Four Asus “Santa Rosa” Barebone Notebooks Listed

ComputersPlus’ web site has listed four Asus barebone (whitebox) laptops based on forthcoming Intel “Santa Rosa” notebook platform.
There are two listed models built on “Santa Rosa’s” GM965 chipset with integrated GMA X3100 graphics - the 13.3-inch widescreen (WXGA) S37E and 14.1-inch widescreen S62E. Regarding models designed for use with dedicated graphics card, ComputersPlus lists [...]

Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock

If you’re a chronic deep sleeper, consider getting the extremely loud Sonic Bomb Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker ($40). This alarm clock on steroids has an adjustable volume alarm with a maximum loudness of 113 decibels (!). Joining this ear shaking experience is an attachable bed shaker which, coupled with the alarm clock, will only [...]

Dell Latitude D630 “Santa Rosa” to Feature Wireless N, SSD, Hybrid HDD

The forthcoming 14.1-inch Dell Latitude D630 laptop based on Intel’s next generation Centrino platform, code-named “Santa Rosa”, features an optional wireless N connectivity, as well as solid state drive (SSD) and hybrid hard drive options, according to Laptoping’s retail sources in Europe.
Dell Latidude D630 is built on Intel GM965 and PM965 chipsets, depending on model, [...]

Dell Latitude D830 Details Revealed

Dell Latitude D830 15.4-inch business notebook based on Intel’s “Santa Rosa” Centrino platform will be offered in two variants – with integrated Intel GMA 3100 graphics and with dedicated NVIDIA Quadro video card. As same as a D630, the D830 notebook features wireless N, solid state drive and hybrid hard drive options, Laptoping’s retail sources [...]

Handy USB Hub w/ LED Clock

 
It slices, it dices it can cut right through a can and still slice a tomato. OK, so not really but it is a three port USB hub with a built in digital clock. Just what you need for your desk, right? Why do USB hubs always need something built in? We have the USB [...]

Laptops with 3D Displays to Arrive in 2007/2008

Notebooks featuring widescreen 3D LCD displays, which are capable of conveying three-dimensional images to the viewer, are likely to hit the market in 2007 or 2008, DigiTimes reports.
According to Taiwan-based panel makers, US-based notebook vendors are aggressively seeking for 3D LCD panel solution from Taiwan.

U2H-I4 is Elecom’s multi-function USB hub

U2H-I4 is Elecom’s all new 2006 multi-function USB hub. Product features 2 USB port in the front and an USB port on the stop for iPod Shuffle or USB cards. With USB2.0, Elecom U2H-H4B has a high speed mode with a transfer rate of maximum 480Mbps. Adopts bus power and AC adapter. Comes with a [...]

Lexar ExpressCard SSD Announced

Lexar Media, Inc., a manufacturer of NAND flash memory products, today announced its new ExpressCard SSD (solid-state drive) with auto-backup software.
“Roughly half the size of current PC Card solutions, the Lexar ExpressCard SSD is a high-capacity removable solid state drive that promises to set a new standard for delivering high-performance, lower-cost storage expansion to notebook [...]

Acer Prepares “Santa Rosa” Aspire and TravelMate Notebooks

Acer will launch the refreshed Aspire and TravelMate notebook PC lines, both featuring models built on Intel “Santa Rosa” notebook platform, ComputerWorld reports.
The new Acer Aspire notebook PCs, called “Gemstone”, will be launched globally in June. The select Aspire models will feature HD DVD players, HDMI slots, Dolby surround sound and 17-inch screens. Along with [...]

WTP 150: Ocean sequestration, The latest UN climate change report, Biofuels in Denmark, Slashing energy use in Germany, design for the other 90 percent, and the world is moving faster!

The UN’s panel on climate change issues their third report this year: This one looks at what role technology can play. What about ocean sequestration to remove carbon from the air? Will it work? How Germans are slashing energy use. Biofuels in Denmark. A discussion about design concepts to help the other 90 percent. And, the world is moving too fast! (It’s scientifically proven.)