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HP set to introduce 16-inch AMD-based dv6z laptop

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

There's not exactly an abundance of details on this one just yet, but it looks like HP is set to introduce an AMD-based counterpart to its recently refreshed, Intel-based dv6t laptop, which will make the already affordable laptop even less expensive. Apparently, the AMD-based dv6z will start at just $599.99, which will be knocked down a bit further with a $30 coupon at launch, and further sweetened by a free HP DeskJet printer that'll be available with a mail-in rebate. Unfortunately, there's no word at all on specs, though you will at least be able to get the dv6z in the same Espresso Black or Moonlight White color options as the dv6t, with the latter still demanding a $25 premium.

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HP set to introduce 16-inch AMD-based dv6z laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung’s N120 netbook joins the crew, offers a full-size keyboard and 10.5 hours of juice

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Samsung is really fleshing out its netbook lineup, following up the lovable N110 and N310 with the N120, another 10.1-incher, but with enough screen bezel to make room for a full 12.1-inch-style keyboard. Samsung also found enough room inside for a 6-cell battery that can muster up to 10.5 hours of runtime. There's also a 1.3 megapixel camera, 3-in-1 card reader, three USB plugs, a Bluetooth option, and Samsung made use of those wide expanses of plastic on each side of the screen to place some decent speakers. It's overall a premium offering to the N110's vanilla utility (with regular Atom internals and XP on top) but you'll have to make up your own mind on aesthetics. Both the N110 and N120 hit Europe in April, no word on price for either.

Gallery: Samsung's N120 netbook joins the crew

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Samsung's N120 netbook joins the crew, offers a full-size keyboard and 10.5 hours of juice originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Durable faceoff and torture test: Panasonic’s Toughbook 30 vs. GammaTech’s Durabook D15RP

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
Durable Faceoff and Torture Test: Panasonic's Toughbook 30 vs. GammaTech's Durabook D15RP
It seems like a bit of a rip-off -- if you want a laptop that won't shatter when its shiny little form slips out of your fingers as you run to your next meeting/target you have to pay a hefty premium to get something dull and durable. And, if that weren't bad enough, you then have to live with something big, boxy, and ugly. Panasonic's Toughbook line defines what many think of as a rugged laptop, but its bulk, heft, and cost give it niche appeal. It's not the only option out there for a notebook that can take a beating, though, with the semi-rugged Durabook from GammaTech offering a package that's a little more comfortable to use and, perhaps more importantly, a lot less expensive.

But, which of the two is right for you? (Assuming, of course, that either is.) Just how durable are these things? And, which one didn't fair so well in the water test? Read on to find out.

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Durable faceoff and torture test: Panasonic's Toughbook 30 vs. GammaTech's Durabook D15RP originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS promises voice-controlled Eee products by end of the year

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

For a company that gets so much (deserved) guff for endless, boring product iterations, ASUS also manages to sneak in a good amount of crazy functionality -- some of it more gimmicky than others. ASUS has been doing multitouch trackpads since before they were hip, is toying with dual touchscreens and is even crazy enough to build the Fold / Unfold computer. Next up for the firm is voice control, with a whole team dedicated to voice recognition, and plans to ship Eee PC and Eee Top products by Q3 or Q4 of this year. According to ASUS CEO Jerry Shen they're working with third parties in this effort, so we're guessing they're not going to reinvent the voice recognition wheel. Still, it's a promising development for a line of computers that seem to suffer most when it comes to input methods -- we'll wait and see how well they pull it off.

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ASUS promises voice-controlled Eee products by end of the year originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung NC310 netbook gets a price, official pics

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Samsung didn't exactly skip over a lot of details when it announced its new NC310 netbook earlier today, but it looks like it's now clearing up a few remaining tidbits, and dishing out some new, polished up press shots of the long-lasting netbook for good measure. While there's unfortunately still no official US pricing just yet, the NC310 (or N310 as it's also being called) will apparently demand £399 (or $577) when it hits the UK in May, at which point it'll only be available in basic black, with blue to follow shortly thereafter (no word on the remaining colors). As you can see above, the official shots also reveal a bit more of a resemblance to some of Sony's high-end VAIOs than Samsung's current netbooks, though you'll of course still get Samsung's trademark glossy, piano black bezel. Hit up the links below for a few more shots, and the complete specs in case you missed 'em the first time around.

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Samsung NC310 netbook gets a price, official pics originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Adamo battery not user-replaceable, says bearer of harsh truths

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Possibly not surprising, but certainly to be filed under "subtly disappointing" is the news that has just recently been confirmed: Adamo's battery is not able to be replaced by the user. No fun, you say? Well, it is, of course, replaceable, should the need arise, it just has to be sent into Dell for the procedure, though we don't yet know how much the company is going to charge for all that. Guess if you have to get a new juice pack for your laptop your "lifestyle" will have to be temporarily put on hold, huh?

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Dell Adamo battery not user-replaceable, says bearer of harsh truths originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG’s X120 netbook granted a release date

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
LG's X120 netbook granted a release date
Despite letting us play with the thing at CES and then giving us all the details of what's going on inside its upcoming white and green netbook, LG still wouldn't commit to just when its X120 would be hitting retail. Not one for protracted pre-order periods, apparently, the company has now confirmed the laptop will be shipping to Japanese users by the end of this very month, and to Europe and 20 other nations within the next one. We're not entirely sure that the US is going to be one of those 20, but since LG has just over a week left before March becomes April, it had better get shipping already.

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LG's X120 netbook granted a release date originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung’s NC10 successor, the N110, announced and reviewed

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
Samsung's NC10 successor, the N110, announced and reviewed
There's nothing like a little surprise to get the week off on the right foot, so thanks to Samsung for getting us rolling by sneaking a successor to its venerable NC10 netbook straight into the willing hands of Laptop Magazine, where it was stealthily given the full review treatment. From what we can tell this new N110 is mainly a style refresh, offering the same keyboard 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, memory, and storage of the NC10, as well as the bigger battery and more usable touchpad the company added to the recent special edition -- now clad in a sophisticated, red-rimmed, matte exterior. With battery life topping eight hours in real-world usage, and a price of $469, this one picks up where its predecessor left off and seems like a good choice for those who want a little more style with their netbooking -- or who are too impatient to wait for the NC20.

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Samsung's NC10 successor, the N110, announced and reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung’s NC310 netbook with claimed 11-hour battery

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Oh look, a "new" netbook. New on the outside anyway. Within, Samsung's NC310 offers the typical 1GB of memory, 10.1-inch LCD, 160GB disk, 5-hour battery, 802.11b/g WiFi, 1.3-megapixel camera, HSDPA data, and WiBRO (mobile WiMAX) too if you live in SoKo. A claimed 11-hour enhanced battery is certainly intriguing and perhaps Sammy's got a surprise or two in store with the unannounced processor, graphics, and price when the NC310 goes global "pretty soon," according to Akihabara News. Available in teal and mauve because country kitchens motifs never go out of style.

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Samsung's NC310 netbook with claimed 11-hour battery originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba misses another consumer fuel-cell launch date as expected

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
It's the end of March and you know what that means? No Toshiba fuel cell battery charger for you, that's what. Toshiba's launch of the first direct methanol fuel cell-based (DMFC) charger for your miscellaneous gadgets has been delayed "a few months" due to problems in acquiring unspecified components. Why do we care? Easy, DMFCs produce electricity via chemical reaction between methanol, water, and air. When the power runs out you just top-off the methanol or drop in a new cartridge and you're good to go. Also, this DMFC charger is just the first step towards DMFC batteries for cellphones and laptops that Toshiba says are still on track to launch before the end of March 2010. Not that we'd be surprised by further delay -- we've been hanging on to the promise of fuel-cell battery launches for years now... what's another slip.

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Toshiba misses another consumer fuel-cell launch date as expected originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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