Asus has officially announced a new lightweight laptop in Japan, the Asus U24E. The mini laptop based on Intel Sandy Bridge platform and weight about 1.5 kg.

The Asus U24E laptop is powered by a 2.40GHz Intel Core i5-2430M processor, Intel HD 3000 graphics, 4GB of memory, and 750GB hard drive. New Asus U24E has also a 11.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution, a 0.3MP web camera, Gigabit Ethernet LAN, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, two USB 3.0 ports + one USB 2.0 sleep and charge, D-Sub and HDMI output, and up to 6.8 hour of battery life. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit operating system.

Cost of Asus U24E  laptop is 59,800 yen (around $550).

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Acer has expanded the new TravelMate Timeline lightweight laptop in America, called the TravelMate Timeline 8481T. The TravelMate Timeline 8481T features an innovative new display technology to allow an ultra-compact, frameless 14-inch LCD to fit into a 13.3-inch footprint, and just 3.7 pounds with a super slim 0.87-inch profile.

The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8481T laptop is powered by a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, a 14-inch LED-backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolutions, up to 320GB hard drive, and Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics.

Other features include a fingerprint reader, WiDi (Wireless Display) support, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, a webcam, USB 3.0 port, and a 8-cell battery with up to 13 hours of run time.

The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8481T will be available in the U.S. and Canada in early September and the cost is start from $999.99.

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The new Samsung 9 Series (model NP900X1B-A02US) laptop is a durable, ultra premium, lightweight laptop computer and power users for work and entertainment.

New Samsung Series 9 laptop is boasted by a 1.30GHz Intel Core i3-2357M processor, Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics, 2GB of DDR3 memory, and a 640GB solid state hard drive.

The Samsung NP900X1B-A02US Series 9 laptop is packs a 11.6-inch LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, a 1.3 megapixel HD webcam, a 4-in-1 card reader, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports, Micro HDMI output, a 4-cell lithium-Ion battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit pre-installed.

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Samsung today announced the five new Series 9 laptop line that is scheduled to arrive for the back-to-school shopping season. The Series 9 laptops are designed to ultra-thin and lightweight which comes in five different configurations, two of the five Series 9 models have a 11.6-inch screen, while three models with a 13.3-inch display.

The two 11-inch Samsung Series 9 laptops are equipped with a 2GB or 4GB of RAM, a 64GB or 128GB SSD, and an Intel Core i3-2357M processor. The 11-inch models will be available in August for a base price of $1049 and $1249.

The entry-level three 13.3-inch models, Samsung Series 9 laptops are boasts an Intel Core i5-2467M or Core i7-2617M CPU, 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and a 128GB or 256GB hard drive. The 13-inch models are available now and ranging in price from $1,049 to $2,049.

All Series 9 models also feature an LED-backlit (1366 x 768) SuperBright display, a duralumin chassis, Intel integrated graphics, USB 3.0 port, and are pre-loaded with Microsoft’s Windows 7 Home Premium.

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The Samsung 9 Series (model NP900X1A-A01US) premium laptop is powered by a 1.33GHz Intel Core i3-380UM dual-core processor, 11.6-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768 resolution, integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, 64GB solid state drive, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a 1.3MP webcam, MicroSD Slot, three USB 2.0 ports, up to 7 hours of battery life, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS.

The Fujitsu LifeBook S761 is the perfect laptop for users who are looking for light-weight and mobility. The LifeBook S761 „boast up to Intel Core i7 processorsr, up to 8GB DDR3 memory, and up to 500GB hard drive or 128GB SSD.

Fujitsu LifeBook S761 laptop has also a 13.3-inch LED-backlight display with resolution of 1366 x 768 pixel, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth 3.0, an SD card slot, Ethernet LAN, four USB 2.0 ports, DVI and VGA output.

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Panasonic has introduced the Toughbook S9, the world’s lightest 12.1-inch laptop with an integrated DVD drive. The Panasonic Toughbook S9 can handle up to a 30″ drop thanks to its tough magnesium alloy case and shock-mounted flex-connect hard drive.

The Panasonic Toughbook S9 is powered by a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-520M vPro processor (up to 2.93 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost), a 12.1-inch LED backlit display with resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, a 320GB hard drive with shock-mounted flex-connect, 2GB DDR3 RAM (up to 6GB), a DVD Super Multi, and up to 11 hours of battery life with a standard battery and weighing only 3.0 pounds.

Other specifications include Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, optional Gobi2000 mobile broadband technology, HDMI and VGA, Gigabit Ethernet LAN, an integrated GPS, Intel Anti-Theft technology, a cable lock slot, password security and an optional fingerprint reader.

The Panasonic Toughbook S9 is available in the United States at an estimated street price of $2,499 from authorized Panasonic resellers and distributors.

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The Dell Inspiron M301z is a slim, lightweight laptop that’s engineered for endurance with up to X hours of battery life. Add an AMD low-voltage mobile processor and ATI Mobility Radeon integrated graphics, and you have a laptop that performs as well as it travels.

The Dell Inspiron M301z Laptop Computer is powered by either a single core Athlon II neo K125 or dual core Athlon II Neo K325/Turion II Neo K625 low-voltage processor, up to 640GB Hard Drive, up to 8GB of RAM, an integrated ATI Radeon HD4225 graphics card. There is a 13.3-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a 1366×768 resolution, a 6-cell battery and two built-in 0.5W Stereo Speakers. It is pre-installed with Windows 7 Home Basic/Premium.

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Fujitsu today announces the release of the Fujitsu LifeBook MH330, the lightweight Fujitsu LifeBook MH330 is the latest travelling companion that will meet your mobility needs. Perfect for web browsing, video viewing and communicating with your friends, trust this sleek beauty for both work and play.

The LifeBook MH330 is powered by a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor, a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, the GMA 3150 integrated graphics, a 250GB hard disk drive, a 1GB RAM. Other features include a 5-in-1 card slot, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a five-in-one card reader, a built-in webcam, Bluetoth 2.1 and a three-cell battery.

The Fujitsu LifeBook MH330 will be available for S$699 (US$500), and comes pre-loaded with the Windows 7 Starter operating system.

The ViewSonic VNB132 ViewBook thin and lightweight laptop offers portability and style with the latest ULV SU2300 Intel Celeron processor, 14-inch display, a 320GB HDD and 2GB of memory, Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. Additionally, this device features a 320GB hard drive and 2GB internal memory. Perfect for those on the move, this laptop features integrated 802.11b/g/n wireless, three USB ports, a 7-in-1 card reader, VGA and HDMI outputs, an integrated 1.3MB webcam and a 4 cell battery. It retails for $649.

The ViewSonic VNB141 ViewBook offers the latest ULV SU7300 Intel® Core 2 Duo processor, 14-inch display, Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system, 2GB of RAM and 250GB hard drive to handle applications with ease. Ideal for students and people on the move, this thin and powerful PC provides full functionality and connectivity with two USB ports, integrated 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity, VGA and HDMI outputs. For enhanced multimedia capabilities, the VNB141 also includes a 1.3MB built-in webcam, long-lasting 6 cell battery and integrated DVD RW Super Multi Drive. It retails for $829.

LG announced new lightweight laptops in South Korea. The X-Note Mini X200 that just weighs 1.2kg, features a 10.1” monitor with a 1366×768 resolution, powered by an ATOM N450 (1.6GHz) CPU, 1GB of RAM, 250GB of HDD with a GMA3150 Graphic Card and Wifi-N.

The T280 series series that just weighs 1.3kg, a 11.6” Monitor with also a 1366×768 resolution, powered by an Intel Pentium Dual Processor SU4100 or Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.3GHz) Processor, a 2GB RAM, an Intel GMA4500M HD, a 500GB HDD and WiFi bgn.