System76 Debuts New High Performance Bonobo Extreme Ubuntu Linux Laptop

100087957If you fall Linux or Ubuntu at all, then you probably recall the release of System76's Sable Complete all-in-one Ubuntu desktop PC last month. This device featured a 21.5", high-definition 1080p display and quad-core, third generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, depending on which one you decided to go with. Well, the device has dropped in price by $50 and is gaining a little more attention because of it.

However, System76 announced another Linux-powered device that some people may find even more attractive than the Sable. This new device is the 17.3" Bonobo Extreme, which features "the world's fastest GPUs," according to the company.

This new laptop looks appealing to consumers who like to take their PC gaming on the road, though the high-performance focus will also attract the attention of a lot of business professionals as well. Plus, we all know that the quickest way to end a board meeting debate is to fight it out on Call of Duty.

The most notable feature about the Bonobo Extreme is the inclusion of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 670MX or the GeForce GTX 680M GPU with up to 4GB of GDDR5 memory and 1,344 CUDA Cores of graphics processing power. In addition to that, there is a third-generation Intel Core i7 CPU at the heart of the device.

A full 1080p full HD backlit display is also included, as well as either a matte or glossy finish. The operating system consists of the 64-bit Ubuntu Linux 12.10 Quantal Quetzal and, for data crunching purposes, there is support for up to 32GB dual channel DDR3 1600 MHz memory. Up to 3TB of storage is also available while users can also upgrade to an Intel solid state drive to run Ubuntu and add additional drives for storage.

Another cool feature is the backlit keyboard. Users are able to adjust the brightness of the keys and can also choose from seven different colors for the back lighting, allowing you to customize yours and make it more personal. A Synaptics clickpad provides an extra large navigation surface and rubberized palm rests are there, designed for comfort during use.

Rounding out the device is a built-in 2.0MP high-resolution webcam along with an SD card reader and a whole host of other features. The Bonobo Extreme has a base starting price of $1,499.

Source: PC World - System76 unveils an 'extreme performance' Ubuntu Linux laptop


Lenovo CEO Sees Laptop/Tablet Hybrids Surpassing Tablets

Lenovo IdeaPad YogaThe CEO of Lenovo recently stated that he expects the market will gradually move away from entertainment-focused tablets in favor of convertible PCs, which he said can strike a balance between the functions of touch-based tablets and the productivity of a laptop. According to CEO Yang Yuanqing, "From our competitor's recent earnings announcement, you can find that the emotional attachment to tablets has gone down."

Even though Yuanqing didn't name a specific company, he appeared to be referring to Apple and its sale of 14 million iPads in the last quarter, a figure that was well below the predictions of Wall Street. During the quarter, Apple also saw its tablet market share decrease to 50.4%, though the company's  iPad sales are expected to pick up with the introduction of the iPad Mini and the fourth-generation iPad.

Yuanqing, however, questioned whether consumers would continue buying tablets. In another "reference" to Apple, Yuanqing stated that people would think seriously about buying a tablet from an expensive brand with less innovation than before when they could buy a more powerful convertible PC. "I think the market will become more realistic in the future."

Lenovo is launching two convertible tablets along with the release of Windows 8 that belong to the company's IdeaPad Yoga family. Both devices work as laptop/tablet hybrids and, according to Yuanqing, "I still believe the Yoga type of convertible is more usable, more user-friendly. Definitely that's the better product. That will be the future of the PC."

Source: Computer World - Lenovo expects convertible PCs will rise past tablets


Asus Debuts AMD-Based VivoBook U38N Laptop

Asus VivoBook U38NAMD hasn't been doing too well lately, but that hasn't kept the company from trying to dethrone Intel at every possible opportunity. The company's latest attempt includes the realm of ultra-thin laptops, a realm where the Ultrabook design has had some difficulty gaining ground with the large portions of the notebook market.

AMD's latest attempt to take down Intel comes in the form of the Asus VivoBook U38N, which has officially cleared the FCC and should be coming to retailers very soon. The device features all of the trademarks of an Ultrabook, including the lightweight and super-slim design, along with a hybrid storage solution.

The hybrid storage comes by way of a 128GB solid-state drive and a 500GB hard drive, though there is one key difference between this device and Ultrabooks. The VivoBook includes an AMD A8-4555M quad-core processor as opposed to an Intel Core processor, like an i5 or i7.

The laptop also comes with a 13.3" IPS screen that has a full 1,920 x 1,080 HD resolution with touchscreen capabilities, allowing it to take advantage of the newly released Windows 8 operating system. In addition to that, the Vivo Book will ship with 4GB of RAM and Bang & Olusen ICEpower audio technology built-in.

The one final thing that this device has in common with Ultrabooks is a rather expensive price tag. Currently the device is listed on Amazon's German site with a price of over €800, which is a little more than $1,000. The price could be due to the fact that you are getting a quad-core processor in a lightweight device, though mainstream buyers who are used to paying around $500 for a new laptop won't be drawn to the VivoBook.

Source: ZDNet - Asus VivoBook U38N laptop is AMD's latest attempt to combat Intel-based Ultrabooks

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Rent Technology in Washington D.C.

119740531Known commonly as our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. is also a growing metropolis with many national and international institutions. Within the city of Washington D.C. are headquarters for the World Bank, The International Monetary Fund, the Inter-American Development Bank, and many others. Furthermore, Washington D.C. is also a quite popular tourist destination. No matter what your reason for traveling to D.C. is, renting a laptop is a smart and cost-effective way to stay connected with the office, or with friends and family while enjoying your stay in our nation’s capital.

If your reason for travelling to Washington D.C. is business, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center offers one of the best meeting solutions in the entire city, and is one of the largest convention centers in the state. Some notable features include over 2 million square feet of total space, including 125,000 square feet in almost 70 meeting rooms and a 52,000 square foot ballroom with spectacular views of the D.C. skyline including the Capitol Building and Washington Monument. The Washington Convention Center has been the host of multiple official presidential inaugural balls, and is big enough to accompany even the largest meetings and conferences.

To avoid the hassle and expense of buying and transporting technology to a conference or trade show, a technology rental is a smart alternative. You also have the opportunity to get the latest and greatest technology, like computers, audio/visual equipment, tablets, office equipment, servers or any other technological need, right at your fingertips.

RentOurLaptops.com has previous experience in dealing with Washington D.C. laptop rentals, including a lot of experience at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Local technicians from Rentacomputer.com know all of the ins and outs of navigating the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and make setting up complicated technology rentals a quick and easy process.

A huge benefit of deciding on a technology rental from RentOurLaptops.com is the fact that all of your equipment is personally delivered, installed, and tested by a local professional technician. In fact, that same technician will be on hand to troubleshoot and give you any customer support that you require, and will take down all of your rental equipment, pack it up and take it away when you’re through with it.
Even if you are considering a small or personal technology rental, RentOurLaptops.com is a smart choice as it saves you money, the worry and hassle of transportation and possible equipment damages.

Certainly keep in mind that RentOurLaptops.com specializes in large quantity rental orders for events such as training classes, large trade shows, or even disaster recovery.


Qualcomm Starts Off the Holidays with a Free Alienware M14X Gaming Laptop

Alienware M14xQualcomm has been giving away a lot of laptops as of late. The company was recently found to be giving out a Dell XPS 15 gaming laptop and has now been found giving away an Alienware M14x gaming laptop, complete with Killer's Wireless-N 1202 Network Card.

It is the season to be jolly, an apparently giving, and gamers are the primary beneficiaries. What better present could a PC gamer ask for than a free Alienware gaming laptop? Alienware is on the top of the market when it comes to portable PC gaming, with some of the best gaming laptops around coming from the developer.

The M14x is definitely a killer gaming rig. It comes equipped with an Intel i7 2860QM quad-core processor along with 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM that clocks in at 1.6GHz. In addition to that, the M14x also contains 750GB of storage and 3.0GB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM in the Nvidia GeForce GT555M, which means you shouldn't have a problem maxing out the graphics on most games.

Like I mentioned earlier, this device also comes with Killer's Wireless-N 1202 high-powered network card, which means you will be able to experience some pretty intense framerates along with a 1ms latency. If you are looking into getting a high-powered gaming laptop, then I highly recommend you enter Qualcomm's giveaway.

All you have to do to enter is to go to the official Qualcomm Facebook Page and follow the three steps prompted and you will be entered to win the M14x gaming laptop from Alienware. I just entered the competition myself so may the best gamer win!

Source: Cinema Blend - Qualcomm Giving Away Alienware M14x Laptop with Killer Wireless-N 1202


Rent Technology in Chicago

Rent Technology in Chicago
Labeled as one of the top ten most influential cities in the world, Chicago is expectedly one of our most popular laptop rental cities. The third largest city in the US and largest city in the Midwest, Chicago is the anchor of the third largest metropolitan area in the US. Because of its location, Chicago has become a transportation hub for the business, financial, and cultural capital of the Midwest.

The McCormick Place Conference Center is the nation’s largest convention center and the third largest convention center in the world and is almost an everyday PC and AV Chicago rental destination for your Tech Travel Agent.

Renting technology, like computers, audio/visual equipment, tablets, office equipment, servers or any other technological need can make staying connected and having a high-tech trade show booth extremely simple and cost-effective. You get that latest and greatest technology right at your fingertips while spending far less money on technology you will probably only use once or twice a year.

RentOurLaptops.com has vast experience in dealing with Chicago laptop rentals, including a lot of experience in dealing with the McCormick Place Conference Center. Local technicians from Rentacomputer.com know the ins and outs of navigating the McCormick Place Conference Center and can make setting up a complicated technology rental as simple as ever.
 
One of the biggest benefits of going with a Chicago technology rental from Rentourlaptops.com is the fact that all your equipment is personally delivered, installed and tested by a local, professional technician. That same technician will also be on hand to troubleshoot and give you customer support whenever needed and will also be there to take down all your equipment, pack it up and take it away for you.

Even if you are thinking of a small laptop rental, projector rental, plasma rental, or any other single unit short term rental from Rentourlaptops.com, this can be a smart choice as it saves you the worry and hassle of transportation and possible equipment damages to and from your event.
 
Of course, keep in mind that RentOurLaptops.com specializes in large quantity rental orders such as for training classes, large trade shows, or even disaster recovery.


Google Pushing Chromebooks on Consumers

ChromebookIn addition to the recently announced lineup of Samsung Chromebooks, Google has found another new way to market these devices to consumers. According to recent reports, Google is now trying to sell Chromebooks to the notebook section of users, emphasizing enterprise use in its earlier incarnations.

Google's Chromebook, even with a company like Samsung behind it, is a hard thing to get consumers excited about. The device runs Google's Chrome operating system as opposed to Windows or Mac OS X, operating systems that most people are very comfortable using.

The Chromebook also emphasizes cloud services instead of running applications from and saving things to the computer's hard drive. This is where people get wary because, let's be honest, a lot of people fear change. The only plus with these new devices is that they no longer require an active internet connection in order to be of any use.

The corporate users were some of the first to brush off the Chromebook as an answer to their mobility needs. As a result, Google is now looking at the mass market. In doing so, the company has started a new television ad campaign that aims to appeal to families with the pitch line "for everyone". The real question is, however, will the Chromebook have any more luck with consumers on its second run through the market?

The major hurdle for Chromebooks is that they are competing in a market that is currently dominated by tablets. Chromebooks do offer all the functionality and portability of things like Microsoft's new Surface tablet, and at a far cheaper price, though people aren't really interested in devices like this anymore.

Even though an argument can be made that something like a Chromebook can provide access to cloud services like Microsoft Office Web Apps at a price below things like the new iPad Mini, it is still a hard sell to families who, traditionally, prefer to consume online entertainment via tablets instead of laptops.

Source: ZDNet - Google now pitching Chromebook laptops to consumers. Will they want them?

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Rent Technology in Los Angeles

101131195Los Angeles is the second most populous city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of California; it is of no surprise that it is the second most popular location for a laptop rental. Laptops provide all the flexibility and reliability needed in the business world and if you are looking for a way to make your business meeting or presentation go smoother and appear more professional, you have come to the right place.

Renting technology, like computers, audio/visual equipment, office equipment, servers or anything else you can think of can make staying connected and having a high-tech trade show booth extremely simple. Not only do you get to have all the latest technology right at your fingertips but you also have the luxury of not having to spend a lot of money on purchasing something you will only use once or twice a year.

The Staples Center is a multi-purpose sporting arena in downtown Los Angeles and is located right next to the Los Angeles Convention Center, both of which are part of the L.A. Live project which adjoins the Staples Center and the LA Convention Center together. The L.A. Live was designed and built to offer entertainment, retail, and residential programming in the downtown Los Angeles area.

The Staples Center itself is suitable for large indoor events such as basketball, hockey, arena football, boxing matches, and concerts and has a seating capacity of 20,000. The arena currently serves as the home of two NBA franchises, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers, and is also home to other franchises playing in the NHL, WNBA, and AFL. With over 950,000 square feet of total space the Staples Center severs as the perfect entertainment venue.

Rentacomputer.com has vast experience in dealing with Los Angeles laptop rentals, including a lot of experience in dealing with the Staples Center. Local technicians from Rentacomputer.com know the ins and outs of navigating the Staples Center and can make setting up a complicated technology rental as simple as ever.

From industry, to business, or education to travel a laptop rental can provide the state of the art technology to get you through your project. Our Los Angeles Laptop Rentals are available for both business and qualified personal uses. RentOurLaptops.com employs highly trained Technology Travel Agents who work with Los Angeles clients every day to book the right short term technology rental for your project.

So if you are planning a visit to the Los Angeles area, be sure to let your Tech Travel agent book your technology rental needs. Then you can stay focused on either your business or your relaxation while attending an event in Downtown Los Angeles. With one call RentOurLaptops.com can handle all your short term trade show computer and audio visual rental needs.


Samsung Debuts New Windows 8 Lineup Available for Pre-Order

Samsung Series 5 Ultra TouchSamsung is poised to release its new series of Windows 8 laptops, PCs and Ultrabooks with the release of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system just around the corner. This new lineup from Samsung includes the Series 5 Ultra Touch as well as the Series 9 Premium Ultrabook, the Series 7 laptop and the Ativ Smart PCs. Each of these Win8 devices are currently available for pre-order with retail availability beginning on October 26.

The Series 5 Ultra Touch is essentially a hybrid device, crossing an Ultrabook with a tablet. The device comes with a 10-point multitouch display, which has been optimized to work with all the new touch features incorporated into Windows 8. The touchscreen allows users to easily navigate through the Windows 8 user interface while hardware for the Ultra Touch consists of the latest Intel Core i3 or i5 processor.

The Series 9 Premium Ultrabook, according to Samsung, possesses one of the thinnest and lightest laptop form factors on the market. Samsung has fancied up this product with a ton of premium features. In addition to that, Samsung has dolled up the aesthetics of the Series 7, adding an LED-backlit LCD screen along with a quad-core  CPU from Intel's Core series.

Samsung's Series 5 Ultra Touch with a Core i3 processor will run you $809.99, while the Core i5 variant will cost you $859.99. The Series 9 Premium Ultrabook and Series 7 notebook will be available for $1,299.99 and $1,099.99, respectively, while the latest 27" Series 7 AIO is retailing for $1,699.99 and the 23.6" model coming in at $1,099.99. The final product, the Series 5 edition, is the cheapest one at $799.99.

Windows 8 is definitely increasing competition among manufacturers. Samsung, Dell, Lenovo and Sony are just a few of the big names in the industry that are ready to roll out Windows 8 devices as soon as the operating system becomes available. These, along with the other names in the industry that are prepping Windows 8 devices, should make for an  interesting holiday buying season for the tech industry.

Source: techshout - Samsung Series 5 Ultra Touch, Series 9 Premium Ultrabook, Series 7 laptop details out


Rent Technology in New York

135455630New York City is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area. New York City is an important destination for international diplomacy and has been described as the culture capital of the world, making it an important destination for business professionals looking to reach people of all sorts.

RentOurLaptops.com employs a large database of local technicians and installers, ready to service your laptop rental needs in any New York location. If you are traveling to New York for vacation or business, our agents can have the laptop you need delivered right to your destination upon arrival and have it ready for personal use.

Renting any type of technology, for example: computers, audio/visual equipment, office equipment, or servers, can make staying connected and having a high-tech trade show booth quite simple. Not only will you have the latest technology installed for you by a tech professional, but you will have the luxury of not having to spend a lot of money on equipment that you will seldom use. In addition, you won’t have to worry about the hassle of transporting the equipment or the possible damages that might occur.

The Jacob Javits Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in New York City. The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center sits on the west side of Manhattan and sports a space frame architecture and design. This revolutionary convention center was built in 1986 and named after New York Senator Jacob K. Javits, who died that same year. The Javits Convention Center contains over 675,000 square feet of display space, but renovations scheduled for completion in 2010 will make the Jacob Javits Convention Center the 5th largest convention center in the U.S.

Rentourlaptops.com has vast experience in dealing with New York laptop rentals, including a lot of experience in dealing with the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Local technicians from Rentourlaptops.com know the ins and outs of navigating the Jacob Javits Convention Center and can make setting up a complicated technology rental as simple as ever. So if you are planning a trip to the Jacob Javits Convention Center, or any destination in New York City, relax and let your Tech Travel Agent book your next computer or audio visual rental need.

With Laptop Rental service to over 1000 cities worldwide, you only need one phone call to RentOurLaptops.com to get any and all laptop needs met in New York or anywhere in the country for any length of time-daily, weekly,  or monthly.