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Following a surprise appearance at last week’s Windows 7 launch, more details are revealed about the unique design of Dell’s ultra-thin Adamo XPS. ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:58:32 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hands-on-dells-super-slim-16-inch-latitude-z-.htm http://apcmag.com//hands-on-dells-super-slim-16-inch-latitude-z-.htm

With a generous 16 inch HD screen, the new Dell Latitude Z adds both ‘luxe' and 'large’ to the thin-and-light mantra.]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:46:07 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-axes-the-mini-9-netbook-the-mini-12-soon-to-follow.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-axes-the-mini-9-netbook-the-mini-12-soon-to-follow.htm

It seems that Dell is dropping its first-gen Mini 9 netbook from the line-up, with the Mini 12 also for the chop due to Microsoft’s netbook restrictions for Windows 7...]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 17:47:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-releases-ulv-notebook-12-inch-netbook-and-all-in-one-atom-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-releases-ulv-notebook-12-inch-netbook-and-all-in-one-atom-desktop.htm

Lenovo’s up-sized IdeaPad S12 netbook offers optional Nvidia Ion graphics, while the all-in-one IdeaCentre C300 desktop is a slim budget version of the A600 with an Atom CPU.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acers-slim-timeline-ulv-notebooks-are-dressed-and-priced-to-impress.htm http://apcmag.com//acers-slim-timeline-ulv-notebooks-are-dressed-and-priced-to-impress.htm

Less than an inch thick, boasting an eight hour battery life and starting at $1,299, the Aspire Timeline series is the slim shape of ultra-portable notebooks to come..]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//toshiba-packs-512gb-ssd-into-super-slim-laptop.htm http://apcmag.com//toshiba-packs-512gb-ssd-into-super-slim-laptop.htm

Toshiba’s revamped Portege R600 ultra-portable now sports a whopping 512GB (yes, a half-terrabyte) solid state drive – and an equally jaw-dropping $5,000 price tag.]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 19:49:37 +1000 http://apcmag.com//why-dells-rumoured-android-netbook-makes-sense.htm http://apcmag.com//why-dells-rumoured-android-netbook-makes-sense.htm

Adding Google’s Android smartphone OS to its entry-level netbook could be part of Dell’s revamp for its entire Mini family.]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 01:14:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-preps-local-launch-for-slim-timeline-ulv-notebooks.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-preps-local-launch-for-slim-timeline-ulv-notebooks.htm

Three new ultra-portables based on Intel ultra-low voltage chips will make their Australian debut on May 20. Let’s just hope they’re ultra-affordable...]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//is-the-inspiron-mini-11-argos-dells-first-culv-ultraportable.htm http://apcmag.com//is-the-inspiron-mini-11-argos-dells-first-culv-ultraportable.htm

Leaked Dell roadmap points to mid-year release of a new 11.6 inch ‘Argos’ notebook running Intel’s CULV ultra-low voltage silicon.]]> Wed, 06 May 2009 00:34:48 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msis-x-slim-340-the-shape-of-notebooks-to-come.htm http://apcmag.com//msis-x-slim-340-the-shape-of-notebooks-to-come.htm

This sleek MacBook Air wanna-be heralds an invasion of affordable thin-and-light notebooks built around Intel’s Core 2 ‘Ultra’ processor.]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:42:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-to-unveil-new-ultra-processor-for-notebooks-and-netbooks-alike.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-to-unveil-new-ultra-processor-for-notebooks-and-netbooks-alike.htm

If you thought the line between netbooks and notebooks was starting to blur, wait until you see Intel’s new Ultra mobile processor.]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:47:08 +1000