Intel inspired by aerospace to make sturdier laptops

Intel inspired by aerospace to make sturdier laptops San Francisco: Engineers at Intel Corp are applying lessons from aircraft design to create sturdier laptops in a bid to reduce the prices of the new ultra-thin computers the top chipmaker is promoting heavily. Intel is counting on the super-thin laptops, a category it has dubbed ultrabooks, to add some pizzazz to a PC market languishing due to the growing popularity of Apple Inc's iPad. Models expected later this year...
10:21 AM, Jun 02, 2012

Asus launches two new notebooks in India

Asus launches two new notebooks in India New Delhi: Asus India has launched two new notebooks - Multimedia N56VM and Gaming Notebook G75VW. The multimedia N56VM is the latest addition to Asus' popular N Series of multimedia notebook. It is said to utilise SonicMaster Premium audiophile-worthy sound, wide-view screens with Full HD 1080p, and an all-new look with zinc alloy casing. The Asus N56VM is powered by an Intel 3rd generation core processor, which is claimed to...
11:02 AM, May 17, 2012

Akhilesh's laptop, tablet poll sop to materialise

Akhilesh's laptop, tablet poll sop to materialise Lucknow: Taking a step towards providing free laptops and tablets to students who have passed class X and XII, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has formed a committee to oversee their purchase and subsequent implementation of his Samajwadi Party's poll promise. The committee, headed by chief secretary Jawwed Usmani, would be entering into detailed negotiations with Information Technology (IT) majors and try to "get the best deal" for the...
11:32 AM, Apr 29, 2012

Acer's 2012 PC lineup

Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra is the first Ultrabook with the new NVIDIA GeForce GT640M graphics card. Measuring 20 millimeters thin, the 15-inch Ultrabook gives approximately eight hours of battery life. The TravelMate TimelineX Series features more than eight hours of battery life in a slim and lightweight design.
02:48 PM, Mar 24, 2012

Top 20: Laptops under Rs 25,000

Whenever it comes to budget laptops equipped with latest software and hardware, people start looking out for those available for less than Rs 25,000. So, in order to facilitate your buying decisions and help you get a best deal, here is our pick of laptops available for less than Rs 25K.Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core clocked at 2.0 Ghz; Display: 15.6 Inch Screen; RAM: 2 GB DDR3 RAM; OS: No OS; Hard Disk: 320 GB  Price: Approx. Rs 19,500Processor: AMD Dual Core clocked at 1.3GHz; Display: 14.0 Inch Screen; RAM: 2 GB DDR3 RAM; OS: Free DOS; Hard Disk: 320 GB  Price: Approx. Rs 19,500
03:59 PM, Jan 25, 2012

HP unveils new glass encased laptop

HP unveils new glass encased laptop Las Vegas: Hewlett-Packard Co on Monday unveiled a new glass-encased laptop computer as the largest computer maker stepped up its efforts to chip away at rival Apple Inc's stronghold in high-end PC market. The laptop, called HP Envy 14 Spectre, is the Silicon Valley company's latest entry in the slim, ultrabook category of personal computers and is the first to use glass on the lid, display and palmrest. The 14-inch...
10:25 AM, Jan 10, 2012
Tech Toyz: Nokia Lumia 800 reviewed

Tech Toyz: Nokia Lumia 800 reviewed

On this episode we bring you the comparison between Blackberry Playbook and Kindle Fire. ...
08:49 PM, Jan 07, 2012

Ultrabooks to replace Laptops by 2013: Intel

Ultrabooks to replace Laptops by 2013: Intel New Delhi: Electronic chip maker Intel is betting big on evolution of new form factor of computer notebook, UltraBook, and expects it to replace laptops by 2013. "Our focus for next few years is going to be on energy efficiency, security and connectivity. Ultrabook as category was launched this year. This will change face of computing in next two to three years," Intel South Asia's Director of Marketing Sandeep Aurora...
07:07 PM, Dec 20, 2011
Tech Toyz: Best gadgets of 2011

Tech Toyz: Best gadgets of 2011

Catch the best gadgets which were launched in the year 2011 and other mean boys toys. ...
04:24 PM, Dec 18, 2011

Netbook market to shrink by 40 mn in 2012

Netbook market to shrink by 40 mn in 2012 Taipei: Tablet computers will eat into the miniature laptop market by 40 million units in 2012, the head of a Taiwanese research institute has said. Tablets and Ultrabooks will "erode the market share of netbooks, or mini laptops, in 2012," said Shen Chu-san, director of the Institute for Information Industry's Market Intelligence Centre (MIC), a government-funded think tank, Xinhua reported. However, "sales of traditional notebook computers will not be affected...
11:51 AM, Dec 08, 2011

Using wi-fi on a laptop 'damages sperm'

Using wi-fi on a laptop 'damages sperm' London: Here's an advice for the tech-savvy generation - browsing the net on a laptop computer connected with wireless technology can damage sperm counts, a new study has claimed. An international team has discovered that a laptop, using wi-fi, which is placed near male reproductive organs reduced men's sperm quality and also their chances of experiencing fatherhood, The Daily Telegraph reported. The study, led by the Nascentis Centre for Reproductive...
05:39 PM, Nov 30, 2011

Asus launches Zenbook at Rs 89,999

Asus launches Zenbook at Rs 89,999 New Delhi: Asus Technology has come up with its new laptop named "ZENBOOK UX31". Available in 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch varieties, this new ultrabook has a thickness of 0.11-inch at the front and 0.67-inch at the rear. Its exterior lines are sleek, and hence it is touted to be the thinnest Ultrabook in the market. Priced at Rs 89,999, the device weighs less than 1.4kg and is powered by a core...
12:56 PM, Nov 25, 2011

Lenovo launches IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook

Lenovo launches IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook New Delhi: After the Acer S3, Lenovo steps in the Ultrabook segment with the launch of the U300s. Available from all major retail outlets, the IdeaPad U300s is priced at Rs 67,900 plus taxes. The U300s is built from a single piece of aluminium that form the chassis, similar to the MacBook Air. Due to this, it has a thickness of just 14.9mm and weighs less than 1.3 kg. It...
04:51 PM, Nov 24, 2011
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