News: Notebooks
Thursday, 28 Mar 2013
Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Slated for April Launch
Lenovo has recently announced on Twitter, that its business hybrid Ultrabook, the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix, is expected to reach US retailers in April. However, Lenovo didn't release any additional information regarding the unit's availability in other parts of the world.
Thursday, 7 Feb 2013
Google Working on Touchscreen Chromebook Pixel?
There's a video of a sexy new hi-res touchscreen Chromebook floating around on the web, except it might not have come from Google. However, there are some clues which seem to point to Google having a hand in the creation of this concept Chromebook.
Tuesday, 5 Feb 2013
It's Official - Dell is Going Private with Microsoft's $2 Billion Loan
Recent talks of Dell going private turned out to be true after all with Dell entering into an agreement to be purchased back for US$24.4 billion by Dell's founder and CEO, Michael Dell in partnership with private equity firm Silver Lake, and with assistance from Microsoft and a few financing institutions.
Google Working on New Unified Messaging Platform?
There's a Chrome OS screenshot posted by a developer showing a new messaging service from Google. There's no official word on what it really is, but it contains notifications from at least three different Google services, which would qualify it as a unified messaging system.
Monday, 4 Feb 2013
Google's Chromebook in 2000 Schools Worldwide
Google's Chromebook might not be available in Singapore yet, but it's slowly gaining traction in the education industry. It's now present in 2000 schools globally, which is double the number of schools with Chromebooks 3 months ago.
Tuesday, 29 Jan 2013
Acer Sees Little Success in Windows, Looks to Google and Chrome
Acer President Jim Wong is disappointed with Windows 8, and says his company must look beyond Microsoft and build its smartphone portfolio if it is to succeed.
Thursday, 24 Jan 2013
Apple Records Revenue and Profits, Yet Shares Prices Continue to Dive
Despite raking up record revenue and profits for Q1 2013, Apple's share prices continue to fall.
Wednesday, 23 Jan 2013
Microsoft May Invest Up to $3 Billion to Help Take Dell Private
Cash-rich Microsoft is said to be in talks to help take Dell private, and may invest up to $3 billion to do so.
Tuesday, 15 Jan 2013
Dell Reportedly in Talks to Go Private
Dell is said to be in "serious" talks with two private-equity firms to take the company private, according to sources.
Saturday, 12 Jan 2013
Samsung Announces Enhanced Series 7 Chronos and New Ultrabooks at CES 2013 (Updated!)
Samsung has presented two additions to its high performance Series 7 PC lineup - the enhanced Series 7 Chronos, which delivers professional performance in a thin and light form factor, and the Series 7 Ultra, which takes Ultrabooks to the next level with enriched computing power, graphics and touch capability.