Aluminum MacBook on the Horizon?

Could there be an aluminum 13.3-inch MacBook on the horizon, a cheaper version (albeit larger and heavier) of its 13.3-inch MacBook Air sibling? tw.Apple.pro and AppleOwner.com are running photos of what they claim are aluminum pieces of a MacBook (as evidenced by the “MacBook” stamped … Read more

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 – Lenovo’s Netbook

Last week, we saw mention from comments Lenovo personnel made, that Digitimes picked up, that Lenovo would have a netbook out by the end of next month. Update: PC Magazine is reporting that it’s the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Highlights: – Intel Atom 1.6GHz CPU – … Read more

Lenovo Netbook by End of September?

Update: Looks like it’s the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 We could be looking at another netbook within two months, courtesy of Lenovo. DigiTimes is reporting that Lenovo will have a netbook available by the end of September. Compal Electronics (manufacturer of Lenovo’s mainstream / consumer laptops), … Read more

Dell Latitude E Series – E4200, E4300, XT2 – More Info

Dell Latitude E4200 It’s been a month since we last heard any more information about the upcoming ultraportable Dell Latitude E Series, namely the 12.1-inch Dell Latitude E4200 and the 13.3-inch Dell Latitude E4300.

Well, Engadget has once again turned up some PowerPoint presentations, with a much more defined roadmap for where the Latitude E series is headed and when we can expect to start seeing them become available.

Availability looks to be in September of 2008, with three colors for each: Regatta Blue, Royal Red, Quartz Pink. The Dell Latitude D430 (which is being replaced by the E4200 and E4300) will continue to be available until January of 2009, so there will be some overlap – about five months.

A side note: the Dell Latitude XT2 convertible Tablet PC, the sequel to the 12.1-inch Dell Latitude XT, is listed as being available in January or February of 2009.

While much of the information was already known, there are some interesting new highlights:

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Asus Eee PC Roadmap

Wow. I’ve mentioned that at times I really wonder if Asus is diluting its Eee PC lineup and confusing customers at the same time with a lot of different options (three different display sizes, multiple storage sizes, multiple CPUs from different generations, etc.). The Eee … Read more