Laptops Arena

The first notebooks supporting the wireless 4G WiMAX technology come from Acer on the US market and the first 2 models announced are Aspire 4930-6862 and Aspire 6930-6771. The company that introduced the high-speed wireless communication technology in the United States is XOHM, while the laptop computers integrate a WiMAX/Wi-Fi module, running with Intel Centrino 2 processing technology. The wireless module known as Echo Peak was introduced by Intel WiMAX/Wi-Fi Link 5050 Series, and enables wireless broadband speeds of up to 4Mbps downloads and 2Mbps uploads.
People living in Baltimore will be the first to try the new connectivity. And now let’s find out more about these new laptops.

Acer Aspire 4930-6862 is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T7350 processor at 2GHz speeds, and sports a 14.1-inch Acer CrystalBrite TFT LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Graphic enhancements are provided by an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500HMHD card, while the system features also 320GB HDD storage, super multi double layer burner, card reader, a built-in Acer Crystal Eye web camera, Dolby Home Theater, and Windows Vista Premium operating system pre-installed.
The notebook model with 4G mobile network access has a retail price set at $899.99.

The second laptop, Aspire 6930-6771, has a larger display of 16 inches in diagonal, with Acer’s CrystalBrite technology and 1366 x 768 pixels, while featuring 3GB memory and the rest of the components encountered at the previous model described, all retailing for the same price.
If you are interested in purchasing one of the 2 laptops, you can find them at Newegg.com and TigerDirect.com.

"With the launch of WiMAX in the United States, Acer is building on its commitment to deliver first-to-market cutting-edge PC technology for mobile customers," said Sumit Agnihotry, director of notebook product management for Acer America. "By leveraging Intel Centrino 2 mobile technology and the XOHM wireless network capabilities, users will have the availability for anytime, anywhere wireless connectivity. The Acer Aspire notebooks provide users with perfect combination of mobile and multimedia functionality."

MSI Bravo EX620 is a new HDMI output laptop computer released by Micro Star International, optimized for the best movie experience with the latest entertainment features. It has the Cinema Pro Technology meant to enhance the video quality in a touch of a button and switching to the Movie Mode.
Integrating a powerful subwoofer plus 2 built-in Hi-Fi speakers, the laptop provides a great sound with rich bass, thanks to the Dolby technology used in home theaters.

The design is focused on elegant details like ocean wave patterns created using the Color Film Print Technology and meant to inspire relaxation and comfort.

MSI Bravo EX620 provides 14% more visual span compared to 16:10 widescreen LCD displays, featuring 16:9 aspect ratio, full HD support and 16-inch diagonal. In addition, the exclusive VIVID LCD technology enriches colors making the images more realistic.

In order to be a great mobile entertainment platform, a notebooks needs a smart power management system, and MSI makes no exception. Its ECO Engine features 5 switchable modes that tell the battery how much power the laptop will need to consume for the next task. The 5 modes are: Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode.

Specifications include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, 320GB SATA HDD storage, a DVD burner or optional Blu-ray, up to 4GB memory, Ati Mobility Radeon HD 3470 graphics card with 256MB memory, built-in 2MP web camera, Blueotth 2.0+EDR, Wireless LAN, card reader, 3 USB ports, one HDMI port, Express Card slot, and a 6-cell battery, all weighting 2.7Kg.

Mobile Internet Devices or MIDs are very popular these days because of their practical design and small form factor that cuts the weight as well. We wrote about Pocket Surfer 2 from Datawind a while ago and you were attracted by it. Now we want to show you a new improved version of the same gadget, released on September 30, as we discovered on pocketables. This one is called Pocket Surfer 2/R and adds some new functionalities beside the ones you already read about in our previous article.



PocketSurfer 2 mini laptop computers are available at Iwantoneofthose.com at a price of $322.2 with 20 free hours of web navigation on month, having a 5-inch display with a resolution of 640 x 240 pixels in order to display web pages and videos in full format, while the QWERTY keyboard with cool LED backlit technology is perfect for intensive typing on the go.
The gadget continues to be among the most popular mini laptop computers optimized for Internet access and supports Java, has wireless connectivity, GPRS modem built inside, and a rechargeable Li-Ion battery providing up to 5 days or standby or 4 hours of continuous operating time. During the 4 hours you can do a lot of things with it, such as read the latest news, compose emails, upload newest pictures on your blog and chat.



Even if it looks cool, especially the keyboard, it seems a bit overpriced, and maybe that’s why Datawind thought in adding some important features to the initial configuration.
PocketSurfer 2 R brings with a touchpad, enhanced screen, advanced text entry and user interface, as well as improved network coverage powered by no other than Vodafone telecommunication carrier.
It now provides unlimited usage for 59.99 pounds in the UK without limiting you to hotspots. The roaming costs 5 pence per minute in both Europe and USA, while 600 minutes have a price of 29.99 pounds, but it brings free unlimited Internet access.



The PocketSurfer’s keyboard integrates extrusion-grooved rubber for differentiating keys, keeping the tactile response. Then, the keypad has a dirt resistant metal finish for long term use, while the separate numeric row gives you more freedom when working with numbers.
Other elements include the built-in GPS receiver for mapping, quad band support, rechargeable Li-Pol battery, miniUSB charging port, 7 seconds for webpage uploading, and a mouse pointer. The entire handheld measures 152 x 75 x 15 mm at 174 grams.



PocketSurfer 2R mini laptop computers with free unlimited Internet access are available at the same price as the previous version. Can't wait for the 3G model!

Will Toshiba be the next company that will release a laptop computer equipped with the longest laptop battery life comparable with Dell Latitude E6400’s 19 hours and HP EliteBook 6930p’s 24 hours battery? At the moment we can’t guess that, but the company has just released a new laptop model on the market offering 5.5 hours of continuous operating time, which will be available exclusively at Best Buy for the US customers.

This collaboration will bring the Toshiba Satellite E105, a 14.1-inch laptop with a stylish design sporting a trendy metallic finish, inspired by the store’s customers and Toshiba market research results.
According to the surveys, people have a big picture of their ideal laptop, and this should have a longer battery life, thin and lightweight design, long warranty, and backlight for the keyboard for low light conditions. I like how these sound, because these are the aspects I think of when searching for a notebook computer.



Toshiba Satellite E105 weights 5 pounds, is 1.2 inches thin and very slim. It actually looks great for both women and men, plus that it comes with a 2-year international warranty, 30 days Geek Squad support, and 15 months of Norton Anti Virus protection.
Coming back to the external design, we need to add that it also has an elegant Mocha pattern and Toshiba’s Fusion finish encountered at the laptop models too. The rubber feet ensure it won’t slip off the desk, while the Feather-Touch LED multimedia control buttons give the user access to different functionalities accompanied by a nice lights show.

Inside, the laptop features Windows Vista Home Premium operating system, 4GB RAM memory, an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, 320GB S-ATA HDD storage, a DVD Super Multi drive with LabelFlash, the Mobile Intel graphics Media accelerator 4500MHD graphics card, Intel Wi-Fi 802.11(a/g/n) wireless connectivity module, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and built-in web camera with microphone for video conferences.

The system has a retail price set at $1,249.99.

“Toshiba’s aim is to produce high quality laptops with features that consumers look for, and our combined effort with Best Buy has helped us further realize this goal,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems. “The Satellite E105 is a special laptop, and we are delighted with the result and the opportunity to bring this impressive machine to market.”

The new Dell Remote Access software solution is not functional only on laptop computers but also on desktop PCs, and was designed to enable users to share things when they need, where they want. For this reason, Dell added browser-based access to images, videos and other file types, as well as music streaming from the library to the notebook, web camera and smartphones. In addition, it allows you to access applications and different utilities that you have stored on the computer, from any place in the world.

Dell Remote Access can be downloaded from the official page as a free trial for 10 days, and after that you’ll may think of spending $9.95 per month, or $99 a year, to benefit from its full features such as file sharing with friends, mobile phone support for using the service, monitor network web cameras, and remote desktop control for running home computer applications. All are provided with no storage limitations.

The remote access software has a basic version which is free and can be used only for PC-to-PC connectivity for one computer, while the paid option adds all the other features.
Later this year, customers who will purchase Dell Inspiron, Studio or XPS series computers will get the optional software pre-installed.

“People are not sitting at home in front of their computers”, says Michael Tatelman, vice president of Dell’s global consumer sales and marketing. “They are out with friends, connecting with others and sharing experiences. Dell Remote Access let’s them take their music, movies and photos with them wherever they go and let’s them access it and share it whenever they want.”