Finally, a 13-inch laptop that stunningly blends luxury, portability, and power. Move over Macbook (Air), Levono X300, Dell M1330, and even the new Voodoo Envy, because Sony has just released specs for their new Z-series notebooks.

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The Macbook Air is arguably the sleekest and sexiest laptop the world has ever seen, but already it has drawn a largely mixed - if not negative - reaction from Apple critics and loyalists alike. Many are stunned with Apple’s decision to nix various laptop essentials, like multiple USB ports and a removable battery. For comparison’s sake, few people complained (at least in such a damning tone) of the Asus Eee’s long list of shortcomings when it debuted last fall. Read the rest of this entry »

 

Is it just me, or has the Asus Eee 4G been getting a bit too much attention as of late? Overnight, the book-sized notebook has become the darling of the gadget lover community, and I’m pretty sure it’s not because of its low-spec components.The Eee’s 3 USB ports, VGA output, and memory card reader are a welcomed surprise for a unit of this size; however, its small screen and ridiculously low resolution (800×480) kills any potential for the Eee 4G to offer serious competition in the subnotebook market. Give me a call when Asus fits the Eee frame with a 10 inch, 1100×600′ish screen. That would be much more practical and exciting to use. Guess we’ll just have to wait for some new gadgets next year.

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