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  LG Electronics has strengthen its Ultrabook lineup with the introduction of X-Note Z430 and Z435 models. Both 14-inch Ultrabooks are similar in specs except for the inclusion of a higher-capacity 640GB HDD in Z435. The new 19.9mm thin notebooks weigh about 1.5kgs and features Intel Core 5 processor, 320GB HDD and 120GB SSD, Super [...]

  So it seems India is getting its fair share of Ultrabooks and the latest in line to join the bandwagon is Lenovo IdeaPad U300s. Ultrabook brings style as well as performance and U300s is no exception. The U300s is just 14.9mm thick and is created from a single aluminum shell that gives it a [...]

  Panasonic has updated its Toughbook lineup in India with the new CF-53 notebook. Apt for users out in the field, the new Toughbook protects users from water spills, accidental bumps and extreme temperatures. Apart from the excellent rugged abilities, the 14-inch notebook is packed with decent hardware like 2nd generation Intel core processor, 2GB [...]

  Dell has announced a new notebook for business-centric consumers in India. The V131 is Dell’s latest offering which is one of the lightest and thinnest notebooks in the Vostro line and boasts decent specs for enhanced productivity. The 13.3-inch laptop comes with choices of Intel’s 2nd generation Core i3 or i5 processors, up to [...]

  It’s gaming season all around, thanks to the ongoing Gamescom in Germany. Samsung’s German outfit too cashed on the opportunity by unveiling the very first gaming laptop. The 17.3-inch Series 7 laptop is packed with some serious hardware like quad-core Core i7 processor, AMD Radeon HD 6970M GPU with 2GB DDR5 memory expandable up [...]

  Apple today revamped its Macbook Air notebook adding a choice of new processors along with other features. Apple also discontinued its entry-level Macbook for Macbook Air, which will now become Apple’s entry-level device across the Macbook range. The new 11- and 13-inch Macbook Air now comes in options of Intel’s Core i5 and Core [...]

  Samsung will launch its first ever Chromebook in Europe tomorrow. The Series 5 notebook runs on Google’s Chrome OS and will be available in UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and Italy from tomorrow carrying a price tag of €399 for the Wi-Fi model (£349 in the UK) and €449 for the 3G-enabled model (£399 [...]

  Samsung today announced a high capacity drive for notebooks that will enable users to store data up to 1TB. The Spinpoint M8 integrates two platters or 500GB each and is achieved by using advanced format technology (AFT). Additionally, the Spinpoint M8 boasts a 7 percent increase in operational speeds as well as up to [...]

  Lenovo has announced X1 ThinkPad for Indian consumers which is touted to be the “thinnest business laptop ever.” The 17mm ThinkPad is carved out of magnesium chassis and passes eight military standard specifications for durability and reliability. Additionally, the notebook comes with a 13.3-inch bright display that is sheathed with Corning’s Gorilla Glass giving [...]

  At an event in Mumbai, Dell introduced the revamped range of Inspiron R laptops. The 14-inch and 15-inch Inspiron R can be given your personalized touch with the changeable lids. The Inspiron R comes in a default black lid but can be stylized with optional lids that can be bought for Rs.1,999. Dell offers [...]

  SanDisk has unveiled couple of new SSDs that can be used in upcoming ultra-thin notebooks as well as tablets. The U100 SSD is aimed for use in ultra-thin notebooks and comes in capacities starting from 8GB to up to 256GB. The U100 supports the SATA III interface and boasts a sequential read speed of [...]

  Dell is preparing a new notebook that is said to take some inspiration of its Adamo notebooks. Well, it won’t be as slim as the Adamo range but will pick up some styling elements that will be seen in Dell’s 15.6-inch XPS 15z laptop. Mobile-review managed to capture few shots of the upcoming notebook [...]

  As promised, Samsung has released an 11.6-inch Series 9 notebook but for its home country. There are no details on the international availability but South Koreans can get the notebook right now for 1,790,000 won ($1,662) which will give them a notebook created out of duralumin, a durable and lightweight material with decent innards. [...]

Acer became the first company to bring Honeycomb-based tablets in India. At a launch in Mumbai, Acer unveiled its complete range of Iconia devices, including three tablets, one dual-screen notebook and a smartphone. Starting with the Acer Iconia Tab A500, the 10.1-inch A500 runs on Honeycomb (Android 3.0) OS and features Nvidia’s dual-core Tegra 2GHz [...]

  LG has announced a new series of notebooks that will go on sale later this month. The Blade series, which currently comprises of P430 (14-inch) and P530 (15.6-inch) notebooks go for the ultra-slim design with a slim bezel and body. Both notebooks have a depth of 4.5mm (P430) and 4.7mm (P530) with screens measuring [...]