Acer ODA 250, dual boot Windows XP and Android
Coming to market with Android-equipped ultraportables is only a matter of time, although I have always doubted the appropriateness of using an operating system designed for mobile phones in other equipment. And one of the first reviews of Acer ODA 250 I confirms this point.
This team has not yet been made official by the manufacturer, but are beginning to move the first models in some stores in Hong Kong for distributors to the test and the results are not entirely satisfactory. And the truth is that no wonder, for to begin offering a dual boot Windows XP and Android.
That already shows that Acer confidence that Android may be the only operating system the computer is almost zero. That yes, his performance is good, because it is able to boot in 20 seconds, but against the version is not optimized for use in laptops, because even have the SMS sending application.
Worse, the Android Market is not available, so you miss one of the great advantages of this system: its broadening by applications. Limited and unhelpful, unless the implementation is improved Android has a great future in this state. Chrome OS seems a better choice for this type of equipment, but will have to wait next year to make it available.
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Acer Aspire 5538 works with AMD processor
Although AMD has always been there trying to fight with his perennial rival, the fact is that the last time Intel has had much more popularity or impact, but AMD seems to be starting to head out with little more strength. The Acer Aspire 5538 notebook is an example of a platform that works with this brand.
Specifically is AMD Athlon, which offers good efficiency and graphics power, allowing it to be compatible with DirectX 10. Thanks to AMD PowerNow! optimizes the use of the battery, although we should not expect anything spectacular, staying at about 3.5 hours.
We like its 15.6-inch screen with resolution of 1366 × 768 pixels in 16:9 format, as well as trackpad multitouch, with which we can control various applications with gestures such as movement in a circular motion, zoom, …
For storage, the Acer Aspire 5538 lets you choose from various hard disk capacities, from 160 to 500 GB including multiple memory card formats. It has 802.11n Wi-Fi, integrated webcam, DVD drive and an HDMI output.
Although the notebook is very thin, some 2.6 inches, weight is not the lowest in the market with 2.4 kilos. The price depends on the configuration chosen, but we can easily find it for $ 500.
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LG Widebook, portable LED for all
Widebook LG is the new range of notebooks that the Korean brand has been thrown on his back. From time goes on sale in such exotic countries as Turkey, Dubai or the UAE, but the rest of the world may take over this month.
The five models of LG Widebook boast 16:9 widescreen LED and Core 2 Duo processor and graphics with which dare to high definition.
Although there are five models, three are only available screen sizes: 15.6, 14 and 13.3, all very similar. The LG R580 and R560 are Widebook models with a larger screen, while with 14 inch we have the LG R480 and R460, and left with a 13.3-inch attractive Widebook the LG R380.
The resolutions of all the models vary between 1600 × 900 pixels and 1368 × 768 more discreet, yes, all with LED backlight gives lower power consumption and better images.
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LG Xpion X30, first low-cost desktop with Nvidia Ion
Many landings in the field of consumer information are expected for the remainder of this month and next. Because the arrival of Windows 7 to the end of October will bring a profound renewal of desktops and notebooks more fashionable with the aim of provoking the curiosity of consumers and should be encouraged to renew its computer from home.
The low-cost desktop multimedia shall submit the most movement. The LG Xpion X30 has been one of the first to arrive. What also makes the platform correctly Ion Nvidia as the main claim.
In the remaining specifications we face more of the same: Intel Atom N230 1.6 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB hard disk and compact, weighing just over 1 kg, so it we Suggest to a monitor in the rear of the system using pin VESA.
With so much competition in the market, a high-definition Freeview tuner and some fine-tuning the design would be very welcome.
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Asus K series, multimedia notebooks refurbished
The start of course is often the time when most manufacturers are renewing their notebook range. The K series from Asus has been that it has today, with new notebooks with LED displays to 17.3 inches and Altec Lansing speakers with SRS Premium Sound.
The interior design and technology has been altered to improve consumption and cooling. Thus Icecool is the name of the new distribution of the cooling elements so there is no overheating of the palm rest area. As for the Super Hybrid Engine (SHE), with the Power4 Gear Hybrid application is achieved by adjusting the energy consumption depending on usage you’re giving the laptop.
The Asus renewed K series begins with a 15.6-inch model, the Asus K50IN, and ends with the larger 17.3-inch Asus K70IO called. The first integrates G102M nVidia GeForce graphics card with 512MB of dedicated graphics memory, while the nVidia GeForce K70IO integrates GT120M with 1GB of dedicated graphics memory.
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