Laptops Arena

That’s right, L International Computers Inc. is currently developing the world’s first quad-core laptop.

Their new "prototype" laptop will feature an Intel quad-core processor, a high-resolution OLED touchscreen display, 16GB-32GB+ PuRAM SSD, and hot-swappable fuel cell batteries based on hydrogen and methanol designs, providing up to 24 hours of continuous battery life.

Press release :

L International Computers Inc. "L" (Pink Sheets:LITL), renowned manufacturer of high-performance computers and personal/business technologies, revealed today plans for its next generation high-end laptop and ultra-portable computer systems.

Based on Intel's Quad -Core Processors and featuring all-round PCI-Xpress bus architecture, Liebermann showed off concept PC designs featuring design approaches to soon be integrated in its upcoming portable computing product line. The new blueprints, include the first keyboardless series laptop machines, replaced with a large secondary full-color and fully programmable high-resolution touch screen OLED display.

Users can switch on the fly any language or layout on the keyboard as well as precision-controlling parameters such as keystroke key speed and pressure. Equally, the displays can be instantly changed to gaming mode as virtual joysticks or any specific application such as music composition or video editing where the whole keyboard area can be programmed and called upon any specific application with customized controllers. OLED-based virtual keyboards can be reconfigured as needed as a programmable high-resolution multi-function flat-panels.

Aside from next-generation PuRAM Solid State Drive Technologies largely improved in I/O and transfer speeds allied to record breaking low power consumption figures and extended long-term reliability, the new laptops may equally also feature new power sources like hot-swappable fuel cell batteries based on both hydrogen or methanol designs, providing up to 24 hours of continuing power and indefinite runs without any need for direct electrical recharging. Fuel cells work by combining the fuel with oxygen from the air and using the energy liberated to drive an electrical current. The fuel cell contains a polymer-based "proton exchange membrane" sandwiched between an anode and cathode layer, each containing a platinum catalyst. Hydrogen travels to the anode through a polymer block bored with channels 500 micrometers wide. At the anode, the platinum helps break the hydrogen down into protons and electrons. The protons cross the membrane and react with oxygen and electrons from the cathode, and this drives the electrons left at the anode around an electrical circuit to the cathode. The only byproduct of a hydrogen fuel cell is water vapor.

Takuro Yamashita, Vice President Software & Hardware Engineering, commented, "We are excited about these new developments and approaches on emerging technologies that will change the face of portable computing. Because we target the high-end market with a buying power above the average we believe we can be among the first to bring out new design approaches that can become mainstream technologies for the average user down the road. By bringing first-class new advances in portable computing architectures, the industry can expect from Liebermann, world leading products that will stand out by the uniqueness of their features and the innovation of the add-on values for its users.

"We believe that by raising the bar, we'll be showing off ahead of everyone else what portable computing will be in the future for the lucky many that choose Liebermann's new products today. By providing users with the tools and design capabilities to do much more than ever before, we are transforming hardware into something more seamless and transparent allowing the deployment of creativity and productivity to stand ahead of the limiting bottlenecks of existing technologies, greatly enhancing long-term usability and largely extending cost of initial ownership into a true future proof investment."

Via businesswire.

Laptop users should enjoy Fujitsu’s newest laptop, the Fujitsu LifeBook A6010. The laptop is powered by Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, and has a 15.4 inch Crystal View Display.

The Fujitsu LifeBook A6010 comes with an integrated fingerprint sensor security system, and the hard drive is protected by a special shock sensor. If it’s multimedia you are looking for, you will enjoy the Windows XP Media Center Edition or Genuine Windows XP Professional Windows Vista.

Other features include a Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer, Integrated Bluetooth Wireless, Wi-Fi, and 3 USB ports. All this, plus a spill-resistant keyboard.

The Fujitsu LifeBook A6010 laptop is available with 1GB of memory for $1,099. You can also spring for 2GB for about $1,369.

Via mobilewhack.

LG Electronic announces new XNote notebooks in Korea with HSDPA, WiBro and DMB connectivity.

The new LG XNote A1 and LG XNote C1 10.6 inch notebooks weigh apparently just 1kg. The new hyper connected XNote notebooks run on an Intel Core CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GO GPU and feature a 80GB HDD. The LG XNote C1 can flip its screen over to become a tablet style computer. I cannot confirm a 100% if the LG XNote C1 has a touch screen. The translation from the Korean press-release is too bad in that context.

I guess to better enjoy watching TV on the new XNotes LG added SRS WOW HD audio enhancement.

Via i4u.

Fujitsu has another little gem for its laptop resume with the Fujitsu N6420 Lifebook. I’m not certain why it’s called a Lifebook, but if our entire life is on a laptop, we should be very afraid.

The Fujitsu N6420 Lifebook has a 17-inch high-contrast widescreen with up to 4GB of main memory. It also has two impressive internal stereo speakers and a subwoofer.Fujitsu N6420 Lifebook it is also packed with ports, including 5 USBs, a 1394 (4-pin) port, VGA, S-Video TV-out, PCMCIA and ExpressCard slots and a 4-in-1 memory card reader.

Options on the Fujitsu N6420 Lifebook include a HD DVD drive, as well as a TV tuner. Looks like someone designed this computer for the High Definition television revolution.

A standard base configuration for the Fujitsu Lifebook N6420 with Windows XP Media Center or XP Professional costs about $1500.

Via mobilewhack.

The Panasonic Toughbook series isn’t for ordinary computing mortals! Infact these notebooks pretty much live up to their names as Panasonic has always targeted them to law enforcement agencies and for other onsite usage. Now there is a new model on the horizon to continue the Toughbook legacy.

The Toughbook 30 is powered by the Intel® Centrino Duo Mobile Technology and is housed in a magnesium case for added protection. This tough cookie also has integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN and has been tested for ruggedness. It comes Genuine Windows® XP Professional and includes a floppy drive too! Something which is amiss in all the new crops of computers.

As of now there is no word on availability but the base model will be available at an estimated street price of $4,699. The Panasonic CF-30 is also on display at Police conference in Boston.

Via mobilewhack.