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Taiwan-based MSI is set to launch a new 14-inch variant of its X-Slim series namely the X400. Sadly, apart from its beautiful sales babes 14-inch screen, theres no available official specifications at the moment. But from what we heard, the system will likely be built around the Intel CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) chipset. I guess we all have to wait until the 2009 Computex in Taipei, Taiwan. [ Notebook Italia via Engadget ]...

Asus has launched the F6V Series notebook that boasts an infused scent to make your office smells great all the time. The infused scent comes in two different flavors: musky black and morning dew. Available in white and black, the 13.3-inch notebook comes jam packed with an ATI Radeon HD4570 graphics processor, a 1,280 x 800 resolution display, SRS Premium Sound, a built-in speaker, and a 1.3MP webcam. [ AVING ]...

Acer has officially launched the Acer Aspire One 751 netbook in the UK. As we mentioned before, this mini laptop is equipped with an 11.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution, a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 CPU, a Mobile Intel US15W Express chipset, a 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and a 6 cell 5200mAh battery. The netbook is set to go on sale in the UK starting this month for around 349 ($521). [ Product Page via Liliputing ]...

The Asus Eee PC Seashell (Eee PC 1008HA) is now official. The netbook comes with a 10-inch LED-backlit WSVGA display (1024600 pixels), ergonomically designed keyboard, intelligent energy management system and an intuitive multi-touch touch-pad, the Eee PC Seashell aims to provide users with the best mobile computing experience, wherever their journeys take them. The netbook measures at only 26mm thick and features an Intel Atom N280 processor with a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of memory, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The Asus Eee 1008HA retails for $565 each. [ GadgetMix ]...

Here is the official picture gallery of the Acer Aspire One 751 . Available in red, white and blue, this sleek 11.6-inch netbook features an Intel Atom Z520 processor, a 160GB hard drive and a 1GB of RAM. The netbook also boasts its angled VGA and Eth...

MSI just introduced the new gaming laptop that comes with the GeForce GT130M 3D graphic card. The MSI GX633 15.4-inch laptop is powered by the AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile CPU with up to 4GB of RAM, and a maximum of 500GB hard drive. Other features include 802.11n WiFi, built-in Bluetooth, and a 2MP webcam. The GX633 can be plugged on a big display via VGA or HDMI. MSIs ECO Engine allows you easily switch between a gaming mode and more energy-efficient options. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [ GameGuru ]...

The new HP ProBook S series consists of the 14-inch, 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch models. All of these notebooks feature some options including an Intel or AMD CPU, DVD or Blu-Ray drive, and Windows or Linux OS. Available in black and merlot, the ProBook Series S will start at $529 upwards, depending on the specs. [ Ubergizmo ]...

Asus will release the new Eee PC 1003HAG in the Japanese market on May 16, 2009. What makes this netbook cool is that it comes with a 3G WAN module for NTT DoCoMo data network. It also features an Intel Atom N280 CUP running at 1.6GHz, a 1GB of RAM, a 160GB of HDD, Wi-Fi, and a webcam. The Asus Eee PC 1003HAG retails for around $721. [ Akihabara ]...

Buyers of 15- and 17-inch Dell Studio notebooks can now choose more than 120 cover art designs, for a total of over 200. The art is divided into some categories including artists, patterns and plain colors, and a special (PRODUCT) Red series. Some of famous artists involved in producing the new designs include Filth, OBVLN, Deanne Cheuk, Maya Hayuk and Korakrit Arunanondchai. The standard base cost of a customized Studio starts at approximately $734, and ranges up to $1,184 or more depending on options. [ Electronista ]...

If youre looking for a powerful netbook with a reasonable price, then check out the HP 2133-KX870AT which is up for sale at Amazon. Priced at only $499.99 shipped (original price $829.99), this Mini-Note PC is equipped with a 8.9-inch display with 1280 x 768 resolution, a 1.6GHz VIA C7-M ULV processor, a 2GB RAM, a 120GB hard drive, a 92% full-size, user-friendly QWERTY keyboard, a VGA webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth, ExpressCard/54 slot, an integrated Secure Digital Reader, a touchpad with scroll zone and up to 4.5 hours of battery life. [ Product Page via Techeblog ]...