What if I told you that there is a laptop that weighs only 1.1kg and is only 16mm thick, comes with a 13.3” widescreen HD LED backlit display and is equipped with an 8 cell battery that can give you about 8 hours of usage? Would you believe me?

If we had a bet, I would have won because Toshiba has just came out with their Protégé z830 Ultrabook. Don’t judge a computer by its size (or a book, or a notebook). Toshiba Protégé Z830 comes with a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector, SD card reader, Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, and HDMI built in. Also, for those who need to type in the dark, it comes with a backlit and spill resistant keyboard, a pretty useful feature for creatures of the night to get jiggy with it.

Its magnesium and aluminum alloy shell makes it durable which is also a feature that most mobile users need. If you are wondering (of course many of you would), the ultrabook’s operating system is Windows® 7 Home Premium or Professional, and buyers may choose which processors that suit their needs or budget (2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3, i5 or i7 processors).

The ultrabook can store up to 6GB of memory and comes with 128 GB Solid State Drive (nice). It is the lightest so far that I know of and its size does not reflect its capability. Toshiba Protégé Z830 would make your life lighter if not easier. Now we don’t have to lug our big and heavy laptop around anymore!

Now with a wide array of 3D gadgets such as 3D HD televisions, cameras, tablets, and notebooks available on the market, LG has also come out with a new 3D product – the LG A530 notebook. Boasting a full, exclusive 3D experience for users, the latest premium 3B notebook computer by LG electronics sports a 3D dual webcam, which enables you to capture 3D still images and videos with your notebook at anytime, anywhere.

With the LG A530 notebook, you can see, shoot and share high clarity 3D pictures and videos. They can be uploaded onto YouTube using the LG 3D Space Software. The LG integrated interface of the LG A530 also simplifies access of your 3D content. Besides, the contents can also be viewed on other LG devices that are 3D-enabled, including 3D HD TVs, monitors and smartphones.

The specifications of the LG A530 notebook include a 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processor, integrated SSD, 8GB RAM, hard drive of high capacity, GeForce GT 555M graphics card and USB 3.0. For stronger security, fingerprint technology for access is also incorporated.

The LG A530 notebook features an exquisite and modern exterior in a classy Ebony Black notebook case. The solid brushed aluminium finish results in a metallic look and the edges of the notebook touchpad are rounded with real diamonds as a cutting element. Designed to be more ergonomic, the touchpad on the LG A530 is wider, and it also features a pebble keyboard for more comfortable use. Each notebook comes with a pair of lightweight 3D glasses together with clip-ons.

[Source: LG]

Smart Fish has come up with a new idea that is pretty smart since no one likes to use the track pad on the keyboard. Most of us prefer to use a mouse when we browse the web on our laptops but we can’t navigate through our computer if our mouse is on a smooth surface and sometimes we tend to forget to bring our mouse when we travel.

So, Smart Fish invented a portable mouse bag that can also be used as a mouse pad. It is a mouse bag that can be transformed into a mouse pad in just a second. It also protects your mouse when it is in your bag and it saves a lot of luggage space.

The Mouse Pad Travel Pouch only comes in one colour which is black. To transform the mouse bag into a mouse pad, simply unzip the bag and you have a mouse pad in front of you. it isn’t an ideal mouse pad for gamers since it has zippers around it and you might not feel comfortable while playing game with it. When the mouse bag is unzipped, it becomes a 9 inch diameter mouse pad. It is made out of neoprene material so the mouse pad is smooth but the sides can be a little irritating.

When you are done using the mouse and the pad, simply place the mouse in the middle of the pad and zip it up. You now have a bag for a mouse! Simple isn’t it? The retail price for the mouse pad travel pouch is at $15.

[Source: Smartfish]

If I said to you auto-stereoscopic display technology would you know what I was talking about? If not here is a basic explanation; auto-stereoscopy is a process by which stereoscopic images can be made to look 3D without the need to wear 3D glasses or similar viewing devices.

Now the next question is where can you find this technology? Well you can find it in Toshiba’s latest notebook called the Toshiba Qosmio F755. That’s correct; you will be able to view both 2D and 3D movies and images directly on the display screen without having to look silly whilst wearing those chunky glasses. The images are shown on a 15.6-inch screen that utilizes double parallax image display technology. The Toshiba Qosmio F755 features a resolution of 1920 x 1080 in 2D mode, and 1366 x 768 in 3D mode.

The double parallax image display sends two sets of images at the same time splitting it between the left and the right eye. Along with this an advanced webcam detection system determines the user’s position and auto-tunes the image display for the best performance based on the angle and distance of the user to the screen. By displaying both 2D and 3D images, users can watch videos or play games in 3D whilst switching to 2D to surf the internet or do work.

The Toshiba Qosmio F755 features some powerful hardware; this includes 2.0-GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM processor, 6GB RAM expandable to 8GB, Nvidia GeForce GT540M/1GB graphics card, Blue-ray rewritable optical drive, and a 5,400-rpm 750GB hard drive.

Available: Amazon

Price: $1499

For those into gaming, 2011 must be an exciting year for you. After all, with the advancements in technology, the whole gaming experience has taken a turn for the better with faster processing times and crystal clear graphics. So when Asus announced that they will be coming out with a new gaming laptop, the whole world waited with baited breath. Anticipation was high and rightly so for I can now tell you that the Asus G74SX is practically the bee’s knees when it comes to gaming laptops.

The Asus G74SX boasts a quad-core Intel Core i7 Processor which basically means that reaction and processing time is revolutionarily fast. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics GPU ensures that graphics and images are virtually life like. You’ll feel as if you are in the game itself. And the GeForce GTX 560M GPU comes with 3 GB of GDDR5 memory. Incredible!

Not only that, you can opt for 3D display on this laptop as well. How’s that for an out of the world experience?

One main feature that gamers can look forward to is the laptop’s cooling technology. I don’t know how many times I have heard complaints from gamers that their laptops go bust earlier than they should just because of internal heating. Well, you definitely don’t have to worry about heat with the Asus G74SX because its cooling technology ensures that hot air is released from the rear of the laptop which alleviates potential damage due to overheating.

The Core i7 CPU and the GeForce GTX 560M GPU really do generate a lot of heat, so Asus really comes through with this innovative cooling technology to finally solve the heat problem so common with gaming laptops.

One thing that is really cool about the Asus G74SX is its overall classy finish, definitely better looking than most of the other gaming laptops. All in all, the Asus G74SX is set to blow past the competition.

And best of all, Asus packs all of this incredible gaming horsepower into the Asus G74SX for a screaming low price!

Available: TigerDirect

Price: $1299.99

Gamers, you have been warned! NVIDIA has launched the all new GeForce GTX 580M and by the looks of things, you probably won’t be able to resist countless hours of gaming just to enjoy the high quality graphics produced by this GPU. It is after all the fastest Graphics Processing Unit that a notebook possesses thus far and that is why it will revolutionize and change the way you play your games from here on in.

Why should you be excited about the GeForce GTX 580M GPU? If, like me, you are a hardcore gamer, then you should really take note that the notebook PC this GPU comes in – that would be the Alienware M18X – gives you an out of this world gaming experience. Why so? The Alienware M18X has not just one, but two GPUs hardwired into its body. The speed and performance will blow you away.

You can also opt to wait a little longer because the next notebook PC that utilizes the GeForce GTX580M GPU is the all-new Alienware M17X which besides the aforementioned GPU also has NVIDIA SLI technology that gives even the most hardcore gamer’s one heck of a time.

What you can expect with this GPU would be a more realistic gaming experience because of the high quality graphics involved. Battery life will also be extended because the GPU will automatically go onto power save mode when the notebook PC is not in use. You also have the option of 3D via your GeForce GTX580M GPU because it works with NVIDIA enabled 3DTV software as well.

[Source: NVIDIA]

Do you want to know a little secret? I’m addicted to sticking Post-It notes everywhere. It’s not that I love littering. It’s more the fact that I am the type of person who forgets things easily. So these notes help me to remember everything that I need to do. However, I’ve always felt guilty about the paper that I’m wasting. That is why I am such a huge fan of the Boogie Board LCD Tablet.

Simply put, 22cm x 14 cm x 0.8 cm tablet allows you to electronically write down the things that you need done. Once you’ve sorted out your tasks, just press a button on a tablet and the screen will be blank again, ready for its next use. This is so eco friendly that I absolutely love it. Sure, you might think that it is suitable only for children. However, we adults do need a little helping hand once in a while, don’t you think?

What I love about the Boogie Board is that it is slim and lightweight enough that I can bring it anywhere I want to. Its 3mm thick body is suitable to slip into even the smallest of handbags and its 120g weight means you hardly notice it is there in the first place! The battery never needs recharging and can last up to 6 years while its LCD resolution on the screen is good for about 50,000 uses.

Whoever thought of the Boogie Board LCD Tablet is a simple genius because this is something so simple yet useful at the same time.

[Source: Improv Electronics]

Notebooks have been around us for quite some time now, aiding us when we need to work, to check emails or to go online, surfing the net. Notebooks made it possible for us to turn unproductive time into opportunities to get more things done regardless whether we are on the road, at home, at a cafe or in the office. As day passes by, developed technologies are added to the production of notebooks to enhance its quality and performance to give users better satisfactions. Furthermore, the prices of notebooks nowadays are cheaper as compared to a few years back, thus, making it affordable for more people to buy and today, one of the best models that you can find in the market is none other than the Sony VAIO E Notebook.

This model is designed to be small and easy to be carried around. This gadget makes travelling with notebook much more easier. Also, for those who do not have much space at home to set up a personal computer or desktop, the Sony Vaio E Notebook can solve that problem for you. This model comes in three different screen sizes with a variety of colors to choose from – 14 inch, 15.5 inch, that comes in the color of midnight blue, glacier white, charcoal black, blush pink and an incredible 17 inch screen, which comes in charcoal black and white glacier.

In addition to that, thanks to the development of wireless Internet connection, this model has a WEB button that allows you to be connected to the Internet with only one touch, no more cables needed to be connected to the Internet. Moreover, Sony Vaio E Notebook has a built-in camera for web-cam purposes and boasts a choice of Intel Core i3 or i5 processor for your notebook. Also, what’s impressive is this model comes with a very affordable price – starting at around $550.

Samsung Electronics, one of the largest digital technology companies in the world have released details of their first solar-powered netbook, called the Samsung NC215S.  Available in Africa, Russia, and the US around the first week in July this solar-powered netbook will come with an estimated price tag of $399.

Specific details of the Samsung NC215S

• Windows 7 Starter Operating System.
• 10.1” LED display screen with Samsung SuperBright and anti-reflective coating.
• 1024 x 600 pixel matte display.
• Intel GMA 3510 graphics chip.
• 250GB Hard disk.
• 1Gb DDR3 RAM.
• 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N570 dual core processor.
• Solar cells built in to lid of netbook providing one hour of battery life for every two hours of charge time and an overall charge time of 14.5 hours.
• Samsung PowerPlus battery with intelligent charging.
• Samsung Fast Start means users can start working on the netbook within a few seconds of lifting the lid.

Having attempted to use a laptop outside its difficult to determine how useful this netbook will be. On a sunny day there will be no problem charging the computer, however viewing the screen will be another problem altogether. Unless there is an easy way of viewing the screen without suffering from reflection from the sunlight then I can’t see this product taking off.

If the thumb scanner in your friend’s laptop impressed you no end, then wait until you see the Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner. Even Agent 007 would be impressed with this stunning piece of invention which would guarantee more stringent protection for you since no two irises of the human eye are exactly identical.

The Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner is ideal for those who hold some very sensitive information in their netbooks or laptops. For one, you can easily hook up the iris scanner to your computer using the USB port. So anyone who attempts to use your computer would have to pass the iris scan test unless of course they make use of eye scanner tricksters used by wily intelligence agents not exactly employed in her Majesty’s Secret Service. Kidding aside, the iris scanners provide more security than the more common and easily-circumvented fingerprint scanners.

Most computers use passwords for protection but they are easily hacked. And if you are forgetful, then you might as well try the Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner to protect whatever information held by your computer. This iris scanner is portable, easy to use and rarely give out false positives.

If you think about the many important and confidential information have been taken by unscrupulous people just because of poor computer security, then you will realize the importance of protecting your computer with a more efficient security than the password commonly used by almost all computer users. The next time you are asked by your friend about your computer’s password, you can just stare him in the eye and wink with that evil eye.

More importantly, the Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner comes at an affordable price of only $99.

[Source: Ubergizmo]