Month: November 2008

Apple MacBook Air Review – SlashGear

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Vincent over at SlashGear has posted a review of the new Apple MacBook Air that was just introduced last month. Even though the externals looked the same, the internal parts of the MacBook Air underwent a radical change over the MacBook Air that was was … Read more

Windows 7 – DirectX Through CPU

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In a move that should benefit netbooks and other ultraportables, Microsoft has a new system in Windows 7 that allows for Direct3D / DirectX 10 and 10.1 to be run directly through the CPU rather than a dedicated 3d hardware accelerator in certain instances (you … Read more

MSI Wind U110, U115, Paulsbo Chipsets

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MSI Wind U120 Hot on the heels of the recently announced 10.2″ Intel Atom-powered MSI Wind U120 and U120H netbooks comes news of more models in the MSI Wind lineup.

The models announced at the MSI press conference in France are the U110, U115, as well as the previously mentioned U120H.

The additions to their Wind netbooks include the following:
– Integrated 3G in certain models (U120H)
– Hybrid hard drives for some models (using both mechanical and flash-based storage)
– A move to Intel’s Paulsbo platform (Intel SCH US15W)
– 6-cell batteries look to become standard
– 250GB HDD options added
– Easyface software (facial recognition)

The move to Paulsbo increases the video capabilities (decoding, etc.), while dropping the power requirements (and adding to the battery life).

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Black Friday 2008 – Amazon

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Black Friday is upon us, and there are some good deals to be had. I’ll update this throughout the day if I see anymore deals. – Amazon’s Full Black Friday Page – another version of Amazo’s Black Friday page Laptop/Notebook related – Computer and laptop … Read more

Black Friday Deals

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Black Friday deals from various companies/retailers (these should be active by the time you read this). I may update this during the day if I see anything else interesting. Unfortunately, most of these are for US retailers only.

Note: Prices are subject to change as retailers run out or certain limits are met.

Dell:
– Inspiron Mini 9 for only $299 after $50 Instant Savings
– Black Friday deals from Dell Home!
– Save 15% off select E&A Coupon Code: CTV2$2HX963145
– Dell’s most popular desktop for $299 and save $80 off the Inspiron 530!
– Additional 5% savings on select cameras Coupon Code: 1?ZRX6HH4G2ZW3

ZipZoomFly:
– ASUS Eee PC 900-W072X – $279.99 8.9″ 16GB (SSD), 1GB RAM, Windows XP
– ASUS Eee PC 900-BK02 – $349.99 8.9″, 20GB SSD, 1GB RAM, Linux, Black
– ASUS Eee PC 900-W047 – $279.99 8.9″, 16GB SSD, 1GB RAM, Linux, White
– OCZ OCZSSD2-1SLD30G 30 GB Solid State Drive SATA II – $69.99
– MSI Wind U100-422CA – $379.99 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM, Windows XP Home
– MSI Wind U100-420US – $299.99 120GB HDD, 1GB RAM, Windows XP Home, Black

Best Buy
– Thanksgiving Weekend Sale: Thursday, Friday and Saturday Only at BestBuy.com. Valid 11/27-11/29

Buy.com
– ASUS Eee PC 904HA – $349.99 – 8.9″ Netbook Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows XP Home, Fine Ebony
– Western Digital 1TB My Book Essential – $139.99– USB 2.0 External Hard Drive ($110 off)

Toshiba
– Black Friday Exclusive: Take 30% off Satellite® laptops

Sony:
– Save $300 on Sony VAIO® SR series Notebooks at SonyStyle.com. Starting at $894.99. (Ends December 1st)
– Black FRIDAY Specials: Save $250 on Sony VAIO® CS series Notebooks w/code: BLACKFRIDAYVAIOCS. Starting at $664.99. (Ends Nov 28)

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