The $85 smartbook... yes, $85!

The 7-inch NBPC722 smartbook, from Coby, features a 624 MHz Marvell PXA303 processor, 2GB of flash storage and runs Windows CE. Apparently, this inexpensive laptop should be making its way stateside this spring.

MP4 Player-Game Console PMP with 5.0MP camera

The JXD V3 features a 4.3-inch display with 480 x 272 resolution and has an 8GB built-in memory with support for TF card. As the game console features 360 degree rocker and supports GBA, GBC, GB, NES, SMD, SMC, BIN, SWF game formats.

As an MP4 player, it supports RMVB, RM, AVI, VOB, DAT, MPG, FLV, 3GP, MP4, ASF, WMV video formats and capable of up to 1280 x 720 video playback and its' compatible with MP3, WMA, WAV, AMR, AAC, FLAC and APE music formats.

Additionally, it has a 5.0 MP built-in camera with support for 640 x 480 fps video recording, DC and DV. Other features include FM radio, TV-In/out, USB 2.0 and support for multiple languages (Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, French, Portuguese, Korean, Italian).

It sells for $112.15 at Ownta Online Store.

"Affordable" housing in Tokyo

Strapped for cash, but still want to live in Tokyo? Rent a "closet" room in this building for 18,000 Yen (US $197) a month!

Corsair's $1,300 24GB RAM Kit is insane!

This 24GB RAM kit is comprised of six 4GB memory modules rated at 1333MHz, equipped with a blue heatsink and a 60mm fan. It's designed for the latest top-of-the-line Core i7 processors on the Intel X58 platform. I know $1,300 is a chunk of change, but considering Apple wants to charge (which people have paid for) $1,400 for 16GB for their iMac or $3,700 for 32GB for their Mac Pro, I consider this to be relatively cheap for a PC.

Dell Vostro V13: $450, 0.65-inch laptop!

The Ultra-portable Vostro V12 will weigh in at 3.5-lbs and feature a 13.3-inch screen.

Other Features Include:

- An ultra-low voltage Core 2 processor
- 4GB of DDR3 RAM pre-loaded
- Bluetooth and 802.11g/n
- An integrated webcam and microphone
- eSATA, Ethernet, USB and a card reader ports

More pics after the break.

Mouse Computer launches cheaper Desktop PC

Mouse Computer in Japan has just announced two new desktop PC models, the Lm-A430B & Lm-A431S.

The Lm-A430B comes equipped with an Athlon II X2 240 (2.8GHz) CPU, 2GB of memory, an AMD 780 Chipset, 250GB of HDD, a DVD Super Multi- Drive, and a copy Windows Vista Home Premium.

Price: 39,900 Yen / 291 Euro / US$418
Region: Japan
Availability: Out Now

The Lm-A431S features a Phenom II X2 545 CPU (3GHz), 4GB of RAM, an AMD 780G chipset, 500GB of HDD, a DVD SuperMulti Drive, and a copy of Windows Vista Home Premium.

Price: 49,880 Yen / 363 Euro / US$524
Region: Japan
Availability: Out Now

8-hour Acer Timeline starting at $599, available now

The Acer Aspire Timeline 15.6-inch version, will feature 1.3GHz Pentium SU2700 machine for $598, while the 14-inch version will feature a 1.4GHz SU3500 Core Solo unit for $699. Also, there's a 13.3-inch, 1.4GHz SU9400 Core 2 Duo pictured priced at $899.

All three machines will feature a 16:9 (1366 x 768 resolution) LED-backlit display driven by Intel 4500MHD graphics, and house battery that should last over 8 hours.

Acer Brings "All Day Computing" to the U.S. Market with the Aspire Timeline Thin and Light Notebook Family

With prices beginning at $598, Acer's affordable sleek and elegant notebooks offer more than eight hours of battery life

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 2, 2009 – Acer America, part of the world's second largest manufacturer of notebook PCs (1), today introduced the U.S. availability of its much anticipated Aspire Timeline Series of "all day computing" notebooks. Averaging more than 8 hours of battery life(2), Acer Timeline sets a new standard for value, mobility and productivity.

The Aspire Timeline breaks the notebook paradigm with a thin and light mainstream notebook that doesn't break the bank. The secret to its extended battery life lies in Acer's unique design that combines Intel's ultra low-voltage processors, advanced power management, high-capacity batteries and LED backlit displays, which result in a thinner, lighter, more energy-efficient and longer lasting notebook PC.

For road warriors and others on-the-go, concerns about battery life, spare batteries and cables just became a thing of the past. On just a single charge, consumers can remain productive or entertained an entire coast–to-coast flight, or work remotely from 9 to 5 without ever stopping to plug in and recharge.

"Acer has introduced yet another game changer in the world of notebook PCs," said Sumit Agnihotry vice president of product marketing, Acer America. "The Timeline sets new standards in both value and battery life, which are sure to be well received in this economy by on-the-go, yet always connected consumers."

With prices beginning as low as $598, the Timeline delivers high-end styling and excellent performance in a thin and light design. Finally, the pricey ultra portable class of notebooks, long coveted by high-paid corporate business executives, is now more affordable to general consumers.

Unparalleled Battery Life Achieved with Low Power Components and Acer's PowerSmart Features

While most notebooks with long battery life use higher cell batteries which protrude from the back of the notebook, Acer combined numerous low power components with a standard high-capacity 6-cell battery, allowing them to keep the design as small as possible.

In addition, a conveniently located PowerSmart button located above the keyboard allows consumers to easily extend battery life. A simple press of the button activates the advanced power savings settings, traditionally a tedious procedure accessed through numerous software-based steps. This one-button approach simplifies the process.

Lastly, an Acer PowerSmart adapter senses when the notebook is unplugged, and stops sending needless energy. It also stops pulling power from the wall outlet when the adapter is full.

Battery Testing by Principled Technologies® Validates Revolutionary Battery Life

Using Bapco's MobileMark 2007 Productivity benchmark test, an industry standard created to measure PC battery life and performance, Principled Technologies, the industry leader in technology assessment services, found Acer's Aspire Timeline notebook PCs averaged more than eight hours of battery life. The AS3810T achieved 9 hours and 7 minutes of battery life, while the AS3810TZ logged in a whopping 9 hours and 48 minutes, clearly outpacing the industry norm and significantly outlasting competitive systems. The Principled Technologies reports may be viewed here:

http://www.principledtechnologies.com/clients/reports/Acer/3810T_3810TZ_0509.pdf

http://www.principledtechnologies.com/clients/reports/Acer/4810T_0509.pdf

http://www.principledtechnologies.com/clients/reports/Acer/5810TZ_0509.pdf

A Thin and Lightweight Design and Price Point for Everyone

The Acer Aspire Timeline proves that thin and lightweight doesn't have to come at a cost premium. With prices ranging from $598 to $899 and three lines to chose from, students, small businesses and families trying to economize will find the Timeline is easily within their reach.

Road warriors demanding the smallest and lightest notebook possible will find the 3.5 pound AS3810 with a 13.3-inch display is the ideal traveling companion. For those who need a slightly larger display and an integrated optical drive, the 4.2 pound AS4810 with a 14-inch display will more than satisfy their requirements. The AS5810 includes a large 15.6-inch display, integrated optical drive and dedicated numeric keyboard.

At its slimmest point, all models are less than one-inch thin, and just over one-inch at their thickest. Weighing between 3.5 and 5.3 pounds, they are lighter and easier to carry than comparable systems. Fitting easily in a backpack, purse or laptop carrying case, they won't break the bank or a shoulder.

Providing an elegant, high-tech design, a stylish brushed aluminium finish on the display also provides solid protection to the display and internal components. The system is also lead- and mercury-free, making it easier to recycle.

In addition, Acer has incorporated Intel's Laminar Wall Jet technology for the first time, directing air flow in parallel layers, to keep the notebook significantly cooler.

Small, but Powerful Enough to Get the Job Done and Then Some

With a range of models, consumers can choose from a number of well-equipped, full featured systems.

Offering either Intel Pentium, Intel Core Solo or Intel Core 2 Duo ultra low voltage processors and 3GB or 4GB of memory, the Timeline Series packs enough power to easily handle daily productivity tasks such as email, Internet browsing and Office applications.

The Acer Aspire Timeline features high-definition CineCrystal LED backlit widescreen displays (16:9 ratio), which offer 33 percent more energy savings than traditional notebook screens, bringing significant power savings to mobile computing.

Internet access is provided through Gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi 802.11b/g Draft-N, making it easy to browse websites, check email, make VOIP calls, and enjoy online entertainment, including the latest social networking platforms like facebook, twitter and YouTube.

An integrated Acer Crystal Eye™ webcam delivers smooth video streaming and high quality images for online chats and business video conferences, even in low-light situations. The built-in digital microphone conveys superior voice quality, keeping background noise levels low and minimizing echoes. Consumers can also enjoy music and video sound with the Dolby Headphones and two built-in stereo speakers.

A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows users to pinch, flick and swirl their fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows users to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.

The Timeline family of notebooks also includes a backup button that lets consumers easily select and protect their irreplaceable digital files through regular scheduled backups or on an as- needed basis. Data can be backed up to an external hard drive, flash card, thumb drive or to a secure hidden partition on their PC.

Configurations, Pricing and Availability

Available now, the new Acer Aspire Timeline Series includes numerous models within the 13.3-inch AS3810, 14-inch AS4810 and 15.6-inch AS5810 lines. A sample configuration from each is listed below.

Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6415

* Intel Core 2 Duo processor SU9400 (1.40GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB, 10 W)
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
* 13.3-inch HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 4 GB of DDR3 1066MHz dual channel memory (runs at 800MHz)
* 500GB(3) SATA hard drive
* Acer Crystal Eye webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/Draft-N wireless LAN WiFi certified
* Bluetooth 2.0
* 3 – USB 2.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip,
* Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
* Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
* 3.5 lbs.
* 12.67" (W) x 0.92" to 1.13" (H) x 8.97" (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $899.99

Acer Aspire Timeline AS4810T-848

* Intel Core 2 Solo processor SU3500 (3MB L2 cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz FSB, 5.50 W)
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
* 14-inch HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 4 GB of DDR3 1066MHz dual channel memory (runs at 800MHz)
* 320GB SATA hard drive
* Acer Crystal Eye webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* 8X DVD SuperMulti double layer drive
* Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/Draft-N wireless LAN
* 3 – USB 2.0 ports
* Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
* Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
* Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
* 4.2 lbs.
* 13.32" (W) x 0.94" to 1.13" (H) x 9.44" (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $699.99

Acer Aspire Timeline AS5810TZ-4657

* Intel Pentium processor SU2700 (2MB L2 cache, 1.3 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 10 W)
* Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
* 15.6-inch HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 3GB of DDR3 1066MHz memory (runs at 800MHz)
* 320GB(3) SATA hard drive
* Acer Crystal Eye webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* 8X DVD SuperMulti double layer drive
* Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless LAN
* 4 – USB 2.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
* Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
* 6-cell (5600 mAh) Li-ion Battery
* 5.3 lbs.
* 14.88" (W) x 0.97" to 1.16" (H) x 10.19" (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $598.00

All models come with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service. Additionally, some models have longer warranties offered through specific channel partners. All Acer notebook PCs are backed by toll-free service and support.

iBUYPOWER launches NEW gaming laptop

And it looks great! The Battalion 101 CZ-10 is a 15.6-inch WXGA (1,366 x 768) laptop equipped with a 2.66GHz T9550 Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, ATI's 512MB Radeon HD 4650 GPU, a 500GB 5400RPM hard drive, 8x dual-layer DVD burner and a 6-cell battery.

You'll also get an HDMI output, three USB 2.0 sockets, a 2 megapixel webcam, inbuilt microphone, 3-in-1 card reader, fingerprint scanner and an accidental damage protection plan.

You can buy the Battalion 101 CZ-10 now for $1,235.

iBUYPOWER Launches 15" Battalion 101 CZ-10 Premium Gaming Notebook with included Accidental Damage Protection
Battalion 101 CZ-10 Premium comes loaded with DDR3-1066 Memory, Intel Core 2 Duo, and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650

El Monte, CA – May 26, 2009 – iBUYPOWER, one of the leading gaming systems manufacturers in the world, is excited to announce the new Battalion 101 CZ-10 Premium Gaming Notebook. Starting at just $1,235, the CZ-10 features the powerful Intel® Montevina Core 2 Duo Mobile Dual-Core Processor, DDR3 memory, the ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics card, and a gamer friendly 15.6" WXGA widescreen LCD display with a 1366x768 resolution.

The Battalion 101 will be iBUYPOWER's first notebook to feature the company's new accidental damage protection plan, which insures all new CZ-10 Premium notebooks against damage from accidental spills or drops.

"We felt it was time to refresh our mainstream gaming notebook line," said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER. "We are excited by the features and exceptional coverage we are able to offer with the CZ-10 Premium at a very competitive price."

The Battalion also packs a spacious 500 GB 5400rpm hard drive, 4GB of DDR3-1066 Memory, and one HDMI and four USB ports. The CZ-10 also features a built-in 2MP webcam, built in microphone, 3-in-1 card reader and finger print scanner for added security.

$450 Lenovo All-In-One Desktop

The Lenovo C300 will feature a 20-inch (16:9) screen, Intel Atom 230 processor, 160GB - 640GB HDD, 1GB - 2GB of DDRII RAM, Intel 945GC chipset and a choice of Windows XP Home, Vista Home Basic or Vista Home Premium. The C300 will launch in July.

Lenovo C300 All-in-One Desktop
Display: 20-inch 16:9 aspect ratio (1600mm 900mm)
Processor: Intel Atom 230
Chipset: Intel 945GC chipset
Graphics: Intel integrated
Memory: 1-2 GB DDR2 667
Hard Drive: 160-640 GB 1 slot
Connectivity: Ethernet 100 MB, WiFi 802.11 abg (optional)
Optical: Tray in RAMBO (1 slot)
Other: 1.3 megapixel camera, 1394/firewire port, 6 USB, 6-in-1 multimedia card (secure digital multimedia card, XD, memory stick, memory stickpro, secure digital pro), two 2.0 audio 3 watts, 120 watt power adapter, wired USB mouse, wired PS/2 keyboard
Software: XP Home, Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium

IdeaCentre C300 All-in-One Desktop
With space for desktop computers shrinking, Lenovo's latest all-in-one IdeaCentre C300 desktop fits the requirements for even the most compact of spaces. The fold-away stand can be positioned between 12 and 40 degrees to help fit the all-in-one into the tightest nooks and crannies.

That leaves room for viewing crisp images on the large 20-inch 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen or watching movies from the all-in-one's built-in DVD burner/player. They can also video message with the built-in camera. Users can even choose models that fit their lifestyle and décor with choices of red, black or white. Based on the Intel Atom platform, the all-in-one provides ample computing power and performance. Since its fold-away stand and hand grip make it portable, it comes with WiFi in addition to its Ethernet connectivity. For flexibility in connection to other media and peripherals, it comes with six USB ports, a firewire port and a 6-in-1 multicard reader. For increased reliability and to keep users productive, the all-in-one also comes with Lenovo's OneKey Rescue System.

Ultrathin Lenovo U350 only $700?

The Lenovo IdeaPad U350 is a sub-1-inch-thick, 3.5lb, 13.3-inch notebook which. It doesn't have an optical drive, but does come equipped with a Core 2 Solo, Pentium ULV or Celeron processor; with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 500GB of storage. What makes this laptop better than other ultrathin laptops? The price is expected to be around $600-700 and will be available this July.

IdeaPad U350 Laptop
Display: 16:9 aspect ratio, 13.3 inch LED, HD 1366 X 768
Processor: Intel ultra low voltage CPUs and small form factor chipsets: Intel® Core 2 Solo SU3500 (1.4G, 800 MHz, 3 MB), Intel® Pentium® SU2700 (1.3G, 800 MHz, 2 MB), and Intel® Celeron 723 (1.2G, 800 MHz, 1MB) processors. Mobile Intel® GS40 and GS45 Express Chipset.
Graphics: Mobile Intel® GMA 4500M and Mobile Intel® GMA 4500MHDMemory
Memory: Up to 8 GB DDR3 800/1066 MHz DRAM
Hard Drive: Up to 500 GB 5400 rpm
Battery Life: 10 hours with 8 cell, 5 hours with 4 cell
Weight: 1.6kg
Dimensions:328mmX228mmX17-24.9mm
Connectivity: Ethernet 10/100/1000m/Intel WiFi Link 5150 1 X 2 AGN, Intel WiFi Link 5100 1 X 2 AGN, non-Intel wireless b/g/Bluetooth
Other: 1.3 megapixel camera, ambient light sensor technology, multi-touch touchpad, Dolby Sound Room/two 1.5 watt speakers, Active Protection System, Ambient Light Sensor, VGA ports, 4-in-1 multicard reader, Dolby Headphone, VeriFace 3.5, Quick Start
Software: VeriFace 3.5, Vista Home Basic/Home Premium, OneKey Rescue System

IdeaPad U350 Laptop
Lenovo is pushing the envelope on design to bring consumers ultra-thin, ultra-light and ultra-loaded PC technology. Encased in a sophisticated sleek silver shell, the IdeaPad U350 laptop starts at 3.5 pounds and measures less than one inch thick1. While thin and light to the touch on the outside, Lenovo loaded the PC inside with the latest entertainment and computing features to enhance and simply users' digital worlds. A 16:9 aspect ratio high definition 13.3 inch LED panel and an HDMI connector allow users to fully enjoy watching movies or other multimedia in high definition.

The IdeaPad U350 laptop also packs in several unexpected features, such as Ambient Light Sensor technology, borrowed from the IdeaCentre desktop line. This technology automatically adjusts the screen's brightness when in different lighting environments for the best picture quality. Also, Dolby Sound Room complements the video experience by providing a high quality surround-sound audio experience. And with VeriFace facial recognition technology, they can make their face their password for easy log in. A camera also comes in handy for video messaging or making Skype calls using the laptop's WiFi connectivity2.

The laptop's entertainment features are powered by a backbone of computing technologies, including choices of Intel Core2Solo and Pentium ultra low voltage processors, up to 8 GB high speed DDR3 memory and up to 500 GB of hard drive storage. The technologies help users to do more, faster, such as burning DVDs, compressing and opening documents and enjoying smoother, more realistic gaming. For high reliability important to individual business users whether on the clock or off, Lenovo borrowed a component of ThinkPad laptop design with the Active Protection System. This helps protect data by temporarily stopping the hard drive if the laptop should fall. The IdeaPad U350 laptop also comes with OneKey™ Rescue System to help recover data if it becomes corrupted in just a few simple steps

New stylish Mini eMachines desktops announced

eMachines has announced two new Mini PCs, the EL1300G-01w and the EL1300G-02w (includes a 20-inch monitor). Both desktop's deminson's are 10.7-inches tall, 4.2-inches wide and 15-inches long.

Specs include: 1.6GHz AMD Athlon 2650e CPU, NVIDIA's GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics, a 160GB SATA HDD, 18x SuperMulti DVD burner, nine USB 2.0 sockets and a multicard reader. There's also a 20-inch LCD (E182wm) that has been announced.

The EL1300G-01w will cost $298, the EL1300G-02w will cost $398 and the E182wm monitor will cost $119.

RVINE, Calif., May 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- eMachines today introduced a redesigned small form factor desktop PC with matching monitor design. The EL1300 Series offers powerful performance combined with user-friendly features and a shiny, bright, all-white design, accented with green LED lighting. The new widescreen monitor compliments the all-white PC with similar styling and offer consumers excellent high-definition picture quality and innovative technology.

With its second generation small form factor desktop, the EL1300 Series, eMachines brings style and elegance to this tiny little powerhouse. Just one-third the size of traditional desktop PCs, these super compact systems rival mainstream desktops in capabilities and functionality.

"Alternative color choices have been making their way into notebook lines for some time now," said Glenn Jystad, senior manager, desktop products, eMachines. "With the arrival of spring and summer, it's the perfect time to introduce a fresh, clean alternative color choice to our desktops and monitors, bringing an exciting new look and feel to desktop PCs."

Sporting a bright white glossy finish, eMachines brings a "smile" to customers, via a subtly swooping green LED and silver branding design, which can be found on the desktop cases and displays.

"The amount of thought and effort put into the aesthetics and new design features of the new desktops and monitors is significant," said Jystad. "The price and capabilities are right on target, and the sleek ultra-modern design offers more style than many PCs costing twice as much."

The Mini eMachines EL1300 Series is Big on Savings and Capabilities

Available this month, the small form factor eMachines EL1300 Series is currently available in two models, the $298 EL1300G-01w and the $398 EL1300G-02w, which includes a 20-inch widescreen LCD.

Small and light enough to fit just about anywhere, the EL1300 mini PC is perfect for students or general home use. Just 10.7 inches tall, 4.2 inches wide and 15 inches in length, its convenient space-saving design allows it to fit easily in a cramped dorm room or small kitchen without taking up valuable desk or counter space, and its fresh new look will complement any room's decor.

The new design also includes user-friendly touches, such as easy access front ports and room for upgrades, such as a wireless network or TV tuner.

Equipped with an AMD Athlon processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics and a roomy 160GB(1) hard drive, the EL1300 Series delivers the performance needed to surf the Internet, download photos, stream videos, or manage a music library. Powerful capabilities and rich graphics make it more than capable of handling graphic-rich applications, whether it's photo heavy multimedia applications, casual gaming or graphic-intensive school or work projects.

The new eMachines E182H wm 18.5-inch widescreen LCD features technology that improves productivity and enhances any viewing experience. The new space-saving design offers both style and functionality. The shiny, bright, all-white display matches the new eMachines desktops, enhancing the look of any home or office, while the widescreen design allows users to view more content or multiple documents.

Offering an excellent visual experience, this new display features 720p high-definition support and a 1366x768 resolution. Users can enjoy the crisp picture quality with a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and fast 5ms response time for viewing quick action movie images. Additionally the 300 cd/m2 brightness further improves the visual performance.

The eMachines E182H wm includes a VGA input for appealing visual quality and is VESA compatible for multiple mounting options, whether on a desk or on the wall. To boost the visual experience of movies and games, the eMachines E182H wm also includes two integrated audio speakers.

Models / Specs / Pricing

eMachines EL1300G-01w Small Form Factor Desktop PC

-- AMD Athlon(TM) 2650e (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)

-- NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 6150SE integrated graphics

-- 2GB DDR2 memory

-- 160GB SATA (7200 RPM) hard drive (1)

-- 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)

-- Multi-in-one digital media card reader

-- Microsoft(R) Vista Home Basic

-- 9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)

-- USB powered stereo speakers

-- PS/2 multi-function keyboard

-- Energy Star(R) compliant

-- $298 MSRP

eMachines EL1300G-02w Small Form Factor Desktop PC

-- AMD Athlon(TM) 2650e Processor (1.6GHz, 512KB L2 cache)

-- NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) 6150SE integrated graphics

-- 1GB DDR2 memory

-- 160GB SATA II (7200 RPM) hard drive (1)

-- 18x DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti Drive featuring Labelflash(TM) Technology (2)

-- Multi-in-one digital media card reader

-- Microsoft(R) Windows XP Home with SP3

-- 9 USB 2.0 ports (5 front / 4 rear)

-- White 20-inch widescreen LCD with built-in speakers (eMachines E202H wmd)

-- PS/2 multi-function keyboard

-- Energy Star compliant

-- $398 MSRP

eMachines E182H wm Display:

-- 18.5" widescreen viewable TFT active matrix

-- 16:9 aspect ratio

-- 1366x768 (HD ready) resolution

-- CrystalBrite

-- Inputs: 1xVGA

-- 5 ms response time

-- 300 cd/m2 brightness

-- 10000:1 (dynamic) contrast ratio

-- 170(H) / 160(V) viewing angle

-- 16.7M color depth

-- Built-in stereo speakers

-- 720P HD ready via DVI with HDCP

-- Energy Star compliant

-- Vista Premium certified

-- $119 MSRP

About eMachines

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(1) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.

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Core i7 desktop starting @ $1049 - Mouse Computer

I wish I lived near Akihabara! The great minds at Mouse Computer have started selling a built-to-order Core i7 equipped desktop at US$1049. The Lm-i460S will use either Windows XP Home/Pro SP3 or Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit (with the option of upgrading to the Ultimate version, as well).

The standard specs for the Lm-i460S feature the Core i7-920 (2.66GHz) processor, 3GB of RAM (PC3-10600), Intel X58 Express, a 1TB HDD, DVD Super Multi and GeForce 9500GT (512MB of VRAM).

You can obviously upgrade your PC with a Core i7 945 (3.ooGHz) or 965 (3.20GHz), up to 12GB of RAM, a 1.5 or 2TB HDD, a Blu-Ray Burner (8x) and a GeForce 9800GT (512MB of VRAM) or GT250 (1GB of VRAM).

The specs on the lower-end model are great for the price. However, you will still have to grab a monitor, if you need one.

Price: Starting at US$1049 / 777 Euro / 100,802 Yen
Region: Japan only
Availability: Out Now

The $176 netbook - iUnika Gyy

The iUnika Gyy netbook will feature a slow 400MHz MIPS processor, use Linux and weigh 1.5 pounds. Also, there is a possible $220 solar-powered version coming out at the same time.

Price: US$176 - 220 / 130 -163 Euro / 16,768 - 20,961 Yen
Region: Unknown
Availability: Expected to drop in July

More info on the HP Mediasmart LX195

The HP Mediasmart LX195 comes with a 7200 RPM, 640GB internal SATA drive, four USB 2.0 ports in the back, a 1.6GHz Atom 230 processor, 1GB RAM, Windows Home Server software and support for Apple's Time Machine. What makes this look so good? The MSRP is US$400 / 301 Euro / 38,940 Yen... not bad for what you get; plus, you could always bump up your RAM later on.

The official price and release date are still unknown, but information keeps sleeping out every month or so. So, keep your eyes open!

BlazBlue Limited Edition Unveiled

Dropping this summer for the PS3 and 360, the BlazBlue Limited Edition set comes with a pretty box, the game itself, a 42-song soundtrack set, and a bonus disc containing video tutorials from the experts at Dustloop.com and Shoryuken.com. This limited edition set is a "first run" only set, so go reserve your copy now! Oh, did I forget to mention the price? The price for this awesome set is... $59.99! If you're like me, and have already reserved your copy, you will automatically be receiving the Limited Edition version :)

Dell Studio 19 multi-touch out now, starting at $699

Ok, for $699, you get a 2.5GHz dual-core Intel CPU, an 18.5" LCD (1366×768), 2GB of RAM, a slot-load DVD burner, nVidia GeForce 9200 graphics card, built-in webcam, and a 320GB hard drive... Not bad, however, the screen resolution is not that great...

But, for $999, you get a quad-core CPU, Windows 64-bit Vista, 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, and nVidia GeForce 9400 graphics... same screen and resolution...

Also, you can bump the hard drive up to 750GB for an additional $80 and add a slot-load Blu-ray drive for another $150. A wireless network card is also available for another $20 upgrade ($40 for the N spec).

I find this to be an excellent PC; however, the screen resolution is deplorable, give me some HD! That's just my two cents though...

Sweet $699 Notebook from TriGem

The Averatec N2700 is a 12" notebook with 4GB of RAM, a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, a 250GB SATA hard drive, DVD burner, and a 1.3-megapixel webcam. Total thickness is about 1.2 inches and the weight is around 4lbs. The Averatec N2700 comes preloaded with Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit, as well!

Price: US$699 / 67,628 Yen / 536 Euro
Region: Online (Global)
Availability: Now!