Asus Rolls Out the Eee Box

(From right to left) Jacky Lim, Pauline Yap - ASUSTek Computer Marketing Manager and Michael Ku in a photo session with the pretty, handsome & cute models.

After the success of its highly popular Eee PC mini notebooks, Asus is targeting the desktop space with its Eee Box.

The company claims that the Eee Box is the world’s smallest desktop PC, as it is only 223 x 178 x 26mm in size without the stand.

It is so compact that it can be mounted on the back of an LCD monitor if there isn’t enough desk space.

The Eee Box has built-in Wi-Fi 802.11n connectivity, which provides better data transfer speed and wider coverage compared to the older standard.

The notebook also features Asus Express Gate technology, which allows it to boot into a special mode and connect to the Internet in just seven seconds, allowing the user to browse the Web, chat, view photos and make Skype calls.The machine has an Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz) processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB of storage space and runs on Windows XP Home edition.

The Eee Box is priced at RM1,099.



Story by Chong Jinn Xiung from The Star Online.

Dell Takes Business Laptops to New Latitudes

KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Sept 2008 - Dell today announced a completely new line of six Latitude laptops (E4200, E4300, E6400, E6500, E5400 & E5500), ranging from the lightest ultra-portable in the company's history to the most powerful, which targeting to professionals.

The three main points emphasized by Pang Yee Beng, General Manager of Dell Malaysia (pix above - sitting right) are:
1) breakthrough baterry life; up to 19 hours on a single charge
2) colourful; blue, red, pink besides metal & black
3) portability; the lightest commercial notebook in the company's history - 2.2 pounds (0.997kg)

Dell will offer colours for the first time on Latitude laptops. In addition to Mica-Brushed Metal, the Latitude E4200, E4300, E6400 and E6500 will be available in Regatta Blue, Regal Red and Quartz Pink (E4200 only) in the coming weeks. The E5400 and E5500 are available in Matte Black.

In addition, the new Latitudes will come in configurations offering fingerprint readers, built-in disk encryption, Smart Card readers, intelligent backlit keyboard, mobile broadband, Bluetooth 2.1, etc, with screen sizes ranging from 12.1 to 15.4 inches. Prices start at RM4,510 for the higher end models, with the smaller sized Latitudes still having no price.

More details are available here.

Flaunt Style in Irresistible Hues with Fujitsu’s L1010

PETALING JAYA, 23 Sept 2009 - Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific introduces the Fujitsu L1010, the first notebook of its latest L Series targeted at today’s tech-savvy, discerning young adults who know exactly what they want with computing solutions. The L in this series aptly represents lifestyle, demonstrating that Fujitsu understands how students and young working executives are less likely to respond to traditional conformist pressures and will instead gravitate towards laptops that reflect their personal style. Apart from being a winner in the looks department, this versatile notebook promises to meet the technological needs of a whole generation even as it caters to individual mindsets spanning the conservative and the progressive. The Fujitsu L1010 is retailing at RM3,699 - RM4,499. Click here for more details.

New Intel-Based Laptops Advance All Faces of Notebook PCs

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16, 2008 – Intel Corporation unveiled its Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology products for laptops today, powered by five new Intel® Core™2 Duo processors. Close to 250 innovative consumer and business notebook PC designs are on the way, including those equipped with the right combination of powerful processors, graphics and battery life to enjoy viewing stunning high definition videos and myriad other computer and Internet activities.

Aspire ONE - Compact & Useful Tool for People on the Go

"The Aspire ONE is not just another notebook - it is a stylish internet mobile devise designed to meet the demands of today's increasingly net-savvy and sophisticated users. It is targeted at people on the go, who need to stay connected wherever they travel. With the Aspire ONE, emails are retrieved easily, online transactions can be conducted and video-chatting with friends is easy, with the user-friendly and intuitive Linux interface." quoted by Ricky Tan (standing centre), General Manager of Acer Sales & Services Sdn Bhd during the press conference of Aspire ONE at One World Hotel on 8th July 2008.

What is so unique about Aspire ONE?
1) Integrated user interface
2) One mail box (honestly, i love this feature)
3) Full internet messenger/browser expereinces
4) Seamless file management

RRP : RM1,399
Size : 24cm x 17cm (smaller than A4 paper)

To find out more about other exciting features, you better check it out at their official website at www.acer.com.my or visit any computer shops for a personal hands-on of this brand new computing experience.