Looks like 3D is the new push these days, and Acer has jumped into the arena with its Aspire 5738DG notebook. Acer’s first 3D notebook will make use of software and hardware in conjunction to create the desired 3D effect. Helping the software in handling the 3D experience will be a special coating on the screen and polarized passive glasses.
The laptop will have an Intel Centrino 2 Processor and Acer isn’t speaking much about the specs, simply calling it their first software-based 3D machine. Acer has remained quiet about the pricing and availability of the Aspire 5738DG notebook, but it is expected to cost £950 (US $1520). While it is good to see such laptops come along, such 3D systems still appears to have a long way to go before they can actually appeal to the masses.
HP has unveiled its new laptop, and from the looks of it, the dv8 notebook seems all set for the premium badge. The “home entertainment” laptop has a wide 18.4-inch screen with full HD 1,920 x 1,080 display. It comes with a built-in TV tuner and Blu-ray reader/player for staying up on entertainment needs.
Other specs include Intel’s Core i7 processor, 4 GB RAM (expandable to 8 gigs), dual 320GB hard drives, NVIDIA GeForce GT230 graphics with 1GB of RAM. Pavilion dv8 dumps the traditional lithium ion batteries in favor of Boston Power’s Sonata cells. These cells have a longer life than lithium batteries, longevity expected at as much as five times that of lithium ion batteries.
The notebook PC will be available on October 22, with Windows 7 and a price tag of £1,300 ($2,077).
In the next big move for Android, the OS has made its break from mobile OS and is now appearing in other devices as well. Case in point, the Acer AOD150-1613 netbook. Acer’s 10.1-inch netbook though won’t be simply running on Android, it has a dual boot function with the old workhorse Windows XP included as well.
The netbook has a 1.66GHz Intel N280 processor, 1 GB of RAM, 10.1-inch WSVGA screen, 160 GB HDD and a six cell battery good enough to handle 9 hours of runtime. Graphics are handled by the Intel GMA950. There is no release date on the notebook, and Acer hasn’t even officially unveiled this one yet. But for those eager to get their hands on the netbook, it is available for pre-order on Amazon, and those putting down the $350 now won’t have to pay for shipping when the netbook is released.
Sharp’s NetWalker PC-Z1 is a small device that stands somewhere in the area between a netbook and a smartphone. The tiny unit sports a 5-inch touchscreen interface and a full QWERTY keypad to go along. Running Ubuntu as the OS, the device can boot in the regular mode, as well as a quick launch function that completes the process in just 3 seconds.
This feature rich device lets you surf the internet, send emails, create documents, plus, it can even function as an ebook reader and an electronic dictionary. The tiny netbook has WiFi, a USB port, 4 gigs of memory, a micro SD slot, and an optical pointer. The NetWalker has an impressive battery backup of 10 hours, and a hard hitting price tag of $500. The mini netbook will roll out in Japan later this month.
HP has showed a small peak of the Envy 15 notebook, and the upcoming limited edition laptop does have looks to kill for. The matte-black and glossy black combo, together with a slight sprinkling of glossy red adds quite some looks, a color scheme carried over from the Beats Headphones, which will be included with the package.
HP hasn’t given up much details on the notebook, but it will be available on October 22, which means it will most likely run on Windows 7. The limited edition will possibly get the same Core i7 processor as the regular Envy 15, and Mobility Radeon HD 4830 graphics may be retained as well, along with the other stock elements of the regular package. Some other extras may be included, like the Traktor LE for live DJing, and perhaps a couple others so as to justify the huge $2299 price tag the laptop carries.