BenQ shows off its latest laptop which is a sleek, sexy, and fashion-minded computer. Donning a black outfit, the Joybook R43 has a unique cover design and a hot, black brush metal inside. And the beauty on the inside is also great too.

Here are the specs:
- Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7100
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- SiS Mirage 3+ Shared (max. to 256MB)
- DDRII-667 512MB and above (max to 2.0 GB)
- Hard Drive 80/120/160 GB (5400RPM-SATA)
- DVD/CD-RW Combo or Super Multi (Support Double Layer)
- 14.1-inch UltraVivid widescreen display
- 2.5 hours of battery life
- 10/100 Ethernet
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Bluetooth Rev. 2.0 EDR
- 4-in-1 card reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS-Pro
- 1.5W speakers x2
- Built-in Microphone

The Joybook R43 will be available in December in China and more places to follow. I am not sure how much it will cost though.

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Evesham introduced the latest mobile computing powerhouse made for gamers, the Zieo NX600-HDX. It is packed with specs that even a desktop computer would be envy of and of course there is HD gaming experience.

Here are the specs:
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
- Intel Core 2 Extreme Mobile X7900 processor
- 2.8GHz, 800MHz, 4MB cache
- 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 RAM 667MHz
- 1GB Intel Turbo memory
- 200GB Serial ATA 7200rpm hard drive
- 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT graphics
- 17-inch WUXGA X-Bright widescreen (1920×1200) display
- Intel high definition audio and 2.1 speakers
- Network Ports 10/100/1000 LAN
- 4xUSB 2, Firewire, Serial, DVI, SPDI/F out, TV Out, Express Card
- CD/DVD drive DVD/CD-RW/Dual Layer DVD-RW Drive
- Battery 8 cell Li-Ion battery (life up to 2 hrs approx.)
- Built-in media card reader (MS/Pro, MS Duo, MMC, RSMMC, SD, miniSD)
- Wi-Fi Link 4965 a/b/g/Draft-N PCIe Mini-Card
- 1.3 megapixel camera
- Bluetooth v2.0
- Weighs 3.95 kg
- 397 x 284 x 44 mm

The NX600-HDX sure packs a lot of power, too bad it does not come with at least a HD-DVD/Blu-ray reader. Then again, with a starting price of $4000.00 USD, the HD readers will probably boost that by one more grand.

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If you think that the iPhone does not have enough computing power, a laptop is big, and a UMPC is too pricey, then the ASUS Eee PC is for you. Despite its weird name, offers a lot in a very portable package.

Here are the specs:
- Linux Operating System
- Intel Mobile
- 7-inch WVGA screen
- 512MB DDR2
- 4GB Solid-State Disk
- Intel UMA graphic card
- 3.5 hours of battery life
- 8.86 x 6.30 x 1.26 in
- Weighs 2.0 lbs.
- Rich network and wireless connectivity
- Graphic user interface for simplicity and ease of use
- Over 40 built-in applications for learn, work and play
- LAN 10/100 Mbps
- WLAN 802.11b/g
- 3 USB ports
- 1 x VGA, 3.5 mm headphone, microphone, 2 stereo speakers
- Hi-Definition Audio CODEC
- Card Reader MMC/SD(SDHC)
- Webcam

The Eee PC will set you back $400.00 USD, which is a good price. The only bad thing I could say is the memory size.

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Lenovo decided to get more consumer-friendly and media-centric with their latest laptop, the Y410. Ditching the business look and adding some media controls, this laptop looks pretty neat.

Here are the specs:
- Intel Core2 Duo Processor T5450 (1.66GHz, 2MB, 667MHz)
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
- 14.1-inch widescreen WXGA VibrantView (1280 x 800)
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (up to 256MB)
- 160GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
- 4GB PC2-5300/667MHz
- Dual Layer CD/DVD Recordable
- 1.3 megapixel integrated camera
- 2 speakers, 1 sub-woofer, Dolby Home Theater
- 10/100 Ethernet, Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- 5.2 pounds
- 340 x 253 x 37 mm
- 4 hours of battery life
- 3 USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, VGA, S-Video, ExpressCard
- 6-in-1 card reader(SD/SD Pro, MS/MS Pro, MMC, XD)

The Y410 is currently available for just under $1000.00 USD.

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LG shows off their latest laptop with a nice, big hybrid hard drive. Of course there was the signature Asian girl to adorn those E300-AP75K laptops.

Here are the specs:
- 160GB of HHD
- 13.3-inch WXGA screen
- 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
- 2GB of RAM
- DVD burner
- 1.3-megapixel camera
- HDMI output
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- ATI Radeon X1250
- Weighs 2.86 pounds

So yeh, besides the HHD, the E300-AP75K is pretty basic for a high-end laptop. Of course for new technologies, you have to be willing to pay, $1,700.00 USD to be exact.

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