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Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246 thin-and-light now available at Amazon for $729.99

Oh boy.. could the Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T be the next thin-and-light notebook to drool over? The new Core i3-based 13.3 inch notebook is now available for purchase over at Amazon.com for a cool $729.99. That’s a pretty good price when you consider Core 2 Duo SU7300-based Acer UL30 series notebooks are ranging in price from $599 to around $700 dollars on Amazon.com. Not familiar with the Acer AS3820T? Here’s what you need to know about the system (actually it’s the model AS3820T-5246). ...

OmniVision releases world’s smallest 1080p HD camera solution

You might very well see netbooks and thin-and-light notebooks in the near-future with built-in webcams capable of handling full 1080p/30 HD resolutions thanks to today’s announcement by OmniVision Technologies of their new OV2720 – the world’s first 1/6-inch, native 1080p/30 high-definition CMOS image sensor. Based on OmniVision’s 1.4 micron OmniBSI, the OV2720 delivers video conferencing quality HD video recording in a package that is ideal for today’s small notebook form factors. Acco...

Sony announces updated VAIO P with built-in GPS, accelerometer, and digital compass

Sony announced a new updated version of the VAIO P notebook PC today (remember – we’re not supposed to call these netbooks even though they feature an Atom processor on the inside!) complete with a built-in GPS, digital compass, and accelerometer all in a package that weighs just over 600 grams. This updated notebook is also the first VAIO designed for simple use while you’re standing or walking. You’ll find a central trackball as well as an additional touchpad and mouse buttons located at eit...

Netbook/Thin-and-Light Notebook Reviews of the Day

It’s time once again to check out the latest netbook/thin-and-light notebook reviews to hit the web. Here goes nothing: === Lenovo ThinkPad X100e reviewed by V3.co.uk (formerly vnunet.com): Specs for the ThinkPad X100e include: 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo processor ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics 1GB of RAM 160GB HDD 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 resolution display Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity Gigabit Ethernet Optional WWAN 3+ lb weight Here’s what they thought of this lightweight professional notebook: “Leno...

Intel readying new dual-core Atom processors for this quarter

Although Intel has been making minor enhancements to the Atom processor platform over the last several years (most notably the Pinetrail platform), an Atom-based netbook purchased today really isn’t that much more powerful than an Atom-based netbook from 2008. Most of the recent enhancements involved improving battery performance (by integrating the GPU directly into the processor) and by cranking up the clock speed ever so slowly. However with slowing Atom processor shipments, increased growth ...

LaptopMag reviews the Acer Aspire Timeline 1810TZ

The good folks over at LaptopMag have published a new review of the Acer Aspire Timeline 1810TZ thin-and-light notebook here on their website. Those of you looking for a bit more oomph than an Atom-based netbook will certainly want to check out the 1810TZ as the system provides approximately double the power of most netbooks thanks to its’ dual-core Pentium SU4100 processor. Specs include: 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 resolution display Intel Pentium SU4100 processor clocked at 1.3GHz 4GB RAM 320GB 5...

ViewSonic ViewBook Pro VNB131 thin-and-light

I was randomly perusing through the ViewSonic website this morning and I came across a thin-and-light system I had never heard of before – the ViewSonic ViewBook Pro. After reading the features and specs, the ViewBook Pro is certainly an interesting system to behold. Externally, the notebook utilizes an aluminum magnesium alloy enclosure allowing it to be sturdy yet lightweight. How lightweight you might ask? How about 3.6 lbs? Better yet – that 3.6 pound weight includes both the main battery ...

ASUS U30JC given EC award by both HotHardware and PC Mag

ASUS appears to have another hit on their hands with the newly introduced 13.3 inch U30JC notebook. Both PC Magazine and HotHardware have given the new notebook their “Editor’s Choice” award .. but really how could you not? The U30JC combines elements from the popular UL series (long battery life, metallic surface, that great chicklet keyboard) with the new Intel Core i3 processor as well as discrete NVIDIA graphics and NVIDIA Optimus technology. Sure, I probably labeled the U30JC incorrectly...

ASUS announces U30JC 13.3 inch notebook with Core i3 and NVIDIA Optimus

Woooo…. I haven’t been this excited.. since.. well since the iPad showed up our doorsteps on Saturday. ASUS announces the launch of their new U30JC thin-and-light notebook – the first 13.3 inch notebook to feature the latest Intel Core i3 processor and NVIDIA Optimus technology. Oh yes – this notebook also happens to be one of the industry’s thinnest 13.3 inch notebooks with an integrated optical drive. Those of you that know me, know that I’m particularly fond of the ASUS UL series of ...

Gateway announces EC14D01h 11.6 inch thin-and-light with built-in DVD drive for Canada

Gateway announces the expansion of the EC Series ultraportable product line in Canada today with the introduction of the new EC14D01h thin-and-light notebook. The 11.6 inch system is one of a few thin-and-lights on the market to feature an integrated DVD drive. Despite the inclusion of the drive, the EC14D01h weighs a mere 3.55 pounds. Features and specs to the Gateway EC14D01h include: Intel Pentium SU4100 ULV processor clocked at 1.3GHz Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 r...