Intel Core i5-450M, i7-740QM/840QM Laptop CPUs Leaked

 

Intel is going to release the new Intel Core i5 and i7 laptop processors, according to a leaked service manual.

The HP Envy 17 manual reveals the Core i5-450M 2.4GHz 35W dual-core CPU, as well as the 1.73GHz Core i7-740QM and 1.86GHz i7-840QM quad core CPUs, both consuming 45W.

HP Fansite additionally lists two “implied” chips that are expected to hit the market alongside the first three. These are the i5-530M, i5-550M, and the top-of-the-line Core i7-940XM Quad-core Extreme.

Envy’s manual says the new processors use the currently available Intel HM55 chipset.

Lenovo Announces IdeaPad Z Series Entertainment Notebooks

 

Lenovo has announced the IdeaPad Z Series affordable entertainment notebooks, initially including the 13.3-inch Z360 and 15.6-inch Z560 and Z565.

The IdeaPad Z360 and Z560 feature the new 2010 Intel Core processors and Nvidia GeForce graphics, while the IdeaPad Z565 has the AMD Phenom II CPU and an integrated ATI Radeon GPU.

Lenovo’s new laptops also include a chiclet keyboard, metallic effect cover panel, optional Blu-ray drive, Dolby Advanced Audio, and the OneKey Theater II which enables audio-visual settings at the press of one button.

The IdeaPad Z360, Z560 and Z565 will become available in June. The prices start at $649

Dell Latitude E5410, E5510 Notebooks Released

Besides the Latitude E4310 and 2110, Dell has released the Latitude E5410 and E5510 notebook PCs for business users.

The 14.1-inch E5410 and 15.6-inch E5510 feature the Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs or the new Intel Celeron P4500, all with dual cores, Intel HD graphics, up to 8GB RAM, up to 320GB hard drive or up to 128GB solid state storage, a DVD burner or Blu-ray drive, and Windows 7, Vista, or Ubuntu Linux OS.

The successors of the E5400 and E5500 optionally provide WiMAX and mobile broadband connectivity, as well as business-class security features.

The notebooks start at $759 and $789 USD, respectively, and are expected to be available soon.

Intel Core i5-520UM, i7-620UM, i7-640UM – New ULV Chips

 
Intel is expected to release soon the ultra-low voltage Core i5 and i7 processor models, designed for use in the new generation of small and thin laptops.
The company’s site currently list three 32nm ULV 2010 Intel Core CPUs: the 1.066GHz Core i5-520UM, 1.06GHz Core i7-620UM, and the 1.2GHz i7-640UM, all with a maximal power consumption of 18W, whereas the corresponding standard-voltage models provide higher speeds but consume 35W.
Depending on usage, clock frequencies of these dual core chips can be increased to maximal 1.866GHz, 2.133GHz, and 2.26GHz, respectively, using Turbo Boost technology.
The i5 ULV has 3MB of cache, while the i7 units have 4MB.
As same as the other Core i5 and i7 mobile processors, the ULV products include the Intel HD graphics, but also with lower clock frequency. For example, the standard i5-520M has a base graphics frequency of 500MHz, whereas the i5-520UM runs at 166MHz.
All these performance reductions are made to extend battery life and reduce heat in the next-gen laptops.
The Core i5-520UM, i7-620UM, and i7-640UM are priced at $241, $278, and $305 respectively, in 1000-unit quantities.
The fist known notebooks with the ULV Core CPUs are the new Lenovo IdeaPad U and Acer Aspire TimelineX series, Asus PL30JT, as well as the rumored Apple MacBook Air refresh models.

Panasonic Unveils Fully-Rugged Toughbook 31

 

Panasonic has announced the Toughbook 31, “the most powerful fully-rugged notebook computer on the market”.

The Toughbook 31 features a 13.3-inch 1024×768 XGA touchscreen sunlight-viewable display, the Intel Core i3 or i5 processor, ATI Radeon HD5650 512MB dedicated video card, up to 8GB RAM, up to 250GB hard drive capacity or an optional 256GB solid state drive, optional DVD burner, and a battery life of up to 11 hours with a charging time up to 47% faster than the previous model.

Starting at 7.9 pounds, the laptop has a magnesium alloy case with a handle and meets MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards. It is water and dust resistant and has passed a 6-foot drop test.

Panasonic’s Toughbook 31 also includes an optional web camera, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WiMAX and Gobi2000 mobile broadband connectivity, a fingerprint reader.

We have no info on availability and pricing at the time of this writing.

AMD 2010 Mainstream and Ultrathin Notebook Platforms Released

 

AMD has officially released the 2010 Mainstream and Ultrathin notebook platforms.

The Mainstream Platform features the new standard-voltage CPUs including quad-, triple-, and dual-core Phenom II chips, dual-core Athons II and Turions II, and a single-core V Series model. On the other side, the Ultrathin Platform for small and thin-and-light laptops uses dual-core Turion II Neo and Athlon II Neo, as well as single-core Athon II Neo and V Series CPUs, all with lower voltages when compared to the mainstream counterparts.

Both platforms use the AMD M880G chipset, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics, and 5000 Series dedicated video cards.

According to AMD, the 2010 Mainstream and Ultrathin platforms deliver smooth HD video playback and gaming, and more than 7 and 7.5 hours of battery life, respectively.

The latest generation AMD laptops from various manufacturers are expected to hit the market very soon and will have VISION logos.

Samsung Announces P580 Business Laptop

 
Samsung has announced the P580, a 15.6-inch laptop for business professionals.
The Samsung P580 features the Intel Core i3 or i5 processors, NVIDIA GeForce GT330M 1GB dedicated graphic card, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, and a non-glossy HD LED-backlit display. There’s no info on hard disk capacity and optical drive.
Samsung’ new notebook also includes a full-sized numeric keypad, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, four USB ports, an eSATA port, and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for an enhanced security.
According to press release, the P580 “features a classic Samsung cutting edge design, packaged in a highly durable, tactile, sleek and lightweight chassis that makes remote or mobile working easy and pleasurable”.
The laptop weighs 5.5 pounds and runs Windows 7 Professional OS.
There’s no word on pricing and availability.

Dell Anounces AMD Quad-Core Inspiron M501R Laptop

 

Dell has announced the Inspiron M501R, a 15.6-inch laptop based on the latest 2010 AMD Mainstream Platform for Notebooks.
The Dell Inspiron M501R features up to AMD Phenom II X4 quad-core processor, ATI Radeon HD4250 integrated graphics or optional ATI Radeon HD550v 1GB GPU, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 640GB of hard disk capacity, a DVD writer or Blue-ray combo drive, and a 720p LED-backlight display.
Dell’s new laptop also includes an integrated 1,3MP web camera, two speakers, 802.11n WiFi, optional Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN, three USB ports, an eSATA/USB port, optional 7-in-1 media card reader, VGA and HDMI outputs, and a full-size keyboard with numeric pad.
The laptop weighs 5.83 pounds with its standard 6-cell battery, integrated graphics and optical drive.
Operating system choices include Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, or Professional, or Vista Home Basic.
The Dell Inspiron M501R will be available later this summer in U.S. There is no info on pricing at the time of this writing.

Acer to Release Aspire One 521, 721, Aspire 1551 AMD Ultraportables

 

Besides the already leaked 10.1-inch Aspire One 521, Acer is going to release the 11.6″ Aspire One 721Aspire 1551 ultraportable notebooks. and

These three laptops are based on the latest 2010 AMD Ultrathin Platform. The Aspire One 521 includes the single-core AMD V-series V105 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of system memory, whereas the bigger One 721 features the Athlon II Neo K325 1.3GHz dual-core CPU and the same amount of RAM. The Aspire 1551 comes with the dual-core AMD Turion II Neo K625 at 1.5GHz and 2GB RAM.

The new Aspire notebooks have the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 integrated graphics, HDMI outputs, and support for 1080p HD video playback.

There’s no info on pricing and availability.

Asustek’s U-Bamboo, NX/N/U Series Laptops Released

 
Asustek Computer has released the Asus U-Bamboo and NX/N/U series laptops.
The U-Bamboo laptops feature a chassis made of bamboo, 13.3-, 14.1- and 15.6-inch panels, Intel’s Core i5-450M processor, Nvidia GeForce 310M 1GB dedicated graphics, and USB 3.0 support.
The NX90JQ will have the Intel’s Core i7-720QM processor, Nvidia GeForce “334M” 1GB graphics, 8GB of DDR3 memory, 1TB of hard drive storage, USB 3.0, and Sonic Master audio technology, which Asustek jointly developed with Bang and Olufsen ICEpower.
Asustek will also launch the model N53Jh featuring a 15.6-inch display, 13.3-inch U35 and a 14.4-inch U45.
The U-Bamboo series pricing will range from $1,288 to $1,351. It will be available in mid-June. The NX90JQ will be available in July for $2680. The U35, U45 will be priced at US $1,200 and $1,260, but there is no info on availability.