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The Dell Inspiron 6000 is a very nice compromise between the different extremes of the laptop market. Weighing over 3 kg it is not an ultra-light machine, but it isn't a huge desktop replacement PC either. Instead it offers a bit of both, decent performance even with games, while still portable.

The Dell Inspiron 6000 incorporates Intel Centrino Mobile Technology (1.6GHz, 2MB Cache, 400 Mhz FSB) and Genuine Windows XP Professional to provide wireless connectivity anywhere. The new Inspiron 6000 has stunning 15.4" widescreen displays 30% more information than a standard 15" screen, ideal for viewing multiple documents at the same time, working with large spreadsheets or toggling between photo editing applications. The Inspiron 6000's Wide Aspect Display (up to 1920 x 1200 pixels) provides a wonderful panoramic view for side-by-side document viewing or DVD movie watching in the cinematic 16:10 aspect ratio.

The Toshiba Red Transformer laptop, with its 17-inch flat screen, easily transforms from the utility of a laptop computer to the fun of a flat screen home entertainment center. In creating a portable computer truly adapted to the home user, the designers recognized the need to lose the computer-like personality that distracts from a clean entertainment experience.

The fiery red enamel coating alludes to the power of the machine resting inside and the casing exhibits a very simple, strong geometry. When opened, the continuous silver front does not distract from the media experience, while its high grade finish leaves an impression of quality and high-tech resolution.

A unique sliding hinge attached to the back of the screen transforms the computer into entertainment mode by pushing the screen to the forefront. The screen rests on the integrated speaker panel and a removable remote control and keyboard allow the computer to be controlled from afar.

Dell XPS M170 notebook is totally packed with some of the latest technology to help you handle any application, any game or any task with confidence. Powered by a top-shelf processor and graphics engine, the Dell XPS M170 is one of the fastest and slimmest gaming machines we've ever seen.

While price of the XPS is a little higher than average, Dell as always includes professional customer service for the systems. You also receive access to the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) support staff for assistance with every kind of problems you might have with the new machine.

First it held songs. Then photos. Then podcasts. Now iPod adds video to change the way you experience your music and media. Again. In lighter, thinner 30GB and 60GB models, the new iPod is music to your eyes.

The new video iPod has a 2 1/2-inch color display and is an update of the classic white iPod. Watching a TV show requires far more attention than listening to a song, so it would be no surprise if Apple Computer Inc.'s new video-capable iPod music player provided a less-than-satisfying viewing experience.

And the battery life has been extended to 12 hours on the 30 GB model and 20 hours on the 60 GB model when playing music.

MIT recently announced that the $100 laptops?not yet in production?will not be available for sale. The laptops will only be distributed to schools directly through large government initiatives.

The MIT Media Lab has launched a new research initiative to develop a $100 laptop?a technology that could revolutionize how we educate the world's children. To achieve this goal, a new, non-profit association, One Laptop per Child (OLPC), has been created. The initiative was first announced by Nicholas Negroponte, Lab chairman and co-founder, at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland in January 2005.

Details are a Linux OS, a hand crank for use during power downtimes, rubber cased, and no hard drive. It will utilize flash memory.

Panasonic Computer Solutions has today announced the introduction of two new ultra-thin and light semi-rugged laptop computers.

Now available for purchase, the Panasonic Toughbook T4 and Toughbook W4 models are the next generation of thin-and-light laptop computers designed to meet the needs of mobile workers. The new models both come standard with a magnesium alloy case, shock mounted hard disk drive, integrated wireless LAN, removable hard disk drive, 12.1-inch anti-glare LCD, wireless on-off switch, and docking connection.