Microsoft Windows XP: Around Until 2010

According to an Associated Press article, Microsoft Windows XP will be sticking around until at least 2010, due in large part to the rise of ultraportable laptops and notebooks, such as the Asus Eee PC. Many of these low-cost ultraportables are lean when it comes … Read more

Intel: Render Stolen Laptops Unbootable

Intel is working on new technology that would better secure laptops in the case of theft. It’s being called “Anti-Theft Technology”, aka ATT, and they plan to roll it out later this year (although, according to the article, it won’t be available for some time). … Read more

Announced: Rock Pegasus 210

Yesterday, Rock Direct announced the Rock Pegasus 210, a widescreen 12.1″ WXGA ultraportable laptop. The interesting thing is that it’s using an 800MHz Intel A110 CPU. This low-voltage CPU is normally found in smaller devices like the Fujitsu LifeBook U810. By using this CPU, and … Read more

Announced: Everex CloudBook Max

Everex announced a new ultraportable laptop to compliment the 7-inch Everex CloudBook. It’s the Everex CloudBook Max and it comes with an 8.9-inch 1024×600 widescreen display. It will be competing with the Asus Eee PC 901 and possibly the HP Compaq 2133 (depending on price). … Read more

Details about Intel’s Atom / Centrino Atom, Released

During the Intel Developer Forum being held this week, Intel has released more details about the Intel Atom and Centrino Atom lineup – a CPU line geared towards small laptops, ultramobile PCs (UMPCs), and other such devices (subnotebooks, etc.). While they may not have second … Read more