Sony VAIO W

Sony unveiled its Atom Pine Trail-based VAIO W and CULV-powered VAIO Y series notebook. The former is an eco-friendly mini notebook with a reprocessed plastic chassis comprised of approximately 23 percent recycled CDs.

The VAIO W is boosted by Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor, 1GB f RAM and GMA 3150 graphics. It has a 250GB hard drive and a multi-in-one card slot. The VAIO W comes with a 10.1-inch 1366×768 LED-backlit display. Sony’s VAIO Y series, instead, sportsIntel Core 2 Duo SU7300 1.3GHz CULV processor, 4GB of RAM and GMA 4500MHD graphics with HDMI output. It gets up to a 500GB hard drive and a 13.3-inch 1366×768 LED-backlit display.

Sony VAIO Y

Both VAIO W and VAIO Y have a MOTION EYE webcam, an ExpressCard/34 slot, an Electro-Static touch pad, a SD and a Memory Stick slots. They support Bluetooth and WiFi. The VAIO W can also add the optional Verizon Mobile Broadband.

Sony’s ultra portable VAIO W comes in Berry Pink, Navy Blue and Sugar White and starts at $449.99 while the VAIO Y is available in Black and starts at $799.99.

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Sony VAIO W

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Press release, Stockholm 2009-09-16

Swedish QPAD launch their first mouse for gaming – featuring an innovative shape and ground breaking technology

QPAD ®|5K™ features a powerful navigation engine, adapted for high performance laser navigation. It has been specifically designed for high-end professional gamers, and enables extremely high-speed motion detection and high resolution to provide precise tracking capabilities which are required for many of today’s most popular gaming applications. QPAD®|5K™’s new laser sensor is ideal for gamers who require precise high-speed tracking on a variety of different surfaces.

“We have been planning to make a mouse for several years now. Until now the optical and laser technology hasn’t lived up to QPAD standards. With this mouse we are setting a new standard for gaming mice. Just as with our headset this is a product which fits right into the premium segment of the market. I really enjoy playing with the QPAD ®|5K™, it works with the extreme high speed movments that used to be a huge problem for laser mice. QPAD ®|5K™ delivers a micro precision never seen before, and our 5 finger ergonomic shape is fantastic. The design of the mouse is shaped to fit a 5 finger grip and by doing this we make sure that you have as little friction as possible.” – Says QPAD founder, Christer Körnbäck

QPAD®|5K™ Specifications:
Sensor:……………………………Laser Gaming Grade
Resolution:……………………….90 – 5040 CPI (Counts per inch)
Max Acceleration: ………………30 G
Max Speed: ……………………..150 inches per second | 3,8m/sec
Image processing:……………..10.8 MPS (Mega Pixels per second)
USB polling rate:………………..1000 HZ (reports per second)
USB Data path:………………….16 bits / axis
Buttons:…………………………..7 (Programmable 5)
Sensing pixels: …………………30×30 pixels
Sampling rate: ………………….12.000 FPS (Frames per second)
Cable: …………………………….Braided cable 2 meter.
USB plug: ………………………..Gold plated
USB Response time: …………..1ms
Warranty: ………………………..2 years

“We want our customers to trust in QPAD. Whenever there is a new QPAD product released you will always be able to trust its damn good, like our mouse pads and headset. With this mouse we have been looking back at old favourites with redesigned cuts, details and finish, but thinking ahead with an innovative shape. The evolution of materials with new blends, surfaces and coatings are an important source of inspiration, as well as the ground breaking technology. The result is an inspiring mouse that really works great for fast movement gaming.”-Says Johan Grape, Project leader.

Release and availability
QPAD ®|5K™ will be available in shops on the 20th of October. The recommended price for the QPAD ®|5K™ is 59.92 EURO + VAT, but already now you can pre-order from selected QPAD resellers for an attractive introduction price.

About QPAD:
QPAD built its success on a grassroots commitment to the gaming community.Like you, we thrive in the madness of competition and embrace the free spirit of gaming. Our sponsorship of the Q Tour, communities, cups, tournaments, teams and LAN parties reflects this commitment. The knowledge we’ve gained has fed into our development of high quality products that have a great performance and given many a winning edge. For more information on QPAD, visit the official website: www.qpad.se

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Viliv officially announced two new compact netbook/MID/UMPC, the N5 Go-Everywhere PC and the S10 Blade multitouch tablet PC. Both devices are based on Atom processor and can be equipped with support for HSPA, TD-SCDMA, EVDO, WiMAX 4G connectivity.

The Viliv N5 is a compact netbook with a 4.8-inch 1024×600 touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard. It sports an Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and 32GB SSD for storage. It gets integrated GPS navigation, a 1.3 Megapixel webcam and a microSD card slot.

Viliv’s S10 Blade, on the other hand, is a netbook tablet with a 10.1-inch swivel LCD display with 1366×768 resolution and multitouch. It is equipped with Atom Z530 1.6GHz or Z550 2GHz processor, 1GB of memory and up to 128GB SSD. The Blade has QWERTY keyboard as well. The battery allows up to 10 hours of use.

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Dell confirmes the rumored 5-inch Android tablet concept, called the Mini 5, joining the Mini 3 smartphone and Mini netbooks. The Mini 5 gets a 5-inch multitouch touchscreen and a 5 Megapixel main camera and a front camera. Other than WiFi, the 5-inch tablet supports 3G network as well.

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He has long been revered as one of the many legends surrounding the world’s most uncompromising sports car brand – Valentino Balboni, a remarkable test driver with his own personal cult status. Automobili Lamborghini now presents a model in his honour and bearing his name – the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.

The latest version of the Gallardo, Lamborghini’s most successful model of all time – overall, more than 9,000 units of the model range have already been produced – boasts not only its own distinctive design and exclusive equipment, but its technology is unique too, as indicated by the model badge: the 550 stands for the power output in hp and the 2 is for rear wheel drive. For several decades, Valentino Balboni has had a distinct influence on the character of the super sports car bearing the sign of the bull. With his fine-tuning and testing work, he has helped to shape many automotive legends, from the Lamborghini Miura of the 60s through to the current Gallardo and Murciélago models. Balboni was hired in 1967 by company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini himself. From early on, it was evident that the young Balboni had a special feel for cars, that most sensitive of all instincts that connects to the ‘life blood’ of an automobile and defines the soul of a test driver. “A Lamborghini must always combine the precision of a race car with the reliability of a good friend,” says Balboni. Since 1973, he has sat at the wheel of every prototype built by the brand, and even most production cars have passed through his hands before being delivered to their customers. This has turned Balboni into one of the most important representatives of the brand, with an outstanding reputation and status among the brand’s fans and customers worldwide. Limited to 250 units After over 40 years with Lamborghini, Balboni is now officially retired. Yet, Valentino Balboni continues to travel to many countries around the world as an ambassador of the brand. The special exclusivity of the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is guaranteed – it is limited to 250 units. Light-footed yet extremely safe With this latest version of the Gallardo, Lamborghini is honouring its long-standing test driver in a very special way. The LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni was conceived in line with his own thinking, and it meets many customers’ requests for a model with a unique character, which offers a very special kind of active driving fun. The Balboni model is the only current Lamborghini that delivers its power to the road via its rear wheels alone. Rear wheel drive has a special appeal to those sports car drivers who enjoy a particular driving style. Thanks to the eminently powerful V10 driveline, controlled oversteer is no problem – naturally always to the extent defined by the driver – because refined road manners and perfectly tuned assistance systems mean that the Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni is an exceptionally safe sports car to drive. Driving fun with unique character In order to shape this unique character that combines driving fun and safety, the engineers at Sant’Agata Bolognese have incorporated extensive modifications into the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. It was not simply a question of moving the transmission to the rear axle, the vehicle had to be adjusted and tuned in every element of its driving dynamics. This includes springs, dampers, stabilisers and even the tyres. The aerodynamics were also adjusted to take account of the change to the power flow. The rear axle differential, with a 45 percent limited slip, was also redeveloped, as was the calibration of the e-gear transmission. One significant point was the adjustments made to the ESP system. While the standard program is focused on high stability, the CORSA program permits greater drift angles, thus enabling drivers to enjoy the dynamics of the LP 550-2 to their full extent. Outstanding performance is guaranteed Adjustments have also been made to the very heart of the Gallardo, the 5.2 litre ten-cylinder: the perfect synthesis of hi-revving pleasure, pulling power, a constantly exuberant temperament and a powerful symphony played in all keys. In the Valentino Balboni, the compact and lightweight power unit generates 405 kW (550 hp). At a dry weight of only 1,380 kilograms, this guarantees outstanding performance: the LP 550-2 is catapulted from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62mph) in a breathtaking 3.9 seconds, while the top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph) guarantees its place among the ultimate in super sports cars. Powerful elegance in its distinctive design The Valentino Balboni is not only unique in terms of its technology: its design and equipment reinforce its exclusivity. Its classic sporting character is emphasised by a colour strip in white and gold running from the front panel over the roof and parts of the engine cover all the way to the rear spoiler, with inspiration from the classic sports cars from the ‘70s. This colour treatment underscores the powerful elegance of the Gallardo and emphasises the unique Lamborghini design DNA. The Special Edition is available in eight colours, from Bianco Monocerus through to Verde Ithaca, or Arancio Borealis to Nero Noctis. The Scorpius wheels retain their dark grey finish, while the brake callipers come in black, orange or yellow, depending on the exterior paint finish. Classic sporting look for the interior, too The characteristic colour combination is repeated in the interior. The basic colour of the full leather upholstery is black. Both seats, however, feature the colour strip in white. The centre console is completely upholstered in Polar white leather to create a powerful accent. A badge below the left side window bears the signature of Valentino Balboni and the production number of the car. The exclusivity of the Valentino Balboni is augmented further by its extensive equipment. Alongside several new leather features in the interior, there is also the transparent engine cover, the rear view camera, the navigation system with Bluetooth and the lifting system for the front axle that makes it easier to drive over obstacles. In addition to the extensive standard equipment, a list of further options is available including e-gear transmission and carbon ceramic brakes. Suggested retail price – without taxes Europe: 162.000 € UK: 137.900 £ USA: 219.800 $

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Razer brings a right-handed ergonomic mouse for palm and fingertip gamers, called the Razer Imperator. The mouse sports Razer’s first adjustable side buttons to ensure customized positioning for a variety of hand sizes and gaming grips.

The Imperator features the 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor for precision tracking, up to 200 inches per second/ 50g acceleration, seven programmable Hyperesponse buttons, 1000Hz Ultrapolling / 1ms response rate, Zero-acoustic Ultraslick Teflon feet. The gaming mouse includes Razer Synapse onboard memory and supports on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment.

The Razer Imperator will be released in late December 2009 for $79.99.

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The Razer Imperator is not just a mere mouse, it is an extension of your hands. Its right-handed ergonomic form factor with a contoured thumb grip delivers comfort and a better fit for gaming, whether you use a palm or fingertip grip. Be empowered to take on foes and fatigue alike – for longer gaming sessions without strain. When every aspect of your game matters, customize your game play with the unique adjustable side buttons, giving you optimum reach for easier access to mission critical keys and macros.
	Ergonomic right-handed form factor with contoured thumb grip The Razer Imperator’s right-handed ergonomic form factor maximizes comfort during intense and extended gameplay so you can outlast and outfrag the competition. The contoured thumb grip cradles your hand delivering increased control to low sensitivity gamers who often lift and swipe their mouse.
	Adjustable side buttons for optimum reach 2 adjustable side buttons delivers optimum reach regardless of palm size or grip style; and for gamers who often lift their mouse or make rapid movements during gaming, the customizable buttons makes mission critical keys and macros accessible at all times.
	5600dpi Razer Precision™ 3.5G laser sensor The 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor arms you with gaming grade precision and reliable tracking that will keep up with your every movement. Be it a small twitch of your wrist or a long range swipe to take out your foe, the Razer imperator delivers your every instruction with pinpoint accuracy.

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“This piece was a continuation of my previous piece JUNK DUNK (Right) I wanted to attempt this approach again, with a more refined and detailed outcome. I used very little wire and more glue to keep the piece more clean, and less bulky. I also added new details, a hinged tongue and nike logo’s on both the tongue and back of the shoe. On previous models I used a real nike sole to build of off. With this piece I started from scratch and build the sole from circuit boards.”

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On the other hand, the 16.4-inch VAIO F Series comes with dedicated NVIDIA GeForce graphics. It is powered by Core i7 processor and comes with Blu-ray, HDMI and the TransferJet technology.

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Alienware announces the new M17 gaming laptop that comes with ATI CrossFireX Dual GPU technology. The CrossFireX offers enhanced scalability and performance along with full DirectX 10.1 support.

Alienware M17 is powered by Intel’s Core 2 Quad or Extreme processor, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 graphic cards.

The M17 has a 17-inch Clearview 1920×1200 or 1440 x 900 LCD display, up to dual 320GB 7200RPM hard drive in RAID 0 set up, DVD SuperMulti DL burner or Blu-ray burner. It supports WiFi 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1.

Alienware offers also the option to add an integrated HD TV (ATSC) Tuner. The M17 has a HDMI 1.3a output, eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo port, a 7-in-1 Media Card Reader, ExpressCard Slot and a IEEE 1394a (4-pin) port.

The starting price of this CrossFireX laptop is $1,399.

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We weren’t too impressed with the last Alienware product we looked at, its Area-51 Gaming PC, but the company’s last notebook that passed through our test-beds, the Alienware Area-51 m15x, won a glowing review and a Recommended Award. Today we’re looking at a new member of the Area-51 notebook range, the 17in M17, which Andy was generally impressed by in our Hands-On Preview. But can it really hold up to the standard set by its little brother?

Of course, this isn’t the first 17in notebook Alienware has done; the Area-51 m17x has been available for quite a while. So what does dropping the ‘x’ give you? Ironically, CrossFireX for a start. Yes, this portable monster comes with dual ATI Mobility Radeon HD3870s powering a 1,920 x 1,200 display and it’s also Alienware’s first mobile product to offer a Quad Core Intel processor. Nor does the fun end there, but before we enter into the rest of the specifications let’s take a look at the outside; for though we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, it’s a different story when it comes to notebooks.

As it turns out, the M17 comes with a lovely cover. Rather like a very expensive black inside-out pillow-case with its fold-over flap, the cover is felt on the outside and stretchy satiny material on the inside. It’s perfect to protect your laptop from dust, dirt and scratches, and light and thin enough to fit in a pocket folded up. There’s a high-quality black mesh Alienware baseball cap, with the inevitable alien head stitched on in white and a thick plastic alien head sticker with blue eyes.

You’ll also find a leather folder, which contains the manual and CDs, including Vista Home Premium, Nero 7 Essentials and the M17 support disc. The included mouse mat is far better than what we’re used to from bundled ones, with a rubber under-side and textured hard top along which any mouse will glide smoothly. Last of all are four spare screws of the same type that hold the notebook’s bays in. Overall it’s a fairly comprehensive bundle and does make you feel you’re getting that little bit extra.

The machine itself immediately catches the eye for all the right reasons. Alienware’s PCs have always been distinct thanks to the unique alien head with glowing eyes that adorns them. However, the M17 stands out more than most thanks not only to the silver alien head with blue-lit eyes, which incidentally works nicely with the black lid, but also the shape of that lid. For all of you that know the signature ‘ribbed’ case front found on the company’s desktop models, it presents a familiar aspect, and for those who’ve read our m9750 review, not much has changed. Some might lament the lack of stylistic progress here, but if it ain’t broke, why fix it?

And the M17’s design certainly isn’t broken. The entire notebook, with the exception of the screen bezel, is finished in soft-touch rubberized plastic. This not only looks fantastic, doing a far better job of avoiding fingerprints, grime and scratches than a glossy chassis might, but it also lends the M17 that touch of exclusivity. Basically, thanks to the soft-touch finish you feel like you’re getting a premium chassis for your high-end machine, and aside from Lenovo’s award-winning Thinkpads there aren’t many laptops out there that offer it.

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