First HD DVR-R laptop hits Japan (InfoWorld)

First HD DVR-R laptop hits Japan (InfoWorld)

InfoWorld - The first laptop computer to feature an HD DVD-R drive, Toshiba's Qosmio Q30, went on sale in Japan over the weekend.



9-cell Lithium-Ion Batteries Recall, Lenovo

The batteries were sold with new notebook computers or as optional or replacement batteries on the models listed below. read more...



Asus Ups the Ante on Notebook Displays (PC World)

PC World - New Asus notebook gets LED backlight for super-sharp display and vivid colors.



Lenovo recalls ThinkPad batteries

About 100,000 battery packs used in ThinkPad notebook computers are being recalled because they can pose a fire hazard if the battery is struck



Lenovo, Sanyo to recall 100,000 ThinkPad batteries (Reuters)

Reuters - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Lenovo Inc. (0992.HK) and Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. (6764.T) are voluntarily recalling about 100,000 packs of Lithium-ion batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers.