SONY RECALLS VAIO C AND VAIO F NOTEBOOKS DUE TO OVERHEATING

Sony has, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, issued a voluntary recall of 233,000 Sony VAIO laptops. The reason the laptops are being recalled is that they tend to overheat.Most of the recalled notebooks belong to the VAIO F VPCF11 and VAIO C VPCCW2 Series. Sony has confirmed that it received around 30 reports regarding units that overheated resulting in damage to the

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FUJITSU LIFEBOOK PH520 NOW SHIPPING

Fujitsu has started shipping its LifeBook PH520 thin and light notebook. The Fujitsu LifeBook PH520 has an 11.6 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The machine was introduced a couple of weeks ago. It is now available for purchase in the US for $599. Like most Fujitsu notebooks, the LifeBook PH520 is pricier than similar notebooks with other branding. The PH520 is powered by a

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GATEWAY ANNOUNCES LT23 NETBOOK

Gateway has officially unveiled its 10.1 inch netbook called Gateway LT23. The device sports a fashionable lid with an organic woven pattern that appears to be mosaic.The Gateway LT23 has an Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM and a 250GB hard disk drive. It ships with a 6-cell battery that should provide up to 8 hours of runtime. The 10.1 inch LED-backlit display has 1024 x 600 pixels.

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ASUS EEE PC 1215N WITH ATOM D525 GETS OFFICIAL

Asus has officially announced its Eee PC 1215N with NVIDIA ION graphics and a 1.8GHz Atom D525 dual core processor. The Asus Eee PC 1215N is a 12.1 inch notebook. It can play 1080p HD video, thanks to the ION graphics. And via the HDMI jack, you can transfer videos to an HDTV. The laptop also features the NVIDIA Optimus technology for automatically switching between the integrated and discrete

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HP’s Fourth of July Sales

HP is offering great Fourth of July deals early this year. They are now advertising their Compaq Presario CQ62Z series notebooks starting as low as $379.99. For that amazing price tag you will get Windows 7 Home Premium, 2GB of RAM, 320GB of hard drive, and a 2.2GHz AMD V-series processor. That’s a great deal!

They are also offering their HP Deskjet D2680 printer for merely $59.99 after instant savings. The printer prints 28 black and white pages per minute and 21 color pages per minute, and it features 600 dpi black print resolution.

If you are looking for a laptop or a printer this summer, you should definitely look further into HP’s great Fourth of July savings.

If the Compaq Presario CQ62Z isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, check out HP‘s new line of business laptops.

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TOSHIBA SATELLITE T215 OVERVIEW

The recently unveiled Toshiba Satellite T215 is an 11.6 inch ultraportable notebook.It is available in two configurations from Toshibadirect.com.The Toshiba Satellite T215D-S1140 has a 1.7GHz AMD Athlon II Neo K125 single core processor and a 250GB hard disk. The other model, the Satellite T215D-S1150 has a AMD Athlon II Neo Dual-Core K325 1.3GHz CPU and 320GB of storage space. Both models ship

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LENOVO SKYLIGHT TO GET FASTER SNAPDRAGON PROCESSORS

Lenovo first showed off its Skylight smartbook at CES early this year.Back then, the prototype device featured a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and a Custom Linux distribution called Skylight. Lenovo put the smartbook on hold after a few months due to some reasons. It was eventually revived and Lenovo said that the company would use Google Android instead of the custom Linux OS. And now it is

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ACER ASPIRE ONE AO533 NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER

The Acer Aspire One AO533 is a 10.1-inch netbook. It is now available for pre-order in the US.The Aspire One 533 is available with an Intel Atom N455 or Atom N475 processor, Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, a 160GB or a 250GB hard drive, Windows 7 Starter Edition and a 6-cell battery that should power the machine for up to 8 hours on a single charge. The 10.1 inch LED backlit

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HP ENVY 14 NOW AVAILABLE

The highly anticipated HP Envy 14 is finally here. The Envy 14 is a 14.5 inch notebook. It is available with your choice of a Core i3, i5 or i7 processor. The base model will set you back $1,099. For that price, you will get a 14.5 inch HD Radiance display with up to 1600 x 900 pixels, a Core i3-370M (2.40GHz) processor, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB,7200rpm hard drive, ATI Radeon HD 5650 discrete graphics

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ACER ASPIRE 1551 HITS RETAILERS

The Acer Aspire 1551 has hit the retailers. This machine has better specs than a typical netbook, but it is cheaper than a regular thin and light laptop. The Aspire 1551 has an 11.6 inch LED backlit display. It is powered by a 1.5GHz AMD Turion II Neo K625 dual core processor. Other specifications include an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 discrete graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive,

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SAMSUNG UNVEILS R440, R540 AND R530 NOTEBOOKS

Samsung has unveiled its summer 2010 notebook lineup. The highlights are the Samsung R440 and R540 notebooks.The 14 inch Samsung R440-11 has an Intel Core i3-330M processor, Intel GMA integrated graphics, up to 320GB hard drive and a DVD burner. The notebook will get around 4 hours of battery life. The 15.6 inch R540-11 has a Core i5-450M processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD545v discrete graphics,

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SAMSUNG UNVEILS N220 AND N230 NETBOOKS; REFRESHES N150 AND NB30

Samsung has unveiled its Summer 2010 netbook lineup which includes the stylish N230 and N220 netbooks, and updated versions of N150 and NB30.At just 2.2 pounds, the Samsung N230 is ultralight. It has a glossy black finish and promises up to seven hours of battery life. The N220 weighs 2.9 pounds. It has a green exterior with chrome accents. It will get around 10 hours of battery life. The updated

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ACER ASPIRE AS8943G NOW UP FOR ORDER

The Acer Aspire AS8943G is now available in the US. The Aspire AS8943G is an 18.4 inch desktop replacement laptop aimed at multimedia enthusiasts. It sports a full HD display, an Intel quad-core processor, and ATI dedicated graphics.The Aspire AS8943G belongs to the Aspire Ethos line. It is available in two configurations: the AS8943G-6190 and AS8943G-6782. Both models have an Intel Core i7 720QM

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DELL INSPIRON 17R OVERVIEW

The Dell Inspiron 17R is a 17.3-inch desktop replacement laptop. It is the largest model in the new Inspiron R series. The Inspiron 17R is available with Intel Core i3 and i5 processors, Intel HD integrated or ATI Mobility Radeon HP 5470 discrete graphics with 1GB of dedicated video RAM, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and up to 500GB hard drive space. The 17.3 inch display has 1600 x 900 pixels. Other

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GATEWAY ID49 AND ID59 NOTEBOOKS UNVEILED

Gateway has introduced its ID series of thin and light notebooks. The Gateway ID series includes the 14-inch ID49 and 15.6-inch ID59.The notebooks measure only around 1 inch in thickness. While the ID49 weighs 5.07 pounds, the ID59 is slightly heavier at 5.5 pounds. Both models are available with Intel's Core i3 and i5 processors and integrated Intel HD graphics. Select models of ID49 are also

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E INK BUILDING FLEXIBLE PLASTIC DISPLAYS

The folks at E Ink are working on building a new kind of display that is a whole lot more durable than other displays on the market. No tech product is 100% indestructible, but it is perfectly possible to build products that can withstand everyday use and abuse. The E Ink displays available today use glass screens. The new technology uses plastic which is more durable than glass. A plastic screen

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CLOSER LOOK AT THE HP MINI 110e MINI-LAPTOP FOR STUDENTS

The HP Mini 110e is the company's latest mini-laptop aimed at students in grades 6 and lower. Its looks give the impression that it is just another netbook based on Intel's Classmate PC reference design. While there are some similarities, the HP Mini 110e different from most other Classmate PCs in many respects. For one thing, it has a spill resistant chiclet style keyboard which is different

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LENOVO IDEAPAD U1 HYBRID AND SKYLIGHT SMARTBOOK STILL ON TRACK

Lenovo has confirmed that its Skylight smartbook and IdeaPad U1 Hybrid notebook will be available before the end of 2010. The Ideapad U1 Hybrid has a detachable display that can work as an independent tablet. While the original plan was to run a custom Linux distribution on these devices, Lenovo has decided to replace it with Google Android instead. And according to Lenovo, they decided to use

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APRICORN AEGIS NETDOCK COMES WITH A HARD DRIVE, AN OPTICAL DRIVE AND USB HUBS

The Apricorn Aegis NetDock has started shipping. The NetDock is a USB docking station for netbooks and notebooks that need extra hard drive space, an optical disc drive, and extra USB ports. As you probably know most netbooks lack an optical drive. Many of them don't have sufficient number of USB ports either. A USB docking station is helpful in such situations because it offers all or most of

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MSI UNVEILS WIND U135DX NETBOOK

MSI has officially introduced its Wind U135DX netbook.The machine looks an awful lot the Wind U135 which has been around since January. There are, nevertheless, a few differences. The new Wind U135DX has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, whereas the original Wind U135 ships with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor.The Atom N455 has the same clock speed as the Atom N450, but it supports DDR3

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THE CLEVO D900F AND W880CU GAMING NOTEBOOKS UP FOR ORDER

The Clevo D900F and W880CU gaming notebooks are now available for order in the US. These machines can be configured with NVIDIA's latest GeForce GTX 480M discrete graphics. The 17 inch D900F can be ordered from Sager, AVA Direct and Malibal. The machine features Core i7 six core and quad core processors, up to 12GB of RAM, up to three hard or solid state drives, as well as the DirectX 11-

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ACER ANNOUNCES BUDGET FRIENDLY NOTEBOOKS WITH INTEL AND AMD PROCESSORS

Acer has announced two new laptops for consumers on a budget. The 15.6″ Aspire 5741 (AS5741) and the 17.3-inch Aspire 7741 (AS7741) are available with Intel's Core i5, i3, as well as AMD Phenom II, Athlon II, Turion II, and AMD V Series CPUs. It should be noted that these are not official model names and may change by the time the laptops hit the market. The new Aspire notebooks feature rounded

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ACER ASPIRE AS5745 AND AS7745 NOW UP FOR ORDER

The new Acer Aspire AS5745 and AS7745 multimedia laptops are now available in the US. The Aspire AS5745 features a 15.6-inch LED backlit display with 1366×768 pixels, whereas the AS7745 Series has a 17.3-inch LED backlit display with 1600×900 pixels. The notebooks are available with a choice of Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors, discrete graphics and Dolby Home Theater audio. Select models of

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ACER TIMELINE X SERIES NOTEBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US

The Acer Timeline X series notebooks have finally made their debut in the US. Acer has been selling these machines in other parts of the world for a few months now. The Acer Timeline X consists of several thin and light models with prices starting at $599.99.The smallest among the bunch is the Acer Aspire Timeline 1830T. This machine has an 11.6 inch display. The base model with a Core i3 CPU,

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TOSHIBA AC100 AND LIBRETTO W100 UP FOR ORDER IN JAPAN

Toshiba introduced two unusual mini-laptops this week. The Toshiba AC100, for instance, is a 10.1 inch smartbook powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset. It runs Google Android and can reportedly play 1080p HD video.The Toshiba Libretto W100 is probably the most unusual among the two machines. The Libretto has twin 7 inch touchscreen displays one of which acts as a virtual keyboard. It is powered by

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DELL INSPIRON R SERIES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US

The affordable Inspiron R Series notebooks are now available for purchase in the US. The notebooks that are currently available include the 14 inch Inspiron 14R, 15.6 inch Inspiron 15R and the 17.3 inch Inspiron 17R.All three models are available with Intel's Core i3 and i5 processors, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and up to 640GB HDD. ATI discrete graphics with 1GB of dedicated video memory is also

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TOSHIBA UNVEILS ITS ANDROID RUNNING SMARTBOOK CALLED AC100

Toshiba has rolled out its first smartbook. The 10 inch mini-laptop has an ARM-based chipset and runs Google Android 2.1. The Toshiba AC100 has got the following specs.Display: 10.1 inch display with 1024 x 600 pixelsOperating system: Google Android 2.1Processor: 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra TM250Storage: 8GB to 32GB flash storageMemory: 512MBThe smartbook has got a 1.3 mega pixel webcam, USB, mini USB,

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Student Laptop Rentals 101

Many students know just all too well that being able to work and study while on the go can be the difference between a failing and passing grade. College is riddled with long bus rides, waiting between classes while on campus, pop quizes, cram studying, and long lectures. Put simply, students who are without a laptop are at a huge disadvantage to those who do. Many colleges utilize online interfaces such as BlackBoard to post lectures, assign homework, post grades, have discussions with those enrolled in the class via forums, and even register for classes. Students who attend colleges which emphasize online communications are often limited to only studying either at home or in a library when not in class, and must resort to copying down all notes by hand. As a student myself, I can attest to how helpful a laptop can be when attending college. In terms of being able to study whenever I want and typing up the notes by hand, a laptop is truly an educational lifesaver.

Unfortunately brand new laptops are expensive and quickly outdated within only a few semesters. Not to mention the possibility of theft while navigating around campus with thousands of other students. Luckily a Student Laptop Rental can be an inexpensive fallback for when cram season begins or a time intensive project falls on your lap in the midst of other assignments. These laptop rentals are available by the month, semester, or even year and are guaranteed to provide excellent satisfaction and aide you in your studies. Not only will you be saving money when compared to purchasing a brand new laptop which can run in the thousands of dollars, but you will also be ensuring that you have the means to study and work hard when it truly counts. All laptop rentals are booted with a fresh install and the data is completely wiped from the hard drive leaving you with a clean slate to do whatever you see fit with your laptop. Whether you decide to use your laptop for graphical design or for simply typing up papers and online research, know that a laptop rental will help you streamline your duties as a college student.

If you are interested in a student laptop rental, contact a Tech Travel Agent today at 1 800 736 8772 or follow the link for a quick and easy student laptop rental request. Or, if you happen to live in the mid west, see our Ohio Student Laptop Rental page for more information about student rentals in your area.

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TOSHIBA SATELLITE A665-3DV NOW AVAILABLE IN THE US

The Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV, the first 3D laptop from Toshiba, is now available for purchase in the US. It features NVIDIA's 3D VISION technology that uses 3D software, 3D-ready display and active shutter glasses to convert 2D films into 3D.The Satellite A665-3DV is powered by Intel's Core i7-740QM Quad-core processor. Other specifications include NVIDIA GeForce GTS 350M discrete graphics with

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TOSHIBA ANNOUNCES SATELLITE T215 AND T235 ULTRAPORTABLE NOTEBOOKS

Toshiba announced two new ultraportable laptops last week - the 11.6-inch Satellite T215 and 13.3-inch Satellite T235.The Toshiba Satellite T215 is powered by an AMD Athlon II Neo processor with ATI integrated graphics, up to 320GB of HDD and 2GB of DDR3 memory. It weighs around 3.3 pounds. The Satellite T235 which weighs 3.9 pounds is available with your choice of an AMD Athlon II Neo, Turion

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LENOVO ANNOUNCES IDEAPAD Y560D 3D LAPTOP

Lenovo is the latest company to throw its hat in the 3D laptop ring. The just announced 15.6 inch IdeaPad Y560d is the company's first notebook with a 3D display.The Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d is aimed at multimedia enthusiasts. It utilizes the TriDef 3D technology that uses a 3D screen, software and glasses to convert 2D images into 3D. The IdeaPad Y560d is powered by an Intel Core i7-620M processor.

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ACER ASPIRE ONE 532G CANCELED?

The Acer Aspire One 532G was supposed to be the first 10 inch netbook to ship with NVIDIA's second generation ION platform. But now it looks like the project has been canceled. Acer USA has confirmed that the company has no plans to release the netbook 'in the upcoming back-to-school cycle'. Acer, however, hasn't confirmed or denied its plans to cancel the project. But according to French site

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GIGABYTE T1000P UP FOR PRE-ORDER

The Gigabyte T1000P is a 10.1 inch convertible touchscreen tablet style netbook. It has a swivel that would let you fold the display down over the keyboard for using the device in the tablet mode. The Gigabyte T1000P was introduced a couple of months ago. It is now available for pre-order from Amazon for $699 plus shipping. At that price this machine isn't quite cheap. The netbook has a

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ACER ASPIRE ONE 721 AND 521 NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER

Acer has officially launched four new netbooks in the US. The Acer Aspire One 521 and 721 are expected to be immediately available while the Acer Aspire D260 and D533 are due out by the end of July.Here’s a quick run down of each model: Acer Aspire One 721 The Acer Aspire One 721 is a mini-laptop with an 11.6 inch HD display. It is powered by an AMD Athlon II Neo K125 single core processor.

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HP UNVEILS PAVILION DM1a IN JAPAN

HP unveiled its Pavilion DM1a 11.6 inch laptop in Japan yesterday. The notebook is likely to have a different name when it is released in other parts of the world. The HP Pavilion DM1a is powered by a 1.7GHz AMD Athlon II Neo K125 single core processor with ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics. The 11.6 inch display has 1366 x 768 pixels. The notebook is available with either a 250GB, 7200rpm hard drive

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SAMSUNG N150 PLUS REVIEWED

The Samsung N150 is the cheapest 10 inch netbook the company introduced this year. The netbook is also available in a few custom models. For instance, there is a kid friendly N150. There is also a colorful Corby edition and an Adidas-themed model. And now Samsung has introduced yet another model - the N150 Plus. The Samsung N150 Plus will be sold exclusively through Best Buy stores in the US. The

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HP MINI 110 GETS ATOM N455 / N475 PROCESSORS

HP has revived the Mini 110 netbook. The device is now back at HP website. HP had almost retired the Mini 110 series after releasing the Mini 210 earlier this year.The HP Mini 210 has better aesthetics than its predecessor. While it has a battery that sits flush with the base of the laptop, the Mini 110 had a large protruding battery. And unlike the Mini 110 which has a first generation Intel

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HP ANNOUNCES 12 INCH PROBOOK 5220M

The just announced HP ProBook 5220m is smaller than a typical ProBook. It features a 12.1 inch display with 1280 x 800 pixels, but its design is reminiscent of the ProBooks currently available on the market.Like other ProBooks, the HP ProBook 5220m is aimed at businesses. It can be configured with an Intel Celeron U3400, Intel Core i3-350UM, or Intel Core i5-450UM processor. Other specifications

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ACER ASPIRE 1551 NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

The Acer Aspire 1551 ultraportable laptop which was introduced a few weeks ago is now up for purchase. The Aspire 1551 has an 11.6 inch HD display with 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3GHz AMD Athlon II Neo K325 dual core processor with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 graphics. The notebook runs Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. The Aspire 1551 measures 1.1 inches in thickness and weighs 3.1

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TOSHIBA BUILDING A DUAL SCREEN TABLET/NETBOOK HYBRID?

PC makers have suddenly taken a fancy to the dual screen tablet/netbook hybrid. Earlier this year MSI unveiled a concept device with two 10 inch displays at CES. You can use the device like a netbook with one of the displays acting like a virtual keyboard. The MSI dual screen tablet is still in the concept stage and it is not clear whether it will ever hit the market. But MSI is not alone in

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TOSHIBA UPDATES ITS DYNABOOK LINE OF NOTEBOOKS IN JAPAN

Toshiba is planning to update its Dynabook line of laptops. The new models will have screen sizes ranging between 10.1 inches and 16 inches. There will also be a few 11.6 inch thin and light varieties.The upcoming Toshiba Dynabook UX/24M, for instance, is a 10.1 inch netbook powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor. It has 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n and

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Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi

Starbucks made a big announcement today. As of July 1st, the company will be offering free Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi will be provided by AT&T and is available for any Starbucks customer with the simple click of a button. Starbucks CEO Howard D. Schultz made the announcement today at a press conference in New York. According to The New York Times, he described it as "a way to bridge the online world and real-world coffee outlets."

Ironically, most coffee shops already offer free Wi-Fi. Starbucks is a little late to the game. Starbucks customers could buy and registered a Starbucks card that would allow them two hours of internet access. Beyond those two hours, or if you did not have the card, you had pay $3.99 per two hours.

On the other hand, the coffee shops who do have free internet access seem to be working on telling customers who use their tables as their own personal offices to get out sooner rather than later. Whether they are posting signs telling customers they must purchase something if they plan to stay or covering power outlets with tape so that people may not charge their laptops up, most less recognizable shops are doing just the opposite of what Starbucks is about to offer.

Currently, Starbucks says their customers usually use about an hour of Wi-Fi on average. They don't expect that number to change, even with the free Wi-Fi. Stephen Gillett, the chief information officer at Starbucks, as well as the general manager of Digital Ventures, a business unit created by Starbucks, will manage the network.

So, is Starbucks' move just a way to drive the economy? In January, after announcing a same-store sales increase of 4% after many months of declines, Starbucks said the improvements are due to its "role as an office for the unemployed." The company said many people use their stores as a place to work on resumes or work on freelance writing jobs.

In addition to the new free network, Starbucks is partnering with Yahoo to give customers more digital content. The Starbucks Digital Network will give customers free access to sites such as The Wall Street Journal, as well as allowing downloads from sites such as iTunes. Customers will also get content from sites such as Zagat, and Patch by AOL.

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NEOFONIE WETAB IS PARTLY AD-SUPPORTED

The Neofonie WeTab tablet PC will ship with pre-installed advertising widgets on the Home screen. There is apparently no way to turn the ads off. Neofonie says that they won't remove the ads because advertising is part of the company's plans to make money from the tablet.The Neofonie WeTab made a lot of headlines when it was announced a couple of months ago. Its original name was WePad which had

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MSI GX740 17 INCH NOTEBOOK NOW SHIPPING

MSI has started shipping its GX740 17-inch gaming laptop in the US. The MSI GX740 is aimed at power users. It is equipped with a Core i7 processor, ATI Radeon HD 5870 discrete graphics with 1GB of DDR5 memory and support for DirectX 11. Other features include 7.1 audio output, a built-in subwoofer, an HDMI output and VGA. The notebook also features MSI's Turbo Boost technology that enables

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JOOJOO GETS WINDOWS 7 TREATMENT

The JooJoo tablet began its life as CrunchPad. The original idea was to build a tablet that would provide a nice interface for a web browser and help you get online in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, the finished product didn't quite live up to the claims. JooJoo, in fact, has got the right hardware. Its components are capable of delivering better performance than an iPad. The problem is with

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ACER TO LAUNCH NEW 11.6 INCH ASPIRE 1830 NOTEBOOKS; ACER TRAVELAMTE TM8172 NOW FOR $579

Acer is expected to introduce a new series of 11.6 inch Acer Aspire 1830 notebooks in the coming months. The upcoming Aspire 1830T and 1830Z will both sell for around 599 Euros ($725) in France.The Acer Aspire 1830Z will have a Pentium U5400 dual core processor, while the 1830T model will feature a dual core Intel Core i3-330UM processor. Few details are available at the moment. There isn't a

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ARCHOS 13 NOW AVAILABLE IN FRANCE

Archos, a company known for its portable media players, has also built some netbooks. The most recent among them is a 13 inch laptop with netbook specs. The Archos 13 is powered by an Intel Atom processor. But with its 13.3 inch display, it is bigger than a typical netbook. The Archos 13 is powered by a dual core Intel Atom D510 processor. This chip is usually found in desktops and it may deliver

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ADOBE FLASH PLAYER 10.1 NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

The Adobe Flash Player 10.1 is now ready for download. Adobe has been releasing Beta versions for a while, but now the plugin is ready for prime time.The Flash Player 10.1 supports hardware acceleration for H.264 video content. Unfortunately the technology doesn't work with all graphics card. But if your PC has NVIDIA ION graphics or Intel GMA 4500MHD, you should be able to watch high definition

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ACER ASPIRE 721 NOW SHIPPING FOR $430

The Acer Aspire 721 is now available for purchase. Amazon has started selling the notebook for $429.99 plus free shipping. The Aspire 721 is an 11.6 inch thin and light notebook with an AMD chipset. The laptop was introduced last month. It is powered by a 1.7GHz AMD Athlon II Neo processor and ATI Radeon HD 4255 graphics with 384 MB of dedicated video RAM. Other specifications include a 250GB

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ASUS EEE PC 1201K TO SHIP WITH AMD GEODE PROCESSOR

The Asus Eee PC 1201K is an ultraportable notebook with a 12 inch HD display. Its case design isn't much different from those of other ultraportable notebooks from Asus. So what makes this machine different from other models in the Eee PC 1201 series? Well, it appears that the 1201K has an AMD Geode processor which isn't something you would find in many laptops these days.The folks at Eee PC.it

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SONY BUILDING A TABLET PC

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Sony plans to release a device similar to the iPad sometime soon. No details are available about the Sony tablet at the moment, but sources claim that it will be powered by Google Android. There are also people who believe that it will run Windows 7. No matter what operating system it runs or what hardware it sports, one thing is certain. The Sony tablet

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FUJITSU INTRODUCES LIFEBOOK PH520 AND PH540 ULTRAPORTABLE NOTEBOOKS

Fujitsu has refreshed its ultraportable lineup. One of the models to get the update is the Fujitsu MH380 ten inch netbook. It is now available with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 and 1.83GHz Intel Atom N4705 processor. Both processors support DDR3 memory. Fujitsu has also unveiled a new line of 11.6 inch laptops. The Fujitsu LifeBook PH520 is powered by a 1.7GHz AMD Athlon Neo K1235 processor and ATI

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UPDATED SONY VAIO P UP FOR PRE-ORDER

The refreshed Sony VAIO P which was introduced a little over a month ago is now up for pre-order for $899 and up. The new VAIO P has the same 8 inch display as the previous one. It weighs 1.3 pounds and measures 0.8 inches in thickness. The 8 inch display features 1600 x 768 pixels. The updated models are available in a range of colors including white, orange,black, green and pink. The new models

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LENOVO IDEAPAD U160 UP FOR ORDER

The Lenovo IdeaPad U160 thin and light notebook is now up for order. The IdeaPad U160 is powered by a low power Intel Core i-series processor. The cheapest model available at the moment starts at $1049. This is kind of surprising because Lenovo had announced that the base configuration of U160 would start at $699.Hopefully prices will come down as Lenovo starts offering new configuration options.

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ALIENWARE M11X GETS SPECS BUMP

The Alienware M11x ultraportable gaming laptop is now available with a choice of Core 2 Duo, Core i5 and Core i7 processors. One of the cheapest and lightest gaming notebooks on the market, the Alienware M11x hit the streets a few months ago. Back then it started at $799. You still get the same NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M graphics with the new models. But besides the Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor, the

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ASUS EEE PC 1201PN UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $499

The Asus Eee PC 1201PN is expected to start shipping on June 11. ExcaliberPC has started taking pre-orders for the Eee PC 1201PN for $499. The Eee PC 1201PN is supposed to succeed the Eee PC 1201N which had a dual core Atom 330 processor and Nvidia ION graphics. Unlike its predecessor which sported a desktop processor, the Eee PC 1201PN has a 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor and second generation ION

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ACER INTRODUCES ASPIRE ONE 533, 753 AND D260 LAPTOPS

Acer officially introduced three new budget-minded laptops today. Here is a run down on their specs. Acer Aspire One 533The Aspire One 533 netbook has a 10.1 inch display with either 1024 x 600 or 1280 x 720 pixels. We have been hearing about this machine for a while. It also made an appearance at Computex last week. The Aspire One 533 is available with your choice of a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 or

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LENOVO IDEAPAD U160 SPOTTED AT COMPUTEX

The Lenovo IdeaPad U160 is an 11.6 inch notebook. It will be available with Intel's new low power processors including Celeron, Pentium, Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The IdeaPad U160 is the sequel to the IdeaPad U150. And much like the U150 it has an HD display with 1366 x 768 pixels, Windows 7 Home Premium and a full size keyboard. Lenovo is yet to officially announce the notebook,

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ASUS UNVEILS LAMBORGHINI BRANDED VX6 AND VX7 NOTEBOOKS

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SAMSUNG WORKING ON THREE TABLETS?

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HP COMPAQ PRESARIO CQ62z NOW UP FOR ORDER

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INNOVERSAL UNVEILS LATTICE TABLET WITH PIXEL Qi DISPLAY

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The New Kno Tablet

On Wednesday at D: All Things Digital another tablet made an appearance. This tablet is going to be targeted mainly at students and should be launched at the end of the year. It is being called the Kno.

The Kno is a touch-based device running on a Linux operating system. It is comprised of 14-inch dual screens with each screen featuring 1440 x 900 IPS display. It weighs about 5.5 pounds and has up to 6 to 8 hours of battery life. This amount of battery life may seem impossible for a dual screened tablet, but the CEO of Kno, Osman Rashid, said that each screen will have their own battery pack.

The Web-based operating system that the Kno will run on has been specifically designed around the use of touch. Rashid said, "We are not going to try to retrofit something, we are going to build it from scratch."

Kno is based in Santa Clara, California. It has 90 employees that have been working on the Kno tablet for about a year now.

As I said before, Rashid is targeting the Kno at students. He doesn’t feel that it will replace a laptop, but that it is a much more portable device to bring to class. He said, "We believe the laptop is becoming the new desktop," he said. "It is going to stay in your dorm or in your home. This is all you need to carry around."

Kno has not yet settled on a price for the tablet, but they are certain that they want it to cost well under $1,000. It will be interesting to see more details about the Kno as its release date draws nearer.

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Netbook or iPad: Which Do You Prefer?

CNET decided to ask its readers which they prefer: an iPad or a Netbook. According to the results, those who favorite netbooks did so for practical reasons, while those who preferred an iPad cited media-viewing capabilities and other novelties. Netbooks seemed to be the most favored. As the article points out iPads are newer and aren't exactly like traditional computers. So, whether or not the match-up is fair, is questionable.

However, most people are probably going to own either, but not both. Due to their size and ease of carrying, both are handy for travel or working on the go. And as CNET points out, neither one is exactly a laptop and neither one is exactly a smartphone. When the results were tallied, CNET posted some of the pros for each device. Here's a quick look at what all they found.

Netbooks:

Netbooks were seen as "cheap" and "simple" compared to their Apple counterparts. As one participant said, "...while the iPad is interesting, I don't see it filling a need for cheap, simple computers, which can do everything."

Netbooks were also popular because the offer full keyboards and the ability to multi-task. A more tech-savvy reader stated that "app restrictions" at Apple make the iPad less open than a Windows-loaded netbook. One musician stated that USB and more driver support makes the netbook more appealing for him, and some readers would choose the netbook just because they are PC loyalists.

iPads:

On the other side of the not-quite-a-phone, not-quite-a-computer device debate, some say the virtual keyboard works fine and that features like predictive spell-checking and 45-degree angle tilt help them type faster than they would on a regular keyboard. Some stated that maps are easier to follow on the iPad screen, and other insisted the iPad is better for travel due to its lighter weight and ease-of-use when looking for entertainment.

Many people cited various app-related pros for the Apple device and some say people just haven't given the iPad a try yet. As one reader put it, "...The iPad is different from a Netbook. Neither are appropriate for real computer work, but for using the Internet, mail, games, and/or light computing, the iPad is the better choice."

For more information on which device CNET readers prefer, check out iPad or Netbook?

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