Dell Adamo Admire Drops Below $1,000

Probably Dell's best looking machines, the Adamo Admire, has just received a significant price cut that could be the turning point in how many people buy the machine or pass it up and it from the looks of things I would bet a lot of people will find it hard to resist.

The Admire sports some pretty nice specs but not some good enough for it's original price tag. Inside this thing you will find a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with Centrino technology, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 2GB 800MHz DDR3 dual channel memory and 128GB solid state drive. In addition to that there is a super-thin 13.4-inch 16:9 (high definition; 720p) WLED display, full QWERTY keyboard with backlighting, integrated 1.3 megapixel camera with integrated digital microphone, 1 display port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, audio out, Gigabit LOM, Bluetooth 2.1 802.11n (3x3) with an integrated RJ-45 port and a battery flaunting up to 5+ hours of life.

All of that packed under a price tag of $999 is enough to get you drooling all over your desk right about now. But if those specs are a little low key for your superior computer tastes, then you might want to check out the Dell Adamo Desire, which has also received a price cut from Dell.

The Desire sports a 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor with Centrino technology, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, 4GB 800MHz dual-channel memory, 256GB solid state drive and mobile broadband. Add that to the 13.4-inch 16:9 (high definition; 720p) WLED display, full QWERTY keyboard with backlighting, integrated 1.3 megapixel camera with integrated digital microphone, 1 display port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, audio out, Gigabit LOM, Bluetooth 2.1 802.11n (3x3) and an integrated RJ-45 with a battery suspected of 5+ hours of life. The Desire is slightly more expensive than the $999 Admire coming in at $1,799 though that is still $500 less than the $2,299 price tag it had in October.

Whichever laptop you decide to get you are going to be satisfied. The specs are good and the device itself looks very nice. Add all that to the significant price cut and you have a recipe that is aimed at success. Both laptops are available now through Dell's website

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Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook Computer (Intel Atom N270 160GB/1GB)

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Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook Computer Inspiron Mini 10v 1GB DDR2 SDRAM Intel Atom Processor N270 (1.6GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache) 10.1" Widescreen Display (1024x600) 160GB, 2.5inch, 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 No Mobile Broadband Selected. Read more....

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Dell Inspiron Mini IM10-USE010AM Obsidian Laptop with Integrated TV Tuner - Black

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The Inspiron Mini 10 makes it even easier to stay connected to your world wherever you go. The new internal 802.11b/g WiFi connection brings you wireless technology. And the Inspiron Mini 10v’s small, virtually weightless design lets you travel light while keeping up with your blog, video chat, instant messenger and email so that you never lose touch with your family and friends. This Inspiron Mini 10 includes an Intel Atom Z530 processor and 1GB RAM. Store your photos and files on the 160GB Hard Drive and keep in touch with friends with the integrated webcam. The Inspiron Mini 10 allows you to take your entertainment away from home with the integrated digital TV Tuner, and allows you to expand your screen by connecting to an external monitor or TV using the HDMI port. Includes Microsoft Works, McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall (30-Days). 3 x USB Ports; 1 x Mic; 1 x Headphone/Stereo Speaker; 1 x HDMI
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Do You Really Need an Apple Tablet?

If you visit any tech websites regularly, you probably know Apple is getting ready to unveil its new iTablet computer. Rumors and speculation about the computer's details have been going on for weeks, especially lately. Most people are anxiously awaiting to get their hands on the device. After all, it is Apple and everything that comes from the company is darn near perfect, right? Okay, maybe that's an exaggeration, but you know how Apple fans are.

Turns out not everyone is excited about tablet. ABC reporter David Francois has come up with a list of reasons as to why you shouldn't rush right out and get one when the time comes. For starters, the iTablet will have a short battery life. If you have an iPhone or a current slim MacBook, you know exactly what to expect when it comes to the battery. This means keeping the device that is supposed to be ultra-portable plugged in more often than not.

If you can get past the battery life, you may not be able to get past the lack of comfort. You can't hold it in your hand like an iPhone and you can't rest it in your lap like a laptop. You can't adjust the screen - it IS the screen - and it doesn't have a rubberized back. Also, tablets have surprisingly been around for about 20 years but as you might have noticed, they haven't exactly caught on. Sure, the technology is better this year than it was in say, 1995, but you dont hear people talking about how much they want to run out and get a tablet.

So, you don't care about comfort, battery life, or popularity? Fine, but why do you even need the device? You've already got your laptop, netbook, and cell phone. The tablet won't do anything those things don't already do. Maybe it will end up with some tablet-specific apps but in the long-run, unless you're just a gadget-freak, what purpose will it serve to have one? Make that a gadget-freak with a big budget. Rumor has it the tablet is going to have a 3G data connection that's definitely going to cost you.

Personally, I'd say wait until the device comes out before you decide whether or not to buy one. Apple didn't get where they are by making brainless moves and who knows what they have in store, but so far, the tablet isn't winning me over.

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ASUS UL30A-A2 Thin and Light 13-3-Inch Silver Laptop - 12 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)

ASUS UL30A-A2 Thin and Light 13-3-Inch Silver Laptop - 12 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)

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Free yourself from power cords and start exploring with up to an amazing 12 hours of all-day battery life with the ASUS UL30A-A2, thanks to its Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor and 13.3-inch LED-backlit display, which combines vibrant visuals with advanced energy efficiency. This stylish, ultra-portable notebook features a brushed aluminum lid that not only looks magnificent, but also helps in maintaining its stylish exterior day after day. The UL30A also features a multi-gesture touchpad, which enables you to intuitively zoom in or out of pictures via pinching, or navigate up and down pages by sliding your finger.  Read more review.

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Toshiba's New Universal Laptop Docking Station

At the Consumer Electronic Show, Toshiba unveiled a new universal laptop docking station. The Dynadock V, the newest member of the company's Dynadock docking station family, is affordable and said to be a huge improvement over the Dynadock U, which came before it. Not only is it half its predecessor's size and one third of its width, but it offers 1800P support, as well.

Basically, it turns your laptop into a dynamic computer system. Plug in all of your accessories and connect them to your laptop with one simple USB cord. The Dynadock V comes with Toshiba's Dynadock utility software which has all video and audio drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.

It has a built in HD video card that that allows you to connect to a VGA or DVI monitor and supports up to a 1920 x 1080 resolution. You may also connect to a keyboard, mouse, printer, router, and more. The sleep and charge USB port can supply power to your cell phone and MP3 player, even when the power is off. It provides you with four USB 2.0 ports and most devices can be added or removed without rebooting your laptop. There are headphone and microphone jacks for VOIP or voice instant messaging and the device also features 10/100 LAN, DVI-I USB in and DC in.

The docking station is 3 inches x 1.34 inches x 6.13 inches and weighs only 9.9 ounces. It comes with a one-year limited standard warranty. The device should be available in February and will retail for about $120.00

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Toshiba & Best Buy Present the Satellite E205

Customers talked and Best Buy and Toshiba listened. The two electronics giants have partnered to bring the light-weight, wireless Satellite E205 to consumers and Best Buy began exclusively selling the laptop on January 17, 2010. The five-pound, one-inch computer made its debut at Intel CEO Paul Otellini's address at the Consumer Electronics Show and retails for about $1,000.

The laptop was developed based on the comments of Best Buy's shoppers. This is the second time the two companies have collaborated. The first time resulted in the Satellite E105 laptop which was released in summer 2008. It features Intel's new Core i5 processor, extended battery life, and a LED-backlit keyboard. It even connects wirelessly to a big-screen HDTV.

Jeff Barney, the general manager of Toshiba's digital products division says the customized model should help the company's laptop sales, "The backlit keyboard was at the top of everyone's wish list."

During the third quarter last year, Toshiba shipped about 1.4 million notebooks, which made up about 13% of all United States. laptop sales. Windows 7 was a big factor in that quarter's computer sales overall.

Toshiba is not the only company Best Buy has teamed with. The retail giant has also worked with Hewlett Packard, Sony, and Dell to produce computers as part of its "Blue Label" program. The company's website, says this about the Blue Label program, "When we set out to make the perfect laptop, we looked to our customers for inspiration. With your ideas as first priority, we partnered with trusted brands to design laptops with the features you asked for. Introducing the new Toshiba, Dell and Sony Blue Label laptops."

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