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Yes, that’s a nod to TWiT and Leo Laporte. So netbooks have as usual been dominating the market of portable computing. They are coming out at such an alarming rate that it is impossible to keep track of everything that is coming your way. Fear not though, because I am always here to make your tech life that much easier by providing you with the round up when you need it the most. Get to the other side for 6 recent netbooks that you need to look out for.

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Verizon Wireless and Motorola Inc. have introduced their latest offering in the form of a beautifully crafted and well planned phone, the Motorola Entice W766. The newly introduced pocket-friendly phone is all set to enthral its consumers with its exquisite features and user-friendly mechanisms. The newly launched phone, which was unveiled on Tuesday is provided with basic features which include a music player, speaker-phone and a handy 2.0 mega pixel camera. Besides these, what makes the phone very user friendly is it’s “one-touch” access to the widely sought after features such as camera, music player and speaker-phone.

This classy ‘feature-packed’ phone is provided with a flip-design, a feature which is surely going to keep its users connected and entertained all the while. The added advantage is the fact that Verizon Wireless is a premium service provider. This ensures that the users of Motorola Entice W766 will be able to download and exchange data more swiftly and reliably. This newly introduced device is jam packed with some basic yet essential features. The one touch access enables the users to easily access the key features of the phone which includes the audio-player and speaker-phone.

Moreover, its unique flip design accompanied with a glazing display is a real visual treat. This user-friendly phone offers up to 8 gigabytes of optional removable memory. The icing on the cake is the blue-tooth with A2DP stereo support, comes along with wireless headsets and headphones. W766 also inculcates and supports Verizon services which include VZ Navigator, Family Locator and Back Up Assistant. Sources have revealed that the newly launched phone is currently priced at $39.99, after a $50 rebate with a brand new two year agreement.

How many times has it been the case that while using our laptops we have wished if there was a proper numeric keypad around rather than the usual numeric keys at the top of the keyboard? I guess this is one of the most common problems which any man worth his laptop faces while working on it. Well, with the recent launch of the new “Adesso 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad-Mouse”, this problem promises to be sorted out.

Whether it is your tax calculations or your simple enough grocery bills to other mundane calculations, the “Adesso 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad-Mouse” promises to make your job simpler and faster. Earlier laptop users had to resort to using numeric keypads which were connected through the USB but it was a hassle as most of the times the same person would also be using another USB device, the mouse, which is also placed to the right of the keyboard. This created constraint of space.

The “Adesso 19 Key USB Numeric Keypad-Mouse” is a perfect combination between a numeric keypad and a state of the art optical mouse. By simple modification of design, in which the manufacturers, Adesso have inculcated the numeric keypad (19 keys) into the top of the USB mouse, makes typing in numbers a cakewalk.

If you are a little finicky about dirt, then do not worry as this unit comes with a neat cover for the numeric keys. So when someone is not using the numeric function, this transparent lid over the keys need not be lifted. This would ensure that the keys remain completely dirt free. One of the most significant advantages of this product is that it does not require any driver to function; it is a completely “plug and play” device. This numeric keypad-mouse is available in the market at a price of $ 19.99.

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The rumors, they have been flying thick as usual. Apparently there was a lot more to Intel‘s Light Peak presentation than meets the eye. Then, there is news that Apple is readying a new line of iMacs and MacBooks for (almost) immediate release. Apparently the next Apple release is much closer than we all think. Thanks to two dedicated tech-blogs, I bring you news from the other world where secrecy is a way of life and folks are regularly burdened with 100-page NDAs in exchange for a glimpse in to the shiny new future. Well, there’s no NDA between you and the other side this time, so click away to read more.

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Freecom, the stalwarts in the field of external hard drives as well as portable storage devices has recently unveiled the “Hard Drive XS 3.0″ which has already been billed as the first ever external hard drive in the world to offer “Superspeed USB” technology. As the modern world marches forward, more and more new kinds of devices and storage systems are evolving with every given second. With every noticeable discovery, we need to upgrade every possible department so as to support these newly explored devices. The USB 3.0 just fits into your PC, thereby enhancing the data transfer rate a lot more than one would expect. The “Hard Drive XS 3.0″ unveiled by Freecom thus creates a situation where you can upload or transfer data in a matter of seconds.

The award winning manufacturer of external hard drives has reportedly outdone its competitors in the market. Sources say that this Mitsubishi Kagaku Media company is reportedly offering transfer speeds at about a whooping 130 MB/s, a speed which is considerably faster and swifter than other existing solutions. This amazing technology which is being termed as the “Superspeed USB” is enabling its users to upload or transfer data/information in a matter of seconds, thereby enabling the customers to tide over their precious time constraints. The sleek device is a portable, compact and user friendly one and can be used both for professional work and for domestic purposes. Adding icing over the cake, the “Hard Drive XS 3.0″ is also considered as the smallest desktop hard drive that is available in the market. The compactness of this sleek and user friendly device is surely a treat for the customers who are craving for an external hard drive with exquisite features.

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World famous laptop manufacturer, Dell has recently unveiled the new Dell Latitude Z600, a 16 inch laptop. According to Dell, this newest laptop of theirs, i.e., Z600 is the thinnest and the lightest notebook in the world.

The laptop which is seemingly aimed at the “business class” has a 16 inch wide screen that is a lot bigger than its existing competitors which includes “Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch (Dual Graphics)”. This sleek, light and compact and easy-to-carry laptop perfectly fits in for your business presentation.

According to the sources, “Z” actually stands for the “Z-height” which signifies that the “Z600″ will probably be the thinnest in the latitude line. Although the laptop is incredibly thin still the length and width of the system constraints it from being carried via small carrying cases. The 16 inch wide screen which comprises a resolution of 1600 X 900 will surely enthrall you. The Z600 is quite compact and sturdy thereby shooing off all the possible hazards. According to Dell, the entire chassis is manufactured by a stiff magnesium alloy whilst the inner portion is embedded with aluminum metals. A touch pad is provided that supports multi-touch gestures.

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The Nokia 5130 Xpress Music is not the classiest phone that you will ever see and it is the lowest priced Xpress Music phone in the market. It is a basic phone that gives you the facilities of a music phone on the cheap. That means for much less than the other Xpress Music models, you can get some of the features of a Nokia music phone like dedicated shortcut keys and a music centric UI that lets you play music at a moment’s notice. Get to the other side for a full review.

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…but maybe not much else. This is the phone that got this month’s cnet Editor’s Choice Award because it has features that are better than the other phones in its standard. The main thing here is the fact it has an AMOLED screen that makes for absolute eye-candy display quality. It has a slide-out QWERTY keypad – a form factor that is becoming increasingly famous amongst the messaging phones.

Touchscreens from Samsung have never been anything special, but it seems like the Rogue might win you over with its above average feature set. Get to the other side for the whole thing.

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The wait is finally over. The Korean mobile phone manufacturer Samsung revealed that it has teamed up with Tata Teleservices’ GSM brand, Tata DOCOMO in order to launch Samsung Galaxy i7500 in India, the new smart-phone which provides its users the highly developed wi-fi connectivity, thereby enabling them to access the preloaded Google mobile services.

The newest smart-phone on the block, i.e. Samsung Galaxy i7500 certainly looks attractive and is loaded with features. India being one of the largest and fastest growing markets for mobile services in the world, this launch has huge significance for Samsung and its future strategic course. The newly introduced smart-phone embellished with 3,2 AMOLED touch-screen and wi-fi connectivity would certainly enthrall its users with its cutting edge technology. And it is for sure that with Google behind the Operating System, the smart-phone definitely promises much for its users. Regulated by the “android market” technology, the newest Samsung smart-phone is offering its users 500 MB free download for a definite period of six months.

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… it is the only direct competitor in the market. Others are just way too far behind in the race when it comes to competing with Apple. In the past, the Zune has lived in almost anonymity. Brand recognition was terrible (still isn’t all that good) and the iPod simply became the name to describe small, personal media players. Apple practically created this market for others to follow.

The past is past now and having killed every other Zune, Microsoft has put out the singularly greatest Zune ever – the Zune HD. Get to the other side for the meat.

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