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Unplggd: Four New Innovative Laptops

Cerentha Harris — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:48:01 +0000

There has been a lot of talk about tablets these days, but there’s definitely still some innovative stuff going on in the laptop/netbook space. Laptops are now emerging with “instant on” operating systems, integrated 3G and external graphics, all with great looking style. We’ll take a look at a few of the best looking new laptops we’ve seen, after the jump.

Sony VAIO Z – Combine an ultra portable laptop with the power of a desktop and you have the Sony Vaio Z. It has the style and portability of a Macbook Air and has an external box that you plug it into using Light Peak (aka Thunderbolt). The box houses AMD external GPU, Blu-Ray, HDMI out, ethernet and a USB 3.0 port.

ASUS EEE PC X101 – This netbook from ASUS is just as thin as a Macbook Air and $600 cheaper. The “instant on” MeeGo version comes at the cheap pricetag of $200. Running on a single core 1.33 Atom processor, it’s the fastest netbook we’ve seen with an amazing price and expensive looks.

Samsung Series 5 3G Chromebook – If you’re looking to purchase a Chromebook you have a two choices from either Acer or Samsung. The Samsung has a more polished look and is available in either silver or white. With instant web and integrated free 3G, this Samsung Chromebook is a great option.

HP Envy 14-2050SE Beats Edition – The Beats Edition of this PC notebook is incredibly sleek looking with a black aluminum finish. It features Beats Audio for studio-quality sound and a full-sized red backlit keyboard. Photos and videos can be streamed to your HDTV using Intel Wireless Display and you can print wirelessly and sync the Envy with your smartphone and other devices using integrated bluetooth.

By Vivian Kim

[via engadget]

This story appears in partnership with Unplggd, a site for people who embrace technology and design in their home.

Unplggd: Year of the Tablet

Cerentha Harris — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:49:12 +0000

“Year of the Tablet, eh? It certainly well looks like it. And now, we have HP steppin’ up their game with their own tablet – the HP Slate – positioning themselves as the anti-iPad/anti-computer of choice with a custom OS, integrated webcam, SD slot, and iTunes-touch.

Aside from the slick touch UI, we’re definitely loving the ability to hook the tablet itself up and project it onto an HDTV via a dock. It was one of my #1 requests for the iPad, but I guess we’re just going to have to wait a little bit longer for Apple to catch up with the needs of consumers.

If teasers are your thing, be sure to check out the 30 second HP Slate trailer. If the quick editing and cinematic orchestra doesn’t sell it for you, the features might certainly will.
Let us know what you think! Does HP have a solid winner on their hands?

[Via Engadget]

By Anthony.”

This story appears in partnership with Unplggd, a site for people who embrace technology and design in their home.

This Green Laptop Gets a Designer’s Touch

Cerentha Harris — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:48:54 +0000

HP has partnered with designer Tord Boontje to create a lovely little laptop that’s environmentally friendly and beautifully designed – two things we treasure at Herman Miller. It is Tord’s first foray into the world of technology and he’s taken his signature floral cutout design and embedded it into the laptop’s exterior and interior. HP has managed to create a 10.1″ mercury-free LED screen and they printed the user guide using environmentally friendly soy inks. Certainly a step in the right direction. For all the info on this beauty go to HP’s site (make sure you’ve got your sound on – you’ll feel like you’re in the woods!)