Nokia to offer Android netbook in 2010?

Despite the fact that Nokia and Intel recently announce their Moblin & Maemo Linux platforms collaboration, Nokia plans to launch an ARM-based netbook with Google’s Android operating system in 2010, GigaOM writes. Lazard Capital Markets analyst Daniel Amir revealed, the Nokia notebook to be delivered through carriers.

“In our conversations with ODMs, we have confirmed that Nokia is planning to enter the netbook market with a Google Android, ARM-based netbook that would be sold at carriers. Considering this market is dominated by the PC players, we believe Nokia could face an uphill battle to succeed in this market.”

Toshiba Satellite M500/M505 Notebook PC

Toshiba presents the new Satellite M500/M505 line of notebook PCs that is for work and play for home users, students and mobile enthusiasts. Like the A500 and P500, the M500/505 can be powered by Intel or AMD processor, up to 4GB RAM and either onboard graphics or dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 512MB graphics card.

The Satellite M500/M505 is equipped with a 14.1-inch 1366×768 LCD screen, up to a 500GB hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, and a multi-in-one card reader. It supports WiFi and optional Bluetooth. You can also find webcam, eSATA/USB combo port, HDMI output and an ExpressCard slot.

Toshiba Satellite M500/M505 is available now with a starting price of $699.99.

Some Pre-configured Models:

Satellite M505D-S4930

• AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-74
• 4GB DDR2 800MHz memory
• 320GB HDD (5400rpm)
• ATI Radeon 3100 graphics
• DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive
• Realtek WiFi 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN
• Price: $699.99

Satellite M500-ST5401

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6500
• 4GB DDR2 800MHz memory
• 320GB HDD (5400rpm)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive
• Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/g/n)
• Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
• Fingerprint reader
• Built-in webcam & mic
• Price: $799.00

Satellite M505-S4947

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P7350
• 4GB DDR2 800MHz memory
• 400GB HDD (5400rpm)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash drive
• Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/g/n)
• Built-in webcam
• HDMI port
• Price: $899.99

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Ultra portable Notebook

Lenovo announced the new ThinkPad T400s ultra portable notebook PC that is just 0.83-inch thick and is 20% lighter than ThinkPad T400 predecessor. The ThinkPad T400s sports an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz processor and integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics.

The T400s packs 2GB RAM, either SSD up to 128GB or 250GB hard drive and a 9.5mm Slim DVD burner or Blu-ray drive. It has a 14.1-inch LED-backlight LCD screen. The laptop supports WiFi and Ethernet and WiMAX, Bluetooth, WWAN options are available. There are an ExpressCard/34 slot and a 5-in-1 memory card slot.

Lenovo’s adds also an eSATA/USB combo port and a DisplayPort output to the notebook. T400s comes with a 6-cell battery pack that offers up to 6 hours of use. You can get a ThinkPad T400s for $159 from Lenovo.

HP Multi-Touch TouchSmart tx2

While HP mistakenly claims that its sparkly new (but previously rumored) TouchSmart tx2 is the world's first multi-touch consumer notebook, we're still decidedly stoked about this here convertible tablet. Boasting a 12.1-inch swivel display (LED-backlit) that's just dying to have your prints all over it, the tx2 will come loaded with Windows Vista, a bezel-mounted fingerprint reader, integrated webcam with microphone, Bluetooth / WiFi, stereo speakers, a 5-in-1 multicard reader and a LightScribe SuperMulti DVD burner. HP's also delivering the oh-so-stylish Reaction Imprint exterior, an AMD Turion X2 dual-core processor, the firm's own MediaSmart 2.0 software, a VGA output, Ethernet and at least one USB port from the looks of things. You're supposed to be able to add one of these to your digital shopping cart right now via HP's own webstore or Amazon.com, but both links currently lead to sections of the intarwebz you don't ever, ever want to see. Hold tight -- we've a feeling HP will be getting really official with this one momentarily. Check Laptop's hands-on with the unit in the video after the break.

Dospara doles out Atom-powered Prime Note Cartina UM netbook

It's been forever and a day since we heard from Dospara, but as it typically does, it's just hanging around and waiting to see what catches on before it dives in. Case in point: here we have the Prime Note Cartina UM, an 8.9-inch netbook that's hitting alongside the second and third iteration of everyone else's. You could likely guess the specifications in your sleep, but we'll humor you anyway; we've got a 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 120GB hard drive, a 1,024 x 600 panel, 802.11b/g WiFi, a battery good for two hours and a mysterious Linux build pre-installed. You won't find an optical drive bundled in, but you will find a ¥39,980 ($413) price tag should you venture over to Japan.

ASUS 15.6-inch touchscreen Eee Tops launching tomorrow -- $499?

Can you feel it? That dull sense of ennui isn't the result of the diminished hours of daylight, oh no, it's the sensation of the Eee Top's imminent launch in Taipei. ASUS has a news conference scheduled for Thursday to out the ET1602 and ET1603 XP PCs into the wonderfully erect world of all-in-ones. Something we've been expecting since January of this year when we first heard about ASUS' Eee branding promiscuity. We're still looking at 15.6-inches of touchscreen LCD, a 160GB hard disk, 802.11n WiFi, a pair of 4-watt speakers, and 1.3 megapixel webcam all propped up by a tepid 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor -- a CPU that ASUS knows a thing or two about. The ET1603 packs a better ATI HD3450 graphics card and battery for 4.4-kilograms (9.7-pounds) of luggable PC. We'll have to wait for the pricing and country details but we can speculate that it'll arrive in the US pronto after seeing its wireless (EK-C2) keyboard slip through the FCC yesterday. Could be a holiday winner if it hits for the$499 price rumored way back when.

Epson's Endeavor Na01 mini is a netbook

Not much to say here, just an Atom N270 1.6Ghz processor, 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 LCD, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD and a dash of Windows XP, doing what they always do. There's a nice complement of completely standard interfaces, like three USB 2.0 plugs, 802.11b/g WiFi, Ethernet, mini VGA out and a multicard reader, all stuffed into a slightly frumpy 1.5-inch thick enclosure, but let's not get off message: Epson's new Endeavor Na01 mini is all Microsoft-proscribed netbook and nothing more. The Japan-only computer is available today for the completely palatable price of 46,800 Yen (about $484). 

Sony launches World’s First 16.4-Inch Wide Multimedia Notebook

Sony has introduced a notebook which can play Blu-Ray discs. VAIO FW notebook will be capable of displaying HD movies. The notebook is being marketed in the standard and the premium models.

The LCD is extra wide which permits unhindered watching of Blu-ray discs. The extra width of 16.4 inches eliminates the black bars which are a typical distraction otherwise. The notebook uses Sony’s patented XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology which enables glare free viewing with absolute picture quality.

The VAIO FW notebook is powered by a new Intel Centrino 2 technology that makes it more responsive and energy efficient. It uses the Windows Vista Ultimate operating system. The software bundled with the notebook includes VAIO Movie Story software, VAIO MusicBox software and the Disc/Editor software for creating DVD/BD video. It permits you to use the lap top in a wireless mode throughout your house.