The Dell Adamo XPS notebook officially went on sale yesterday with a starting price of $1799. At that price you’ll get the following specs on the Adamo XPS:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
• 128GB SSD
• Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 clocked at 1.4 GHz
• 13.4 inch WLED HD (720p) LCD panel
• 2.0 megapixel camera
• 4GB RAM
• Intel GS45 integrated graphics
• Intel 5300 WLAN 802.11n Wi-Fi
• 20WHr batter
• HD audio 2.0
• Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module
• Metallic keyboard
• Ethernet Network USB adapter

Interestingly enough, hardware customizations are next to nill as most of the option add-ons are external drives, additional software, and additional batteries. The 40WHr battery will cost you an extra $100 dollars. So in reality, the starting system priced of $1799 is really all you need except for maybe an additional battery. Not too shabby.. though still pricey for most consumers.

As to when it ships – preliminary ship dates show 12/23/2009 – ah… a Christmas gift indeed.

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Have a need for a portable photo scanner? Want to scan a physical picture, slide or negative into your computer? Well you’ll want to check out Pandigital’s newest scanners – the PhotoLink One-Touch 5×7 Scanner and the PhotoLink Personal Photo Scanner which are a part of the PhotoLink line of scanners. Features of each of the two new scanners are as follows:

PhotoLink One-Touch 5×7 Scanner:

• Scan 5 x7 inch (or smaller) traditional prints onto memory card or directly with PC
• Simply insert photo into the feed area of the scanner and push a single button to begin
• 1800 x 1200 pixel resolution and 600 dpi clarity
• Usable out of the box – no software to install
• Supports SD, MS, MS Pro, MMS, XD cards
• mini-USB port for USB connection
• 512MB SD card included
• Measures a mere 7.5 x 1.75 x 3 inches

PhotoLink Personal Photo Scanner:

• 5 in 1 memory card reader with support for SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC, XD
• Scan slides, negatives, and prints
• Place slide, 35mm negative or photo print (4 x 6 or smaller) into device and push a single button
• Transfer to a memory card or to a PC
• Comes with 512MB SD card
• Image scan at 300 dpi resolution
• Slides or negatives scan at 1200 dpi
• Auto-feed, cropping tools, color balancing, and film-type detection
• Measures 6.15 x 1.8 x 1.5 inches and weighs 0.5 lbs

The PhotoLink One-Touch 5×7 Scanner has an MSRP of $129.99 and is available now while the PhotoLink Personal Photo Scanner has an MSRP of $129.99 and will be available exclusively through QVC through Dec. 5th.

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Chinon Corporation announces a complete music and TV solution today with the introduction of the AVi, the industry’s first portable iPod docking station with built-in LCD monitor and digital TV tuner. You’ll be able to view content, listen to music, and watch TV, all from a single docking station.

Features and specs include:

• Combines the look of a retro boom box with a modern rubberized black finish and silver trim
• 7 inch LCD monitor
• AUX input
• ATSC digital TV tuner with AV out
• Built-in telescopic radio antenna
• External telescopic TV antenna
• Digital FM and alarm clock
• Full-function remote
• Plays local TV channels, and content from iPod including music videos, pre-recorded movies, TV shows, and videos
• 3 hour battery life
• Plays and charges iPod at the same time

The AVi can be purchased for $199.99 only at www.chinonusa.com.

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There’s certainly no doubt that the newly announced Dell Adamo XPS is a work of art (and wonder!). But after reading Mike S’s blog posting over at Direct2Dell, I have a much better appreciation of this incredible notebook.

First off – if you’re wondering what it means to be only 9.99mm think – consider what Mike says:

“to give you an idea of how thin 9.99mm is, most cell phones today are thicker. The current iPhone is 12.3mm thick and a common USB port, found on most computers these days, is 7.5mm.”

That’s right – the Adamo XPS is actually thinner than that iPhone in your pocket (yeah let’s face it – you know you probably have an iPhone in there). Taking the thinness into consideration, it’s absolutely incredible that Dell managed to pack in features such as an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, a roomy 128GB SSD, and a 13.4 inch display. 

Make sure to head on over to Direct2Dell’s website to read up on the Adamo XPS. Also, check out Brian Solis’s webpage for additional pictures of the Adamo XPS (which are shown in this posting).

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Yes, the teasing is finally nearing an end as Dell formally announces the Adamo XPS notebook – the industry’s “thinnest laptop PC ever” measuring a mere 9.99mm (or approximately 0.4 inch) thick. Some of the features and specs to the Adamo XPS include:

• Capacitive latching device – one finger swipe opens the latch
• Built-in location awareness to provide real time local maps to show people where they are
• Replaceable battery with optional higher-capacity battery available
• Full-sized keyboard with aluminum keycaps
• Touchpad with gesture support
• Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor clocked at 1.4GHz
• 4GB DDR3 800 MHz memory
• 128GB Solid State Drive
• 720p 13.4 inch WLED display
• Built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi
• 2 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet via included dongle
• Windows 7 64 bit edition
• Measures 13.39 x 10.71 inches and weighs just over 3 pounds

Looks and sounds pretty sweet huh? Well thin and light it is.. but cheap thin and light it is not. Starting prices for the Dell Adamo XPS begins at $1799. Yeah.. pricey.

As for when the Adamo XPS will come out – the company expects to begin taking orders and shipping the Adamo XPS in time for this holiday season.

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Toshiba announces updates to their Satellite Pro, Tecra, and Portégé lineup of notebook PCs – all of which feature Windows 7 support. Here’s what you need to know about the systems.

On the Satellite Pro front, you have the following new models:

Satellite Pro U500 Touch Laptop

• Multi-touch enabled 13.3 inch display
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6670
• Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
• 3GB RAM
• Intel GMA 4500MHD
• 250GB 5400 RPM HDD
• DVD SuperMulti Drive
• USB Sleep and Charge
• Webcam and Microphone
• HDMI and eSATA USB combo port
• Includes touch-ready basic productivity software called Toshiba LIfeSpace consisting of two applications – Toshiba Bulletin Board and Toshiba ReelTime
• Starting price of $999

Satellite Pro L450:

• 15.6 inch widescreen display
• Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
• 2GB RAM
• Intel GMA 4500MHD
• 250GB 5400RPM HDD
• DVD SuperMulti drive
• Memory card reader
• Webcam and Microphone
• HDMI port
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n
• Webcam
• Prices start at $529

Satellite Pro L550:

• 17.3 inch diagonal HD widescreen TruBrite display
• Intel Core 2 Duo processor
• Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
• 4GB RAM
• Intel GMA 4500MHD
• 320GB 5400RPM HDD
• Full-sized keyboard with 10 key numeric keypad
• Built-in webcams
• Bluetooth
• Face recognition
• HDMI port
• LED Backlit Display
• 802.11 a/g/n Wi-Fi
• Media card reader
• Prices start at $999

On the business front, Toshiba released updates to the Tecra lineup including the new Tecra R10, A10, and M10 systems.

Tecra R10:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SP9400
• 14.1 inch widescreen display
• Windows XP Professional with recovery media for Windows 7
• 2GB RAM
• Intel GMA 4500MHD
• 250GB 5400RPM HDD
• DVD SuperMulti Drive
• Active Management Technology
• Bluetooth
• EasyGuard Technology
• eSATA USB Combo Port
• LED Backlit Display
• Prices start at $1399

Tecra A10:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8700
• 15.4 inch widescreen display
• Windows XP Professional with recovery media for Windows 7
• 2GB RAM
• Intel GMA 4500MHD
• 250GB 5400 RPM HDD
• DVD SuperMulti Drive
• Active Management Technology
• Bluetooth
• EasyGuard Technology
• USB Sleep and Charge
• Fingerprint Reader
• eSATA USB Combo Port
• Prices start at $999

Tecra M10:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8700
• 14.1 inch widescreen display
• Windows XP Professional with recovery media for Windows 7
• 2GB RAM
• Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD
• 250GB 5400 RPM HDD
• DVD SuperMulti Drive
• Active Management Technology
• Bluetoth
• Smart Card Reader
• USB Sleep and Charge
• Fingerprint Reader
• eSATA USB Combo Port
• Prices start at $999

On the Portégé, we have the new Toshiba Portégé M750 which features:

• Convertible Tablet PC
• Intel Core 2 Duo processors
• Pen and touch input capable
• 2GB RAM
• Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD
• 160GB 5400RPM HDD
• 12.1 inch diagonal display
• Windows XP Tablet PC Edition with upgrade media for Windows 7 Professional
• Prices start at $1279

Finally, there’s the new Portégé R600 ultraportable which features:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SU9400
• Windows XP Professional with Recovery Media for Windows 7 Professional
• 3GB RAM
• Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD
• 160GB 5400RPM HDD (or Solid State Drives)
• DVD SuperMulti Drive
• Bluetooth
• Transflective Indoor/Outdoor Display
• USB Sleep and Charge
• Fingerprint Reader
• Prices start at $2099

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Acer announces a new high-end multimedia notebook PC with the introduction of the Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865 system. It has all the makings of an powerhouse entertainment PC with features such as the Intel Core i7 quad-core processor, 18.4 inch widescreen HD display, NVIDIA graphics, lots of storage space and memory, support for Blu-ray, and Windows 7 Home Premium.

The full specs of the AS8940G-6865 include:

• Intel Core i7 Processor 720QM (1.60GHz, 6MB L3 Cache, 1333MHz FSB)
• 18.4″ Full HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display
  (1920×1080 Resolution, 16:9 Aspect Ratio)
• 4GB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz Memory
• NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M with 1GB dedicated DDR3 VRAM
• 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
• 4X Blu-ray Disc/DVD SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
• Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a//bg/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
• Acer Crystal Eye Integrated Webcam
• Touch-Capacitive Media Control Interface
• 5 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 HDMI Port, 1 eSATA Port
• 8-cell Li-Ion Battery (4800mAh)
• Dolby Home Theater® Audio Enhancement
• Acer CineSurround Sound System (5 built-in speakers)
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

The Aspire AS8940G-6865 will be available this holiday season with a starting price of $1349.99.

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Looking to address the needs of vertical markets that require rugged systems, Dell announces the industry’s smallest 12.1 inch rugged convertible tablet PC complete with multi-touch display – the Latitude XT2 XFR.

Designed to withstand “changing mission requirements” and to “withstand harsh environments”, the Latitude XT2 XFR shares common images and components with the Latitude XT2 and features:

• Intel Core 2 Duo processors
• Up to 5GB of DDR3 1066MHz RAM
• QuadCool Thermal Management System enables excellent performance, even in extreme temperatures from minus 10 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 4, 6, and 9 cell battery options
• Impact resistant, sunlight viewable, 12.1-inch wide LED display with capacitive multi-touch gestures-enabled or optional resistive touch screen
• Optional hot-swappable modules including GPS (in the coming weeks) and webcam.
• Wireless LAN 802.11 a/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 and mobile broadband
• Optional expansion sliver provides camera/light, serial, and RJ11 inputs.
• Thickness of a mere 1.5 inches
• Weight of 5.4 pounds with four cell battery and solid state drive
• Meets MIL-810G standards for operations in harsh environments (certification to follow in the coming weeks)
• Compression-sealed and rugged I/O doors, LCD, and keyboard

The XT2 XFR is ideal for markets such as defense, law enforcement, homeland security communities, field service departments, and utility companies – places where touch-screen computers excel but could use more ruggedness.

The Latitude XT2 XFR is available in the U.S., Canada, France, Spain, UK, Germany, and Italy with a starting price of $3599.

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The Core i7 processor continues to make strides in the mobile space as HP introduces the new Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition notebook.

The new Quad Edition dv6t has the following specs:

• Choice of either Core i7 720QM (1.6GHz) or 820QM (1.73GHz) quad-core processor
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 230M 1GB discrete graphics
• Up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM
• Up to 500GB hard drive
• DVD burner or Blu-ray combo drive
• 15.6 inch HP Brightview LED backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution
• Optional HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner
• Optional Verizon Wireless V740 ExpressCard with service activation required
• Webcam or Webcam + fingerprint reader
• Built-in Altec Lansing stereo speakers
• HDMI and VGA outputs
• Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity
• Optional Bluetooth
• 4 USB 2.0 ports with 4th port shared with an eSATA port
• ExpressCard slot
• 5 in 1 media card reader
• Firewire port
• 6 cell battery
• Weighs 6.34 pounds
• Windows 7 OS
• Liquid metallic chassis
• Available in Espresso Black or Moonlight White color

Prices for the Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition notebook currently start at $999.

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For those of you disappointed that Apple failed to deliver any news on a possible tablet device with their recent product refresh, here’s an interesting story to keep your interests possibly peaked. 

In a private speech delivered to the New York Times digital staff around October 15/16th, New York Times executive editor, Bill Keller, states the following:

“We need to figure out the right journalistic product to deliver to mobile platforms and devices… I’m hoping we can get the newsroom more actively involved in the challenge of delivering our best journalism in the form of Times Reader, iPhone apps, WAP, or the impending Apple slate, or whatever comes after that.“

Yup.. that’s right.. the “impending Apple slate”.

So the real question is – did Keller make a boo-boo with the reference to the Apple slate/tablet device? In addition, if this indeed was a confirmation for a table device, did Keller spill the beans on the name of the device? Are we talking about the Apple “slate” or the Apple “Slate”?

Keep in mind that the term “slate” isn’t new to the Tablet PC world. Tablet devices that consist of only the touch-screen display and nothing else are typically referred to as “slates” while Tablet PCs that convert from a notebook form factor to a “slate” form factor are known as “convertible notebooks”.

Yeah I know.. this is probably a whole lot of nothing right now but hey – it keeps your interest in the matter right?

You can check out a video of the speech over at the Harvard Nieman Journalism Lab website.

[Check it out via PC World]

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