MacBook in short supply, you know what to expect!

We've already seen the MacBook Pro sporting new Sandy Bridge and Thunderbolt, and heard rumblings of a MacBook Air refresh coming soon, and now reports of dwindling supplies of Apple's great white hope have the internet abuzz over a possible MacBook upgrade.

AppleInsider did a little digging earlier today, and found that major online retailers, including Amazon, and at least one brick and mortar store were either running low or completely out of the last of the MacBooks.

A similar fate has befallen stock of the Mac mini, inviting speculation that both machines will likely pop up post-Lion. Have you saved up yet???
source: 2DayBlog.com

Acer Introduces Aspire One Happy 2, Hopes Netbooks Still Trendy

Acer is not giving up on the netbook as it introduces the Aspire One Happy 2 for the U.S. market. The netbook, which comes in bright Skittles-like colors, features dual-core Atom N570 CPU, 250GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, WiFi, and a 10.1-inch screen.

It is strange to see that Acer is offering a “new” netbook using specs that are so two years ago and these would even be considered awful at that time. Even more strange is that the company is introducing an endangered product for $269. With that price, you could have bought yourself a pre-owned ultraportable notebook (or even the Acer AC700, if you add about $100) and save yourself from further embarrassment as other people sees you owning a netbook, even if it is spanking new.
source: Gadget.com

Acer announces Aspire One Happy 2 netbook

Given that it's not 2008 and all, it's not every week that we tell you about a new Atom-powered-netbook — not that any of the usual suspects seem likely to throw in the towel anytime soon. Acer just announced availability for the Acer Aspire Happy 2, that rippled, Easter Egg-colored number that reared its head back in April.

As expected, it runs on a dual-core Atom N570 CPU — a small upgrade over the N450 the last generation offered. And while it still has the usual 10.1-inch display, 250GB hard drive, and WiFi radio, it oddly steps down to 1GB of RAM from 2GB. Aside from the predictable specs, Acer is clearly trying to make dented laptops happen, in case that wasn't already obvious.

That and pastels. “Banana Cream,” “Blueberry Shake,” “Strawberry Yogurt,” and “Papaya Milk” sound like your tall glass of crushed fruit? This expensive fruit juice with electronic chips is yours for $269.99.
source: 2DayBlog.com

Mouse Computer LuvBook F Series

The Mouse Computer LuvBook F Series is now available in Japan. The laptop is powered by a choice of an Intel Celeron B810, an Intel Core i3-2310M or an Intel Core i5-2410M CPU, up to 4GB of RAM and up to 750GB of HDD. Other specs include a 15.6-inch (1366 x 768) display screen, USB 3.0, eSATA, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, HDMI, D-Sub, a card reader and a Blu-ray drive. Folks in Japan are able to buy the Mouse Computer LuvBook F Series for between 42,000 Yen ($519) to 59,850 Yen ($740), depending on the specification.
source: TechFresh

Deal of the Day - Dell Inspiron 14R 14' Laptop with Sandy Bridge Core i3/i5

Today's LogicBUY deal is a discount on select Dell Inspiron 14R laptops starting at $399.99 or Inspiron 14R with 2nd generation Sandy Bridge CPUs starting at $549.99.

14R with Sandy Bridge Core i3-2310M 2.1GHz cpu, 3GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, Intel HD 3000 graphics, webcam, 802.11n, Bluetooth, DVD+/-RW and more: $549.99 with free shipping

14R with Sandy Bridge Core i5-2410M 2.3GHz cpu, 4GB Ram, 500GB hard drive, Intel HD 3000 graphics, webcam, 802.11n, Bluetooth, DVD+/-RW, 2 year warranty: $838.99 – $189 off – $50 coupon = $599.99 with free shipping

There's also an older model 14R Core i3 for $399.99 after $50 coupon. Shipping is free.

Also check the LogicBUY site for other Dell coupons and deals.

This deal expires July 5, 2011 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.
source: The Gadgeteer

Samsung refreshes 13-inch Series 9 laptop, adds two more 11-inchers models

It's only been three months since we drooled over the thin, powerful, expertly built — and expensive! — Samsung Series 9. Of course, that's dog years in the world of consumer electronics — the company has just refreshed its premium 13-incher, adding a Core i7 processor option, a 256GB SSD (up from 128GB), and 6GB of RAM to the highest-end model. While Samsung was at it, it pulled an Apple, expanding its line of MacBook Air competitors to include an 11-inch model, which starts with a Core i3 processor, 64GB SSD, and 2GB of RAM. All told, you'll find two 11-inchers and three 13-inch models, ranging in price from $1,049 to $2,049, leaving the initial one three months ago $300 cheaper.

11-inch configurations:

NP900X1B-A01US ($1,249, available in August) Intel Core i3-2357M CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD
NP900X1B-A02US ($1,049, available in August) Intel Core i3-2357M CPU, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD

13-inch configurations:

NP900X3A-A05US ($2,049, available now) Intel Core i7-2617M CPU, 6GB RAM, 256GB SSD
NP900X3A-B02US ($1,649, available now) Intel Core i5-2467M CPU, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD
NP900X3A-B01US ($1,349, available now) Intel Core i5-2467M CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD
source: 2DayBlog.com

ASUS Eee PC 1015PN-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook On Sale For Just $299.99

Here's your chance to own the ASUS Eee PC 1015PN-PU17-BK netbook for just $299.99 (normal price $429.99) over at TigerDirect. So here are the specs: a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor, a NVIDIA ION graphics, a 1GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, a media card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Starter 32-bit OS. Interested?
source: TechFresh