Hot News: Dell Alienware M17x R3 Specs Leaked

As we all have been seeing, as we approach CES 2011 things are quite getting heated up. Now we bring to you yet another report on a launch that is going to take place in the January 2011 event in Las Vegas. The machine in concern is the Dell Alienware M17x R3 laptop and it would be a revision of the already existing Dell Alienware M17x laptop.

It is rumored that there will be three different systems in this range. The prime upgrade in this revision would be the inclusion of the Sandy Bridge chipset and the latest in-line and yet unreleased Intel Core Sandy Bridge processors, as has been the norm with most other laptops to be unveiled in the upcoming CES event. Talking of the three different systems, we have one powered by the Intel Core i7-2630QM 2.0GHz quad-core processor and Intel GMA HD graphics. Another is equipped with an Intel Core i7-2720QM clocked at 2.20GHz with AMD Radeon HD 6900M dedicated graphics. The third system is packed in with the 2.3GHz Intel Core i7-2820QM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M dedicated graphics. Test figures under evaluation by the 3DMark06 software have also been known to be 15940, 20155 and 16,957 points.

Other specs of these machines are yet unknown and would only be clear at the CES 2011 event. We can’t wait for this beasty device to be unveiled now! And we just hope that we also get fiercer specs in the form of memory, storage and display for these machines, after all these are high-performance Alienware laptops we’re talking about.

Report: Dell slashes price on Adamo 13 laptop to $899, while doubling RAM and upgrading processor

Dell Adamo 13 laptop

Whether you want to call it an enticement to juice post-holiday sales or a way to clear inventory before Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors arrive, Dell has posted a new configuration (spotted by our sister site CNET) for its Adamo 13 ultra-portable laptop that not only drops the price $100 to $899, but also packs twice as much RAM and a faster processor.

A Windows-based competitor to the MacBook Air, the Adamo 13 had come with an Intel Core 2 Duo lower-power processor running at 1.4GHz and 2GB of DDR3 memory. The latest version updates the processor to the 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo SL9600 and doubles the RAM to 4GB. Other specs remain, including a 128GB solid-state drive (in lieu of a hard drive), integrated graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium, and 1,366×768 LED-backlit 13.4-inch display.

While the SL9600 processor is a definite improvement, the Adamo 13 still isn’t going to be a high-octane system, though Dell has made the innards a little more appealing. The exterior already has appeal, given its 4-pound weight and a thickness of just 0.65 inches. And this could make a nice little post-Xmas present for yourself, if you need a laptop and still have some money left in your wallet.

Unboxing Video: Dell Inspiron Duo Dual Core Convertible Netbook

The Inspiron Duo will come with a dual-core Intel Atom N550 processor and 2GB of DDR3 RAM will be partnered with it. Dell has also decided to go with the Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator for the device’s graphics needs. As for the OS, Microsoft’s Windows 7 Home Premium will run the show.

Dell Inspiron duo

If you are looking for the full specs check them out below the unboxing video. Special thanks to Johannes from NewGadgets.de for taking this puppy out of the box, we are curious to see what he has to say in his full review since the Duo is taking a bit of heat for having a sluggish touch screen and poor battery life.

CPU: 1.5-GHz Dual-Core Atom N550
Operating System: MS Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)
RAM: 2GB
RAM Upgradable to: 2GB
Hard Drive Size: 320GB
Hard Drive Speed: 7,200rpm
Hard Drive Type: SATA Hard Drive
Display Size: 10.1
Native Resolution: 1366×768
Graphics Card: Intel NM10 with Broadcom CrystalHD Accelerator
Video Memory: 64MB
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
Wi-Fi Model: Atheros AR9285
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR
Touchpad Size: 2.7 x 1.6 inches
Ports (excluding USB): Headphone
USB Ports: 2

Hot News: Dell Streak now starting at $399.99; ships in January

Dell Streak now at $399

The Dell Streak has gotten more affordable, but the lower price comes with a wait time.
Dell has dropped the price of the carbon black 16GB Streak to $399.99. That price doesn’t require the signing of a binding agreement with a wireless provider, but the cheaper Streaks won’t start shipping until January 10. Think you can wait that long?

read also:

• You want Dell Streak?.......... now available unlocked and in cherry red

• Amazing Deal: Dell Streak drops to $99.99 with contract at Best Buy 

   

Report: Android 2.2-based Dell Venue launching in Korea this month

Dell Venue

A Dell Venue smartphone is shipping somewhere this month, but it’s not the Pro and it’s not the United States.
Still sporting a 4.1-inch AMOLED touch screen, what separates the Venue from the Venue Pro is the absence of slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The operating system has also changed with Dell swapping out Windows Phone 7 for Android 2.2.
The Dell Venue is launching in South Korea this month with the help of local carrier KT. The price point is set at a whopping 700,000 KRW ($606). A release timeline for other countries has not been revealed yet.

You can also read:

• You want Dell Streak?.......... now available unlocked and in cherry red

•  Best Christmas gift: HP pavilion dm1 2010nr verizon wireless for only $199

• Amazing Deal: Dell Streak drops to $99.99 with contract at Best Buy

• Exclusive,Dell Venue Pro now available for purchase from Dell directly 

Best Christmas gift: HP pavilion dm1 2010nr verizon wireless for only $199

hp pavilion dm1 2010nr verizon wireless

Verizon Wireless has a new notebook computer available, the HP Pavilion dm1-2010nr. Global capable, the HP Pavilion supports built-in 3G Mobile Broadband and comes with a pre-installed SIM card, allowing you to stay connected in more than 200 countries.
The HP Pavilion dm1 notebook features an AMD Athlon II Neo K325 dual-core processor, 320 GB hard drive, as well as added online storage with HP Cloud Drive (Internet access required). The 6-cell battery gives you up to five hours of battery life.

Additional features:

• HP Imprint finish with a woven design in champagne
• Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Processor: AMD Athlon II Neo K325 dual-core processor (1.3 GHz/ 1 MB cache)
• Memory: 2 GB DDR3 System Memory with one accessible memory slot (up to 5GB)
• Video Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 Graphics (512MB shared memory)
• HP Webcam with integrated digital microphone
• Display: 11.6 inch diagonal high-definition LED BrightView Display (1366 x 768)
• Dimensions: 11.4 inches (l) x 8.03 inches (d) x 0.78-1.20 inches (h)
• Weight: 3.24 pounds
• Mobile Broadband and Global Access Service capable
• Radio/Frequency Bands: CDMA/1X/EVDO Rev.A:850/1900MHz; UMTS/HSPA: 850/900/1900/2100MHz; GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
• Global Ready in over 200 Countries
• 11.6" Diagonal HD LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1366x768)
• VZ Access Manager 7.3.8
• Bluetooth capable
• WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n
• Microsoft® Office 2007 Home & Student 60–Day Trial
• Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase of a Product Key required
  to activate a full Office 2010 suite)
• Symantec Norton Internet Security™ 2010 60–day Trial
• Adobe® Shockwave and Flash Player
• HP Cloud Drive
• 5–in–1 integrated Digital Media Reader for SD, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro or xD Picture Cards
• Audio: Altec Lansing Speakers
• Keyboard: 82–Key (92% Full size)
• Touch Pad with dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down pad
• External Ports: 3 USB 2.0; 1 Headphone out/Microphone in combo jack; 1 HDMI; 1 RJ–45 (LAN); 1 VGA (15–pin)

The HP Pavilion dm1-2010nr notebook is available online now at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a Mobile Broadband plan. With HP Cloud Drive, there is a 30-day trial for 100 GB of storage. After 30 days there is a fee associated with the service depending on storage needs or 2 GB of storage for free.

Mobile Broadband pricing:

• $39.99 monthly access for 250 MB monthly allowance and $0.10/MB overage
• $59.99 monthly access for 5 GB monthly allowance and $0.05/MB overage

Prepaid Mobile Broadband plans are also available:

• $15 for 100 MB (one day of use)
• $30 for 300 MB (one week of use)
• $50 for 1 GB (30 days of use)
• $80 for 5 GB (30 days of use)

GlobalAccess pricing:

• $129.99 monthly access (5 GB allowance for the United States and Canada, $0.05/MB overage), 100 MB allowance in select countries ($0.005/KB after allowance)
• $219.99 monthly access (5 GB allowance for the United States and Canada, $0.05/MB overage), 200 MB allowance in select countries ($0.005/KB after allowance)
• GlobalAccess Pay Per Use for occasional use must be purchased with a $59.99 Mobile Broadband service plan in the United States. The Pay Per Use rate is $0.002/KB in Canada, $0.005/KB in Mexico, and $0.02/KB in more than 200 other destinations.

Get more information at www.verizonwireless.com.

Amazing Deal: Dell Streak drops to $99.99 with contract at Best Buy

After popping up in Best Buy stores in October, the Dell Streak tablet is now significantly cheaper.
The Streak was previously available for $299.99 with a two-year service contract with AT&T. Now buyers will only have to fork over $99.99 and their signatures to a two-year agreement. The unlocked, unsubsidized price remains at $499.99.
Why the price drop? Best Buy hasn’t revealed anything. It could be the holidays. Or maybe the device just isn’t that popular (many Android-based tablets haven’t been so far), and the mega-retailer wants to clear some stock before the New Year and some promised new slate PC debuts at CES 2011.
Related coverage at ZDNet:

• Dell Streak now available unlocked and in cherry red
• Dell Streak will be available unlocked in US next month
• Dell prepping a workstation that actually looks good?
• Dell plays the part of Scrooge with Venue Pro delays

Top Rated Netbooks Nov. 2010 on amazon.com

1.		ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook (Black) by Asus 4.4 out of 5 stars   (41) | 2 customer discussions In Stock List Price: $379.99 Price: $365.54 You Save: $14.45 (4%) 12 new from $365.54
2.		Acer AO532h-2067 10.1-Inch Netbook (Matrix Silver) by Acer 4.5 out of 5 stars   (58) | 2 customer discussions Sign up to be notified when this item becomes available.
3.		Samsung NF310-A01 10.1-Inch Netbook (Titan Silver) by Samsung 4.6 out of 5 stars   (10) In Stock Price: $399.99
4.		Acer Aspire AO721-3574 11.6-Inch Netbook (Mesh Black) by Acer 4.2 out of 5 stars   (25) | 4 customer discussions In Stock List Price: $429.99 Price: $423.17 You Save: $6.82 (2%) 2 new from $423.17
5.		ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU27-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook (Up to 14 Hours of Battery Life) by Asus 4.2 out of 5 stars   (48) | 7 customer discussions Available from these sellers. 3 used from $299.99 › See newer model of this item
6.		Asus Eee PC 1001P-MU17-BK 10.1-Inch Intel Atom Netbook Computer (Black) by Asus 4.1 out of 5 stars   (95) | 7 customer discussions Available from these sellers. 1 used from $258.00 › See newer model of this item
7.		Acer AOD250-1197 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Starter) by Acer 4.3 out of 5 stars   (110) | 7 customer discussions Available from these sellers. 4 used from $294.99
8.		HP Mini 210-2070NR 10.1-Inch Netbook (Charcoal) by HP 4.5 out of 5 stars   (4) In Stock Price: $339.99 4 new from $339.95
9.		Dell Inspiron iM1012-687OBK 10.1-Inch Netbook (Obsidian Black) by Dell 4.1 out of 5 stars   (32) | 3 customer discussions In Stock Price: $381.88 3 new from $381.88
10.		Acer eMachines eM250-1162 Netbook - 10.1" LED / Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz / 1GB Ram / 250GB HD / 802.11g/g Wireless LAN / Webcam / Windows 7 Starter by Acer 4.6 out of 5 stars   (46) | 3 customer discussions Available from these sellers. 1 new from $299.95

First laptops with Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs revealed, all packing Core i7-2630QM quad-core processor

Intel sandy Bridge

Intel has let the world know it plans to roll out its new Sandy Bridge processors at CES in January, but that doesn’t mean that sleuths can’t unearth details online weeks before the official announcement. So far, three laptops using the new CPUs have been located on the Internet, each sporting the quad-core Core i7-2630QM processor running at 2GHz.
So it appears that performance/gaming laptops are the first to benefit from the new platform, which is based on a 32nm manufacturing process. HP is sprucing up its 17.3-inch dv7 portable, while Gateway and Lenovo (the Y560P) have 15.6-inch systems coming. The latter pair are already listed on etailer sites, though as “special order” or “back ordered.” It’s doubtful these models will be ready to ship before CES, when Intel could unveil a full lineup of Sandy Bridge systems.
One other noteworthy spec for the HP and Lenovo laptops: They both include AMD Mobility Radeon HD 6570 graphics cards, which are part of AMD’s new 6000M series. They come with 1GB of dedicated graphics memory and support DirectX 11 as well as AMD’s HD3D technology. So while the new Sandy Bridge quad-core will help extend Intel’s dominance at the upper end of the laptop performance charts, AMD can take a tiny bit of solace in the fact that at least its latest graphics card is being included in these new notebooks.

You want Dell Streak?.......... now available unlocked and in cherry red

Rosy Dell Streak now unlocked!

Want the Dell Streak but without the entanglements of a service contract? Today is your lucky day as the compact tablet is being sold unlocked.
As posted to Dell’s U.S. online store, consumers will see 16GB and 32GB version with Android 2.2 in carbon black for $579.99 and $678.99 respectively.
Furthermore, Dell has added a new color option: cherry red. However, if you want the $299.99 price, that requires a two-year contract with AT&T. Otherwise, freedom for this rosy Dell Streak costs $549.99.
Unfortunately, you can’t get your hands on any of these immediately as they won’t ship until December 8. But you can get your pre-orders in now.

Exclusive,Dell Venue Pro now available for purchase from Dell directly

Dell Venue pro now available!

 However, there are some quality issues with the hardware and I think it could have been much better. I just saw this morning that the 16GB Dell Venue Pro became available for purchase from Dell directly so I just ordered one for myself for $499.99. You can get the 8GB one for $50 less, but without the ability to expand the memory there is no way I would recommend that model. BTW, I found this Dell coupon code for 10% off that knocked the $50 off my 16GB model anyway, FMQLSTFF34SVV5. Keep in mind this coupon expires after 2,000 uses, but I was able to use it just a few minutes ago. I am particularly interested in testing out the camera, QWERTY keyboard, and 4.1 inch OLED display. I held the Dell Venue Pro for a few minutes a couple months ago and like the feel of the hardware. I think it may be a bit unbalanced with the slide-up display, but I will let you all know as soon as it arrives. It is supposed to ship out by the 9th of December so I may have it in hand the 13th.
With new activation you can get the 16GB model for $149.99 and the 8GB one for $99.99, compared to the $449.99 and $499.99 without new activation. Keep in mind this will only work via 3G data on T-Mobile USA and not with AT&T. This is only the 2nd option T-Mobile customers have while AT&T customers currently have three choices.

Dell introduces its new Vostro V130 ultraportable business laptop; $429

dell vostro v130

Dell has unveiled the Vostro V130, a super slim and light business laptop with Intel Core i3 and i5 processor options for users working on-the-go.

 

At 0.65 inches-thin and weighing 3.5 pounds, the Vostro V130 is truly built for travel. The exterior sports zinc hinges around the anodized-aluminum casing. (But don’t go thinking this is a Toughbook ready for serious drops. The V130 is only ready for everyday bumps.) Dell asserts that this is also the “first ultra-thin laptop” to offer Intel’s Hyperbaric Cooling to keep things quiet and cool.
Furthermore, as Internet access is almost absolutely necessary for getting work done, the Vostro 130 can get online via the built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi, a user-accessible SIM card or optional 4G through WiMax.
Buyers will also have the chance to customize their machines on a number of different specs. Let’s take a closer look at what else is inside the petite Vostro V130:

• 13.3-inch diagonal LED-backlit, anti-glare, HD display (1,366 x 768 resolution)
• Processor options: Intel Celeron ULV U3400, Core ULV i3-380UM, Core ULV i5-470UM
• Operating system options: Windows 7 Professional (32- and 64-bit), 7 Home Premium (64-bit), 7 Home Basic (64-bit), Linux Ubuntu
• Mobile Intel HM57 Express Chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
• Up to 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM (800 MHz)
• Hard drive options 250GB 5400 rpm SATA, 320/500/640GB 7200 rpm SATA, 128GB SSD
• Optional External 8X DVD+/-RW
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)
• Bluetooth v3.0
• HSPA support
• 2.0-megapixel webcam
• Full-sized keyboard
• Touchpad with scroll zone and gesture support
• Microphone
• 5-in-1 card reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, MMC and SDHD)
• Optional SIM card slot
• Connectivity: Dual USB 2.0 ports, USB 2.0/eSATAcombo, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45, Power, audio-in, headphone/speaker out
• 6-cell SmartLithium Ion battery

Available in a pair of Euro-esque shades (Lucerne Red and Aberdeen Silver), the Dell Vostro V130 is retailing for $429.