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LG X300 Ultraslim Netbook
February 21, 2010
There’s no denying the fact that ’slim is attractive’. At CES 2010, LG enticed audience with their latest ultra-slim, ultraportable - the LG X300 Netbook. This device is just 17.6mm thick and can easily slip into a manila envelope (watch the video below).
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The X300 sports an 11.6″ screen which stretches end-to-end, giving it a bezel-less look. The lid has a uniform Braille-like pattern. At 970g, it makes for easy mobility too. The keyboard seems well laid out, with space between the keys. The trackpad is looks unique with a border-less design, except for the lighting that marks it’s corners. Stylish craftsmanship indeed! |
| On the inside, this workstation will have the Intel Menlow 2GHz processor driving it. A 2GB RAM will be present too. Instead of a hard drive, a solid state drive will be packed within. This ultra-thin laptop will be equipped with SRS TruSurround HD sound. Thus, there’s focus on entertainment as well. Provision for an embedded 3G mobile broadband chipset is also expected to be present. |  |
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Being slender, the LG X300 laptop is short of ports on the sides. However, on the rear edge, there are 2 USB ports, a card reader, a headphone jack and another port which is apparently called “EX-Port”. A 1.3Mp web camera is integrated within as well. |
The LG X300 Superslim Laptop is supposed to offer a battery life of 7 hours. It is expected to step into markets this month. However, pricing is still unknown.
Images via Engadget and Pocket-lint
LG Widebook Notebooks and Laptops
October 3, 2009
The LG Widebook Series of 2009 has been designed for entertainment on the go. There are 5 laptops that belong to this family – the Widebooks R560/R580 with 15.6″ screens, the Widebooks R460/R480 with 14″ displays and the Widebook R380 which has a 13.3″ monitor. These mobile computers are capable of playing high definition content and are equipped with SRS TruSurround HD sound. Thus they all boast of creating a life-like movie watching experience. Among the five, the R580 is the only device fitted with a Blu-ray drive. Even high speed games can be played on these machines.
Each of these workstations pack in Intel Core 2 Duo processors with either 2GB or 4GB RAMs. For graphics processing the NVIDIA GeForce graphics chip has been employed in the Widebooks along with 1GB of dedicated video memory. You’ll therefore be able to play intense and demanding 3D games.
These laptops have been integrated with Smart features, which make managing functions, diagnosing errors, launching applications and booting up quick and easy. There are the following new Smart features:-
The Smart indicator lets you create quick launch applications and functions that you often use.
The Smart Care and Smart Recovery features help in diagnosis and troubleshooting.
The Smart On feature lets the machine boot up in 5 seconds.
The LG Widebook range of laptops are 3G proficient, allowing you to surf web pages with great speeds. A 1.3MP web camera for video chatting is built into each of these portable PCs. Connecting to other larger high definition monitors can be done using the HDMI port of these devices. eSata ports are also part of these laptops, for enabling connectivity with external hard drives.
On the exterior, these Widebooks have been designed to look stylish and sleek, with either shiny white or crystal black cloaks. They have a UV coating and a chrome hinge. The R580 and the R480 laptops emphasise more on style and design and are termed as the premium models; the R560 and the R460 focus more on reliability, making them suitable for all kinds of usage. The R380 is youth oriented and comes in black, white and pink coloured cases.
LG X130 Netbook Is In The Making?
August 22, 2009
LG has reportedly been busy with making their new LG X130 Netbook, which seems like an LG X110 Netbook with a few modifications. The new netbook is expected to feature the same 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, Windows XP OS and 10” screen. However, the resolution of the screen seems to have risen from 1024 x 600 pixels to 1024 x 768 pixels.
The most interesting part of the LG X130 netbook is its battery life. LG claims that this mobile computer will offer a 12-hour battery life with its 9-cell battery, for normal laptop usage, like surfing the internet or checking mails. Moreover, the battery life promised for movie-watching is about 7.5 hours! Now that’s the longest battery life for a laptop that we’ve heard till now. If this netbook sticks on the promise, it can easily become the best selling mobile entertainer. However, things can be confirmed only after the release of this portable PC.
On the looks front, the picture from Crave.CNet.co.uk, shows the LG X130 Netbook has the same plasticy finish on the outside as its predecessor. However, there is an additional chrome lining on the hinge. Again, unlike the X110 which has ‘LG’ written on the lid, the new netbook has the word ‘XNOTE’ displayed on its lid. Most probably the sequel model will also be available in the same colours – pink, white and black.
LG X120 Notebook
February 22, 2009
LG X120 10” Notebook was one of the hot products announced by LG in the Mobile World Congress, 2009, held in Barcelona. A unique feature offered by this notebook is its ‘Smart-On’ interface. This feature allows you to access programs that are frequently used, even before the device completely boots up. Another feature called ‘Smart-Link’, allows connecting to other computers using a USB cable to share and transfer information. There is a security function too, which protects your device while sharing data with other computers.
The Intel Atom N270 processor with a clock speed of 1.6GHz, performs internal processing of this laptop. A 1GB DDR2 RAM is offered as well. The hard drive of this mobile PC has a capacity of 160GB. The Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition operating system is shipped with this notebook. The networking section consists of support for 3G HSPA, Bluetooth and WiFi. A 1.3-megapixel Webcam is built into this laptop as well. There are 3 USB ports too, for data transfer. An SRS WOW HD and TruSurround XT sound system is also integrated into this laptop.
The 10.1” screen of this device has a resolution of 1024 x 576 pixels. This notebook is available in a white case with either green or pink edge lines. Its matte finish ensures that unwanted finger-prints or scratches don’t find their way on the notebook. This compact portable computer measures measures 1.3” by 10.4” by 7”. You also have an option of choosing between a 3 cell battery or a 6 cell battery for power supply. LG X120 1.3 Megapixel Camera Notebook is expected to be available for purchase from March.
LG X110 Notebook Re-unites Grandma With Her Family
February 19, 2009
“Give me the ball! I want to play too!”, cried little Trinity in excitement. “Here, try to get it from me.”, said Sam, her older brother, as he dribbled the basket ball and dodged away. “Hey, that’s not fair. Father, look at Sam. He will not let me play.”, she said with a big frown on her face. Mr Rivers, their father, who was sitting on a park bench nearby, looked at his little daughter and smiled. He had been attending to his official work using his LG X110 Notebook. He paused for a moment, walked up to his children, bent down and put his arms around them and said, “Sam and Trinity, when you share things between yourselves, you will both be happy.”
“Alright father.”, said Sam. Then turning to his little sister, he continued, “Trinity, this is how you play basket ball. You’ve got to learn to try to take the ball from your opponent and then shoot baskets for your team. You must also ensure that your opponent does not snatch the ball back from you. Let me show you.”. He ducked and dodged with the ball, as if there were imaginary opponents around him. Trinity giggled.
Mr Rivers returned to his bench, satisfied that his children’s qualms were settled and resumed his official work. He silently thanked the notebook as he could complete his work as well as keep an eye on his children at the same time. The Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor, along with the 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, Genuine Windows XP OS, Mobile Intel 945 GSE Express Chipset and Intel GMA 950 graphics card, all worked in unison to help him surf the net, collect information he wanted, download data and send emails.
The children continued to play. Sam threw the ball to Trinity who tried to ape him in the dodging and dribbling. The ball was too big for her little hands. She was having trouble controlling it. “You will learn soon.”, said the responsible and caring brother, while the sister was busy running behind the ball, which seemed be so disobedient to her.
An old lady who was sitting on another park bench near by, was looking at the children. She smiled at their
innocence. Once or twice the ball rolled over to her and she was more than happy to pass it back to the excited kids.
Dusk set in. The old woman had to get back home before it got any more darker. As she got up, taking the support of her walking stick, her spectacles accidentally slipped and fell to the ground. With a sigh of despair, she bent down and groped for them with her hands. Taking notice of this, Trinity and Sam ran toward the lady. While the brother got the spectacles, the sister helped the old woman get up. “God bless you both.”, she said, placing her hands gently on the children’s heads.
“Where do you stay Grandma?”, asked Trinity. Tears filled the eyes of the woman. She looked at the little girl lovingly. Her heart melted when she was addressed as ‘Grandma’ – the very thing she had been craving to hear for ages now. “Down the street dear.”, she said in a choked voice.
“Why are you crying Grandma?”
“I have two grand children just like both of you. But, I haven’t seen them in a long time. I haven’t spoken to them either.”, she said as she wiped a tear that had rolled down.
“But why?”
“My son works in Sydney. He is a very busy man. He seldom finds the time to visit me. So I never get to see my little grand children. It has been five years since I last met them. They seem to have forgotten me. I try to call them over the telephone, but never get through most of the time.”
“Oh!”, said Trinity as the sparkle in her eye vanished. Then suddenly, remembering something she said, “Grandma I’ll be right back. You wait right here.”
Even before the old woman could say something, the little girl had taken to her heals. She returned in a few moments with her father.
“Father, this is the Grandma I told you about. We have to let her son know that she is missing her grand children and wants to see them.”
“Well we shall surely help Grandma.”, assured her father. Turning toward the woman he said, “Please tell me if you have any contact information of your son.”
“I only have his telephone number written in my diary, which I didn’t carry with me now. But I always have problems when it comes to contacting him on that number.”
“That’s alright. Please tell me his name, I’ll try getting more information from the internet.”
“His name is Richard Clarke. He stays and works in Sydney. I do not know where he works exactly.”
They sat on the park bench. Mr Rivers opened his notebook. The stylish device with smooth corners, sat on his lap, confident and ready to go. The white shiny case of the laptop, shimmered even more in the evening sun. Sam and Trinity peered over their father’s shoulder and the old woman watched with hope at the 10” LED display of the laptop. Mr Rivers searched for ‘Richard Clarke’ first. A huge list dropped down in front of him. He then searched for popular community websites, friendly websites and chat websites of Sydney to find details of Mr Clarke. Thanks to the 3G+ embedded modem, he was able to access the Internet and get results for searches really fast. In no time, he found a community site with Mr Clarke’s information. There were many photos and video-clips of his family on the site too. Mr Rivers downloaded them in a jiffy.
“Here, have a look at these.”, he said with a smile, as he turned the compact notebook toward Grandma. She looked at all the colourful pictures of her grand-children and their parents with wet eyes. There were so many wonderful pictures which were displayed clearly on the 1024 x 600 pixels resolution screen. She smiled and whispered slowly, “Good Lord! My dear little Vicky and Ron. You have become so tall.” She touched their faces in the photos. “I feel like they are here in front of me.”, she said looking at them lovingly.
They watched the video clips too. The sounds from which were so natural and real with the SRS WOW HD, SRS TruSurround XT Stereo Speakers.
Once they were through with the photos and videos, Mr Rivers got the email ID of Mr Clarke. He created a fresh email account for Grandma and explained how she needed to use it. She listened very attentively and when Mr Rivers placed the device on her lap, she was pretty surprised at its’ light weight. In a short while, Grandma was slowly typing her first email to her son. Darkness had set in. However, they had no problems with visibility as the powerful LED backlight let them see even in the dark. The wide keyboard with responsive keys, let Grandma type her email with ease. She poured out her heart into the email, weeping sometimes as she typed. Her anxiety, loneliness, desire to see her grand children, to touch them, to watch them, to tell them stories, everything was there in the email. Finally, wishing her children the very best and blessing them she concluded the email, signing “Your ever loving mother”. Trinity and Sam watched Grandma quietly.
Mr Rivers clicked a few pictures of Grandma with the 1.3 Megapixel LG Smart Camera of the notebook. He attached them to the email before sending it. Inspite of having being powered on for a long time, the laptop was not tired. The credit went to the 3 cell battery which gave an amazing life to the unit.
When everything was done, the Rivers family drove Grandma to her home. Kissing Sam and Trinity on their foreheads, she got out the car. She thanked them with gratitude in her eyes and watched them as they drove off.
The Rivers family were happy that they could help Grandma. They spent the evening hoping that Mr Clarke would reply.
Grandma spent the evening thanking God for the hope that had rekindled in her heart.
The next morning, an excited Trinity exclaimed, “Father, Sam, please come here. Look, there is a reply from Mr Clarke!” The trio immediately rushed to Grandma’s home with the LG X110 10” Notebook to give her the good news.
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