Announcements

The New Acer TravelMate C200

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Acer TravelMate C200 C204 C203
Acer has launched a new TravelMate convertible noteboook/Tablet PC series, the C200 series. The first two TravelMate models launched under this series are the TravelMate TMC204TMi (C204) and the TravelMate TMC203ETCi (C203).

These feature a 12.1-inch XGA screen, and convert from laptop to Tablet PC using a unique one-motion sliding-track mechanism: The TravelMate C200’s innovative sliding mechanism allows for a one-motion conversion from Notebook mode to Tablet mode. The system can be easily converted from Tablet to PC mode by simply pushing the LCD module from its closed position to the upright location of a typical notebook PC.

The C204 starts at $1899USD and uses a 2.0GHz Pentium M while the C203 starts at $1399 and uses a 1.50GHz Celeron M. They feature internal slot-loading optical drives, and space for a second battery using a “MediaBay” (hot-swappable device bay, seperate from the optical drive). The C200s are loaded with Microsoft Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition, and come with 802.11b/g wireless and Gigabit ethernet network connectivity.

Other differences between the TMC204TMi and TMC203ETCi:

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Announcement: Alienware Sentia M3200

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Alienware has just announced the Alienware Sentia M3200. From the press release: Alienware® — the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server, and professional systems — introduced the new lightweight Sentia™ m3200 notebook for travelers, students and anyone else needing a highly functional and versatile system that can easily be transported anywhere. As the thinnest and lightest notebook in Alienware’s award-winning line of mobile systems, the four pound Sentia m3200 gives users flexible wireless options, instant-on access to multimedia and extended battery life.

The Sentia m3200 features a 12.1” wide-screen LCD with ClearView technology that delivers sharp, vibrant image quality and allows the system to fit comfortably in space-restricted areas such as airplanes and dorm rooms. Powered by cutting-edge Intel® Centrino® mobile technology, the Sentia m3200 provides fully integrated wireless LAN capability that includes 802.11a/b/g for maximum versatility and performance in various wireless environments.

In addition, the Sentia m3200 offers an available PCI-Express slot that can be used for a variety of add-on functions, including Bluetooth support and external sound card solutions.

Mouse: Gyrotransport

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Talk about one slick mouse, Gizmodo has news and pics of the Gyrotransport, an ultraportable mouse with a detacheable 1GB USB flash drive. It uses 2.4GHz RF, takes one AAA battery, and has a 100-foot range. It will initially retail for $100, and no release date has been set.