Category: Laptop / PC

Toshiba has launched a new WT7-C16 Mini Encore Windows 8 Tablet for just 120 dollars. It features 1024×600 pixel resolution and is powered by Intel Atom Z3537G processor which is fine enough to run the Windows 8.1 with Bing operating system smoothly. 

Toshiba WT7-C16 Mini Encore specifications

* Display: 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixels
* Processor: Intel Atom Z3735G Bay Trail
* Graphics: Intel HD
* Memory: 1 GB DDR3L (1333 MHz)
* Connectivity: 1 x Micro-USB, 1 golf Micro-SD / SDHC / SDXC ( max 128 GB) Wi-Fi 802.11 BGN, * Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm audio jack
* Webcam: webcam 2 megapixel rear and 0.3 MP front
* Operating System: Windows 8.1
* Pre-loaded software: Microsoft Office 365 Personal
* Battery life: 72 hours
* Color: White (pure white)
* Dimensions: 119.8 x 199 x 10.9mm
* Weight: 350 grams

The Toshiba WT7-C16 Mini Encore Windows 8 tablet measures just 12 x 20 x 1.1 cm and weighs 350 grams. We are hoping that the price will 119 euro when it comes to Europe.

Its Intel Atom Z3537G is a quad core 1.3 GHz processor which together with 1 gigabyte of RAM should be just fine to handle the windows operating system.

There are two cameras on the unit – one on the back and another one in the front. It will be made available during Christmas time.

HP Elitebook 725 is now available for purchase in Europe with a starting price tag of 742 euro. You get an ultra thin laptop with 21mm thickness and MIL-STD 810G certification which means it is resistant to shocks and falls.

The company bundles advanced security features such as HP Client Security with HP Sure Start with the Eitebook 725. Its specifications includes 12.75 inch HD display, a 2 megapixel webcam, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0 modules, two USB 3.0 ports, Display Port digital video output, an analog VGA, audio jacks for headphones and microphone, and a RJ-45 plug for connection to the wired networks. It measures 311 x 215 x 21 mm and weighs 1360 grams.

For storage you get 500GB hard disk but if you spend 990 euro, you get 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM. The starting model has only 4 gigabytes of memory. Battery life with its 3 cell battery is around seven hours on a single charge.

Along with myriad laptops and tablets, Acer has released two big laptops at IFA 2014 even too. First is the Aspire V15 and second is V17 Nitro that feature 15.6 and 17.3 inch displays respectively.

The Acer V15 and V17 laptops will make their debut with a starting price of 799 Euros. There is a special edition for the even more demanding users called the Aspire Nitro V Black Edition. Unfortunately we do not have its release date and price tag.

The specifications of Acer Aspire V15 and V17 include Intel haswell processor, Nvidia GeForce GT 860M GPU, Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater system, solid state drive and wireless antenna.

These laptops also come with cool boost turbo mode that allow the user to increase the fan speed by 19 percent that lowers the temperature of CPU and GPU by 11 percent. They feature Acer DustDefender technology which is an intelligent solution that eliminates the accumulations of powder with a fan in the chassis by blowing air with fan at high speed.

At the IFA Acer launched Aspire V13 laptop. This variant is based on Aspire V11 which is current the smallest of the E-series. In fact the company will be selling the entire series that has laptops from 11 – 17 inches from September for 269 euro.

E11 will go for 269 while the V13 will sell for 599 euro. The V13 has better materials and available colors include Steel Gray and White Platinum.

The V13 comes with a Core i5 processor and an Nvidia GeForce GT820 GPU. The Acer Aspire V13 has the premium lid with an aluminum coating with a stylish metallic finish. Acer calls this texture Nano Imprint and it surely gives it a unique appearance.

Aspire E13 is essential for basic and less demanding computing. It is lightweight and compact like the entire E-series family. Battery life is said to be up to seven hours.

Other specifications include 8 GB of memory, Gigabit LAN port and up to 1 TB of storage. The webcam include Acer Crystal Eye HD display and high-quality digital microphone as well.

This Acer notebook is equipped with a USB 3.0 port, with which you can transfer files up to 10 times faster than a USB 2.0 port and charge other devices even when the computer is off

HP stole the show with their new Envy X2 13 and 15 laptops. Both come with the new Intel Core M series processors which are manufactured using 14nm process. This means they generate very little heat and are very efficient.

Their features also include full HD display, dock-able keyboard with adjustable kickstand.  You can judge by their design that HP has taken inspiration from Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3. The 13.3-inch model will go for 799 euros while the larger 15.6 inch model will go on sale for 749 euros.

Both of these will go on sale in Europe in November. The bottom line is that both HP Envy X2 13 and 15 are inspired from Surface Pro lineup and that is not a bad thing.

Asus is all set to reignite the mini laptop series with the EeeBook X205. The netbook brand is dead and thin laptops are in so Asus has made the right decision to launch a thin and portable laptop with a netbook-ish price tag.

The Asus EeeBook X205 has a price tag of just 199 dollars and like the expensive ultra portable laptops, it has 11.6 inch display. Other specifications include Intel Atom Z3735 Bay Trail processor, a 1366 x 768 pixel display, 2GB of RAM, and 32GB to 64GB of solid state storage.

Full specifications of Asus EeeBook X205

* Intel Atom Z3735 Bay Trail processor
* 1366 x 768 pixel resolution
* 2 gigabytes of RAM
* 32GB to 64GB of eMMC storage
* Micro SD card reader
* Micro HDMI port, 2 USB 2.0 ports, 802.11n WiFi
* A 38Whr battery.

And it runs Windows operating system and this makes it a threat to the Chromebooks that are already on sale.