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Logitech announced the introduction of a new cool notebook keyboard based on its diNovo model, but optimized for working with Mac computers.
We had the chance to find all the details about it including the price it will be available at, but we can’t provide you the official product’s page, or the real images, as Logitech didn’t make them public yet. That’s why we can assume the new keyboard looks very similar with the diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks, displayed in the image.
We also like that the new Logitech wireless keyboard won’t be too expensive, like for example, the EDGE For Mac, which can be found at around $150, and that you will be able to purchase it from many United States-based and European stores, at a starting price of $99 later this month.

The Mac Edition of Logitech wireless keyboard for notebooks features Logitech’s advanced PerfectStroke key system, which was created to offer longer key travel of 3.2 millimeters, compared to the 2.2-mm of standard models, while your fingers will benefit from more ergonomic positions during intensive typing. Thanks to the micro-scissors, the force is distributed evenly across key surfaces, so you will have the same feels when pressing a key’s edge, like when pressing on the center.
More than these, Logitech diNovo Keyboard Mac Edition with integrated numeric pad lets you work on it for up to three years of continuous use.

The company tells us also about the design features of the new model, referring at the sleek form factor, a high-gloss semi-translucent Plexiglas frame, sharp angles and the overall thin profile, measuring only 087 inches thick. There is also a brushed-aluminum palm rest meant to increase the comfort.

While working on your laptop, you can get instant access to applications like Mail, Safari, iTunes, Exposé, Cover Flow, Dashboard, QuickLook and Spaces, at the press of a button. Other dedicated keys on the Logitech wireless keyboard include the Play, Pause, Mute and Volume for the media control.
It allows you to perform so many tasks in the shortest time, wirelessly, using the 2.4GHz technology, with any of the following: MacBook Air, iMac, MacBook and MacBook Pro.

“With the recently released diNovo Edge, Mac Edition, and now this diNovo Keyboard, Mac Edition, Logitech is giving people more options when it comes to choosing a keyboard that perfectly complements the Mac design,” said Denis Pavillard, vice president of product marketing for Logitech’s keyboards and desktops. “While the diNovo Edge keyboard is rechargeable and includes a TouchDisc and touch-sensitive volume control, our newest diNovo keyboard has a full-size layout and nineteen shortcut keys that provide quick access to Safari, iTunes, Expose, iChat and much more.”

Whether you are a standard laptop user or part of an organization, you surely need a high-level security solution for protection your stored data. Today, laptop users tend to ask for larger and larger hard drive capacities, in which to store large amounts of data, safely, and that’s why Seagate teamed up to McAfee in order to deliver a new solution involving hardware-based encryption.
Momentus FDE and Momentus FDE HD hard drives feature new technologies and reliable encryption algorithm, providing self-encryption notebook computer hard drives for all customers and organizations.
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Individual users can go for the Momentus Full Disk Encryption hard drive that was designed to be easy to install, after which they can be setup by entering a BIOS password. The model features 5,400 rpm and 7,200 rpm speeds and prevent unauthorized access to the data in cases when the computer is lost or stolen.
Momentus FDE HD notebook computer hard drives are dedicated to those organizations that need powerful and more complex authentication on several levels.

The new notebook computer hard drives come with up to 500GB capacity and Dell is shipping the 160GB version of the self-encrypting notebook. McAfee is in charge with completing the software part of the Seagate Secure HDDs, via its ePO.

All the new hard drives from Seagate use the Advanced Encryption Standard government-grade security with centralized management, and are now shipping in 320GB and 160GB capacities, with the 500GB scheduled for the beginning of 2009.

"Delivering easy-to-use notebook security that also is cost-effective requires leading partnerships and technologies," said Tom Major, vice president of the Personal Compute Business Unit at Seagate. "Seagate is pleased to be teaming with industry leaders to simplify security management for our customers and providing our OEM and channel customers with the world's fastest self-encrypting hard drive."

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From my experience, the 2 most important features of a laptop computer are the weight, which has to be very light for portability, and the battery life that has to be long enough to allow me finish my work. A long enough battery life would mean about 6 hours.

HP has just introduced its 12-cell Multi-Charge Extended Battery model for notebook computers, which provides up to 8 hours of continuous operation. It plugs into the AC adapter port and allows you to check the charge via the fuel gauge without needing to turn on the computer.
HP also specifies that the new battery was tested with all HP laptops that are compatible with it and comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

Notebooks compatible are: HP Pavilion dv4, HP Pavilion dv5, HP HDX 16, HP G50, G60, G70, Compaq Presario CQ40, CQ45, CQ50, CQ60 and CQ70.
You can get it at a price of $169.99 from HP's official store.

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BiggerandBrighter.com is the website that provides cool designed book lights, computer keyboard light tools and different magnification tools created to help you continue reading during night even books with small letters, and one of their top products is the USB Flex Neck Light from LightWedge. This tool that plugs into a free USB port illuminates the entire surface of your laptop’s keyboard during night, so you can distinguish all the characters, even those on black keyboards.

Recently, the store introduced a new computer keyboard light tool called Mr. Brightside. It is destined to business travelers who need a light source for the laptop keyboard not featuring backlight.
You can plug it into a free USB port from your notebook and it will illuminate the keyboard using a bright LED light.



Its small form factor allows you to carry it inside your laptop case and while in use, you can adjust its angle thanks to the flexible neck.

The new laptop computer keyboard light tool weights just 0.10lbs and you can choose between several cool colors such as Black, Cherry, Lime and Blueberry, available at a price of $8.99.

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Scandyna’s The Drop portable notebook speakers designed for use together with your laptop computer, as well as other systems, are maybe the most expensive mobile speakers available on the market.
We've found them at LaptopStuff, a UK online store where you can buy one from at around $1,000, a price that I can’t find explanations for at the moment excepting the brand, but let’s see if we can find some of you who have enough experience with speakers and can give us more information about their high quality.

The Drop are practical portable notebook speakers that you can place on a desk or hang from the ceiling or on the wall. They come in several nice colors like white, black, silver, blue, yellow and red for everyone’s taste and would surely look cool in any room environment, making it look more alive, thanks to this unique organic shape.

In addition to the style and a form factor measuring 227 x 525 x 199 mm with spikes, at a weight of 2.3Kg without spikes, Scandyna designed the speakers in such a way to deliver a perfect sound, using the following elements:

- Frequency: Minus 6 db at 50 Hz and 22 kHz;
- Sensitivity 89dB SPL (1w @ 1m) 4 ohm;
- Sound: Compatible with amplifiers from 10w - 100w output;
- Drive units: 125mm long throw bass/midrange, Kevlar piston & 25mm dia free-mounted high frequency;
- Applications: Stereo arrangement, AV, 5.1, multimedia.

The main disadvantage of The Drop portable notebook speakers, if you plan to use them with your laptop computer while on the go, seems to be the size and weight.