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Dell has just updated one of their business-minded desktop PCs. They've introduced the Vostro 460 which is a mini tower PC which should be great for the workplace. Inside you'll find a standard Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz CPU, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 3TB of HDD storage, Nvidia GeForce / AMD Radeon HD graphics, options for a few USB 3.0 ports, eight USB ports, optional Blu-ray, optional WiFi, and an HDMI output.

Thankfully, if you do pick one up right now it'll ship with a decent 21.5-inch LED LCD monitor. The standard model is available for $599 and it comes with 2GB of RAM along with a 320GB HDD.

Lenovo has just outlined new notebooks and a new desktop PC that they'll be launching in early 2011. The first two are notebooks which I'll talk about first. There'll be the IdeaPad Y460p and the Y560p which will feature Intel's next-gen Core i7 "Sandy Bridge" CPUs, up to a 750GB HDD, up to 8GB of RAM, and an option for Lenovo's RapidDrive technology which will put the OS on a 32GB SSD so that it'll boot up much quicker. Of course, they'll be sporting 14 and 15.6-inch displays, respectively.

Last, but not least, is for the desktop PC fans out there. Lenovo will be launching the IdeaCentre K330 in early 2011 too. This one will pack Core i7 CPU options, up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM, twin RAID-0 HDD storage options (up to 4TB), optional Blu-ray drive, and an optional TV tuner if you're interested.

We'll likely see all three of these products at CES 2011 since the notebooks are set to be available on January 11th. The desktop should be available a little bit later on in early 2011 as well. The notebooks should be starting at $849 while the desktop will start at $699.

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If you're in need for a new gaming desktop - to practice getting your APM up in StarCraft II - then look no further in Acer's new Predator line-up. These new models, the AG5900 and the AG7750, sport some pretty hefty specs for a price. The Predator AG5900 is pictured above and sports an Intel Core i7-870 CPU, 8GB of DDR3 RAM, an ATI Radeon HD 5850 GPU, two HDD bays, and up to 1.5TB of HDD storage. This one's going for $1,350 and is actually the lower-end of the two models.

The other desktop PC is the Predator AG7750 which sports a liquid-cooled Intel Core i7-930 2.8GHz CPU, 12GB of DDR3 RAM, Nvidia GTX 470 graphics, and 3-way SLI if that's your thing. This is available in the US right now for $1,999.

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Apple's store went down earlier this morning but there's no more need to wonder why. Apple is now taking orders for their new Mac Pro desktop. The cheapest model will cost you $2,499 and that'll get you an Intel quad-core Xeon "Nehalem" 2.8GHz CPU. Next up is the 2.4GHz eight-core "Westmere" Intel CPUs which will cost you $3,499. If you're willing to cough up just about $5,000 you can get 12-cores of Intel Xeon power. Check them all out on Apple's site here.

[Engadget]

The first Dell product looks like it could be getting an update in the near future thanks to the latest leak (on Dell Support here). Apparently, the small Zino HD (410) desktop could be outfitted with AMD Phenom II quad-core CPU options along with ATI Radeon HD 4250 / Radeon HD 5450 graphics options, 8GB of DDR3 RAM, Blu-ray support, and WiFi 802.11n. We'll see when Dell actually decides to release this new model.

Dell has just quietly updated their Studio XPS 9100 desktop PC. This desktop can now take a six-core Intel Core i7-980X 3.33GHz CPU, an ATI Radeon HD 5970 GPU, and up to 24GB of DDR3 RAM if you're interested in burning a hole in your wallet. You can actually purchase this right now if you really want to so check it out on Dell here.

Dell Zino HD 410 With AMD Quad-Core Possbility: Engadget
Dell Studio XPS 9100 Desktop With Intel's Core i7-980X: Engadget

Three days ago Apple unveiled a bunch of refreshes and one of them was the Mac Pro desktop. According to what Mac Rumors is hearing, Apple will start taking orders for the new desktop starting on August 9th. Don't forget that this desktop can be packed with Intel Xeon 12-core CPU options if you want it. It will be the fastest product from Apple if you're willing to spend $5,000.

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Picture Source: Engadget

Acer has just introduced their latest gaming desktop PC and it's actually headed to Canada. The AG7750 is part of Acer's Predator gaming line-up and packs quite a punch - at a cost. Inside you'll find an Intel Core i7-920 quad-core CPU, Nvidia GeForce GTX470 graphics (up to three of them inside), up to 12GB of DDR3 RAM, and up to 8TB of HDD storage (four HDD bays). This could be something you're after, if you're too lazy to make your own. This will cost you $1,799 CAD if you're interested. Yes, this will run StarCraft II at the max settings.

[Slash Gear]

The rumour that we heard yesterday turned out to be true, Apple has refreshed a bunch of their products today. This includes the iMac and the Mac Pro; they've also released a 27-inch LED Cinema Display, a Magic Trackpad, and even a AA charger (yes, a AA charger). First up is the iMac which is now available in the same sizes, a 21.5 and a 27-inch model. Now you can choose Intel Core 2010 CPUs, which is a big plus. For $1,199 you get the 21.5-inch model with a 3.06GHz Core i3 CPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and ATI Radeon HD 4670 graphics. The cheapest 27-inch model will cost you $1,699 and you'll get a Core i3 3.2GHz CPU with ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics. Other options include Core i5 / i7 CPUs, optional SSD storage, and up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM. All of the models sport FireWire 800, USB 2.0 ports (no 3.0 yet), WiFi 802.11n support, and a slot-loading DVD burner. Anyways, check them all out on Apple's site.

Next up is the new Mac Pro desktop. The cheapest model will now cost you $2,499 and features a 2.8GHz quad-core CPU. Next up is the 2.4GHz eight-core model which is going for $3,499. But if you want to go all out, you can now get the "fastest Mac ever" with an Intel Xeon CPU which sports 12-cores and it'll cost you $4,999. It's up on Apple's site.

Apple has released a new monitor, the 27-inch LED Cinema Display. This monitor is actually a pretty sweet deal since it's cheaper than Dell's U2711 monitor (by $100). The 27-inch Apple IPS monitor is now available for $999 and it's gorgeous. It sports a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution, 375 nits of brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a 12ms response time, an integrated iSight webcam, a 3-port powered USB hub, and a MagSafe connector. Like I said, it'll cost you $999 so check it out here. You'll have to wait until September for this one though.

Update: MacNN has pointed out that the 24-inch LED Cinema Display is now $799 (down from $899) since the new and larger 27-inch model was introduced this morning. Check it out on Apple here.

We've heard about this one a bit and Apple has announced it as the Magic Trackpad. Everything from Appls seems to be magical these days, doesn't it? It really doesn't add any new functionalities, it's just a giant multitouch trackpad. I'd rather use a mouse to be honest. If you need to know more, you know where to go (Apple's site).

Apple didn't stop there though, they've unveiled another magical product. This is the AA battery charger which will cost you $29 and will, thankfully, ship with six AA batteries. You'll be able to use these AA batteries in the Magic Trackpad and even the Magic Mouse, of course. It has a 10-year lifetime and is now shipping in 2 - 4 business days. Of course, Apple is mentioning that the charger is amazing since it sucks up less power than every other charger on the market. Anyways, it's on Apple's site here.

iMac Refresh: Slash Gear
Mac Pro Refresh: Engadget
27-Inch Apple LED Cinema Display: Gizmodo, Engadget
Apple's Magic Trackpad: Engadget
Apple Releases a AA Charger: Crunch Gear

There's a rumour going around that Apple will be updating a couple of their products tomorrow. This includes the monitor you see above (on the right), the 27-inch LED Cinema Display along with the iMac and Mac Pro which seem to be just about unavailable on their online store. Of course, everyone has just been waiting for Apple to refresh these three, but it does seem a bit sudden. Then again, you never know with Apple.

Update: Pocket-Lint has just mentioned that Apple's Magic Trackpad could be launching tomorrow as well.

[Mac Rumors]

There's a rumour going around that Apple will be updating their Mac Pro desktop at the end of this Summer. The new Mac Pro will have a brand new CPU inside of it, of course, but it'll also come equipped with USB 3.0 support along with FireWire 1600 or 3200. This update will be just in time for back-to-school sales, so you can expect an announcement in the next month or two.

Update: According to Slash Gear, the iMac will be updated as well. This update will be taking place about a month later than the Mac Pro's and neither refresh will have Light Peak technology or possible Blu-ray drives. You can also expect the Mac Pro to sport 6-core Intel Core i7 CPUs.

[Crunch Gear]

Velocity Micro has decided to announce and release two new back to school PCs. First up is the one you see above which is the 13.3-inch T30 Italia which is a thin-and-light notebook. Inside you'll find a 1.3GHz Intel Pentium CPU, 3GB of RAM, a 120GB HDD, WiFi, a fingerprint scanner, an HDMI output, an optional external DVD burner, and Windows 7. You get all of that for a whopping $999 (here), which is definitely overpriced.

Velocity Micro didn't stop there though, they also have a new Vector Campus Edition desktop PC. Inside of this desktop you'll find Intel Core i5 2.66GHz / Core i7 2.8GHz CPU options, 4GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce GT 220 graphics (optional GTX 260 GPU), a 1TB HDD, and Windows 7. The base model for the desktop PC is $899 but you'll spend more than that if you want to upgrade the RAM, include a second 1TB HDD, a Blu-ray reader, and a TV tuner. Check it out here.

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If you're a gamer and you've been looking for the perfect 3D notebook then iBUYPOWER has something for you. Introducing the Battalion 101 W860CU-3D which is sporting a 15.6-inch 3D display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution. Inside you'll find an Intel Core i5-520M 2.4GHz CPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a Blu-ray optical drive, Nvidia GTX285M graphics, a 320GB HDD, three USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, and Windows 7 Home Premium. Of course, the notebook uses Nvidia's solution so you'll be using their 3D Vision active glasses. This notebook is now available (here) at a base price of $1,749. That wasn't all though.

iBUYPOWER has also unveiled two new desktop PCs. First there's the Paladin E370 which sports a liquid-cooled Intel core i5-750 CPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 500GB HDD. You'll find this all crammed inside a PSI Cyclone X gaming case and the whole package will cost you $834. There's also the Paladin F860 desktop which is sporting an Intel Core i7-930 CPU, 6GB of DDR3 RAM, an 8x Blu-ray drive, and a 1TB HDD. This desktop PC will cost you $1,849. Before you say that these are a bit overpriced, you might want to keep in mind that both desktop PCs sport Nvidia's GTX 460 graphics which is pretty powerful.

iBUYPOWER Unveils 3D Battalion 101 W860CU-3D Notebook: Slash Gear
iBUYPOWER Unveils Paladin E370 and F860 Desktops: Slash Gear

A new all in one PC from HP has just been introduced and it's the 200xt. This is like their 200t all in one PC but it's sporting this year's Intel Core CPUs so that's definitely a welcomed upgrade. This is just about the only new PC they released today but they did update almost their whole desktop line-up. They've updated their Pavilion and Slimline Series to bring AMD Sempron / Phenom / Core i5 CPU options, while the Pavilion Elite has been upgraded for Core i7 options. Everything you need to know is on LogicHP.


[Engadget]

After quite a long wait, Apple has finally updated their Mac Mini. This now starts at $699 and it features a new aluminum unibody. On board, you'll find a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, an HDMI output, a 320GB HDD, 2GB of RAM, an SD card slot, WiFi 802.11n, a Mini DisplayPort, and Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics. As you can see, it also sports an optical drive, but you can swap that for another HDD if you like. Anyways, check it out and order your perfect HTPC here. Check out Engadget's hands-on with the new Mac Mini here.

[Engadget]

Lenovo has just announced a bunch of products today including their latest all in one PC, the ThinkCentre M90z. This packs a 23-inch Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 resolution) display, Intel Core i3 / i5 CPU options, DDR3 RAM, a DVD player, and optional Bluetooth / WiFi support. You'll also be able to get a touchscreen layer on here if you want as well. This all in one will be available sometime later this month and it'll start at $899.

Two desktop PCs have also been announced, the ThinkStation C20 and the C20x. The C20 sports a small body (similar to the Dell Precision T5500, Slash Gear points out) and features Intel Xeon 5600 CPU options. The C20x sports up to 96GB of DDR3 RAM (12 slots) and Nvidia FX4800 graphics. Both of these will be available in the middle of this month - sometime next week. They'll start at $1,199.99.

Two new monitors have also been announced, the Lenovo ThinkVision L2320x Wide and the L2321x Wide. The former has a 21.5-inch display and will be priced at $259.99 while the latter has a 23-inch display with a dual-image feature and will cost $279.99. The L2321x will be shipping in mid-July.

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At Computex, Asus has revealed the CG8490 desktop PC that's a part of their Republic of Gamers Series. This desktop is going to be packing an Intel Core i7-920X six-core CPU, up to 12GB of RAM, and the Radeon HD5870 GPU. This desktop PC hasn't been priced or dated yet so we'll have to wait a bit longer for that. The other two notebooks spotted is the G53 (covered here) and the G73jh. The G73jh notebook packs a 1080p Full HD 3D-capable display. This notebook should be packing the HD5870 GPU as well - that's what it said when it leaked way back in February. Of course, the price and dates weren't revealed.

Update: Newegg has the G73JH-X1 notebook with an Intel Core i7-720QM CPU and the ATI Radeon HD 5870 GPU going for $1,549.99 right now so check it out if you're interested.

[Slash Gear]

Nvidia and Asus are both looking to make pushes into the 3D-world at Computex. Asus did this by introducing three of their upcoming PCs that will be 3D-capable thanks to Nvidia's technology and their active shutter glasses. The first PC on the list is the G51Jx-EE notebook which has Nvidia's 3D Vision technology. Next up is the Eee Top ET2400 all in one PC which will have a 23.6-inch LCD display and USB 3.0 ports. The last one is the CD5390 desktop PC which will supposedly be the "world's most powerful gaming solution" with its GeForce GTX 480 GPU. Of course, Asus also has three 3D LCD displays up their sleeve so they'll be perfect for this PC. The full spec sheets weren't mentioned but at least we know a bit of what they'll each be offering.

[Engadget]

Everyone seems to be quick to launch products with AMD's new CPUs inside of them and Acer isn't going to shy away from this opportunity. They have just unveiled two desktop PCs, the Aspire M5400 and the M3400, which are highly customizable. The M5400 can use AMD's new Phenom X6 6-core CPU, while the M3400 can use the Phenom X4 quad-core CPU. They both feature up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, up to 4TB of HDD storage, and ATI's Mobility Radeon HD GPUs. They also have ATI's recently shown off Eyefinity technology so you can power six displays if you really need to.

[Pocket-Lint]

Lenovo has just updated their all in one PC line-up as well. What you see above is the IdeaCentre B305, but we'll talk about the A700 first. This one will be available with the new Intel Core 2010 CPUs (Core i7-820QM max), a 23-inch Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution, WiFi b/g/n, a side-mounted Blu-ray drive, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, and Windows 7. Of course, this will be available sometime in June with a base price of $999.

The B305 will be sporting AMD CPU options, like the Athlon II X4. This will be better suited for gaming so it has ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM, WiFi, a DVD-RW drive, up to a 1TB HDD, and a 21.5-inch display with a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution. It's pretty impressive for an all in one PC. This will start at $699, which is much cheaper than the B305.

Last, but not least, we have the H320 desktop PC. Inside you'll find up to 8GB of RAM, ATI Radeon HD 5570 graphics, up to a 1TB HDD, Blu-ray, WiFi, and up to a 2.8GHz Intel Core i7-860 CPU. This will have a base price of $549 when it hits the market in June.

[Engadget]

Shuttle has just unveiled their latest desktop PC and it's packing quite a punch. Named the J3, this desktop packs an Intel Core i7-980X Gulftown CPU along with Nvidia's GeForce GTX 480 graphics. That's the only thing that Shuttle mentioned about this desktop PC of theirs but I'm sure that we'll see this at Computex which takes place in June. Let's wait for the benchmarks.



[Engadget]