It would be easier if you take a look at the photo, one display is main display like any other regular notebook, while above the keyboard we have additional three OLED displays. Code name for this concept is Tangent Bay. General idea is to increase usable surface on the main LCD, by transferring all meta information to the OLEDs. To take usability even further, those three OLED screens are touch sensitive.

There are few videos, where you can see how will that system will perform in standard working environment.

Source: cNet

Macbook Touch Screen

Apple’s also put in some effort on slimming down the computer, bringing it down to a mere 0.95-inches thick (though at 5.5 pounds it’s a hair heavier than the original)

The specs as per Engadget

the specs. Apple’s using NVIDIA’s new 9400M GPU + chipset 1-2 punch for integrated graphics, supplemented by 9600M GT switchable discreet graphics chip for heavy lifting, and pumping out those graphics over a Mini DisplayPort connector, if you’d like to supplement the LED backlit screen. As expected there’s an SSD option, with drive accessible underneath the battery. The 15.4-inch base model retails for $1999, with a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM and both GPUs. Step up to $2499 and you get a faster CPU, 4GB of RAM and a 320GB HDD. The 17-inch MacBook Pro comes in a similar configuration with a 2.6GHz processor, starting at $2799, but sans the redesign and GPU love. Hit the jump for a breakdown of the configurations.

Below are some specification taken during the conference.

So here is the full specification of the New MacBook

2.4GHz MacBook Pro (MB133LL/A) – $1,999

• 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 3MB L2 cache, 1066MHz System Bus
• 2GB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory
• 250GB 5400 rpm HDD
• NVIDIA GeForce 9600M graphics processor, 256MB GDDR3 memory

2.53GHz MacBook Pro (MB134LL/A) – $2,499

• 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz System Bus
• 4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory
• 320GB 5400 rpm HDD
• NVIDIA GeForce 9600M graphics processor, 512MB GDDR3 memory

Shared Specs:

• Precision aluminum unibody enclosure, 14.35 x 9.82 x .95-inches, 5.5 pounds
• 15.4-inches LED-backlit display, 1440 x 900 resolution
• 8x Slot-loading SuperDrive
• Multi-Touch glass trackpad
• NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics processor
• Mini DisplayPort output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI
• Built-in iSight camera, stereo speakers, microphone
• Optical digital input / analog line in/out
• Built-in AirPort Extreme WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• Gigabit Ethernet Port, 1 FireWire 800 port
• ExpressCard/34 slot
• Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard & iLife ‘08
• 5 Hour Battery life

In The Box:

• MacBook Pro
• Display Cleaning cloth
• 85W MagSafe Power Adapter, AC wall plug, and power cord
• Lithium-polymer battery
• Install / restore DVDs
• Printed and electronic documentation

Avengers other features are: 4GB DDR2 memory, HDD with 250GB capacity or 64GB SSD. This series will use CPUs from Intel T8100 with 3MB L2 cache which work on 2.1GHz, over T8300 on 2.4GHz to T9300 with 6MB L2 cache which work on 2.5GHz, and this is top model. Buyers can pick one from five colors in offer, and its price will go from $1,359 for basic model.

This shocking news is coming from an ApcMag, they are saying that Asus will start selling their EEE PC 900 with Windows operating system for substantially more money comparing to the Linux counterpart.

For example, on Australian market EEE PC 900 with Windows XP would sell for $599, while the Linux based computer will would be $649. Xp version is coming with Windows XP Home and Microsoft Works — while in the case that you chose Linux version, you will get the Xandros Linux distribution and OpenOffice — the XP model has just 12GB of storage, while the Linux version has 20GB.

Except the obvious diference in price, Windows version of the Eee boots quite speedily, but is still notably slower than its Linux counterpart.

I don’t think that the 8GB of storage is forth that kind of price difference… but who am I to say…

New Portege M800 is based on Intel T5750 Core 2 duo processor, who’s heart is ticking on 2GHz. Processor is combined with new Intel’s GM965 chip-set, with integrated X3100 graphics adapter.

Up till now you wouldn’t expect that 13 inch laptop can offer full set of features like some bigger models. But M800 is packed. It have a 250GB hard-drive, optical drive ( regular DL DVD writer – no blueray ). Fast enter-net card is a must, wireless also, bluetooth adapter is built in and for extensions there is an Express card slot.

An still, the overall dimensions of the device can be consider compact, 314 x 229 x 35 mm with 1.9 kg.

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 (2GHz, 2MB cache L2, 667MHz)
• Chip set: Intel Mobile 965GM Express
• Memory: 1024MB DDR2-667
• Screen: 13,3″ WXGA (1280×800)
• Graphics adapter: Intel GMA X3100,max 358MB
• Hard disk: 250GB SATA
• Optical drive: SuperMulti DVD
• Connectivity: 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire (IEEE 1394)
• Expansions: multiformat memory card reader, Expresscard slot
• Networking: WiFi 802.11agn, modem 56k, Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000, Bluetooth + EDR
• Dimensions: 314 x 229 x 35 mm, 1,97Kg

There are no information about the price of new Toshiba Portege M800, but it will hit the stores in third quarter of this year, so we will see.

Michael Dell, the CEO of the DELL computers has presented a prototype of a new DELL computer on the latest Brainstorm Green conference held by Fortune mag.

Biggest improvement is used material for computer casing, it’s made from ecological friendly Bamboo material, and not just that the case material is changed. But new DELL bamboo is the smallest desktop ever produced by DELL. It’s 80% smaller then a standard desktop PC. And it consumes 70% less electrical power.

Unfortunately Dell hasn’t revival more information about the core of the new Eco DELL, but they have announced that we can expect whole new line of DELL computers in stores in the end of this year. The price of a new Eco computer should be in a range from $500-$700.

As of today 1 GB of memory there are $16.2 modules on 2 GB in the first quarter 2008 only 6 % from the sum a mainstream-notebooks which cost $1000 will cost just $60. Earlier the price of memory made about 10 % of the price of a laptop.

They are saying that recently presented MacBook and MacBook Pro computers are the last computers in that line, cause Apple has prepared completely redesign of their entire laptop line.

As they are claiming, allegedly the entire news is based on the inside information coming from Apple, 13 inch MacBook laptop will be the main subject of redesign. That there will be no more that nice Apple plastic case, but that it will be packed in the aluminium steel case – similar like the Pro brothers.

They are predicting similar fait for the MacBook PRO line also, it’s expected that the new PRO line will be much visually closer to the lastly presented MacBook AIR style.

There are no too much details known about redesigned, but the rumors are that new Mac computer will have more black mate surfaces, large track-pad and MacBook AIR like keyboard. The line will stay the same with 13, 15 and 17 inch models, but all computers will be thinner and a bit lighter.

These rumors about redesign can really be truth cause we are in the end of the Apple’s industrial design cycle, usually about 18-24 mounts.

Other fact that we can take as an indicator that the new MacBooks are near, is that Intel has significantly reduced physical size of their motherboards for their current chip-sets. Not just that but they are preparing new Montevina type processors on their Centrino 2 platform based on second generation of Penryn prosesors. That all will result in more raw processor power, smaller device size, longer battery life and lower heat dissipation.

So when can we expect new MacBooks? Probably in the September or October, but before that Apple corp is probably going to present next generation of the MacMini’s and iMac systems based on Penryn processors.

Limited Edition Predator X-2  laptop cost around 4600$. It will be available at the Vology online store and in they stores only. We need to say we are a bit sceptical about this information. This could be just part of promotion from Vology. This laptop is strong and powerfull but lets wait to see some test with this model, and then we can say how much is strong this machine. On paper it looks impressive but don’t hurry to buy it, wait to see some reviews and tests.

Preferences:

•   CPU – Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 (2.66 GHz, 1066 MHz, 8 MB L2)

• OS – Windows Vista Ultimate X64 Edition

• 4 GB DDR2 800 MHz

• nVidia GeForce 8800M GTX 512 Мб DDR3

• Display – 17” 1680 x 1050 ili 1920 x 1200

• HDD – Hitachi 200 GB, 7200 rpm SATA

• DVD – Pioneer 8X DVD±R/RW/4X+Dual Layer/5X DVD-RAM

• 1.3 Mpx Web Camera

• 7-in-1 Card reader

• Conectivity: V.90/56K Modem (V.92 compatible), 10/100/1000BASE-TX Ethernet, Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN LAN 802.11n a/g/n LAN, Bluetooth

• Ports: 4 x USB 2.0, VGA, S-Video, CATV, RJ-11, RJ-45, Mini IEEE 1394a, Express Card 54 Slot, DVI, Line-In, SPDIF Out, microfone, earphones

• Battery life – about 3.5 hours

Dell has publicize information about it’s latest laptop in Latitude XFR series, which should be the main competition to the Panasonics’ Toughbook laptops. New Latitude XFR D630 is build to be fulfill quite demanding MIL-STD 810 standard, the American military standard.MIL-STD represent a series of specifications that covers resistance to all kind of rough conditions, different kinds of pressures, high and low temperatures, big humidity, fog, sand, dust, different kind of impacts, shakes and even the bullet resistance.

Dell Latitude XFR D630 has sealed keyboard, SSD hard drive impact resistant, 14′1 wide LCD made for exterior use primary. The LCD has 500 nits lighting, while the SRGB standard is about 80 nits, just for comparison most LCDs has about 300 nits.

For the power source, XFR D630 has ExpressCharge battery, that will charge up to the 80% in only one hour.

And now those specs that you will expect from a computer, XFR D630 has 2.2Ghz Intel Core2 duo T7500 processor. Also it has up to 4GB of DDR2 ram memory, a shock-resistant 80GB hard-drive or an SSD drive with 32/64GB, built-in DVD burner, Intel’s GMA X3100 graphics set, WiFi / Bluetooth and optional WWAN for good measure.

The base of this bulletproof laptop is a magnesium case, so it wight only 8.9-pounds, considering that it’s bulletproof it is not heavy at all.

Price for this kind of extraordinary laptop is also quite extraordinary, it starts from $3899.