MSI X460 And X460DX Ultra-Thin Laptops

MSI has added two new ultra-thin laptops to its range with the introduction of the X460 and X460DX. Based on Intel's Huron River mobile platform, both systems are equipped with a 14-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlight display, a 2.0GHz Core i5-2410M or 2.3GHz Core i7-2630QM processor, an Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics (X460), a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics (X460DX), a DDR3 RAM, up to 750GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a DVD writer, a 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port and a 6-cel battery. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [MSI]
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ASUS K43 And K93 Laptops

ASUS today introduced two new K Series laptops, the K43 and K93. The ASUS K43 14-inch laptop is powered by the second generation Intel Core family processor, up to 8GB DDR3 memory, a LED-backlit 16:9 HD display (1366 x 768), a DVD burner and a choice of an nVidia GeForce 520M GT (512MB ??or 1GB VRAM) or an nVidia GeForce 540M (1GB or 2GB VRAM) graphics card. The ASUS K93 18.4-inch laptop features an Intel Core CPU, up to 16GB DDR3 memory, two hard drives for a total capacity of 1TB, a widescreen display (16:9, full HD 1920 x 1080) and an nVidia graphics card. No word on pricing at this time.
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New Sony Vaio F, S series laptops go upscale

Sony laptops generally tend to be particularly good at being two things: big, high-end media experiences, and small, slim executive powerhouses. The new Vaio F and S series laptops, announced today, offer a bit of both for laptop shoppers willing to spend over $1,000.

The 13.3-inch Sony Vaio S series is only .95 inch thick, and also relatively light: just 3.6 pounds, despite having an optical drive. The closest equivalent we can think of is the Toshiba Portege R835. Unlike the Portege, the Vaio S has a higher-resolution display--1,600x900 pixels--and optional discrete graphics. The Vaio S comes with a second-gen Intel Core i7 CPU and optional AMD Radeon HD 6630 Hybrid graphics, and a wide variety of high-end features such as optional Blu-ray, a backlit keyboard, and a face-tracking low-light Exmor-sensor Web camera.

Meanwhile, the new Vaio F series laptop is a super-size beast that probably won't stray far from your desk. A 16.4-inch, 1080p, 1,920x1,080 display, 3D front-surround Dolby Home Theater speakers, a Blu-ray optical drive, Nvidia GeForce GT 540M or 520M graphics, and the same high-end Exmor-sensor Web camera are part of an attractive package that includes a quad-core second-gen Intel Core i7 CPU.

The look is similar to the new F series laptops we first saw at CES 2011, but at least this 3D-free version costs less than the 3D Vaio F.

The Vaio S series starts at $1,370, and is available in four colors including the newly added pink and blue. A sheet battery for extra charging costs $150.

The Vaio F series will start at $1,100. Both are currently available for preorder on Sony's Web site. Hopefully, we'll have both in for review soon.

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New Sony Vaio F, S series laptops go upscale

Sony laptops generally tend to be particularly good at being two things: big, high-end media experiences, and small, slim executive powerhouses. The new Vaio F and S series laptops, announced today, offer a bit of both for laptop shoppers willing to spend over $1,000.

The 13.3-inch Sony Vaio S series is only .95 inch thick, and also relatively light: just 3.6 pounds, despite having an optical drive. The closest equivalent we can think of is the Toshiba Portege R835. Unlike the Portege, the Vaio S has a higher-resolution display--1,600x900 pixels--and optional discrete graphics. The Vaio S comes with a second-gen Intel Core i7 CPU and optional AMD Radeon HD 6630 Hybrid graphics, and a wide variety of high-end features such as optional Blu-ray, a backlit keyboard, and a face-tracking low-light Exmor-sensor Web camera.

Meanwhile, the new Vaio F series laptop is a super-size beast that probably won't stray far from your desk. A 16.4-inch, 1080p, 1,920x1,080 display, 3D front-surround Dolby Home Theater speakers, a Blu-ray optical drive, Nvidia GeForce GT 540M or 520M graphics, and the same high-end Exmor-sensor Web camera are part of an attractive package that includes a quad-core second-gen Intel Core i7 CPU.

The look is similar to the new F series laptops we first saw at CES 2011, but at least this 3D-free version costs less than the 3D Vaio F.

The Vaio S series starts at $1,370, and is available in four colors including the newly added pink and blue. A sheet battery for extra charging costs $150.

The Vaio F series will start at $1,100. Both are currently available for preorder on Sony's Web site. Hopefully, we'll have both in for review soon.

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