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2013/05/20

Samsung to release laptop with higher pixel density than Chromebook and Retina MacBook

Samsung to release display with higher pixel density than Chromebook Pixel and Retina MacBook

Samsung teases new tablet and notebook displays with resolutions of up to 3200 x 1800.

2013/05/19

Acer soon to release the first 8-inch Windows 8 Tablet

Acer's Iconia W3 makes another apperance on the company's Finnish website

The Acer Iconia W3 will run on Intel's new Clover Trail Z2760 CPU

2013/05/18

meta launches Kickstarter to build augmented reality modules

meta launches Kickstarter to build augmented reality modules

meta devices will allow for interaction with 3D virtual objects

2013/05/17

NVIDIA now accepting pre-orders for Shield handheld console

Image of Samsung Tab 3 8.0 leaked online

An image of Samsung's latest Galaxy tablet has found its way online.
Archos debuts 8-inch Archos 80 Xenon 3G tablet

Archos debuts 8-inch Archos 80 Xenon 3G tablet

The Archos 80 Xenon is an 8-inch tablet with an IPS screen, 3G/2G, quad-core Snapdragon S4, and a $200 price tag.
Sharp to produce new Ultra-HD laptop displays

Sharp to produce new Ultra-HD laptop displays

Sharp's IGZO panels offer amazingly high pixel counts

2013/05/16

IdeaPad Yoga 11S now on sale from Lenovo

IdeaPad Yoga 11S now on sale from Lenovo

11.6" Ultrabook convertible runs Windows 8 and is now available starting at $799.

2013/05/15

Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 as a free update for existing users

Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 as a free update for existing users

Tami Reller confirms that Windows Blue will be officially known as Windows 8.1, and will be offered as a free update for existing Windows 8 users.
Ekoore launches the Python S3 convertible

Ekoore launches the Python S3 convertible

The Python can run Windows, Android, Ubuntu, or all three
Panasonic updates rugged H2 Toughbook tablet

Panasonic updates rugged Toughbook H2 tablet

Panasonic is upgrading its healthcare oriented Toughbook H2 tablet to an Intel Core i5-3427U processor. Other minor improvements include a slight storage capacity and battery life increase.
AMD launches the Radeon HD 8970M

AMD launches the Radeon HD 8970M

Based on the same Pitcairn architecture as its HD 7970M predecessor, the HD 8970M offers higher Turbo clock rates and is set to launch with the upcoming 17.3-inch MSI GX70
HP unveils detachable Split x2 and SlateBook x2 hybrids

HP unveils detachable $799 Split x2 and $479 SlateBook x2 hybrids

The duo of detachable 13.3-inch and 10.1-inch touchscreen convertibles will offer the familiar Intel-powered Windows 8 platform and - for the first time from HP - an ARM-based convertible with Tegra 4 and Android, both to launch this coming August

2013/05/14

Pre-orders open for the Nvidia Sheild

Pre-orders open for the Nvidia Sheild

This new Tegra 4 handheld gaming console runs android, and streams games from a PC
Falling Yen forces Fujitsu to raise PC prices

Falling Yen forces Fujitsu to raise PC prices

The weak Yen increases the cost of Importing computer components to Japan

2013/05/13

Sony unveils Digital Paper e-reader with 13.3" display

Sony unveils Digital Paper e-reader with 13.3" display

Sony Digital Paper e-reader comes with a flexible, 13.3" display and a stylus for input.
Archos unveils the ChefPad

Archos unveils the ChefPad

New tablet encourages Chefs to go high tech.

2013/05/10

The first E Ink Android Tablet

Possibly The first E Ink Android Tablet

The Earl tablet was designed specifically for use outdoors.

2013/05/09

Further increase in DRAM prices expected for PCs

Further increase in DRAM prices expected for PCs

Increased manufacturing of smartphone DRAM leaves a shortage of PC components and a price hike that may not go away any time soon.
Details of Sony's upcoming Vaio Duo 13 leaked

Details of Sony's upcoming Vaio Duo 13 leaked

With the rumored successor to the Vaio 11, Sony seems to have learned from its mistakes and created an intriguing new lightweight convertible.

2013/05/08

New MSI GX70 Gaming Series Notebook

New MSI GX70 Gaming Series Notebook

The MSI GX70 Gaming Notebook is recommended for Crysis 3

2013/05/07

Seagate announces a range of new SSDs

Seagate announces SSD 600, 600 pro, and 1200

Seagate's new SSDs will offer ultra fast speeds and high data intergrity.
Microsoft plans to revert to its roots with upcoming Windows Blue

Microsoft plans to reverse course with upcoming Windows Blue

Executives claim that upcoming Windows Blue update will feature key changes, while a developer's build has been confirmed for next month.
Photoshop moves to the cloud

Photoshop moves to the cloud

Adobe moves Creative Suite to the cloud. Updates only available through subscription.
Sony unveils new VAIO Fit lineup of notebooks

Sony unveils new VAIO Fit lineup of notebooks

Company announces new Fit notebooks as welll as an updated T Series 15 Ultrabook

2013/05/06

Intel announces low-power Silvermont architecture

Intel announces low-power Silvermont processors

22nm SoC is touted as the successor to the current generation of Atom processors
Acer's R7 is a new take on the convertible Ultrabook

Acer's R7 is a new take on the convertible Ultrabook

Acer's R7 Ultrabook offers the convenience of a convertible without awkward keyboard or screen placement.
Amazon Appstore now available in China

Amazon Appstore now available in China

Amazon makes paid Android apps available for Chinese consumers by extending their Appstore availability to the region.
HP introduces latest mainstream ProBook 400 series

HP introduces latest mainstream ProBook 400 series

The 2013 ProBook 400 lineup gets updated looks, Haswell CPUs, AMD Elite APUs, discrete Radeon graphics and touchscreen options throughout its 13.3-inch to 17.3-inch models starting this May

2013/05/05

Nook discounts reach the US

Discounts on Nook HD and HD+ reach the US

Barnes & Noble now offering discounted prices on Nook HD and HD+ tablets in the United States as part of a Mother's Day offer.

2013/05/04

8" Iconia W3 pops up on Amazon, as Acer announces plans for smaller Windows 8 tablets

8" Iconia W3 leaks on Amazon, as Acer plans for smaller Windows 8 tablets

A previously unannounced 8" Acer tablet found its way onto Amazon, while the company confirmed plans for smaller Windows 8 devices

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Author: Notebookcheck, 2005-09-20 (Update: 2013-05- 6)