Sunday, December 17, 2006

HP Introduces Global 3G Wireless Laptop (NewsFactor)


HP Introduces Global 3G Wireless Laptop (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - In an overture to knowledge workers with wanderlust, Hewlett-Packard and Cingular have launched what they are claiming is the world's first notebook with built-in global 3G capabilities.



Ultra-Rugged Laptop Can Withstand Explosions, Radiation (TechWeb)

TechWeb - Kontro is getting ready to release an ultra-rugged laptop in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2007. But, at 13 pounds, it's a bit heavy.



Dell Intros Its First Blu-ray Enabled Notebook (NewsFactor)

NewsFactor - Dell has launched its first PC incorporating Blu-ray Disc technology, with the next-generation optical-disc format now an option on its XPS M1710 notebook computer.



Microsoft: Vista Wireless Access Could Cause Laptop Battery Drain (TechWeb)

TechWeb - Users running Windows Vista on laptops may see batteries draining faster than they expect, Microsoft said in a warning on a company blog, because some wireless access points aren't configured to take advantage of the new operating system's Wi-Fi power-saving mode.