Tadpole Computers is set to release a notebook computer based on AMD’s Opteron processor according to ITworld. The company specializes in high-end notebooks aimed at professionals that need mobile Linux and Solaris OS capable machines. ETA: June 2004…
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TMCnet has the details on Hitachi GST’s new 2.5-inch notebook hard drive that has been “ruggedized” for reliability. The Travelstar 4K40 isn’t the largest capacity drive, at 40GB, or fastest, spinning at 4200RPM, but its simplified design and increased shock…
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Intel is ditching the high megahertz speed race in favor of an energy efficient, unified line of chips for both desktops and notebooks according to CNET News. Their “Merom” chips will be based on the Pentium M processor which is…
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HP is entering into the niche rugged portable computer segment with its Rugged Notebook nr3600 and Rugged Tablet PC tr3000. The only other large PC manufacturer that markets similar products is Panasonic with its Toughbook line so this will be…
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Yahoo News is running a short review of the EMachines M6807 laptop which is powered by an Athlon 64 chip. The article is sadly short on the specs but for the price it packs some killer features like an ATI…
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InformationWeek has gathered up some dirt on Intel’s upcoming “Dothan” Pentium M processor. The chip will feature a sick amount of cache, 2MBs worth, and when coupled with the later arriving “Sonoma” chipset, notebooks will see a heck of a…
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AnandTech has a short preview covering Dell’s super notebook, the Inspiron XPS. From the looks of it, it has an impressive array of features such as a replaceable video module but its multitude of options push it to a whopping…
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InfoWorld has the story on IBM’s upcoming PowerPC 970FX chip, which Apple will presumably be gobbling up. Using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques IBM was able to drastically reduce the amount of power the chip needs to function as well as the…
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Reuters brings us this article about the largest flaw with notebook computers, total loss of data if you happen to misplace it. They get into the various tools available for backing up your data and securing it in case something…
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Both IBM and Sony are preparing to launch slimmed down versions of some of their notebooks, allowing for considerable weight savings. While they won’t break any speed records they’re sure to lessen the burden on user’s arms. CNET News has…
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Notebook graphic chips have been catching up to the performance of their desktop counterparts over the past 2 years. ATI’s Mobility Radeon 9700 puts out some impressive framerates according to AnandTech’s review….
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