Sony Electronics launched VAIO E Series affordable Notebooks. The VAIO E series notebooks are available in Caribbean Green, Iridescent Blue, Coconut White, Hibiscus Pink and Lava Black colors. Three matte colors—Maple Brown, Silver White and Gunmetal are also available.

Sony VAIO E series notebooks are powered by Intel’s Core i3 processor with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost technologies , selected models also come with Intel Core i5 processor. E Notebooks comes with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM expandable up to 8 GB and up to 500GB Hard Drive.

E series notebook comes with a stunning 15.5-inch (measured diagonally) widescreen display with optional HD capability. It also has a HDMI output so it can be connected to a compatible HDTV set for a larger viewing experience (HDMI cable required, sold separately). It also has eSATA/ USB port ,three convenient USB ports and a built in Web Camera. Select models incorporate Bluetooth technology.

The E Series notebook also comes with three unique hardware buttons WEB, VAIO and ASSIST

• Web : Enable users to quickly access Internet without booting Windows.
• VAIO : Directly launch Sony’s own media gallery software. Media gallery software is useful for creating high quality home movies.
• ASSIT : ASSIT will help Sony VAIO users to troubleshoot their Notebook. It launch Sony VAIO Care software.

The VAIO E Series notebook will retail for about $700 is currently available for pre-order today online via Sony’s website at www.sonystyle.com/pr/e.

Kingston technology has launched HyperXDDR3 2GB triple channel memory configuration, these are specially designed for Intel’s x58 motherboards. Kingston’s HyperX DDR3 2GHz memory meets Intel’s Core i7 1.65 volt platform recommendation. In addition to the top-of-the-line 2000MHz, Kingston’s family of triple-channel kits include 1866- and 1800mhz, and low-latency 1600- and 1375mhz speeds. Kingston ValueRAM kits of three are also available in 1333mhz and 1066mhz, in 1- and 2gb capacities. Kingston HyperX is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support.

With new Intel Core i3 processors, rich multi-media features like SRS premium sound , HDMI and enhanced in a gorgeous slim design. The new Dell Inspiron 15 laptops has arrived.

	NEW DELL INSPIRON 15 LAPTOP Rs. 35,900	Intel Core i3-350M Processor Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 2GB DDR3 SDRAM 250GB* SATA Hard Drive 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330   Graphic card 5.6” (39.6cm) 720p WLED   (1366×768)Display with TrueLife
	NEW DELL INSPIRON 14 LAPTOP Rs. 27,900	Intel Pentium Processor T4300 Genuine Windows  7 Home Basic 2GB DDR2 SDRAM 250GB* SATA Hard Drive 14.0" (35.5cms) High Definition  (1366×768) LED Display with TrueLife

MSI India launched two gaming notebooks in India called MSI GT640 and GT740. These notebooks are ideal for gamers. The ultra powerful MSI G-series GT640 and GT740 notebooks are powered by Intel’s Core i7 Quad-core processors combined with NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M 3D discrete graphics. Also come with Intel Calpella flat-screen 15.4-inch and 17-inch monitors. These notebooks are also equipped with WASD keys are highlighted in easy-to-locate red, a super thin brushed aluminum alloy case, lava red trim, polished metal 3D speakers, and a high-tech luminescent, touch activated interface board. MSI GT640 and GT740 are designed to work with Windows7. The G-Series notebooks from MSI are priced at Rs 88,000 upwards, depending on the configuration.

MSI GT640

MSI GT640 Specification

• Intel Corei7 Processor
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
• Exclusive Cinema Pro Technology
• Housing combines aluminum alloy construction and brushed metal texturing
• High-end nVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M 3D discrete graphics card (with DDR3 1GB VRAM)
• Digital/analog 7.1-channel headphone output qualified by SRS Premium Sound
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam
• 802.11 b/g/draft-n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

MSI GT740

MSI GT740 Specification

• Intel Core i7 Processor
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
• 17" TFT-LCD Widescreen Display
• Exclusive ECO Engine Power Management System
• Exclusive Cinema Pro Technology
• Housing combines aluminum alloy construction and brushed metal texturing
• High-end nVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M 3D discrete graphics card (with DDR3 1GB VRAM)
• 5 SRS Premium Sound -certified high-fidelity speakers
• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Output
• Built-in 2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam
• 802.11 b/g/draft-n Wireless LAN with Bluetooth

An e-mail sent to members of Intel’s Retail Edge promotional program highlight a forthcoming MacBook Pro from Apple sporting a new Core i5 processor. The Intel Retail Edge Program allows retail employees who sell Intel products to access technical knowledge and sales tips, which allows them to earn "chips" which can be exchanged for products. The program also offers occasional contests and giveaways. It was also sent to Spanish members of the retail program. At CES 2010 Intel has formally announced the availability of Core i3,i5 and i7 chips. The mobile Core i5 is considered to be a likely candidate for a coming MacBook Pro refresh.Currently, Apple uses Nvidia chipsets with its Mac lineup.

Source : Intel promo confirms Apple’s plans for Core i5 MacBook Pros [u]

Toshiba India has launched Satellite L510-P410A laptop in India. Satellite L510-P410A is powered by Intel’s T4400 dual core processor with 4 GB of DDR 3 RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive and comes with a black color leather texture finish. The new 14-inch LED Backlight display with 1366×768 on a 16:9 aspect ratio support comes in Toshiba’s Satellite L510. L510-410A is not preloaded with any Operating system. Toshiba has priced Satellite L510-P401A laptop at Rs. 24,999.

Toshiba Satellite L510-P410A Specification

Dell added two new laptops in their Inspiron z family called Dell Inspiron 14z and 15z. Both of these will join Inspiron 11z. According to Dell, the "Z" designation for these new systems indicates, "thinner, lighter bodies, and long-lasting power-sipping batteries."

Both of these laptops are powered by Intel’s ultra-low voltage processors, they get outstanding battery life, with the 6-cell battery typically lasting around 8 hours when you’re operating in "airplane” mode.

Both of these laptops are fully featured laptops despite of their small size, including built-in DVD burners, webcams, wireless networking and cinematic 16:9 HD displays standard. They can be upgraded with up to 8GB of memory, and up to 500GB hard drives. The Inspiron 14z weighs about 4.4 lbs. with a 4-cell battery, while the 15z tips the scales at around 5.07 lbs, again with a 4-cell battery, and both offer two color choices, Black or Cherry Red.

This might be first time when an Information technology company is sponsoring cricket tournament. Compaq is is sponsoring cricket tournament planned from 8th to 14th September in Sri Lanka between India, Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

Intel and Adobe are working to bring Flash to TV. Intel is working closely with Adobe to optimize Flash technology for Intel Media Processor CE 3100. This effort is expected to provide consumers with richer and more seamless Web-based and video viewing experiences through advanced Intel-based cable set-top boxes, Blu-ray Disc players, digital TVs and retail connected AV devices. Intel plans to ship the first CE3100 with support for an optimized implementation of Adobe Flash Lite before mid-2009.

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Next month, Intel will show off its next-generation Classmate laptop, which includes a touch screen and new features that make it easier for students to use.

The new Convertible Classmate is a tablet PC, with a touch screen that swivels to make data input easier. Intel will show prototypes of the laptop at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to be held in Las Vegas between Jan. 8 and 11. Intel bills the Classmate as an educational laptop for kids in developing countries, but it will also be available in the general market. The touch-screen interface makes software more interactive and easier for kids to use, Intel said.

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