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The HP Mini 2140 notebook is a new mini notebook from HP which is a replacement and an update for the original HP 2133 Mini-Note. The HP Mini 2140 notebook is a business class notebook and it comes with a magnesium and aluminum alloy case.

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The HP Mini 2140 notebook has a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1 GB of DD̶ RAM memory and a 160 GB hard drive. This combination of power and storage capacity makes this notebook a real competitor for many other notebooks from the same category. The 10.1 inch display with a native resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels allows you to watch movies without connecting an external monitor to it.

The glossy and bright display is very attractive but this can be a problem because it reflects the object in front of it when you use it outdoors or into a powerfully lit room. And just like other glossy surfaces, this is a magnet for fingerprints and dust so you must clean it every time you use it.

The keyboard on the HP Mini 2140 notebook is full-sized with flat and large keys so you can type on them without problems. Like the other models of HP notebooks, the keys offer a positive feedback. There can be only one problem. On the keyboard you will see only one “Fn” taste which is very important for a laptop. But thanks to the space between keys you can easy type on the correct keys.

The touchpad is quite small but it is very sensitive and will respond even to the weakest touch. The smooth surface of the touchpad offers a pleasant sensation when you touch it. There is but one single problem: it doesn’t support multi-touch. If you want to scroll a page you have a strip on the right side of the touchpad.

The integrated speakers on the HP Mini 2140 notebook are loud and clear so you don’t need to plug in an external speakers set. The integrated microphone is very receptive and the integrated 1.2 Megapixels webcam allows you to make video calls and stay in touch with your friends, even to take photos or record clips. The 3-cell battery will keep this notebook up for 2 hours and 12 minutes on stressful test conditions. The battery performance is not that bad but for an ultraportable we expected to see more.

If you are concerned with connectivity, this model comes with only 2 USB ports, a VGA out port, an Ethernet port, a 56k modem port, a Bluetooth adaptor and the usual headphones and microphone jacks – quite impressive considering the size of the unit. The Wireless and the Bluetooth adaptors will help you stay in touch with your friends anywhere you are.

The HP Mini 2140 notebook comes with 60 days trial of Microsoft Office and McAfee Total Protection pre-installed. The Desktop zoom feature is very useful on this kind of notebook because it helps you adjust the icons and font sizes so you can read without problems. The price of this notebook is $499. Even if the HP Mini 2140 isn’t the cheapest notebook, we recommend you buy this model because it is definitely worth the money.

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The Alienware Company is recognized by its gaming laptops and desktops PCs. The Alienware M9700 is another serious gaming laptop with great performance and solid built in quality. This model is the first of its kind which uses the NVIDIA SLI technology. Using two GeForce 7900GS graphics cards and an AMD Turion64 2.40 GHz processor you can use this laptop to play any game you want without problems.

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The 1 GB of DD𔇠 RAM memory and the two hard drives with a total capacity of 200 GB allow you to run any application without any lag and store your files in a safe place. With such a performance you will be envied by the greatest gamers in the world.

The Alienware 򾖴 has a 17 inch Wide Screen WUXGA display with a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 which offers clear and quality images. Even if the display is a quite glossy the ClearView technology helps you get the best quality for the on-screen images and movies even if you plan to use this laptop into a powerfully lit room. Like the other Alienware laptops, this hosts many connection possibilities.

It has an Integrated Gigabit Ethernet port, an integrated 56K modem port, 4 USB ports, a 4-in-1 Media Card Reader, a VGA port, an S-Video port, a WireFire, a Realtek 802.11 g/s Wireless adaptor, Bluetooth adaptor, an Express Card Slot, a S/PDIF output, 10/100/1000 LAN port, a DVI port, a PCMCIA slot and the indispensable headphone and microphone jacks.

The case is made of synthetic material with a pleasant combination of gray and glossy black. The lid is an artwork just like the other lids on other Alienware laptop models. The alien head which is a symbol for this company and the engraved lines are present on the lid. The Alienware M9700 keyboard is a full-size one and it is very easy to use when you play games. The keys are made of plastic material and offer a positive feedback when you press them.

The touchpad is quite small but this is not a problem because probably you will use a mouse with such a gaming laptop. Anyway, the touchpad is very responsive and it will react to every touch no matter how weak it is. But as I said, we recommend using a mouse for this laptop because you will be more satisfied and you will get better response (not to mention better shooting accuracy). If you want a good mouse, we recommend you to buy The Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse for only $66.

The Alienware M9700 comes with an optical DVD-RW drive and the LightScribe feature so you can make personalized labels for your CDs of DVDs. The internal speakers and subwoofer offer an amazing sound with enough bass so you don’t need to attach other external stereo speakers. The 5.1 audio support is a rare feature for a laptop as it offers the sound quality to make any laptop owner proud.

The 12-cell Lithium-Ion battery will keep this laptop up for 1hr – 1hr 30min under test conditions. That is pretty much for a gaming laptop with these performances. The total weight is 11 pounds so if you want to carry this laptop with you all the time you will get tired very quickly. But since we are talking about a gaming laptop and a desktop replacement at the same time, this aspect may not matter that much. This laptop which has this specific configuration costs $3,700 but if you don’t want to spend such a lot of money you can choose the standard configuration which costs $1,700 but the performance will not be the same.

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Another business mainstream notebook made by HP company is the HP 6735s laptop. This model has a synthetic material case which can be a problem because it is difficult to clean. The colors used on this laptop are black and semi-matte which offer an excellent business aspect. Other important aspects of this laptop are the weight and dimensions. With only 2.72 kg in weight and 3.2 x 35.8 x 26.7 cm dimensions, this laptop has the elegant and serious look of a business unit.

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The HP 6735s laptop is available with a standard AMD Turion X2 RM-72 CPU processor (2.1 GHz/ FSB 3600 MHz/ 2x 512 kb L2 cache/ 35 W TDP), but you can choose between other CPUs, such as: Athlon 64 X2, Sempron and Turion X2 Ultra. The integrated ATI HD3200 graphics card and the 2 GB of RAM memory give you the possibility to play some of the latest games without collapsing the system. If you want more than 2 GB of RAM you can upgrade the memory to a maximum 8 GB of RAM that because of the secondary RAM slot which is empty.

HP 6735s laptop comes with a standard 160 GB of free space but you can upgrade it to a maximum of 320 GB. Anyway, the 160 GB of free space should be enough to store your files if you use this laptop as a business machine. The Samsung optical drive is very responsive but you can choose the Lightscribe optical drive which offers you the possibility to make personalized labels for your CDs or DVDs.

The HP 6735s laptop has 15.4 inch display with a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. You can choose between a display with a matte surface or a mirror surface.  Our recommendation is to choose the matte surface because it gives you the possibility to use the laptop in a bright room and even outdoors without problems. The keyboard is pleasant and offers a positive feedback which is a good aspect for a business laptop. The keys have the typical layout, average stroke distance and the standard dimensions. The touchpad is big and reacts very well when you touch it. If you regularly use a mouse you can deactivate the touchpad by pressing a single key.

The connectivity ports available on this laptop are satisfactory. The HP 6735s laptop has 4 USB ports, an Ethernet port, an analogue VGA port, a Multimedia Card Reader, a 56k modem, an Express Card slot, Kensington Lock and headphone and microphone jacks. With the Wireless, Bluetooth connection and the VGA webcam you can stay in touch with your friends all the time.

But if you are not satisfied by these for some extra money you can have a FireWire port, UMTS and an eSATA port. The 8-cell battery will keep your laptop up and running for more than 3 hours which is very good for a business laptop. The price is not exaggerated as business laptops are known for being somewhat expensive. $1,038 may seem like a lot of money but if you compare the price with the performances you will see that you have made a good deal by buying this laptop.

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If you want to buy a laptop but you don’t have too much money to spend we recommend that you get the HP 6735b, a laptop which offers you a great performance at a price of $829. This laptop is ideal for small-business users.

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The HP 6735b laptop has a plastic case which is not very resistant but it has HP’s 3D DriveGuard protection for hard disk so you will not have big problems if you accidentally drop it. This laptop has only 5.9 pounds in weight and the weight is very important for a laptop. The case measures 14.0” x 10.5” x 1.3” and it is covered with a pleasant combination of black and gray.

The keyboard is comfortable and the keys offer you positive feedback when you type. The touch pad is very responsive and pleasant to touch but it is a little small. Like the other HP laptops, this model has a touch-sensitive strip for volume or for scrolling pages. The multimedia buttons are missing on this laptop and there is single button which you will find above the keyboard useful for sound mute.

If you are wondering about connectivity, this laptop has 4 USB ports, a VGA port, a modem port, a FireWire port, an Ethernet port, a Memory Card Reader, an Express Card slot, Wireless connection and the usual headphone and microphone jacks. The HP 6735b laptop has a 15.4 inch display with a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels but if you want a higher-resolution view you can choose a 1680 x 1050 pixels antiglare panel for only $25. You will be able to watch movies on a high quality even if your room is very dark or sunlit.

The HP 6735b laptop comes with a 2.0 GHz AMD Turion RM-70 processor and only 2 GB of RAM but that is more than sufficient for a business laptop. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 graphics card is enough to play games like F.E.A.R or World of Warcraft without problems, but do not expect to be able to play these at the maximum details. The maximum storage capacity is 120 GB enough to store your favorite movies, pictures, music and other files. If you want more speed you can upgrade this system to a 2.2 GHz AMD Turion Dual Core ZM-82 processor and 8 GB of RAM but the standard configuration is enough for a business laptop.

If you need more free space you can buy another hard disk and replace it with the optical drive, but you will lose the DVD Burner which has an 8x speed burning. The fingerprint reader and the drive software encryption will keep your data secured and if you lose or forget your password, the HP SpareKey will help you solve the problem. The battery is a 6-cell one and it will keep your laptop up and running for more than 2 hours while you’re surfing the internet with the Wireless connection on. However, this laptop is proven to be a good laptop for people who are looking for a budget business laptop.

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The Alienware Area-51 m7700 laptop is one of the best gaming laptop on the market at this time. Company officials were able to gather a lot of functionality into a compact and efficient form. The Alienware Area-51 m7700 comes with a 3.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM and a pair of hard disks with the total capacity of 120 GB of free memory.

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With such power you will be able to play your favorite games and to do many other operations at the same time. When it comes to the video card we are proud to announce you that this Alienware model is equipped with the nVidia GeForce GO 6800 with 256MB memory, one of the most powerful graphics card. With this graphics card you will be able to play most demanding games without any problems at the decent resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels.

This model has a standard TFT 17 inch display with a native resolution of 1440 x 900, but if you want some extra desktop space you can pay $200 extra for a display with a resolution of 1680 x 1050.

The keyboard includes a numerical keypad and many multimedia buttons that allow you to have instant access to different applications like Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and it even allows you to check your mailbox. Typing on the keyboard is very pleasant because the keys are not piled and they offer a very good feedback, which is very important for a fast writer. Below the keyboard you will find the touchpad which is very responsive but which is a little large for a gaming laptop. We recommend you keep a mouse plugged in all the time.

The Alienware Area-51 m7700 is equipped with a DVD writer which allows you to burn your DVDs without problems, but if you want more than that, below this drive you can find another bay which allows you to install a second optical drive. On the front side, you will find a set of multimedia control buttons which allow you to listen to your favorite music. The LED display shows the elapsed time of the song. The integrated stereo speakers and the subwoofer produce a very good sound so you will don’t need an external set of speakers.

When it comes to connections the Alienware Area-51 m7700 is equipped with 4 USB ports, a S-Video port, an Ethernet port, a modem socket, a single Type II PC Card slot, a 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader, 2 x 4-pin FireWire ports, a PS/2 port, a DVI port, some parallel and serial ports plus the indispensable headphones, line-in, line-out and microphone jacks. And that not’s all. The Bluetooth and the 802.11b/g Wireless will keep you in touch wherever you are.

However, we are disappointed when it comes to weight and battery life. The total weight of this laptop is 14.8 pounds (12.4 pounds is the weight of the laptop and 2.4 pounds is the weight of the power adapter) which is too much for a portable laptop. The battery life is very short, just 1 hour and 10 minutes under stressful test conditions and in standby only 2 hours and 50 minutes. But if you want a very good gaming laptop you will not be disappointed. The only one thing which is a quite exaggerated is the price. If you want to buy an Alienware Area-51 m7700 you will need to pay $3214, but you have to remember, performance costs.



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LG has recently unveiled a new touchscreen phone namely LG Mini GD880. Dubbed as “the smallest and slimmest 3.2-inch full touchscreen phone on the market today”, the LG Mini GD880 sports HSDPA (7.2Mbps), Wi-Fi, A-GPS, FM radio, and a 5MP camera with advanced face detection. The phone also has some unique features including a Social Network Connect, Social Network Feed and Social Address Book. LG will release the Mini GD880 in Europe next month. [Korea News Wire]

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We have the first official pictures of the upcoming Nokia Nuron 5230 Xpress Music. This Symbian-powered touchscreen phone supports 3G (HSDPA) bands, aGPS (compatible with Ovi Maps 3.0), a 2MP camera, and more. Available in white, the Nokia Nuron 5230 Xpress Music will be released on March 17th, 2010. We will keep you posted.

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LG is gearing up to launch another QWERTY messaging phone known as the GT350, which is basically the successor to the LG K𔖠 (aka Neon). The handset is equipped with a 3-inch WQVA full touchscreen display, a 4-row sliding QWERTY keyboard, e-mail functionality, a web browser and provides direct access to social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. The LG GT350 will hit Europe in early April, however, there’s no word on pricing yet.

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By Arnold Zafra Posted on February 10, 2010 Opera Software is about to unveil a new version of its Opera Mini mobile web browser, not an updated version but a new version made specifically for the iPhone.

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South Carolina senators are considering banning teens under 18 from driving while holding a cell phone to their ear.

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The mobile phone company plans to defend itself in a class action lawsuit. Mobile phone giant Nokia announced on Monday that it would defend itself in a class action lawsuit that alleges it hid details of a product-launch delay and failed to disclose the sharp discounting that helped it gain market share.

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Since the decriminalization of homosexuality in India last summer, gays there have been free to engage in consensual encounters with same-sex adult partners.

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Handheld devices could soon have pressure-sensitive touch-screens and keys, thanks to a UK firm’s material that exploits a quantum physics trick.

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Among the bevy of Motorola phones. Both Motorola and Research In Motion are leading their respective markets, according to market researcher ComScore.

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U.S. cell phone use has quadrupled in the past decade to about 280 million customers.

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Language lessons may be a thing of the past if Google cracks the live voice translation technology it admits it’s been working on.

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A little over a week since we saw it leak into the wild, the Samsung Monte S5620 has been officially launched.

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Another speed bump on Google’s plan to take over the mobile phone world. Amy Schatz at WSJ : Google Inc.

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Peratech Ltd. has signed a licensing agreement for its Quantum Tunnelling Composite technology, which will be included within a new range of pressure sensing components from Samsung Electro-mechanics . The license is for the use of Peratech’s QTC switches in 5-way input devices, or Navikeys, made by Samsung Electro-mechanics that are used for menu …

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Linus Torvalds is not Bill Gates. He’s a programmer, and an honest man. So when he finds something he likes he says so, without artifice, and that’s all it means.

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A new set of audited figures for mobile internet use, the GSMA Mobile Media Metrics, reveal a landscape with one very tall peak Facebook mobile: absorbed nearly 50% of the 4.8bn minutes spent online via mobile in the UK in December More than 25% of UK’s population a ‘ some 16 million people a ‘ accessed the Internet from mobile phones in December.

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Nokia Corp. said Monday it will lay off 285 people in Finland, as the world’s largest mobile phone maker strives to cut costs and streamline operations.

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Brunello di Montalcino, the famed, rich red wine from Tuscany that was embroiled in an adulteration scandal for its 2003 vintage, has turned to technology to ensure a bottle’s authenticity.

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Mobile phones are being used more and more for the issuance of rail, air and bus tickets.

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Panasonic Avionics Corporation , a world leading in-flight entertainment and communication solutions provider and AeroMobile, Panasonic’s chosen in-flight mobile technology supplier, today announced that they have been selected by Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance Member, to supply the carrier with Panasonic’s eͲ In-Flight Entertainment and Global …

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An Oklahoma City University fundraising campaign that started in October 2007 has passed the $50 million mark.

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Bell′s wireless division is ready for “straight on” competition in the changing cellphone business, says BCE Inc.

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Here’s some good news for you folks out there who chose to get the HTC Hero Android phone on Telus. A press release was released by HTC disclosing that an Android 2.1 update with Sense will be available for the Hero by mid-March. Aside from the latest version of Android, this update will also feature a new Friend Stream widget, improved Exchange support, and a bunch of other treats. We’re not too sure though if this announcement applies to all HTC Hero phones across the globe or just particular models released in specific a region.

With that being said, we don’t see any reason why HTC Canada would not to make one available locally especially after the fiasco involving the HTC Magic and Dream Android phones on Rogers.

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Looking like a very close relative of the HTC Hero with its curved form factor, here we have a glimpse at the upcoming HTC Legend.

It trades in the usual black plastic casing common to most HTC phones for a more a sophisticated aluminum shell reminiscent of the look the EDGE-only iPhone made famous couple of years back. Reported specs of the HTC Legend include a 3.2-inch HVGA AMOLED touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR rupport, magnetic compass, optical trackpad, quad band GSM/EDGE, dual band HSPA, 3.5mm jack, and a 600MHz Qualcomm processor similar to the ones used in the Palm Pixi and Motorola Devour. It runs on Android complete with Sense and comes bundled with a 1300mAh battery as its power source.

No word yet on when and where this baby will be released, but based on this picture, the HTC Legend looks primed and ready for the big time.

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Two new phones are now available at Rogers – the Samsung Flight and LG Pop.

The Samsung Flight is a slider phone that packs 2.8-inch 240×320 resolution touchscreen complemented by a full QWERTY keypad. It also features a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, media player, and supports microSD cards with capacities of up to 16GB. The Samsung Flight is retailing for $69.99 on a 3-year contract, $119.99 on a 2-year contract, $219.99 for a single year, and $274.99 outright purchase. There’s no WiFi or HSPA connectivity on this baby, but this should be nice option for those looking for an affordable touchscreen-equipped messaging phone.

The LG Pop GD510, meanwhile, sports 3-inch 240×400 touchscreen, 3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and microSD card slot (up to 16GB). This actually debuted last September 2009, and now, it’s finally here in Canada. The LG Pop can be had for as little as $19.99 on a 3-yr contract, and is priced at $69.99 on a 2-year contract, $124.99 for a single year, and $174.99 outright purchase.

Interested? You can find out more about the Rogers Samsung Flight by heading on over here while more info about the Rogers LG Pop can be found here.

Samsung Flight Takes Wireless Users to New Heights New, 2.8″ touch-screen Flight lets users see the big picture when socializing

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 10 /CNW/ – Samsung Mobile, one of the leading mobile phone brands in Canada, today announced the availability of the Samsung Flight available exclusively through Rogers.

Flight is the social butterfly of the wireless world, offering users enhanced multimedia functionality through a 2.8″ touch screen that slides back to uncover a full QWERTY keyboard. Users can also share videos and 2.0 MP resolution photos with their friends and family through SMS and MMS, Instant Messaging and mobile e-mail.

“Flight was designed to be the teen’s dream, allowing them to post instant ‘wish you were here’ messages and instantly connect with friends – whether they’re on the other side of the ski hill or the other side of the country,” said Paul Brannen, General Manager, Mobile Communications, Samsung Electronics Canada. “It’s the ideal phone for those constantly on the go; whether they’re touch screen talkers or high-speed texters, they can always be connected to their social networks.”

Flight also offers one-touch access to favourites and shortcuts, as well as a built-in HTML browser that allows users to surf the web as easily as they would from their home computers, including the option of bookmarking their favourite pages. In addition, Flight features any-key answer, an MP3 player, pre-loaded games, voice recognition, and multi-party calling capability.

Flight also provides users longevity with up to five hours of talk time and 350 hours of standby time and is equipped with stereo Bluetooth technology and 82 MB of shared memory and Java support.

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The Samsung Flight currently sells for $69.99 based on any three-year activation plan. It is available for purchase at Rogers Wireless dealers and retail locations across Canada or online at www.rogers.com.

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