Laptops Arena

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.

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."

LG released its X110 mini laptop earlier this year with the high-speed 3G connectivity support, in a small form factor with mirror finish black housing.
The new mini notebook computers offer now the pink color option in addition to the classic black and white, coming in a lightweight system weighting just 1.19Kg and sporting the 10-inch widescreen LCD display with LED backlight.

Running on the Windows XP Home operating system, LG X110 performs various user-friendly applications with a low power consume, thanks to the Intel Atom processing technology at 1.6Ghz speeds.

It is a great portable solution for web browsing, chat and multimedia functions, integrating a 1.3MP LG Smart Cam web camera, 160GB hard drive storage, up to 1GB system memory, Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics, Wireless LAN, dual quad-band antenna, Ethernet connectivity, Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate, SRS WOW HD, SRS TruSurround XT, stereo speakers, Kensington Lock security, a 4-in-1 card reader, 3 USB ports, and an optional 6-cell battery.

“Mobile communications is now as much about data access as it is about voice calls. With this in mind we are delighted to be entering the Netbook market with this exciting, stylish and technically advanced device. We know that people want to be able to access the internet in its entirety, wherever they are. Now we’re allowing them to do just that from a feature rich device with all of the styling people have come to expect from LG,” said John Barton, UK Sales and Marketing Director, LG Mobile, back in August.

LG X110 is prepared for the release in Europe and we don’t know its price yet, but engadget said this summer that it is expected at around $650.

Why should only flip phones have two displays? Fujitsu has introduced a new laptop computer destined to those who want to replace their desktop system with a mobile one. It is called Fujitsu LifeBook N7010 and brings an innovation in portable computing design.

The new computer is a dual screen laptop. While flip phones have a main display and an external one showing missed calls, messages and the time, this laptop model keeps the large screen and adds a very small display of just 4 inches at the top of the dust-filter, spill-resistant keyboard keyboard. It is called the Touch Zone because it features touch-sensitivity and is meant to display the shortcuts to different controls and applications, enhancing productivity.
The main display measures 16 inches, an untypical size for laptop screens, and uses the Crystal View Display technology, which enhances the image quality with more brightness and richer colors.

Fujitsu LifeBook N7010 is the world’s first dual screen laptop, both displays working simultaneously. The example given by Fujitsu sounds cool and you got to hear it. While you are working on a project on the 16-inch screen you ask for instruction via instant messaging, using the 1.3MP web camera and the built-in microphone, on the small screen.
Other functions you can control by touching the small display include CD/DVD, picture slide shows, or you can just launch applications.

The dual screen laptop has a processing power of 2.26GHz via an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 and features also Blu-ray ROM optical drive for High Definition content, HDMI connectivity for compatible TVs, an ATI Radeon HD 3470 graphics card with 256MB GDDR3 dedicated memory, support for 2GB HyperMemory, card slot, E-Sata port, wireless N support, touchpad with gesture control, Bluetooth, and shock-mounted hard drive.



You can order the laptop with two displays starting today at a price of $1,499.

When I enter an electronics shop in searching for some new device that would fit my home network I always tend to look for various aspects including the size and color. Even if most of our gadgets today are black or metallic silver, I think it’s cool to add color where it fits and one example of computer system that has become popular by coming in different color options is the laptop.
People use to keep working on their old laptops because they are reliable and users got used with their features. As you can’t find many brands providing colored laptop computers, many of us try to customize the computer’s appearance by contacting specialized firms.

VAIO CS models are a good example of style and elegance when it comes to colored laptop computers, but now we have the possibility to look for another popular brand’s models as well. MSI launched today its VR220 YA Edition consisting of three new colored laptop computers coming in Denim Blue, Coral Pink and WASABI Green, with the interior in a lighter shade than the external surface.

Instead the mirror finish, satin look, metallic reflections or matte paint, MSI VR220 YA Edition uses fluorescent paint on the exterior of the notebooks to make them look more attractive and light, matching the systems’ weight of 1.8Kg with the battery.
Inside the 12.2-inch computers we find the Intel Dual-Core or Celeron processing technology, large memory space, 3-in-1 card reader, wireless N support, Bluetooth, and a DVD burner.

The ECO Engine Power Management System allows you to switch between 5 operating modes, according to your current tasks, and save battery power. You can choose between the Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode.



Featuring the Amazing Crystal Vision technology, the display shows clear images and vivid colors without disturbing your vision during long hours of work or entertainment.

Talking about entertainment, we need to mention the built-in 1.3MP web camera for video conferences, and the integrated DTV receiver for watching and recording live digital TV shows.
Internal components include up to 4GB memory, shared graphics memory, 3 USB ports, and up to 320GB hard drive.
MSI VR220 YA Edition laptops’ price was not yet unveiled.

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.