Ultra-slim notebook Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ: up to 8 hours of battery life

Company Acer has expanded line of ultra-thin notebook Aspire Timeline new model AS1810TZ. Unlike the previous model, the new product is based on dual-core processor with low power consumption and is equipped with a widescreen display with LED backlight diagonal of 11.6 inches.


Notebooks Aspire Timeline series are the most thin and light in the range of Acer. The new model weighs 1.4 kg, and its thickness is not more than 30 mm. According to the manufacturer, 6 cell battery provides novelty to eight hours of battery life.

Acer FineTip Full-sized keyboard and touchpad that can detect multiple touches simultaneously (multi-gesture), will increase the convenience of typing and navigation. Laptop will be available in three versions: Diamond Black, Sapphire Blue, and Brushed Aluminum. In the role of the operating system is a pre-set 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium.


Specifications Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ:

* Chipset: Intel GS45 Express;
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1,3 GHz, 3 MB L2, 800 MHz FSB);
* Memory: up to 4 GB DDR2-667;
* Hard Disk: SATA 320 GB (5400 rpm);
* Graphic Processor: Intel GMA 4500MHD;
Display: Diagonal 11.6 "1366 x 768 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio;
* Wireless adapters: Intel WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR;
* Other: 3 ports USB 2.0, card reader, web-camera, output HDMI;
* Battery: 6 cell Li-ion (5600 mAh);
* Dimensions: 285 x 204 x 22-30 mm;
* Weight: 1,4 kg.

Novelty will be on sale Oct. 22 for a recommended producer price of $ 599.

Source: http://www.acer.com/
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Transcend released slim portable optical drive DVD-RW

Company Transcend Information introduced a portable optical drive DVD-RW, which, according to the manufacturer, should be useful to owners of ultra-thin notebooks and notebooks. The new model received the designation TS8XDVDRW. It is made of elegant design in white, which measures 156.2 x 142 x 22,5 mm. Weight is 375, the new items to the drive does not slide on the table, the shell has rubber feet.


From the characteristics of the model can provide the write speed, equal to 8x DVD ± R discs and 24X for CD-R/RW. The drive supports reading and writing double-layer disc DVD DL. Data transmission and power devices are carried on the USB cable without the need for extra cables. The package includes the full version of software for burning discs CyberLink Power2Go, as well as the 30-day trial version of CyberLink MediaShow.


Manufacturer device provides two-year warranty. Price model TS8XDVDRW in Europe at about 60 euros.

Source: http://www.transcendusa.com/
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MSI announced nettop Wind Box DE200 and DC200

Nettop may not be able to achieve the world's desktop systems such success, some have notebooks in the world of mobile PCs. The main reason seems less important compactness, so critical for the computer, which has to carry around. However, reasonable price and attractive appearance combined with a capacity sufficient for most home applications, can play a role. This encourages producers announced the release of all new and new models of desktop mini PC-centric web. For example, yesterday presented nettop MSI Wind Box DE200 and DC200.


Both models are made on the same platform, combining chipset Intel 945GC + ICH7 with Intel Atom processor 230.

The general characteristics of DE200 and the DC200 should include the amount of memory of 1 GB and support for Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b / g / n, realized by means of an expansion card Mini PCI-Express; availability adapter Gigabit Ethernet, HDD 160 GB, VGA and pair of ports USB 2.0. Computers equipped with devices to read and write memory cards "6-in-1" and connectors for headphones and microphone. Complete the picture of eight-audio subsystem (7.1) with digital outputs (SPDIF).

Model Wind Box DE200 supports high-definition video format 1080P Full HD. It is equipped with a discrete 3D-card and is equipped with output HDMI. In the case of Wind Box DS200 basis graphics is GMA 950.

Dimensions nettop describes the expression 283h178h40 mm. Hull design provides for installation on the back of the monitor or TV. Power consumption is approximately 30 watts, and the noise level does not exceed 26 dB. Operate computers running Windows XP Home.

Source: http://www.msi.com.tw/
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