, the V130 is the first ultra-thin laptop to offer Hyperbaric Cooling an Intel Advanced Cooling Technology to help it stay quiet and cool.

Dell Vostro V130 can run Windows 7 effortlessly while performing everyday tasks quickly thanks to the new Intel Core ULV processor, full-sized keyboard and 13.3-inch High Definition WLED display.The new laptop provides business-class security and superior service and support when and where it’s needed, giving customers the power to do more while carrying less. With the Vostro V130 customers can choose their own level of 24/7 coverage with optional Dell ProSupport services and Accidental Damage Service, as well as get help when they need it with DellConnect which allows tech-support agents to troubleshoot and help repair system issues remotely. The laptop also comes equipped with the latest Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services to protect your system and servers from viruses and virtual threats, as well as CompuTrace anti-theft.

The Perfect On-the-Go Ultraportable for Small Business.The Vostro V130 is the perfect follow up to the popular V13 and includes new connectivity features based directly on customer feedback including the addition of an HDMI port for easy connection to High Definition TV.The ability to back up seamlessly or quickly connect devices and peripherals using the two USB 2.0 ports, shared USB/eSATA port and VGA.Small businesses can work virtually anytime anywhere wirelessly with 802.11n wireless technology, optional WiMAX technology(U.S. only) and Bluetooth 3.0 for easy wireless connection to devices and peripherals such as keyboards, mice and headsets within a short distance. The new SIM card slot and upgraded built-in webcam complete the package, helping you stay connected to your business.The Vostro V130 is available today worldwide starting at $429.