Beastly HDX 18 no longer available from HP, dv8 to blame?
We fully understand that the market for 18.4-inch gaming laptops is a niche one, so we suppose this all makes sense from a business perspective, but still — we can’t help but shed a tear. HP’s beastly, benchmark-smashing HDX 18 (and HDX 18t) has been forcibly removed from the outfit’s website, with even cached links leading to a customization page turning up “Sorry!” portals. The marginally smaller HDX 16 remains alive and well, but it seems as if the 18-inch dv8 is your only option now when selecting a larger-than-life lappie from the folks at HP. Gotta keep keepin’ on, we guess.
[Thanks, pyro92005]
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Beastly HDX 18 no longer available from HP, dv8 to blame? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted: October 25th, 2009
at 3:17am by Darren Murph
Topics: DesktopReplacement, Gaming, GamingLaptop, Hdx18, Hdx18t, Hp, HpHdx18, HpHdx18t, canceled, cancelled, dead, desktop replacement, gaming laptop, hdx 18, hdx 18t, hp hdx 18, hp hdx 18t, kill, killed, laptop
Verizon rolls out HP Mini 311, Mini 110 netbooks
The cat may have gotten out of the bag ahead of the Windows 7 launch, but Verizon has just now gotten official with its latest subsidized netbook offerings, which include some unfortunately pricey 3G-equipped versions of HP’s Mini 311 and Mini 110. As expected, the 311 is the first one out of the gate (available right now), and packs an 11.6-inch screen, an Atom N270 backed up by NVIDIA’s ION chipset, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, Windows 7 Home Premium and, last but not least, a price tag of $249.99 on contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. The Mini 110, on the other hand, kicks things back a whole generation to Windows XP and straight-up Intel internals, and will be available for $199.99 (on contract and after rebate again) sometime in mid-November — in the meantime, you can still pick up the carrier’s HP Mini 1151NR netbook while supplies last.
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Verizon rolls out HP Mini 311, Mini 110 netbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted: October 23rd, 2009
at 4:58pm by Donald Melanson
Topics: Hp, HpMini, HpMini110xp, HpMini311, Mini110, Mini311, SubsizedNetbooks, hp mini, hp mini 110xp, hp mini 311, mini 110, mini 311, netbook, subsized netbooks, verizon
HP Compaq’s 21-inch Multitouch L2105tm Screen Costs $300 [Monitors]
Chalk up two major manufacturers who have multitouch displays on the market. HP Compaq’s L2105tm, which we previewed a while back, goes on sale today for $300.
Fully certified for Windows 7, the L2105tm features 1920×1080 resolution, 1000:1 contrast, 5ms response, and VGA, DVI-D with HDCP connections. You’ll only be able to use two-finger multitouch (or single-point stylus), but if you’re buying a monitor anyway, it’s smart that manufacturers are keeping the touch price premiums low…well…attainable. [SlashGear]
Posted: October 22nd, 2009
at 9:32am by Mark Wilson
Topics: Compaq, Hp, L2105tm, Monitors, hp Compaq L2105tm
Microsoft Starts Peddling Other Companies’ PCs, Software Online [Microsoft]
Sorry Scottsdale, the prize for the first Microsoft store location to open its doors goes to… the internet? Moving beyond their own branded products, Microsoft has started hawking other companies’ Windows-friendly wares online, from laptops to Photoshop to PC accessories.
This is effectively an extension of their brick-and-mortar retail push (or is it the other way around?) which will also include third-party hardware, software, and accessories compatible with Windows, and particularly Windows 7. The first round of hardware for sale is heavy on laptops and netbooks, with Dell, Sony, Lenovo, HP and Acer portables all making appearances—basically, a similar lineup to what you’d see at any Best Buy.
This makes a lot of sense for Microsoft, who’s watched Apple do pretty, pretty well with a broad, inclusive online store, but who couldn’t cash in on a similar concept without their own hardware as an anchor. It’s the same direction they’re taking with Windows Phone: In liew of Microsoft hardware, they’re just drawing others under the Microsoft tent with blanket branding and Microsoft-centric marketing. In other words, to the customer, it may as well be Microsoft hardware. [Beyond Binary]
Posted: October 22nd, 2009
at 9:09am by John Herrman
Topics: Hp, Microsoft, Microsoft online store, Microsoft store, Retail, dell, lenovo, sony
HP unleashes Compaq L2105tm touchscreen, multitouch monitor
HP’s just rather quietly announced a new display hot on the heels of tomorrow’s Windows 7 launch. This 21.5-inch, 1080p bad boy boasts an optical multitouch panel with one finger scrolling and two finger mousing capabilities. Stylus fans will also be overjoyed to hear that the Compaq L2105tm has a stylus of its own that tucks into the side of the monitor when not in use. HP is calling this one the first “Windows 7 certified” monitor, meaning you should be able to pull it right out of the box, plug it in and get moving. The Compaq L2105tm will be available tomorrow for $299. Full press release is after the break.
[Via Display Blog]
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HP unleashes Compaq L2105tm touchscreen, multitouch monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted: October 21st, 2009
at 6:39pm by Laura June
Topics: Compaq, Compaq L2105tm, CompaqL2105tm, Displays, Hp, HpCompaqL2105tm, Monitors, Windows7, display, hp Compaq L2105tm, monitor, multitouch, touchscreen, win7, windows 7
