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Acer's premier ultra-portable 12.1" Ferrari notebook, the Ferrari 1000 takes advantage of Acer InviLinkT NplifyT wireless technology for incredible connectivity on the go. Dual-core 64-bit performance and a dashing design round out the elite package.
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Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate Genuine Windows Vista® Business Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium This sprightly 12.1" ultra-portable is the latest in Acer's line of well-regarded Ferrari notebooks Road-ready carbon fiber keeps the machine in tip-top condition wherever you may roam Luminescent LEDs light the way with easy-to-spot "dashboard" controls Metallic touchpad buttons and unique vents echo the pedals and exhaust of amazingly fast F1 machines Soft-touch coating delivers comfortable use and improves grip; it's also found on the special-edition Ferrari peripherals The external optical drive, Bluetooth® optical mouse and Bluetooth® VoIP phone proudly bear the distinctive markings of Acer and Ferrari

Dell Inspiron Mini 12

There’s a new kid in town. Super thin and ultra-portable - The Inspiron Mini 12 is less than 1.1" thick and under 3 pounds1.

* 12.1" display
* Advanced wireless options to keep you on the go
* Dynamic & Customizable user interface
* Extended battery life with 6 cell battery option

LG KS500

We don't have the full details of the new LG KS500 at present, but we can tell you that this is a 3.5G capable slider phone with a 3.0 megapixel camera, multimedia player and 320 x 240 pixel display.
LG KS500


LG KS500

It's a bit of an oddity in our opinion, as the KS500 is very similar in specification to the existing KT520 slider, which also has HSDPA and a slighly better camera. One immediately obvious thing is just how small the screen looks - although we don't have the exact specification of the KS500 we think that this is only a 2" display which we would certainly consider to be undersized.

Nokia 5130 XpressMusic

Designed as an entry-level music phone, the Nokia 5130 XpressMusic offers remarkably good value for money at just €90 (around £70) before tax and subsidy. For this relatively modest sum, you get a phone with an MP3 player, microSD expandable memory (with 1GB in the standard sales package), a 2" 240 x 320 pixel display, 2 megapixel camera
, Bluetooth, an FM radio and a standard 3.5mm audio socket. There are dedicated media keys on the side plus quite visible stereo speakers.

The Nokia 5130 XpressMusic is a quad-band GSM phone with GPRS and EDGE data. It is relatively lightweight at 88 grams, and the 5130's overall measurements are 108 x 47 x 15mm. Battery life is pretty good with a maximum of 6 hours talktime and 12 days standby time.

It's an impressive package for the money, and it looks really attractive too. The biggest drawback that we can see is that the Q1 2009 launch date means that the 5130 XpressMusic won't be available for Christmas.

Nokia E63

Essentially a cut-down version of the existing Nokia E71, the Nokia E63 is a 3G smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard and WiFi, aimed slightly more at consumers than business people, and with a significantly lower price tag.Nokia are pitching the E63 at around €200 (approximately £160 / $240) before tax and subsidy, compared with the current retail price of about €340 (£270 / $400) for the E71.. but the E63 is almost identical in most major respects.

Some immediately obvious features that the E63 shares with the E71 are the QWERTY keyboard and the 2.36 inch QVGA display. As with the E71, the E63 is a 3G phone with WiFi support, microSD expandable memory, email and VPN
support, a web browser, multimedia player, an FM radio and the Symbian S60 operating system. Both the E71 and E63 feature Nokia E63 dual home screens so that work appointments can be kept separate from personal ones. Both handsets can use Nokia's Ovi service, and this now has enhanced file sharing capabilities with the E63.

Some features from the E71 are missing - the Nokia E63 doesn't have HSDPA or GPS capabilities, and the E63 only has a 2 megapixel fixed-focus camera compared to the 3.2 megapixel autofocus sensor on the E71. On the other hand, the E61 has a more standard 3.5mm audio socket, rather than the 2.5mm one on the E71. Both handsets have the same 1500 mAh battery giving up to 4.5 hours talktime on 3G and a maximum of 20 days standby time.Clearly, the E63 is a simpler phone than the E71, so it will be cheaper to make. But is it really €140 cheaper to make than the E71? More like €40 than €140, we feel. Either this means that the E71 is seriously overpriced, or the E63 offers very good value for money. The E63 is certainly much cheaper than the equivalent BlackBerry model, so it looks like the E63 is rather inexpensive.. especially when you consider that it is cheaper than the Nokia 6500 Slide and Classic handsets.
Nokia say that the E61 should be available in the nest few weeks in ruby red and ultramarine blue colour combinations.

HP Compaq nx9420

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The HP Compaq nx9420 is the lower end of HP's 17 inch business notebooks (whereas the nw9440 is the higher end) and could be classified as a desktop replacement or a mobile workstation. In Canada there are 4 pre-configured models (now 8 with the addition of Core 2 Duo) ranging from the T2300 to the T2500 (and T5600 to T7400) as the choice for processors. This model is the second to the most expensive configuration (EV268AA) for the Core Duo processor. The specifications for this model are as follows:
Intel Core Duo processor T2400 (1.83-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
17.0-inch WSXGA+ wide viewing angle BrightView display with 1680 x 1050 resolution and 16M colors
1GB (1x1GB) 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics controller with 256 MB of discrete video memory
100GB 5400RPM Hard Disk Drive
Built-In Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 A/B/G
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology
8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion (68Wh)
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer
Ports: 1x IEEE 1394a Port, 1x Type I/II PC card slot, 1x S-Video TV out, 1x VGA/External Monitor, 1x 7-in-1 Media Reader, 4x USB 2.0, 1x headphone out, 1x microphone in
Security features include integrated Smart Card Reader, TPM Embedded Security Chip, and Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Comes with Windows XP Professional
Dimensions: 1.3 in (at front) x 15.5 in x 10.8 in (33 mm x 393 mm x 275 mm)
Weight: 7.4lb (3.36kg)
1 Year Worldwide Limited Warranty

Model Number: VGN-FW290

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Choose from a variety of options to create the multimedia notebook of your dreams.

Standard FW features:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor (up to 2.8GHz) with Centrino® 2 technology available
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate available and other editions
Optional 16.4" widescreen XBRITE-FullHD™ display (1920x1080 resolution), 6.7 pounds
Up to 8GB of configurable RAM
Available DVD±RW, Blu-ray Disc™ playback or Blu-ray Disc™ playback/recording drive
Up to 5.5 hours standard battery life
Built in 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone
HDMI™ output
Optional ATI graphics card, 512MB vRAM


Available colors: Black, White and Titanium Gray

Save up to $300 on processor and Blu-ray upgrades.

Alienware M17 Gaming Laptop Computer Released

The famous Dell’s brand, Alienware, the maker of the best gaming laptop computer models, finally launched a new laptop computer on the market powered by the world’s first mobile quad-core processor, the 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300. The Alienware M17 porttable gaming computer is also the company’s first model integrating the ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU performance gaming platform, which supports 2 or more discrete graphics processor units simultaneously. In addition, it features 3GB of high-speed DDR3 memory, dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 graphic cards with DirectX 10.1 support, and an 1920 x 1200 Extreme High-Definition LCD for an outstanding High Definition image, all packed for a starting price of less than $2,000.

If these are not enough for your gaming environment, then you may think of modifying the configuration and start adding some powerful elements to enhance both your gaming experience and the mobile entertainment. You can choose 4GB of DDR3 memory, dual 500GB hard drives with RAID 0 to store up to 160 games, 250 movies or 250,000 songs, Blu-ray Disc, and others.
Via the Alienware Command Center control panel you get access to the AlienFusion power management system, AlienSense facial recognition software, and the AlienTouch touchpad controls, all proviing several ways of customization for your notebook.

About the unique design, characteristic only to Alienware laptops, we have to mention the addition of a soft external later in matte black, called Stealth Black, which is meant to protect the system from fingerprints and scratches. The Skullscalp signature is not missing either.

“AMD and Alienware have come together to offer mobile gamers a revolutionary visual experience,” says Rick Bergman, senior vice president and general manager, Graphics Products Group, AMD. “Powered by twin ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 graphics engines, ATI CrossFireX technology enables an immersive LAN party gaming experience, dynamic gaming environments and stunning 3D effects for the hardcore PC gamer.”




Alienware M17’s price ranges between $1,999 and $4,199.

W902 Music as it's meant to be

Surround yourself in a panorama of sound. Clear bass, clear stereo and the premium HPM-77 headset - the W902 brings you a clear audio experience

Fast forward to fantastic sounds

If you love music and movies, you'll adore the W902. Enjoy brilliant sound quality and crystal-clear video on the bright 2.2" display.


Walkman™ player with equalizer presets

With the clear and intuitive Walkman® player interface, navigating your music is a breeze. And to get a sound experience that suits your taste in music, try one of the eight equalizer presets.


FM Radio

There's music in the air - just tune in and enjoy. Your phone has a built-in stereo FM radio.
for more details log on to www.sonyericsson.com

LG KC550

5 MP AF Digital Camera with Lens cover
Auto Image & Video rotation
Motion Sensor Games
Full TV Out
MP3 & FM Radio
Bluetooth with A2DP

General

Network                                          GSM Tri-band(900/1800/1900), EDGE

Form                                                factor Slide

Size

Dimensions                                      96.9 x 51.4 x 14.9 mm

Weight                                              121g

Display

Screen size pixels                            2.4" , 240x320 pixels

Single/Dual                                      Single , TFT

Color                                                 262k

Others

Number of polyphonic tones        64Poly

JAVA                                              Ver. 2.0

Browser                                         WAP 2.0/xHTML

Audio & Animation

Speech Codec                                HR, FR, EFR, AMR

AAC /AAC+                                  Yes
WAV/RA Only                             WAV

Music Ringtone                            MP3 / WAV / WMA / AMR / AAC / AAC+ / AAC++

Connectivity

Music Ringtone                            Yes

USB Connectivity                        Ver. 2.0

Bluetooth Connectivity               Ver. 2.0

Battery

Battery : Type / Capacity          900 mAh LI-Ion

Talk time                                      Upto 6 hrs

Standby time                                Upto 450 hrs

Accessories

Accessories                          Battery, Charger, Manual, Driver CD, USB Data Cable, Earmicrophone

Nokia N96

The exceptionally powerful features oriented Nokia N96 mobile handset will make you realise of using a truly high-tech mobile gadget and enhance your style statement as well by its highly gorgeous look. This 3G network compatible mobile handset will enable you to fulfil all your modern communication, entertainment and business requirements. For its class 32 GPRS and EDGE technologies with WAP 2.0/xHTML and HTML enabled Web browser, you will be able to access the Web at a high-speed and with extreme sophistication. For establishing a faster and hassle-free connectivity with other devices the Nokia N96 mobile handset provides you advanced connectivity technologies including WLAN, A2DP enabled Bluetooth and microUSB port. The Nokia N96 also proves its superiority in terms of providing multiple advanced entertainment features, including a 5 mega pixels camera, a high-end media player, RDS enabled stereo FM radio and many more.

Dell Vostro A90 Netbook

Dell is ready to release its latest netbook in the form of the Vostro A90 in the Japanese market. Available in nine different colors, the netbook is based on the Inspiron Mini 9 netbook and features an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, a 8.9 inch LCD display (1,024 x 600 resolution), 1GB RAM, 8GB solid state drive, and Wi-Fi connectivity. This portable gadget is powered by Windows XP OS and retails for a hefty $972 (after conversion). However, I still want to choose Asus Eee PC rather than this expensive netbook.

Latest Release Super Small Netbook By Imovio

Here is the new and smallest netbook from Imovio. Dubbed as the iKIT, it comes equipped with a 2.8 inch display screen, 64MB RAM, Full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi connectivity, a 0.3MP webcam, one USB 2.0 port, SD memory card slot and Bluetooth support. This Linux-powered netbook will be pre-loaded with some applications including instant messaging, a media player, Opera Mini and a contact manager.

New HP Pavilion HDX Notebook

An extraordinary laptop at a very affordable price comes from HP with High Definition content support and an impressively stylish titanium liquid metallic finish.
HP Pavilion HDX 16T Premium is available at just $1,050 with optional Blu-ray drive, 1080p High Definition display at 16-inch diagonal, and the HP Fluid Imprint.

This powerful entertainment mobile computer features also home theater audio capability, built-in TV tuner as an option, and many, many others.
You can customize it with Windows Vista Home Premium operating system including Service Pack 1, or Vista Ultimate 64-bit with SP1, and after that mix an Intel Core 2 Duo processor from the P or T series, either clocked at 2GHz, or something faster up to 2.80GHz via the T9600 model.
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The laptop sports an Ultra BrightView Infinity display and there are 2 resolutions available for you to choose from: 1366 x 768 pixels and 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Next, the memory slots support up to 4GB of DDR2 2 Dimm, and the graphics card is NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT with no less than 512MB dedicated memory, supporting the latest video games with no problem.
Other components include up to 320GB HDD storage with ProtectSmart security, fingerprint reader, web camera, microphone, wireless N card from Intel, Bluetooth, a DVD burner with LightScribe, and a 6-cell Li-Ion battery.

Coming back to the sound, the laptop integrates 4 high-quality panel-mounted Altec Lansing speakers and a subwoofer for an outstanding sound while you are watching a movie, or playing the latest video game.

If you need to find out more about how high the price goes as you add more components, or see what software solutions come pre-installed on the laptop, and which of them are trial offers, check the official product’s page of the HP HDX 16t Premium series.

Asus Eee PC S101 aka EeeBook Air shipping early Nov to US

Those of you from the US (most of my traffic) that have been following the S101 from Asus will be excited to know you can get your mitts on one 'EeeBook Air' on November 1st according to Engadget. However, as you probably expected its gonna hit you where it hurts for USD699. Definitely up there in terms of netbook pricing.

What do you get for your buck? An Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, atte 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 LED backlit display, Wireless-N, Bluetooth 2.0, multi-card reader, multi-touch touchpad, a VGA webcam, and Windows XP. There won't be a Linux option offered in the States. Total weight is only 2.3 pounds and as for storage? Apparently Yanks are getting a hybrid storage in the form of 16GB SSD and a 30GB HDD. I guess that leaves room to upgrade down either SSD or HDD path depending on which medium you prefer.

Expensive? Yes. Attractive? Yes. Good Value? Definitely.

Note: no Linux versions for the states.

Intel planning Montevina Refresh notebook platform for April next year

Intel is planning to introduce the Montevina Refresh for notebooks in April, according to sources at notebook makers.

The company will launch two processors along with the new platform, the Core 2 Duo T9900 and P8800.

For the chipset segment, Intel is planning to launch the GM47 for the high-end in the first quarter of 2009, while in July or August the company will launch the GL43 for entry-level notebooks and GS40 for small form factor (SFF) PC.

The GM55 mobile chipset (Ibexpeak-M) for Intel's next-generation Calpella platform for notebooks is scheduled to launch by July or August next year.

In related news, Intel plans to launch several processors for the Centrino 2 platform including the Core 2 Quad Q9600 and Core 2 Duo T9800, T9550, P9600, P8700, SP9600, SL9600 and SU9600 processors. Intel will also launch dual-core Celeron T1700 and T1600 processors for the entry-level market before the end of this year. the fourth quarter this year.

Samsung M8800 (Samsung Bresson / Samsung Pixon) Update

We do have pretty detailed specifications of the new device, and the bad news is that it doesn't have a WVGA display that we had hoped for, just a 3.2" 240 x 400 pixel touch-sensitive panel in 16 million colours similar to that in the Samsung Omnia.

We can confirm that the M8800 has an 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and autofocus, it also reportedly has VGA resolution video capture and image stabilisation.

This is a 3.5G device with support for HSDPA high-speed data but no WiFi. The Samsung M8800 does appear to have a GPS receiver too, although the exact capabilities of this are not known. Other hardware features are microSD expandable memory, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 and an FM radio.

We can also tell you that the Samsung M8800 supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, e-AAC+, WMA, 3GP, ASF, WMV and MPEG4 audio and video formats, it comes with an email client, web browser, RSS reader and document viewer.

The M8800 weighs 122 grams and measures 108 x 54 x 14mm (compare this with 112 x 57 x 13mm for the Omnia). The 1000 mAh battery provides up to 7 hours of talktime and 16 days standby time.

Motorola MOTO Q 11

The Motorola MOTO Q series is in danger of turning into Motorola's next RAZR. Over the past few years, we have seen several variations on the same design with no real leap forward in ideas.

So, this is the Motorola MOTO Q 11. It's a Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphone with WiFi, a QVGA display and 3 megapixel fixed-focus camera, GPS, plus a full QWERTY keyboard. It's relatively lightweight at 115 grams, but there's not a lot going for it other than that.

It's a quad-band GSM device, but the Motorola MOTO Q 11 lacks 3G support. This either means that it's for the North American or Chinese market, or possibly that Motorola have forgotten how to add 3G support to a mobile phone.

Due to enormous bad timing, the MOTO Q11 was announced on the same day as the much more sexy BlackBerry Storm. So, the Q 11 really looks a bit dull in comparison.. except that the Q 11 does have WiFi, something missing from the BlackBerry. Motorola have bundled the Q 11 with something called Boingo Mobile to help find wireless hotspots.

Talktime is a useful 7.5 hours with up to 8 days standby time. Overall, the Motorola MOTO Q 11 measures 117 x 64 x 12mm, so it is slightly smaller than previous MOTO Q series phones.

The Motorola MOTO Q 11 is hardly going to set the world alight, but it looks like a good choice if you want a device like this and are not bothered about 3G support. The rumour is that the Q 11 will be out in December, although we don't have any more details on regional availability or cost.

HP iPAQ Data Messenger

The HP iPAQ Data Messenger is a touchscreen device that takes all of the features of the Voice Messenger and then adds a larger display and a QWERTY keyboard.

Still featuring high-speed 3.5G downloads and uploads, GPS, WiFi and a 3.1 megapixel camera, this iPAQ model comes with a large 2.8" 320 x 240 pixel touchscreen display, plus a pretty conventional looking slide-out keyboard.

The display is a 320 x 240 pixel panel, which is pretty average.. it would have been nice to see a VGA resolution display or better though, but the iPAQ Data Messenger's tri-band HSDPA and HSUPA data support partly make up for it.

At 160 grams in weight and 114 x 57 x 17mm in size, the Data Messenger is clearly bigger and heavier than the Voice Messenger, but for a touchscreen device like this it's pretty reasonable.

HP say that the recommended SIM-free price for the iPAQ Data Messenger is £399 (about €500) including tax, and it should start to be available from next month.

HP iPAQ Voice Messenger

It's about the same size and weight as a traditional monoblock phone, but one noticeable thing is the hybrid QWERTY / numeric keyboard, a little like the SureType keypad on the Pearl. The screen is a fairly standard 2.4" 240 x 320 pixel panel which is not touch-sensitive. The main interface control is a five-way optical navigation pad. If this isn't for you, fear not.. HP have a touch sensitive screen on the Data Messenger.

Despite the conventional looks, the iPAQ Voice Messenger is pretty loaded when it comes to features. Not only does the Voice Messenger have 3.5G HSDPA support, but it also comes with HSUPA capabilities for high-speed uploads, plus WiFi, tri-band 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz UMTS, quad-band GSM, GPRS and EDGE data. In other words, the HP iPAQ Voice Messenger should be able to get you some sort of high-speed data connection pretty much anywhere in the world.

There are lots of other features too - the Voice Messenger has GPS and Google Maps, plus a 30 day trial for a turn-by-turn satellite navigation application. The camera is surprisingly good for a Windows device, being a 3.1 megapixel unit with autofocus and LED flash. There's microSD expandable memory, Bluetooth and a USB connection too.

The operating system is Windows Mobile 6.1 standard plus a load of other applications such as the Opera web browser, Windows Media Player and Microsoft Office compatibility. If you're interested in the iPAQ Voice Messenger, then you will have a pretty good idea of what Windows Mobile can do.

HP suggest a SIM-free retail price of £333 (including tax) which works out at roughly €420. If taken with a new Vodafone contract, then you can expect it to be much cheaper. HP say that the iPAQ Voice Messenger should be available in November.

Nokia Announces 2228 Handset for CDMA Markets

This week Nokia has announced a unique, slender candybar device for its select global CDMA markets. The Nokia 2228 combines a slim 12-mm compact design and ultra light weight (72 grams, including battery) with some essential features, targeted for a stylish and practical consumer.

True multi-tasking is simple with the Nokia 2228 (CDMA 1x, 800 MHz). It’s an affordable 1.3 megapixel camera phone with a built-in Nokia media player, supporting most of the common digital formats (MP4 ,H.263, MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+). It comes with several modes of messaging to make sure you can reach out to your friends and family, whether your preferred means of communication is short or long message, image or music.

On top of all that, it comes with speaker dependent voice recognition, as well as an integrated handsfree speaker, and it can be used as a modem that allows you to use your phone to connect to a PC for Internet access.

The slender design features a unique lanyard hole that has an LED indicator that flashes with incoming calls or messages waiting. The LED indicator "pulses" in cycles at a user-defined interval or in the off mode, allowing you to always see if any messages await you.

Other features of the device include, Stereo FM radio, 20-25 MB end-user memory (depending on region), MicroUSB, 2.5 mm universal headset jack, WAP 2.0 /BREW 3.1.5 (supports OMA download), BL-4C 820mAh battery with a life expectancy of up to 3.5 hours of talk time and up to 10 days of standby time.

The Nokia 2228 is expected to launch in select CDMA markets in the fourth quarter of 2008.

G-Day minus 1 - and Google open sources Android

Google has announced that Android is now officially Open Source.
And while that might prompt some to whip out the soldering iron to start crafting their own Google Phone, for others it will still be quicker to buy a G1 on launch day. As we reported earlier, T-Mobile has said there's been big demand for the handset, with five times the usual amount of interest for other major handset launches on their website.

News from Mr Brier Dudley's blog over in Seattle is that doors will be opening from 7am Stateside, with stores receiving alocations of 60 handsets each - all of which are expected to be sold within the first two and a half hours. Some of those who pre-ordered have apparently already got theirs.

While the G1 launches here just a week after the US, T-Mobile UK hasn't been taking any pre-orders, with just a form to register interest on the website. What that implies for UK stocks come 30th October isn't clear but judging by the experience in the US, some good-old orderly British queuing might be necessary.

LG's cut-price Cookie brings touchscreens to the masses

In a launch ranking somewhere below the iPhone and somewhere above the usual pay-as-you-go dross, LG's given the KP500 its official UK announcement.

Dubbed the 'Cookie' it's, "an affordable touchscreen phone", for those who don't feel like shelling out for an iPhone/Bold/5800/Touch Diamond. At £159 with £10 credit on O2 PAYG, it won't break the bank but it still manages a 3in touchscreen, 3mp camera, FM radio and all the usual gubbins. Don't go looking for 3G, Wi-Fi or GPS, though, because they're not there. More details and the press release after the cut.

The user interface is similar to HTC's TouchFlo , with a collection of widgets on offer including an on-screen clock and memo pad. It also manages handwriting recognition. If you're more of a thumb-typer, there's also an on-screen keyboard that pops up automatically when the phone's turned, thanks to the built-on motion sensor. It'll be available from next month from Carphone Warehouse , just in for Xmas.

Asus to launch bamboo laptop and Eee Top touch-screen PC at Stuff Live show

It looks like Leon Bailey got in a bit of a muddle with his earlier story about Asus' plans for the Eee Top 1602 and bamboo notebook.

As stated, both products are being launched at the Stuff Live show at the end of October, but Leon's speculative abilities got a little out of hand, so here's a correction.

We're assuming that the 'bamboo notebook' will be the production version of the Asus U6 we looked at a few months ago, which is essentially a standard Centrino laptop with a case made partly (not wholly, as Asus originally planned) from bamboo. Asus already offers laptops with a similar leather finish , so this one will perhaps appeal to users who don't like to carry a piece of cow on the daily commute.