Lenovo ThinkPad X200 - New Images, Comments

For those looking forward to the upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad X200, the Lenovo team posted half a dozen new images online last week. They showcase the major change to the ThinkPad X-series, namely the move to widescreen (and for the first time, the entire ThinkPad lineup will be widescreen). They also show off the UltraBase as well.

You can see the full-size keyboard, as well as the extended battery. It’s apparent that this will be a smaller laptop than the previous non-widescreen ThinkPad X61 and that it has some of the features of the 13.3-inch ThinkPad X300

From a Design Matters posting, one of the Lenovo ThinkPad team members had this to say about the X200:

For the tried and true ThinkPad loyalist, we still have you covered with the more traditional design details you have come to expect. I love our new X200 almost enough to surrender my X300. Almost.

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Gallery (Small-Laptops.com)

Asus Eee PC Accessories

LAPTOP Magazine is running a little article on information from EeePCNews.de about Asus-branded accessories possibly coming out for their Eee PC series lineup (the Eee PC 901, etc.).

It would appear that Asus is definitely cashing in on the whole netbook phenomenon (and they certainly deserve to, given their contribution), but they do run the risk of diluting the brand a bit - look at the just announced Eee PC 1000HD for instance - it’s basically a Celeron version of the Eee PC 1000H. Oh well, enough complaining / contemplating.

This is about accessories.

Looks like they are after three accessories:
- External USB Drive (Eee Drive)
- External Eee PC optical drive (Eee Writer)
- 3G connection card called the T500 that appears to fit directly in a USB port (it runs parallel to the side, with connections/notches for the USB slots.

Read:
- EeePCNews.de
- via LAPTOP Magazine Blog

MacBook Air - Thinvelope Beyza Case

If you are lookiong for one of the thinnest cases around for a ultraportable (and ultra-thin) 13.3-inch Apple MacBook Air, then look no further than Beyza Cases.

They’ve produced the ““Beyza Thinvelope for MacBook Air” and Judie Lipsett over at Gear Diary posted a review of the Thinvelope for MacBook Air this morning.

Keep in mind (in my opinion) that this is more of a sleeve to fit inside another larger/normal laptop or notebook bag or backpack (although you could certainly carry your MacBook Air in the Thinvelope on its own.

Going by the review, it’s very impressive and well made.

Read: Gear Diary

OQO Model 02 Addon - GPS

Sierra Modro over at GottaBeMobile is talking about a very frequent GPS receiver that’s used with the OQO Model 02, the Garmin Mobile PC.

The Garmin Mobile PC is one of the smaller USB GPS units around, and comes with the unit itself, a mount and the necessary software. It’s not available on OQO’s site yet, but will carry an MSRP of $99.99.

Sierra is taking requests and questions as she writes up a review of the Garmin Mobile PC/OQO Model 02 combination.

Read: GottaBeMobile

HP 2133 Mini-Note, Dell Discussion

This week’s MobileTechRoundup features a discussion about the HP 2133 Mini-Note as well as Dell jumping into the low-cost subnotebook arena.

Also, James Kendrick is calling the 2133 the “perfect writer’s notebook” saying:

The keyboard is great for lots of typing with it’s near full size and the extended battery I’m using provides just the right amount of ergonomic tilt to the device for comfort. It is a real joy to have a “real” notebook this size that lets me get web research done at the same time I am writing an article. The Mini is multi-tasking well and it may be the perfect writer’s notebook for all of the reasons I have mentioned.

Speaking of the HP 2133 Mini-Note, WaterField Designs has announced a new SleeveCase for the Mini-Note.

Review: Booq Boa Slimcase M

MacNN has put together a review of the Booq Boa Slimcase M.

The Boa Slimcase M will hold either the 13″ Apple MacBook or MacBook Air or the 15″ MacBook Pro. It will also hold non-Apple notebooks ranging in size from 11″ to 13″. The price is around $115.

One of the nice features is that when you open it while carrying it normally, you don’t have to worry about the laptop falling out:

The 3-pound bag is made to protect your laptop even when open, so it isn’t made with a square edged zipper that opens the whole bag. Instead the front has an angled edge, and when opened gussets prevent the flap from falling open.

There’s not a lot of room for other stuff, so it’s actually desirable by those wanting to go with a minimal amount of items (although with a 10″ or 11″ I’m sure it’d hold a bit more).

Full review at MacNN.com

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