Mobile Computing

16 July 2008 - Lenovo today unveiled a complete computing solution for small-to-medium business (SMB) users that includes the new SL series of ThinkPad notebooks, value-added software and unique new services. Lenovo also announced an additional six new ThinkPad notebooks and four new IdeaPad notebooks for consumers, allowing them to express themselves with more choices of color, including Indigo blue, Bold black and Crimson red. All of the notebooks are based on the latest Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology.

15 July 2008 - OCZ introduced a new whitebook solution powered by the long awaited Intel® Centrino® 2 (“Montevina”) platform. This state-of-the-art platform technology provides a breakthrough in mobile computing for higher performance, advanced connectivity, and longer battery life. In addition, the new OCZ whitebooks are built for superior on-the-go gaming by harnessing the world’s highest-performing mobile processor, the Intel Core™2 Extreme X9100.

10 July 2008 - ASUS has acquired a “Multi Dual-Engine” architecture in designing the G70 with a duplex structure in its major system components, including dual graphics engine, dual hard drive bays and dual fan systems. Together with high-definition visual and audio capabilities, the G70 sets a new standard of mobile gaming, at the level of extreme performance, offering the capability of dedicated gaming rigs in a portable package. Price: S$4,998 (GST Included). Availability: August 2008

17 June 2008 - StreamMyGame which enables games to be played remotely, has released today a new version of its software targeted at the highly popular Eee PC and Ebox from ASUS and over 100 UMPCs from other manufacturers. StreamMyGame's new software runs at full screen resolution on both Windows and Linux versions of the Eee PC and many other Netbooks and UMPCs. Utilising StreamMyGame's technology, high-end games including Crysis, Call of Duty 4, BioShock and HalfLife2 can be played smoothly and without lag on the Eee PC and other UMPCs providing a responsive gaming experience.

5 June 2008 - AMD announced their latest Turion 64 Ultra at Computex 2008 just hours ago. Codenamed "Puma", AMD showcased the various advantages that the Ultra Platform has over its competitors.

4 June 2008 - Amid overwhelming response to the previous model of the Eee PC™, ASUS is once again making waves with the announcement of the new generation of Eee PCs™ - the Eee PC™ 901 and 1000 series; which will provide users with brand new user experiences.

3 June 2008 - With the Intel Atom NDA lifted, we bring you even more pictures of the MSI Wind PC, with all the performance figures included of course!

21 May 2008 - The M70S desktop-replacement notebook is ASUS' latest entertainment brainchild. Equipped with a Blu-ray drive and a 1080p-capable display, will this semi-portable notebook tickle your fancy? Read on to find out.

16 July 2008 - Palm today unveiled the phenomenally successful Palm® Centro™ smartphone in a new stylish onyx black. The onyx black Centro will be available from 19 July. The recommended retail price of the Palm Centro without an operator plan is S$598. Centro is available at all StarHub shops, M1 shops, Singtelshop.com and major IT retailers.

11 July 2008 - VR-Zone takes a look at a couple of LG's latest notebooks today, the P300 Slim and the E300. Targeted at different segments of the market while maintaining a similar 13.3" form factor, how will LG entice users in terms of features? We'll check it out for you right now.

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10 June 2008 -   Just before we say goodbye to Computex Taipei, we managed to lay our hands on a Acer Aspire One demo unit. Aspire One is internally known as ZG5 and is powered by Atom N270 at 1.6GHz. Acer is slated to launch it in July for US$399 and we feel that it is a worthy competitor to ASUS Eee PC series in terms of specs, look and feel. We learned that Acer is planning a 10" model as well.

4 June 2008 - During Computex 08, we spotted some interesting non-big name alternatives to the ASUS Eee PC.

4 June 2008 - We have rounded up all the Montevina based Centrino 2 laptops in Computex from ASUS, MSI, Sony, Acer, BenQ, HP etc.

28 May 2008 - VR-Zone brings you some pictures of the Wind PC taken apart and power consumption figures!

18 April 2008 - we've tore apart its predecessor, now we're giving you a piece of our mind on Asus' latest rendition of their world wide best selling UMPC, the Eee PC 900. Will new features like a full fledged 9 inch screen, a 1.3 MP web cam and massively increased SSD storage be enough to tempt you? Read on to find out!