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New Laptop Have You Seeing Double

In some work environments it is not unusual to see workstations with two monitors. This enables improved workflow and increased output and is relatively standard in some settings. Now laptop users can enjoy this type of efficiency with the release of the SpaceBook 17 by gScreen.

The folks at gScreen however have managed to fit two 17 inch displays into the package, giving users the ultimate mobile workstation. One screen closes over the other when the laptop is closed, at which time it looks more like a standard laptop, just bulkier.

The SpaceBook 17 laptop weighs 10 pounds according to reports, which would likely be a turnoff for the average user. This is more than double the weight of some of the sleeker brands on the market today. Even so, for professionals in some industries this is a godsend. Engineers, software developers, video editors are just a few of the folks who might very well find this product indispensible.

The weight aside there is another factor which might be regarded as a negative. It offers only an hour and a half of battery life. Since many users want portability, this is a potential drawback. However, the dual screen display already seems to be garnering lots of interest, so the SpaceBook may turn out to be the next big thing.

A New Midsize Offering From Samsung

Tech giant Samsung is getting ready for the official launch of a new laptop line, the Series 7. The laptops will be available as 13, 14 and 15 inch models, and prices reportedly start at $999. According to Samsung, the design of the Series 7 was influenced by the design of its popular plasma TVs.

The company claims that these laptops will boot up or restart quickly from sleep mode ending the wait for the machine to be usable. The specs include an AMD Radeon 6750M graphic card, quad-core Core i7 CPU, and it is powered by the Intel Core i5. Samsung devotees can expect to see the Series 7 in tech stores by October 2.

A Sharp Product For Gamers

Gaming hardware provider, Razer hopes to cut a bigger slice out of the PC gaming market with its latest product. Aptly called the Razer Blade this is the company’s first foray in the PC end of the industry. Previously they were best known for products like the Boomslang gaming mouse. The new offering has all the makings of a winner among PC gamers.

Its impressive specs include a 17-inch display, and a discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 555M graphics processing unit, it is virtually guaranteed to deliver brilliant visuals. This beauty also has 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory. This gaming workhorse is powered by a 2.8-GHz Intel Core i7 processor and 8 GB 1333MHz DDR3 memory. At almost seven pounds it is slightly heavier than many brands but avid gamers probably won’t care about an extra pound or two.

One of the most notable features of this laptop is what is called the Switchblade User Interface. This has a set of special key which can adapt based on the user’s needs. For one, the keyboard itself has an LCD built in that allows it to double as a touch screen if there is no mouse available. This way the player can still interact with the game environment. When a mouse it plugged in, it reverts to a display mode. This has led one industry expert to suggest that new games may have to be developed to keep up with this technology.

Min-Liang Tan, Razer’s creative director and CEO said of the development, “The Switchblade User Interface on the Razer Blade is a revolutionary innovation that truly defines the new standard for gaming experiences on a laptop.” If this is true, then PC gamers have something special to look forward to. The laptop will be priced at around $2,799.99 and the company expects it to hit American store towards the end of the year.

The PC gaming market has been in a slump in recent years but this move by Razer demonstrates its confidence not only in the Blade abut also in the industry itself. Time will tell whether or not this gamble has paid off.

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iPad 3G’s Are Now On Sale

The Apple iPad 3G version is now on sale and available through Apple. I personally own the Apple iPad in both the Wi-Fi version and the new 3G version and I believe that the 3G version is the best electronic device that I have used in the last 10 years because it includes all of the benefits of the iPod Touch and iPhone but on a much larger scale. The iPad has a 9.7 inch big screen and this means that listening to music is more enjoyable while pictures look better and games are easier to play because the touch screen is easier to touch. If you love the iPhone then you need this device because it has all the features of every other Apple product and it is not very expensive for a tablet computer device.

I purchased the 3G 16 GB version and the cost was $629 in addition to paying for the Internet service that is provided by AT&T. You can also purchase a limited Internet usage package for $15 a month but I think the unlimited package is the best deal. What I love about the 3G version is that you have access anywhere you go. I have been able to use this device to connect to the Internet while hiking up mountain trails. If you are looking for a device that will allow you to stay connected to the Internet then this is the one since the 3G service is built in. The webpages load fast and there is no lag which is something I love. The device also features the ability to listen to music, watch movies and play games. I also download applications from the iTunes app store and I have used the iWork programs to create presentations on the bus while traveling to work. The application also gives you the ability to store your work online which is a great feature because you can access it from any computer. What I love most about the iPad is that it does everything that the iPhone does and better so I can downgrade my phone plan and just use a basic plan. I can then use the money that I save on my phone bill to purchase a nice iPad case and some food at the store. I also love that it is light and easy to carry and I believe everyone should purchase this from the Apple store. The past Apple products include the inventions of the MacBook and iPod and if history is any indication then the iPad will evolve into something you can’t live without due to the amazing applications that are flooding the app store and making our lives easier than ever.

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