Are you one of those who would like to buy a Netbook, but didn’t find the right one yet? Or one of those who want to buy a Laptop, but find it too expensive or too bulky?

Well, now you may have the chance to buy the Netbook/Laptop that you were looking for.

Small, powerful, dual-core, up to 12 hour battery life… This is the new ASUS UL series. A “hybrid” between a laptop and a netbook, but certainly a very good idea from this Taiwanese manufacturer, oriented to those like you (and me) who are still hesitating what to buy.

This new Netbook/Laptop is equipped with Intel’s new CULV Core 2 Duo processor, aka CULV NB 2.0 (Ultra Low Voltage), which provides extended battery life (up to 12 hours), dual core processor (finally!!) and much better performance than Atom. All this fitted into a 0.6 to 1-inch elegant aluminum housing weighing just 1.5 Kg!

Combination of battery life and performance is guaranteed thanks to different technologies used:

- Turbo 33: automatic overclock, that will increase the CPU performance by 33%
- GraphiX boost: Activates dedicated graphics processing for gaming and multimedia with just one click of your mouse.
- Power 4Gear: four scenario modes to optimize battery usage.

So now, you have the answer. Netbook or Laptop? ASUS UL!!

Want to see more? Get full specifications here or in the official UL Series microsite.

When everybody was still buzzing around the new tablet PC from Apple (could be launched next February), the people from Microsoft have filtered a new concept that seems to be in the latest stage of development.

It’s not easy to describe this device (probably “booklet” is a good term)  known as Microsoft Courier, but it seems to have more similarities with a Zune HD player than with a classical Tablet PC: it combines two multitouch screens (7″) and it’s designed to be controlled  with our fingers or with a small stylus. There is a camera on the back, and batteries might be charged through an inductive pad.

Want more info about the interface? Just watch this video from Gizmodo.

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Source: Gizmodo

After thousands of rumours, Nokia announced their new notebook early this week during their ‘09 World Congress held in Germany. Mobile phones market is becoming terribly competitive. Brands like LG, Samsung and HTC are increasing their market shares while traditional brands are being thrown out of the fight.

So this step from Nokia is, in my opinion, not only positive but also necessary in case they want to avoid becoming version 2 of Motorola. But the question is: will the new 3G Booklet from Nokia live up to expectations?

Let’s see: Windows 7, ultrathin design (less than 2 cms.), 10.1 HD ready glass display, 120 Gb, 12 hours battery life with just one charge (great! this is a real mobile battery!),  3.5 G, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, built-in assisted GPS and webcam, HDMI connection, 3 colours to choose from… and a price tag of $800.

Ok, Nokia needs to offer a high price in order to avoid competing against their own N-Series smartphones, but all other brands (except Sony VAIO) are offering excellent options below the $500 barrier. Would you spend this hefty sum just for having a “Nokia” logo on your netbook? We will have to wait and see, but I’m sure they have a B-plan just in case this first launch does not reach a decent sales figure. For the moment, let’s enjoy their first promotional video.

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Source: Nokia

Anticipating to Windows 7, some manufacturers have already started to announce new laptops that will include a touch-screen, to take profit of one of the most long-awaited advantages of this new OS.

A senior executive from Sony has recently announced the release of a new series of VAIO laptops as soon as Windows 7 arrives to the shelves of your favourite gadget shops.

Will Sony release the VAIO P with touch-screen? Hopefully for X’mas…

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Source: Cnet