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Lenovo launches ThinkPad X131e ultraportable laptop for $499 and up

The Lenovo ThinkPad X131e is a thin and light laptop with the latest low power AMD or Intel processors and a reasonably low starting price. We first spotted the ThinkPad X131e in June, but now Lenovo has officially launched the tablet and announced that it will sell for $499 and up. The laptop features and […]

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Clamshell computers turn 30 this year, continue to fend off tablet threat

It’s been 30 years since the first popular, portable computer with a clamshell case was released. That means the Grid Compass had a built-in keyboard and display, and you could fold the screen over the keys to close the computer up like a book. Time Techland’s Harry McCracken takes a walk down memory lane, looking […]

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Microsoft bringing Kinect motion sensing to Windows 8 laptops

Microsoft’s Kinect system adds motion-sensing technology to the Xbox 360 game console, allowing you to use your entire body as a game controller. The software company will start shipping a Kinect for Windows system in February for $249, allowing new forms of input for Windows-based software. Now Microsoft is also reportedly working to develop a […]

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Lenovo ThinkPad X130e laptop now available for $429 and up

The Lenovo ThinkPad X130e us the latest 11.6 inch member of Lenovo’s business-focused ThinkPad family… but this model isn’t really aimed at business. When the company introduced the laptop late last year, the goal was to position the X130e as a laptop for students. The laptop was supposed to be available in December, but that […]

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Ultrabooks and notebooks to become indistinguishable next year

Today’s ultrabooks are thin and light laptops which weigh around 3 pounds or less, have the latest Intel processors, solid state disks, and quick-boot and fast resume technology. Most of them have screens that are 13.3 inches or smaller. Next year that will change. We’ve Samsung is already planning to build an “ultrabook” with a […]