Fujitsu AMILO 3540: Stylish 15.4″ Notebook PC

Fujitsu Amilo 3540 Specifications
Display: 15.4″ Wide TFT LCD (A+ LCD Panels)
Chipset: Intel Centrino 2
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
RAM: Up to 4GB
Storage: 15-in-1 Card Reader
Connectivity: e-SATA, WiFi (802.11n)
Other: Spill-proof keyboard (up to 50ml of fluid)
Availability: August 2008
Price: EUR880

Fujitsu’s Amilo 3540, as the title states, is quite the stylish notebook PC. The dual tone, high contrast, black [...]

Toshiba A205 for $398 at Walmart

Toshiba A205-S500 Specifications
Display: 15.4″ Wide TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1280 x 800
Webcam: Yes
GPU: Intel GMA 950 with 8 - 256MB Shared Graphics Memory
CPU: 1.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB
RAM: 2GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
HDD: 120GB
Optical: DVD SuperMulti DL
Connectivity: WiFi (802.11a/g/n)
OS: Windows Vista Premium
Price: $398

Supplies are limited. Walmart did mention that [...]

LG R510: 15.4″ Wide Notebook PC

LG R510 Specifications
Display: 15.4″ Wide TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1680 x 1050
Webcam: 1.3MP
GPU: 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS
CPU: 2.0 - 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Chipset: Centrino 2, Mobile Intel PM45 Express
RAM: Up to 4GB DDR2 800MHz
HDD: 160, 250, 320GB 2.5″ 5400RPM SATA
Optical: SuperMulti DVD+/-RW, DVD-RAM
Connectivity: WiFi (Intel WiFi Link 5100), Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0 [...]

Sony VAIO BZ Business Class Notebook PCs

Sony VAIO BZ Specifications
Display: 15.4″ Wide TFT LCD with LED Backlight
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Chipset: Centrino 2
RAM: Up to 4GB RAM
HDD: 320GB (Shock Protected)
Optical: DVD+R
Storage: Multicard Reader
Connectivity: USB (3), FireWire
Other: Magnesium Alloy Case, FreshStart (no crapware), Energy Star 4.0, EPEAT Silver, Spill Resistant Keyboard
Weight: 6lbs
Availability: Now
Price: Starts at around $1000
Sony’s new VAIO BZ buxiness-class notebook PCs look [...]

Computex 2008 Roundup

Computex ended June 6 and was held in Taipei, Taiwan. According to Computex the total number of exhibitors were 1725. A lot of gadgets were showcased during Computex 2008. Here are all the posts regarding Computex 2008 for your convenience:
Shuttle Fantasy (Illusion): Shopping Bag Shaped Mini PC at Computex 2008
Shuttle XP19: 19″ Touch LCD Monitor [...]

Lenovo ThinkPad SL Series

Lenovo ThinkPad SL Series Specifications
Display Size: 13.3″, 14.1″, 15.4″
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1280 x 800 (standard for all three sizes), 1680 x 1050 (option for SL500)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo
GPU: Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD or Discrete NVIDIA GeForce 9300
Connectivity: ExpressCard, FireWire, USB 2.0 (3), WWAN, WiMAX, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
Optical: Blu-ray (option)
Lenovo’s ThinkPad SL series come [...]

Toshiba A300: 15.4″ AMD Puma Notebook PC at Computex 2008

Toshiba A300 Specifications
Display: 15.4″ TruBrite TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1280 x 800
CPU: 2.1GHz Turion Ultra ZM TL-80
Memory: 2GB DDR2 800MHz SDRAM (max. 4GB)
HD: 320GB 5400RPM
Optical: DVD SuperMulti (+/-R DL) with Labelflash
Webcam: 1.3MP
Connectivity: HDMI, VGA, eSATA, USB 2.0 (3), 10/100 Ethernet, Modem, 5-in-1 Media Reader, Audio In/Out, FireWire, ExpressCard/34/54
Battery: 6-cell 4000mAh Lithium Ion

Image courtesy: NotebookReview
Kevin [...]

LCD Panel Values: 2H of May 2008

In the second half of May, all LCD monitor panels and notebook PC LCD panels that are both tracked by DisplaySearch and Witsview remained unchanged. I think the prices are on the brink of starting to move down as LCD manufacturers start shifting IT panel production onto large G7 and larger fabs. On the other [...]

Singapore Airlines: 15.4″ LCD, Docks for iPhone, iPod

Singapore Airlines is my favorite when traveling to Asia from where I am in San Jose, California. I almost always fly coach (forced to due to budgetary pressures) and even then I am glued to the tiny LCD screen watching a bunch of movies. One time I was flying out of SFO to ICN (Inchon, [...]

Dell Inspiron 1435, 1535, 1536, 1735

Dell Inspiron 1435, 1535, 1536, 1735
Size: 14.1″, 15.4″, 17.0″
CPU: Up to 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo T5850
Wireless: 3G (optional)
Availability: May (1535), June 9 (1735), October (1435)
Updated 2008.06.26 9:23AM PST
Here are the complete specifications for Dell’s new Studio 15 and Studio 17 notebook PCs.
Dell Studio 15 & 17
Display: All are glossy.
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15.4″ 1280 x 800 CCFL BLU
15.4″ 1440 [...]