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With the AlienwareTM M11x gaming laptop, you can play anything, anywhere. While weighing in at less than 4.5 pounds,1 the M11x packs enough power to handle the latest games. It truly redefines the gaming capabilities of sub-15" laptops.
Combining the power of the optional Intel® CoreTM i7 640UM and 1GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 335M GPU with optional NVIDIA® OptimusTM technology, the M11x delivers an intense gaming experience. Dominate wherever you may go.

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Take mobile gaming to the next level with the optional overclockable Intel® CoreTM i series of mobile processors. Intel Turbo Boost Technology enables the optional Intel® CoreTM i7 640UM to reach 2.266GHz maximum frequency and helps you power through games, multimedia applications and your daily routine all at the same time.

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Working with your laptop could take you anywhere. You may end up checking on your e-mails while watching TV, watching a movie while lying in bed, or browsing the Internet in the front porch. Either way, you end up feeling uncomfortable balancing your laptop on your lap or keeping the table from getting the brunt of heat given off by the laptop.

This is why Logitech created the Portable Lapdesk N315 that keeps laptops 15 inches and smaller in place with the help of its anti-slip top. It also has a retractable mouse pad for those who could not imagine using the laptop without a mouse and has an easy-to-clean surface. The Logitech Portable Lapdesk N315 is available in the United States and Europe, costing US$29.99.

Want to have a netbook that screams "Status Symbol" and "Luxury" all over? Grab that Acer Ferrari One with a cavallino rampante-emblazoned glossy red finish and automotive-themed details like the metallic-like trackpad buttons, a wrist rest with that carbon fiber feel, and even a boot up greeting that sounds like a passing F1 racer.

But do not let all that fluff fool you, as Acer's Ferrari-inspired netbook is powered with an AMD dual-core Athlon X2 processor 1.2GHz, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics chipset, 240GB of storage, and 4GB of memory, making it proficient in running graphics compared to other netbooks around although it may buff a bit while playing HD movie files. Nevertheless, the multimedia performance is impressive for a netbook.

However, if you find that too slow, you would be delighted to know that this netbook also comes with its own ATI XGP port, connecting the Acer Ferrari One with more powerful external graphics card for faster graphical processing and multitasking powers.

The 11.6-inch Acer Ferrari One also features a LED-backlit display, spacious keyboard, a wide array of audio settings from Dolby Digital Live to Dolby Pro Logic IIx, a multitouch-capable trackpad that allows pinch-zooms and two-finger swipes while navigating websites, USB ports, SD card slot, VGA output, and WiFi connectivity.

The Acer Ferrari One is already available through various resellers in the United Kingdom, starting at ₤400 (US$668). It is expected to become available across the pond in January 2010.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro gets a makeover and now Apple offers the familiar 13-inch laptop in unibody. What is unibody, you say? It is a type of construction wherein the insides of new MacBook is integrated, making it a single unit.

The new unibody MacBook comes with a LED-backlit display, a new glass multitouch trackpad, and a claimed battery life of up to seven hours. Inside the laptop is a 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM (which can be upgradeable to 4GB), a NVIDIA 9400M GPU, and a 250GB hard drive with standby SuperDrive.

The latest MacBook is now available on the Apple Store for US$999.

Sony has been releasing limited-edition VAIO laptops called "Signature Collection," featuring different premium specs. Adding to that collection is the new Sony VAIO Nebula FW, which is distinct primarily because of its stellar-designed cover.

Mixing performance flair with premium multimedia technology, the Sony VAIO Nebula FW brings gaming and media experience to unknown frontier with its 16.4-inch LCD monitor with 16:9 aspect ratio, ideal for watching movies in their original cinematic format without the annoying black bars. This laptop also comes with Blu-ray drive for the ultimate HD viewing everywhere you go and 5.1-channel Dolby Sound Room technology for cinema-quality audio.

Gamers, meanwhile, would be delighted to this device's ATI Mobility Radeon HD4650 graphics card, promising fluid graphics processing and faster gaming without placing huge demands on the CPU. The VAIO Nebula FW also comes with the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 8GB of RAM, a standard hard drive with up to 500GB of memory, and Windows 7.

This nebulous laptop is now available on Sony's online store with a starting price of US$809.99.

Despite its low cost and convenience, the one thing that would be bugging about the increasingly popular netbooks is its size. Not only typing on smaller keys can be cumbersone, but it is also uncomfortable watching video or browsing through websites on a much smaller screen. This paved way for the rise of "ultrathin portables," slim ultraportable laptop computers at a fraction of its price.

Toshiba introduces its take on the ultrathin portable with Toshiba Satellite T135 series, which they claim has a "perfect balance" of performance and battery life with its eco-friendly engineering and power saving options. This ultraslim may be smaller in size compared to traditional laptops--with its 13.3-inch widescreen LED backlit display, 3.9 pounds of weight, and measuring less than an inch thick-this portable computer packs an Intel Pentium SU2700 processor, 3GB DDR3 memory, Intel 4500M graphic chipset, Windows 7 Home Premium, built-in webcam and microphone, and 250GB hard disk drive.

It also comes in a gorgeous Fusion Finish, with your choice of Nova Black, Red, or White covers, while its USB Sleep-and-Charge ability enables this ultrathin portable to charge-up your USB gadgets even while it is asleep. The Toshiba Satellite T135 also contains a built-in hard drive impact sensor, which keeps your precious data safe in case of an accidental fall.

But the biggest selling point is its battery life, as the Toshiba Satellite T135 can be used for up to 9 hours and 22 minutes. That's a lot of power for a laptop, which is further improved with energy-saving Intel processor and LED backlit display. It is also free from any mercury, which damages the environment.

If there is something that would be worthy to nitpick on this laptop, it would have to be the keyboard and touchpad buttons. The keys on the keyboard have that rubbery texture to it, while the buttons under the touchpad are slippery and can be hard to use.

The Toshiba Satellite T135 is now available, starting at US$599.99.

Although many people love Sony’s VAIO laptops , the price can be a bit of a turn off, which is probably the reason why Sony comes up with a lower-end netbook under the VAIO name.

The Sony VAIO M has a 10.1-inch screen with 1024 x 600 resolution, Atom N450 2.66GHz CPU, 250GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, Windows 7 Starter, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

SonyInsider.com wrote that the VAIO M could replace Sony’s other netbook, the more expensive VAIO W, but we will take that info with a grain of salt. The Sony VAIO M is now available in United Kingdom for £299 (about US$450).

Still thinking of pre-ordering an iPad ? Before you do, you may want to consider that there are other options other than a Flash-deficient, webcam-lacking tablet. The good part is that most of these alternatives are actually available today. Check out the following devices that may steal the limelight out of the iPad.

Axiotron Modbook

This 13.3-inch tablet, which has been available since 2007, runs on Mac OS X. It can multitask, has flash support, contains a built-in camera and optical drive, 12GB hard drive, and even compatibility to Windows. The sad part is that it has no 3G, no multitouch, and does not provide access to the App Store. What's even sadder is the price. Although the base cost is US$899, customers have to provide a pre-polycarbonate unibody Macbook or else the manufacturer would supply the Modbook with its own 2.13GHz Macbook base system at a whopping $1,849.

Viliv X70

Name anything the iPad lacks, Viliv X70 has. Flash support, check. Multitasking, check. SD card slot, check. USB port, check. Camera, check. Unlocked 3G modem, check. Video out, check. The bum part? This Windows-based tablet from South Korea only has a 7-inch screen, not to mention the absence of multitouch and access to the App Store. It costs as low as $549 .

Archos 9

The Archos 9 is the company's largest tablet device to date at 8.9 inches. It runs on Windows 7, has Flash support, multitasking, two USB slots, an SD card slot, webcam, a kick stand, and an optical trackpad nub. No multitouch or App Store access, however. Prices start out at $549.99 .

Viliv S10 Blade

The Viliv S10 Blade (pictured) is Viliv's first product in 2010. It has a 10-inch multitouch display that includes a folded keyboard and yet it is still not thicker than the iPad. Also runs on Windows 7, it features pretty much everything on the X70, except it has two USB slots. Still no access to the App Store, though. No word on when it will drop, but it is said that it will cost from $699.

Notion Ink Adam

This upcoming tablet from Notion Ink runs on Android and powered by Nvidia Tegra 2. It features 10-inch multitouch dual-mode display (shifting from full color to ePaper), a rear-facing trackpad, USB and HDMI ports, and an unlocked 3G modem. It also has access not only to the App Store, but also to the Android Market. The Adam tablet is set to appear on June 10 this year.

HP Slate

HP has been teasing techies with its upcoming tablet that goes with a temporary nick called Slate. It runs on Windows 7 with full Flash support, multitasking, camera, and USB ports. The Slate, however, does not have access to the App Store. Expect it to arrive this year with a market price between $500 and $600.

Dell Streak

Another major player that will unveil a tablet product is Dell. Its 5-inch Streak uses Android and contains front and back facing cameras, USB ports, Dual microSD slots, and probably an unlocked 3G modem. And because it runs on Android, it only has access to the Android Market. The beef is that, like the iPad, the Dell Streak does not have Flash support—not to mention it is smaller than the iPad.

Today, Samsung announced another upgrade netbuka NC10. First was the simple, then color, and now - with the banana support Mobile WiMAX. Wonders! However, besides wireless communication module and fashion labels, nothing new in the machine does not appear - the same processor ( «nuclear», if someone in the tank), the same 10.2-inch display, and other pleasures.

But! If earlier NC10 connect a standard way, it will now go to the Internet at-large, that is, WiMAX - through the company's Yota. How? Yes the same as trying to do it now. At the speed of «10 Mbits per second» - note: here, not just the quotes and kavychischi! March 23, the first happy customers give blood 19 990 rubles for «vaymaksovy» netbuk, and exclusively in the M. Video, and NOMOBILE.RU predicts huge, unrealistic one.

By Network popolzli another rumor. They say that soon the world will be 11.6-inch version of Acer Aspire One. Minibuku prorochat matrix 1366h768 pixel resolution with 16:9 ratio, as well as the Intel Atom Z530 processor frequency 1.6 GHz. Other characteristics of the mythical mythical computer includes Intel GMA 500 graphics, which will provide play HD-content and high-quality sound.

Estimated time of autonomous work netbuka at least 4 hours, maximum - 8 hours, but this will have to use high-capacity battery. Other details concerning the 11.6-inch Aspire One yet. We wait, with!

Company Toshiba continues «lit» public space geymerskimi their laptops series Qosmio. At this time the manufacturer has produced a model X305-Q708, which is simply obliged to «glue» thousands Igromaniya to his 17-inch display (resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels). The laptop runs on Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300, is equipped with four gigabytes of RAM, SSD-drive at 128 GB hard disk and 320 GB. Graphics are chumovaya - twin card NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 512 MB of graphics memory and supporting NVIDIA SLI.

To maximize the realism of the game manufacturer has equipped Qosmio X305-Q708 audio Harman Kardon, which includes the stereo and subwoofer built. «The Fiery» laptop supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, staffed by 1.3-megapixel webcam and works under OS Windows Vista Ultimate. The cost of PC gaming is far from toy - $ 4,199.99 a piece.

The laptop, which put Turubara Nicholas, editor in chief NOMOBILE.RU - it already says a lot. Gizmo bred in the best traditions of Japanese noutbukostroeniya. Laptop-sized folder for papers, but weighs half a kilogram: an excellent result for trinadtsatidyuymoy cars. Magnificent performance, and 5 hours of work offline.

How is it possible? The secret is in the two graphics cards: a cost-built and powerful discrete. This feature of the famous «trinashek» Sony VAIO SZ laptop to the new Z-series brought to mind: when you switch modes of operation no longer requires a restart.