Windows XP and End of Life

Just a reminder, Windows XP is reaching End-Of-Life (EOL) status for many laptops (and desktops) in the next week or so (June 30, 2008 to be precise). This affects both OEM and Retail License sales. While some companies such as Dell are extending their sales … Read more

Lenovo ThinkPad X200 – More Details, July 14th Release

In a follow-up to details leaked last week about the upcoming 12.1-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X200, more images, specifications, and a release date have been leaked through 51nb.com. Among the new details, an updated Magnesium Alloy-based chassis that houses a ThinkPad T-series size keyboard (probably due … Read more

Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 Leaked

More and more information is being found about the Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 (which was apparently leaked through a Virginia Tech bookstore website). It’s a “convertible” Tablet PC / laptop (the LED-backlist display swivels around and lays down on the keyboard, turning it into a Tablet … Read more

MSI Wind – Delayed Until June 27, 2008

Bad news – at least for another week and a half – looks like the MSI Wind is delayed, at least in the US. This appears to be affecting the 10-inch version of the Intel Atom-powered ultraportable notebook. The official MSI Store shows a June … Read more

Asus Eee PC 901, 1000 – US Pricing, Review

After finishing their review of the 8.9-inch Intel Atom-based Asus Eee PC 901 (3.5 out of 5, with the main problem being one of price, when compared to others in its class), LAPTOP Magazine contacted Asustek about pricing for the Eee PC 901. They received … Read more