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Dell releases Alienware X51 Gaming Desktop PC

 

Dell's new Alienware X51 gaming desktop PC is now available and it is the company's smallest gaming desktop to date. It's designed to deliver 1080p high definition and 3D gaming power for today’s top videogames while also being a space-saving compact PC.

The Alienware X51 features a dual-orientation chassis, and options on the high performance gaming PC include 2nd generation Intel Core i processors, NVIDIA GeForce GT or optional GTX class graphics cards for intense gaming performance, a Blu-Ray disc drive, Wireless-N, HDMI 1.4, two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports, High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio and GDDR5 graphics memory.

Starting at $699, the entry-level Alienware X51 configuration features a Core i3 processor, 4GB memory, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 graphics, and a 1TB 7,200rpm hard drive.

Lenovo introduces New 2012 IdeaPad Laptops and IdeaCentre AIO Desktops

Lenovo's new consumer laptops and desktops are set arrive at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show this week. The line-up includes new laptops in the IdeaPad U Series, Y Series, S Series and Z Series, and new IdeaCentre desktops from the performance K Series and space-saving multi-touch IdeaCentre B Series All-In-One computer.

 

Pricing and Availability:

IdeaPad U Series laptops will be available in May from $699

IdeaPad Z Series laptops will be available in April from $599

IdeaPad S Series laptops will be available in June from $349

IdeaPad Y Series laptops will be available in April from $899

Lenovo G Series laptops will be available in June from $399

IdeaCentre B Series AIOs will be available in June from $699

IdeaCentre K430 tower will be available in May from $599

Lenovo H520s desktop will be available in June from $499

HP Omni27 27-inch All-in-One PC headed for 2012 CES

HP is set to present its first 27-inch all-in-one PC, the new Omni27 at the 2012 CES next week. It hits stores on January 8th in the U.S. starting at $1,199.99. Described as the first non-touch HP PC to feature exclusive HP Magic Canvas software, the HP Omni27 All-in-One PC has a sleek design with a flat-panel display that features edge-to-edge glass on a 27-inch-diagonal high-definition screen which tilts up to 25 degrees. The AIO PC comes with HP Magic Canvas software for viewing and accessing photos, videos and applications, as well as Microsoft Windows desktop shortcuts, task bar and start menu.

Dell Alienware Aurora Extreme Gaming Desktop PC

Dell is going all-out with the new Alienware Aurora gaming desktop computer, which is described as the company’s most advanced desktop ever for extreme gamers and game developers. Starting at $2,199, the Alienware Aurora desktop systems come loaded with the new Intel Core i7-3000 series six-core CPUs, factory overclocked and liquid cooled, with the Intel X79 Express Chipset, Quad Channel DDR3 memory and the latest SATA technology on board as well.

 

HP redesigns its ENVY notebook PCs

The HP ENVY line of notebook PCs have been revamped with the new HP ENVY 15 and HP ENVY 17 sporting an all-metal chassis design with rounded edges in a black and silver finish, and the new HP ENVY 17 3D offering a 3-D visual experience on a notebook PC. Notable features on these laptops include a new HP Radiance LED Backlit keyboard, as well as enhanced audio with six speakers and a subwoofer powered by Beats Audio technology. 

The ENVY 15 (starting at $1,099.99) and ENVY 17 (starting at $1,249.99) notebooks are available with Intel Quad Core and AMD Mobility Radeon HD graphic processors, and with optional Radiance Full HD Infinity displays in 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch diagonal screen sizes. Both models also have support for HDMI and full-size DisplayPorts, and ENVY 17 also offers an advanced option with support for a 128-gigabyte mSATA SSD and up to two 1-terabyte hard drives. Battery life is very good on the new ENVY laptops, the ENVY 15 boasts up to 9 hours of battery life, while the ENVY 17 offers up to 9.5 hours.

Intel talks Ultrabook

New thin and light Intel Ultrabook computers are ready to hit the market priced at under $1000. Intel is launching these new easy-to-carry laptops with ASUS, Lenovo, Acer, and Toshiba providing a choice of Ultrabook models. This new category of portable computer is said to deliver best-in-class performance powered by visibly smart Intel Core processors, in a design that is just 21mm thick. Ultrabooks also offers fast start-Up with Intel Rapid Start Technology, and 5-8 hours of battery life.

Acer AZ5 and AZ3 Series All-in-one computers

Acer has released its new all-in-one desktops, the Acer AZ5 Series with a large 23-inch full HD (16:9) widescreen display and the AZ3 Series featuring a more compact 21-inch HD screen. These space-saving AIO PCs run the Windows Home Premium 64-bit operating system, and offer a touch-screen display for easy on-screen navigation, scrolling images, playing digital music, and web browsing. Both of these AIOs are equipped with a built-in 1.3MP webcam and microphone, two USB 3.0 ports / four USB 2.0 ports, a wireless keyboard and mouse, a multi-in-one digital media card reader, and 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity.

Dell unveiles new thin XPS 14z laptop

Dell's new XPS 14z laptop, set to hit stores in November starting at $999, is the company's thinnest fully featured laptop with a 14-inch 1366×768 resolution HD WLED display and internal optical drive. This portable laptop is less than an inch thick, weighs about 4.36 pounds, delivers a little more than six hours of battery life, and it offers Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors and NVIDIA graphics in its 13-inch laptop form factor.

New Lenovo C325 all-in-one desktop PC

Lenovo announced its new All-In-One desktop PC, the Lenovo C325 AIO, made to save space with its slim design and be your main multimedia PC hub for the home.

Dell Latitude E6520 Business-rugged Laptop review

After receiving the new Latitude E6520 Business Laptop from Dell, I couldn't help thinking about the old heavy and boxy-looking Dell laptop I used to use in the '90s, and how this new Latitude E6520 laptop instantly impressed me with its modern design. As part of Dell's Latitude E Family of business laptops, the Latitude E6520 line (starting at $1090.00) certainly means business, but it is also rugged and ready for travel. The durable system is built to resist scratches and potential damage from extreme temperatures, vibration, and dust thanks to its MIL-STD 810G tested Tri-Metal casing, anodized aluminum display back, powder-coated base and reinforced metal hinges. The Latitude E6520 is tough and yet it is not bulky and ugly as most other "rugged" notebooks out there. For added protection, the E6520 also has a protective LCD seal and 360 degree bumper for the screen, and my favorite feature - a spill-resistant back-lit keyboard.

If you're familiar with Dell computers, you know that the company is very good a letting customers customize products, and the Latitude E6520 is no exception. Processor options include Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 Dual Core and Quad Core processors, while operating system options include Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista, and Linux Ubuntu 10.10. Display options available on the Latitude E6520 include a 15.6” HD (1366x768) Anti-Glare LED, 15.6” HD (1366x768) Anti-Glare LED with two finger multi-touch touchscreen, 15.6” HD+ (1600x900) Anti-Glare LED, or 15.6” Full HD (1920x1080) Anti-Glare LED. There are also 4, 6, and 9-cell battery life options with ExpressCharge, and swappable media module options supporting optical, hard drive, and USB 3.0.  Wireless connectivity options include Wifi, Bluetooth 3.0 and high speed 4g Wimax.

The Dell Latitude E6520 laptop model that I received features a 15.6” HD (1366x768) Anti-Glare LED, which is nice, but I can only imagine how sweet a Full HD 1920x1080 display would have been on this machine.  Running Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS, this mid-range E6520 model is powered by a 2.5GHz Intel Core i5-2520M processor with 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, and Intel HD Graphics 3000 on board. We've got a host of ports on the laptop, and they include 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA, 1 ethernet, 1 ExpressCard slot, and an SD card slot. For security, there is Dell's Data Protection options on the laptop and both a Fingerprint reader and contactless smart card reader.