Showing Off Windows 7
By Venessa Wong
Design-focused PC makers are launching laptops, netbooks, and displays—and upgrading some existing models—to show off Windows 7, which launched on Oct. 22. Many of these products are thinner or lighter than their predecessors while some introduce multitouch capabilities. Here, check out 20 of the coolest new designs, from pricey to more affordable.
Design-focused PC makers are launching laptops, netbooks, and displays—and upgrading some existing models—to show off Windows 7, which launched on Oct. 22. Many of these products are thinner or lighter than their predecessors while some introduce multitouch capabilities. Here, check out 20 of the coolest new designs, from pricey to more affordable.
LENOVO
Lenovo ThinkPad T400s
Price: From $1,999
The 14.1-inch T400s can register up to four fingers on the multitouch screen. That allows two people to work collaboratively, with both parties able to manipulate and move onscreen images with two hands. Lenovo says that'll be handy for the laptop's target market of engineering and design professionals.
The 14.1-inch T400s can register up to four fingers on the multitouch screen. That allows two people to work collaboratively, with both parties able to manipulate and move onscreen images with two hands. Lenovo says that'll be handy for the laptop's target market of engineering and design professionals.
DELL
Dell Latitude Z
Price: From $1,999
The designers of the Latitude Z wanted to cater to on-the-go laptop users. This 16-in. machine, launched in September, is just over half an inch thick, weighs 4.5 pounds, and features wireless docking and charging.
The designers of the Latitude Z wanted to cater to on-the-go laptop users. This 16-in. machine, launched in September, is just over half an inch thick, weighs 4.5 pounds, and features wireless docking and charging.
SONY
Sony VAIO L All-in-One
Price: $1,799
This is a high-definition PC with a 24-in. multitouch screen display. Users can watch and record live HD television channels via the built-in TV tuner and watch videos via the Blu-ray player, also built in.
This is a high-definition PC with a 24-in. multitouch screen display. Users can watch and record live HD television channels via the built-in TV tuner and watch videos via the Blu-ray player, also built in.
HP
HP ENVY 13
Price: From $1,699
The ENVY series of notebook PCs offer thin design for enhanced mobility. This model is less than 1 in. thin, weighs 3.74 lbs., and offers up to 18 hours of battery life with an optional $125 extended-life battery.
The ENVY series of notebook PCs offer thin design for enhanced mobility. This model is less than 1 in. thin, weighs 3.74 lbs., and offers up to 18 hours of battery life with an optional $125 extended-life battery.
LENOVO
Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Tablet
Price: From $1,689
The X200 Tablet supports two-finger multitouch, allowing users to manipulate objects with Windows 7-supported gestures such as pinch, zoom, tap, and flick. Touch-enabled tiles on the screen allow users to control volume and screen brightness or put the laptop to sleep. The screen also rotates to fold into a "tablet".
The X200 Tablet supports two-finger multitouch, allowing users to manipulate objects with Windows 7-supported gestures such as pinch, zoom, tap, and flick. Touch-enabled tiles on the screen allow users to control volume and screen brightness or put the laptop to sleep. The screen also rotates to fold into a "tablet".
SONY
Sony VAIO Signature Collection X Series
Price: $1,499
This notebook has an 11.1-in. widescreen display and weighs 1.6 lbs. The keyboard is made from aluminum, and the LCD screen is scratch-resistant.
This notebook has an 11.1-in. widescreen display and weighs 1.6 lbs. The keyboard is made from aluminum, and the LCD screen is scratch-resistant.
HP
HP TouchSmart tx2
Price: From $799
The first TouchSmart PC was introduced nearly three years ago, but on Oct. 22, HP added two models with multitouch-enabled screens. These new models also feature HP's built-for-touch applications for media such as Hulu, Twitter, and Pandora radio.
The first TouchSmart PC was introduced nearly three years ago, but on Oct. 22, HP added two models with multitouch-enabled screens. These new models also feature HP's built-for-touch applications for media such as Hulu, Twitter, and Pandora radio.
TOSHIBA
Toshiba Satellite M505 Touch
Price: $950
This laptop, with a 14-in. LCD touchscreen that lets users tap, drag-and-drop, and scroll, became available on Oct. 22 with the launch of Windows 7. Software designers have included two new touch applications: Bulletin Board for managing daily activities and ReelTime for finding files.
This laptop, with a 14-in. LCD touchscreen that lets users tap, drag-and-drop, and scroll, became available on Oct. 22 with the launch of Windows 7. Software designers have included two new touch applications: Bulletin Board for managing daily activities and ReelTime for finding files.
SONY
Sony VAIO P Series
Price: $850
Weighing 1.4 lbs., this 8-in. laptop was designed to slip into a jacket pocket or handbag. Sony says the battery will last up to 3.5 hours
Weighing 1.4 lbs., this 8-in. laptop was designed to slip into a jacket pocket or handbag. Sony says the battery will last up to 3.5 hours
ACER
Acer Aspire 5738PG
Price: $800
Acer America released this touchscreen laptop to capitalize on Win 7 buzz. The 15.6-in. screen can support two-finger pinching and flicking while the touchpad recognizes multitouch gestures.
Acer America released this touchscreen laptop to capitalize on Win 7 buzz. The 15.6-in. screen can support two-finger pinching and flicking while the touchpad recognizes multitouch gestures.
credit to: NCSA Fun Network
No comments:
Post a Comment