Chromebook - a New Variant of Laptop from Google

Success with Android which has now become the largest platform smartphone in the world in just 2.5 years, Google made a breakthrough. Internet giant is trying to offer a new kind of concept laptop with the release of Chromebook.

Chromebook is Google's name pinned to the concept of cloud computing platform-based laptops. All required application can be accessed directly from the Internet. All data is also stored in the cloud service so users do not need to worry if the laptop is lost or stolen. Stay replace a new laptop, all applications and data remain secure as before.

The core of this Chromebook laptop is a Chrome browser, Chrome is Google's official blog. Because applications collected in the cloud, if you need a live search and click to access it. Chromebook already equipped internet access 3G to connect to the internet anytime and anywhere.

Because no operating system in general to be used in the laptops, when booting it will work much faster. To access the web or email, can be done in a matter of 8 seconds since the laptop is turned on. The durability of the batteries were up to all day so that users do not need to go back and forth refilling. In addition, the application used will always be updated if there is the latest version so that users get a better experience.

Google  will brings about 5000 applications in this laptop and they has announced that two partners who are ready to produce Chromebook those are Acer and Samsung. Chromebook will be available online starting June 15 in the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, and Spain. Other countries will follow a few months away.


Specifications of the Samsung Chromebook

12.1 "(1280x800) 300 lbs nit Display 3:26 / 1:48 kg 8.5 hours of continuous usage AtomTM an Intel ® Dual-Core Processor Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi and World-mode 3G (optional) HD Webcam with noise canceling microphone 2 USB 2.0 ports 4-in-1 memory card slot Mini-VGA port fullsize keyboard Chrome Oversize fully-clickable trackpad

Specifications of the Acer Chromebook

11.6 "HD widescreen LED-backlit LCD CineCrystalTM 2.95 lbs. 1:34 kg. 6 hours of continuous usage AtomTM an Intel ® Dual-Core Processor Built-in dual-band Wi-Fi and World-mode 3G (optional) HD Webcam with noise canceling microphone High-Definition Audio Support 2 USB 2.0 ports 4-in-1 memory card slot HDMI port fullsize keyboard Chrome Oversize fully-clickable trackpad

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 - Cool with Light Screen

Netbook (also called Mini Laptop and Mini Notebook) now increasingly mushrooming. Many people love it because of light weight and small physique. No wonder when any netbook brand continues to grow. Lenovo did not want to miss jazz up netbook market with Lenovo IdeaPad S10.

Cute design
Let's see physical Lenovo IdeaPad S10. Lenovo posts in metallic silver color printed in italics on the right side of casing panels. Font size is quite large, so easily read by anyone who passes in front of you. The design is cute and modern netbooks with the ends without a point. Also look sturdy, as we can expect from a big name Lenovo.


Section In
Now let's open the IdeaPad S10. Steady hinge, both ends were reinforced with silver chrome ring. A webcam looking at the edge of the screen LCD. Let's see the panel keyboard. Well, there's something different here. First, the on / off was not placed in the margin as in most other netbooks, but placed in the middle panel. Placement is quite fun. On the right side button on / / off there are three LEDs, one each for Caps Lock, Num Lock, and access the hard disk.

Speaker
Speaker was on the front side facing us. On the left side the speaker is a three LED system: the far left is the status on / off the unit (blue LED), the center is the status of the battery power indicator, and the right indicator Wi-Fi devices (blue turns to purple when Wi-Fi on).

Screen
This netbook screen size 10 "- no different than the rival bid. But there is a bonus here, which is LED backlit which can save battery power but can also make a colorful display on the screen to life. Screen resolution is 1024x600, but can also be set to 1024x768. You just have to roll left / right and up / down if you select the resolution. On-screen display supported by the graphics chip Intel GMA 950 64MB. The chip is quite old indeed qualified to handle the usual Windows XP GUI. But the cause is inscribed 3DMark 2003 score is not too high, 570. So do not expect to play a game with high resolution comfortably in the S10.

Indeed, the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 is tempting. The design is slim and attractive, in other words, cool. The existence of PCI ExpressCard/34 slot does it look different from other netbooks. Performance - Office applications and surf - good enough. If only the problem that stung enough heat can be overcome by Lenovo. Also must be more comfortable if Lenovo membekalkan 6-cell battery that is more durable.

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz
RAM: 1GB DDR2

Chipset: Mobile Intel Calistoga-GME GME i945
Graphic Card: Intel GMA 950 64MB

Sound Card: ALC 269

Harddisk: WDC WD1600BEVT 160GB-22ZCT0
Optical drive: None

Facilities: LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, multicard reader, 2 USB, 1.3 MP camera, PCI Express Card

Screen: 10 "1024x600 (LED backlit, supporting up to 1024x768)

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition SP3

Battery: Li-Ion 3-cell 2522 mAh

Dimensions: 25.1 X18, 3x (2 - 2.8) cm

Weight (including batteries): 1.248 kg

Sony Vaio W Series - The Best Mini Laptop (Netbook)

Sony had announced the emergence of mini-notebooks or netbooks Sony Vaio W Series and claimed that as a perfect family. Meanwhile, this is the first step from Sony to enter netbook world, with the W-Series represents Sony netbook to penetrate market.



Sony Vaio W Series is a high-dimensional measuring 10.5 inch wide x 1.28 inch x 7.1 inch thick, and weights 2.6 pounds. Sony Vaio Netbook W-Series comes in 3 colors, berry pink, white sugar and cocoa brown. To display the size of 10 inches, suitable size for a netbook. Sony Vaio W-Series has a screen resolution of 1.366 x 768 pixels, with a connection 2 USB ports, VGA Out, Ethernet port, webcam and multimedia slot for Memory Stick Duo and Memory SDCARD.

Like most netbooks, the Sony Vaio W-Series is equipped with an Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz, 1GB RAM memory, 160GB hard drive speed of 5.400 rpm. To access the network in the W-Series technology including Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, the system Windows XP Home Edition pre-installed. Other applications include Sony's VAIO Multimedia Suite (VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software).




Sony Vaio Netbook W-Series features Energy Star 5.0 and EPEAT Gold. While the LCD is mercury-free and packaged with 95 percent cardboard that can be recycled, so it can help to revise old PC user.

With a resolution like this W series, users will be more comfortable when using the netbook for example, when opening a Web page, users can view web pages in full, no need to scroll the screen to scroll left or right side.

One of the unique design of the Vaio W is the edges are rounded so that it remains comfortable when placed on the lap. Weighing only 1.19 pounds, this netbook is very friendly. Touchpad and mouse-key is also designed with a soft keyboard keys are responsive and safe for your nails. Therefore, this product promises comfortable for typing, sending e-mail, or chat using instant messenger.

In the Vaio W series also planted plus media, exclusive software for managing photos and music files. Users can transfer photos from digital camera or music from an MP3 player, from and into the Vaio via its two USB ports. There is another visual magic, built-in software to add effects to video files and photos. This series also provides storage for songs, photos, and videos with a capacity of 160 gigabytes hard drive.
Another feature that has certainly support Wi-Fi connectivity, web camera and microphone for video chat making it ideal for exploring the Internet.