The line is called the Mirius, and here’s the basic specs: A 10.2″ LCD display, 1GB RAM, and a decent sized 120GB hard drive, along with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 3-cell battery, and Microsoft Windows XP, three USB ports, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a VGA output, and an SD card slot.

Not bad for its suggested $248 price tag, we’d say. Time will tell if it proves to be a popular line with consumers, with extreme power being so inexpensive these days.

Verizon Wireless is set to announce and launch their very first netbook/computer model, titled the HP Mini 1151NR, which will be available on May 17th via retail and other channels.

The netbook will retail at, get this: $199, but with the provision of a 2-year contract and after mail-in-rebate. In addition, you’ll have to spend $40-$60 monthly for data/wireless internet access (where Verizon steps in, no doubt).

So here’s the specs: a 10.1-inch display screen, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, Intel 950 graphics, 1GB RAM, an 80GB hard drive. It’ll also include full WiFi, Bluetooth support and a 3-cell battery built-in. Not a bad deal at all for the price.

The line breaks down as follows: The 12-inch U20A, 13.3-inch UX30 and 15.6-inch UX50V, and they have all the very power-sipping Intel Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV), ranging from the solid yet unremarkable 1.2GHz Celeron M in the U20A to the powerful 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo in the UX30 and UX50V.

All models have very solid features, including 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, up to 500GB HDD, and up to 4GB of RAM (both of those on the top model).

The first two models, the U20A and UX30 use Intel’s GMA 4500 graphics (solid for general purpose stuff, but not high-end games and the like), while the UX50V has a dedicated GeForce G 105M with 512MB of video memory.

The thinnest model is the UX30 that measures a wire-thin 0.9-inch thick and weighs a svelte 3.5 pounds, a very Apple like figure indeed. The design of these should turn a few heads, and the middle/high end models have more than enough muscle to get things done.

The GX403 is a 14.1″ laptop that is designated just such a way. It will come armed with a Intel Core 2 Duo processor and a GeForce GT 130M 256MB dedicated GPU too, so it has plenty of muscle for some demanding time-passers. It’ll have 4GB DDR2 RAM and a pretty huge 500GB HDD. Sounds good so far.

The only caveat: the 1280×800 resolution of the screen, but that should be just great for most games. You can add on a Blu-ray player for watching movies, though with this resolution it may not be Full HD.

Other specs are typical for the breed: an integrated webcam, 802.11b/g/n, HDMI, eSATA/USB plus 2 regular USBs, a card reader, and other goodies. It’s pretty light too: only 4.8lbs with a 6-cell battery

The machine will come with Vista Home Premium, and pricing or availability have not been announced. This one sounds pretty powerful to us, and if you need your gaming PC in a small package, this might be just the ticket.

Apple MacBook Pro, 17-inch, 2.66GHz – MB604LL/A

With the ongoing question of whether you are a Mac or PC; it won’t matter what you are right now, because you will want to be a Mac with this notebook. The new MacBook Pro is nothing less than impressive. Apple has made this notebook even more desirable than it was previously thanks in part to its computing power as well as its staying power. That’s right, this new MacBook is faster than previous generations and also has an 8-hour battery for non-stop work or play.

For starters, this laptop comes with a large 17″ glossy, LED-backlit screen that can be configured for an amazingly crisp 1920×1200 resolution, which is enough in itself to want this as your mobile computer. There’s more, because this mobile powerhouse will let you get creative quickly as it has the most advanced Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processor allowing it to be over 50% faster than the original Core Duo MacBook Pro with up to 4GB of RAM. You’ll also get exceptional graphics processing from the NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT, and is comes equipped with a built-in iSight camera that’s perfect video conferencing.

With this Mac, you’re ready for the next generation of wireless connections with 802.11n wireless technology, but you’ll also have wired accessibility through a FireWire port and 3 USB 2.0 ports. You’ll enjoy your life on the road with this Apple notebook thanks to the innovations that include a magnetic power connection and an illuminated keyboard with ambient light sensor. This new MacBook Pro also comes with a remote control that works up to 30 feet away, which adds to its already impressive features. If you’re ready to be a Mac, then make sure it’ this one with 5 times the performance and twice the range.

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We all know when you’re doing business on the road, that you need a notebook computer that can handle the stress of travel and perform well without weighing you down. This Sony notebook is small in size but packs serious power and it’s designed for today’s busy executive in mind. With the VAIO VGN-Z590UAB, you’ll get a notebook that’s built for the rugged business world. At a mere 3.31 pounds the carbon fiber shell makes this computer light yet durable as is the 13.1″ scratch-resistant XBRITE-DuraView LCD display. However this notebook offers more than just a tough exterior, because it also features a robust 2.53GHz Intel Centrino 2 processor with a 6MB L2 cache and a hybrid graphics system to quickly select graphics performance without needing to reboot. You’ll appreciate how well this computer renders graphics so smoothly thanks to the 256MB graphics card, which is matched perfectly with 4GB of memory along with 2 64GB solid state drives for a super fast 128GB of storage. Don’t worry about security ether, because this Sony ultra-portable has you covered with a Biometric fingerprint sensor along with anti-virus and recovery software. If you’re not on the road, holding a conference online is just as easy with the integrated webcam and microphone, and you’re ready to connect to any Bluetooth-enabled device and wireless connection including 802.11n. So if you’re a road warrior and need a notebook that works just as hard as you do, then buy the Sony VAIO VGN-Z590UAB notebook.