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Waiting to see some new laptop computer accessories? Indeed, it passed some time since we didn’t cover laptop computer carrying cases, but today we have something to show to the ladies who would like to stop carrying those bulky laptop backpacks and try something more fashionable, which they can carry wherever they go. It is about the new checkpoint-friendly laptop bags from Mobile Edge.

<-125x125 Button - left->Checkpoint-friendly laptop computer carrying cases are becoming very popular these days, because they eliminate the need to take your laptop out of it when your package needs to be checked as you pass the airport security checkpoints. ScanFast for Her are the world’s first TSA checkpoint-friendly laptop bags created for women and the new collection was designed by women.

Included in the collection you can find three models. There’s the Onyx ScanFast Briefcase, the Onyx ScanFast Backpack and the Element Briefcase. The first two sport faux-croc accents and polished steel fittings, while the latter is characterized by a combination of three colors of chocolate brown, forest green and passion pink poly-suede accented with a dark faux-leather trim.

The retail price set for the new laptop computer carrying cases starts at $99.99 and all will be available for purchase later this month, according to Mobile Edge, and come with lifetime warranty.

"As the industry leader in fashion-inspired women's laptop carrying cases, we are proud to be the first to introduce Checkpoint Friendly Laptop Cases designed specifically for women," said G. David Cartwright, President & CEO, Mobile Edge. "Women are tired of traveling with generic, masculine cases and we are pleased to offer a stylish alternative for today's female road warriors."

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We’ve just been informed about a new cool gadget available for mini notebook computers’ users and we decided to tell you all about it because we’re sure you’ll love it!
It is called the Netbook3D and it is a special mod developed by iArt3D, a company from Taiwan, which enables 3D imaging on your small portable system’s display. This functionality is enabled by stereoscopic 3D pictures and videos technology that doesn’t require wearing those funny 3D glasses.

The technology combines the stereoscopic capability with a special software and a thin film that applies on mini notebook computers’ screens, such as the Asus Eee PC or Acer Aspire One, being available in different sizes.

If you plan to add stereoscopic effects to mini notebook computers and enable the 3D computer display feature you’ll have to spend about $79 for the 7-inch NetBook3D Kit designed to fit an Eee PC. Included specifications are: removable lens, 3D preview, ease of use, instant 3D photo conversion, portable 3D picture frame, 3D image sharing, and multiple wide-angle views. Also, in the package you will find one 3D lens, the Auto3D Maker SE CD, the Auto3D Player SE & DEMO CD, a 6 x 4 inches i-Magic Frame for 3D pictures, a 4 x 3 inches i-Magic Viewer, and the Hardware Security Dongle.

(Thanks for the tip, Nick!)

If you are a faithful customer of the American Airlines flights, then you got to hear this one! In the near future you will travel by air using your laptop computer with the new mobile broadband connectivity enabled by ZTE USA and Qualcomm Incorporated. The two companies teamed up to deliver advanced wireless communication via Aircell and develop the networking platform for the Inflight Internet service called Gogo.
The Air-to-Ground service uses the ZTE’s EV-DO Rev. A base stations and IP switching platform, as well as the aircraft-mounted modems provided by Qualcomm.
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“At ZTE, we are committed to developing customized and flexible solutions that enable our customers and partners to offer their own customers the most innovative and desirable applications and services,” said Dr. George Sun, CEO, ZTE USA. “In this instance, by working closely with Aircell and Qualcomm, we were able to tap into the brightest R&D minds available to create the most cutting-edge and flexible networking platform. We look forward to working with Aircell and Qualcomm to scale the platform to support increasing demand and future expansion of the service.”

If you are afraid of accidents, remembering the problems from the past created by the circuitry in airplanes, ZTE’s solution seems the most reliable taking into account the high speed and high altitude of the aircraft that connects to the base station.

“When designing our industry-first in-flight mobile broadband service, we were searching for companies that would work hand-in-hand with us to create a flexible and customized networking platform that was optimized for our unique ATG needs,” said Joe Cruz, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Aircell. “We found those allies in ZTE and Qualcomm. As a result, we are able to offer our customers the best possible broadband experience on North America’s only comprehensive Inflight Internet service.”

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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."