Chinese Consumers Complain About HP Laptops

September 1, 2010
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It was reported that more than 100 Chinese consumers have filed an official complaint against Hewlett-Packard Co over faulty laptop computers, leaving the door open for a lawsuit against the U.S. technology company.

Jiang Suhua, a lawyer at Yingke Law Firm in Beijing, stated that the complaint boils down to the video cards that were overheated and caused the laptop to malfunction. He said that around 170 Chinese sent the complaint on Friday to the country’s quality control watchdog agency, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

Jiang said the problems dated back as far as 2007 in some cases. When contacted, HP said in a statement it had a program…

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iPad Clone for Half the Price in China

September 1, 2010
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You want an iPad but it is not within your budget? Now, you can the clone iPad – has the same idea as of the iPad but half its price.

China’s iPad will only sell for 2000 Yuan that is US$290 or A$320. It is a shameless knock-off of the original, but definitely not a total copy.

While the device shares the same name and branding and even shows off an Apple logo atop the screen, it has an iPod-style click wheel controller and uses a stylus instead of your finger. The UI also appears to be a Chinese clone of Apple’s OS X.

The imitation iPads are the product of Chinese tech…

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Go Faster with the Velocity Micro Edge Z55

September 1, 2010
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The Velocity Micro Edge Z55 is specifically remarkable because it is the first system with NVIDIA’s new GeForce GTX 480 graphics card. The GeForce GTX 480 brings NVIDIA’s 3D chip family into the DirectX 11-era, joining AMD’s Radeon HD 5000-series that debuted last November.

Although, there is a question on the amount of heat NVIDIA’s cards generate, both in terms of the cards’ health, as well as that of the system itself. If you do not mind the risk, you will find a great high-end gaming deal in this configuration.

To help manage the graphics cards’ heat, Velocity Micro installed a custom-mounted fan that spans over the top of them, providing additional…

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HP Unveiled New Pro Workstations with the First Global SFF Workstation

August 10, 2010
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HP has divulged a number of new computers that includes the first small form factor (SFF) workstation that will be offered all around the world. The new SFF unit is dubbed as the HP Z200 SFF. This unit has a very compact footprint without sacrificing the performance as well as the features.

This HP Z200 SFF can have up to 16GB of ECC memory and up to 2TB of storage. This unit has dual-core CPU options including new Core i3 and i5 processors and quad-core Xeon 3400 series processors are available as well. The HP Z200 SFF has a tool-free chassis and can be fitted with an optional FireWire card. HP…

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The Impressive Gateway DX4831-01e

August 10, 2010
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The Gateway DX4831-01e exhibits impressive performance scores while offering ample room for spreading out.

The Gateway DX4831-01e’s tower is apparently a mirror image of the DX4300-11 with a glossy black minimalism that integrates easily into a variety of office or home settings. The top of the front panel has a media card reader that protrudes at an upward angle, making it easier to access while the tower is on the floor. There are also two USB ports and a non-slip resting bay on top for external hard drives and other peripherals.

The specifications of this Gateway DX4831-01e are Intel Core i3 530 / 2.93 GHz processor with Quad-Core technology; 4 MB installed…

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Get it Done with Alienware Area 51 (Core i7)

August 10, 2010
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The Alienware Area 51 (Core i7) personifies the bold, superior visual gaming company. The Alienware Area 51 (Core i7) is not essentially the fastest gaming rig you can buy; however, it is definitely fast enough to get you requisite victories on the game grid.

The Alienware Area 51 (Core i7) has an exceptional design and feature set and it makes sense from the perspective of a gamer that is looking to make his system a conversational piece. The Alienware Area 51 (Core i7) is designed to hold a full-sized ATX motherboard and multiple dual-width graphics cards. The new chassis is a lot more angular than the swoopy curved version from the…

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Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G & 5943G HD Notebooks

July 28, 2010
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Acer has revealed a new line of notebooks – the Acer Aspire Ethos series – that promises slick design alongside with multimedia performance.

Two models have been presented to the public - t he Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G and Aspire Ethos 5943G – with a preference of Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, 18-inch 1920 x 1080 and 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 displays respectively, and ATI Mobility Radeon HD5000 graphics.

There is also Dolby Home Theater surround support, with 5.1 output and in fact the Ethos 5943G manages to fit in a full five speakers on its own.  The storage capacity is up to 1.28TB (combining two 640GB HDDs) and there is…

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HP Announces EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation

July 28, 2010
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HP has divulged a new Elitebook 8740 notebook workstation, which can run up to five screens from a single graphics card.

The HP EliteBook 8740w runs either an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor and supports up to 16GB of DDR3 SDRAM and supports USB 3.0 connectivity. The storage options would be up to 500GB at 7200rpm or a HP 3D DriveGuard 256GB soid-state drive. The powerful laptop has a SATA optical drive with Blu-ray recording support (although it does not play Blu-ray movies).

The HP EliteBook 8740w comes with HP DreamColor display technology. HP claims that the notebook will produce accurate and consistent color. It also has a backlit keyboard.…

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Belkin Launches A New Range Of User Friendly Wireless Routers

July 28, 2010
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The global manufacturer, Belkin, has unveiled a new range of wireless routers, which are designed to be user friendlier and enable people to do more other than just to connect devices.

There are four new routers for this new range and they are the Surf, Share, Play and Play Max – all of which have a range of different functions for them to be used as easy as possible.

The Surf router is a basic 802.11n 2.4GHz wireless router with 256-bit WPA/WPA encryption, as the name proposes, this one is designed for basic web surfing. While the Share, which comes with a USB port so you can easily add an external hard…

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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Converts into a Tablet

July 25, 2010
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Many netbooks have tried but only a few had success as convertible tablets. Those who do make convertible netbook tablets, such as Gigabyte and Viliv, are sold through special dealers, usually at high premiums.

The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t is a convertible tablet that is available through Lenovo’s channels. The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t runs a 2GB of memory and Windows 7 Home Premium; you can buy an entry-level version for as low as $550. Aside from some speed issues and an irritatingly small touchpad, the S10-3t is your best shot at bringing home a netbook tablet.

Because a swivel hinge and a touch panel usually add to a laptop’s dimensions, the S10-3t is…

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