The Asus Zenbook vs. Macbook Air battle is not for the faint of heart (or should I say wallet). This is the first time that I read about two aluminum bodied contenders go head to head. This is gonna be a bloody fight.According to the article below

“So the SRP is cheaper than the equivalent Macbook Air by Php6,000 and the Zenbook also comes with a leather sleeve (probably worth 2k or more).

My biggest beef with this one is the absence of the backlit keyboard and I’m willing to give up that really cool Bang & Olufsen speakers for that one. More on this once we get a review unit before the end of the month.”

What about you my friend? What would you choose?

IPAD KILLER TABLET

Coming right behind the wave of the much talked about iPhone 4 is the next big thing in the Internet connected device market?the creation and launch of several versions of what is considered to be the Ipad killer tablet.

The competitor versions can indeed give the Ipad a run for its money with improved features, some of which are not in Apple?s device. Consumers will also be happy to learn that there’s more than one killer tablet model to choose from. Prices are also competitive since even lesser-known brands are taking advantage of this wave.

Toshiba Australia recently made a big move with its version of the Ipad named Libretto W100. The killer part of this dual screen device? It’s the first tablet to be built on the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. It also boasts of two touch screens and a reversible keyboard allowing it to switch from a clam-style notebook into an e-book reader. The device also packs a punch with its Intel U5400 processor and 2GB of RAM. Plus, it has a USB port–a feature not on Apple’s version, WiFi, a built-in webcam and integrated Bluetooth. Form-wise, it’s thicker than Apple’s device but it weighs just less than a kilo. And this is just the first of its kind to be launched.

AsusTeck Computer also has its own Ipad version whose killer feature is also Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. This tablet version is set for release later this year or early 2011.

A pattern is obvious–both these devices feature Windows 7 operating systems. Apparently, the Ipad’s biggest competitors are Microsoft-powered. This is not surprising however, since Microsoft already has several years of experience in integrating built-in technologies in various devices. Microsoft?s operating system is already familiar to most users?giving Apple?s competitors a killer edge for their Internet connected tablets.

But that?s not Apple?s only concern. More Ipad killer Android tablets are expected to be launched by other competitors. Even the less popular brands are taking advantage of the Android platform which is open source and compatible with almost any type of hardware.

The competitors just keep piling up. Also in the running with their own Ipad killer devices include Notion Ink’s ADM–a high definition device featuring a camera, a USB port and black and white e-reader display. Cisco Systems also plans to launch an Android version called Cius featuring front and back facing cameras. Cisco emphasizes that video conferencing capabilities will be the main business of this tablet.

Acer paves their way to the mobilephone arena with the way of the dragon, not in Bruce Lee’s kung-fu kinda way, but the company introduces their latest mobilephone flagship the neoTouch. In this review we’ll go down deep into the belly of the beast. The Acer neoTouch is packed with a speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM (300MB user available). Come to think of it, that was my desktop’s specs 5 years ago. That old PC was a a good one. We had good times together (sniff). Enough with the reminiscing let’s go on with the review.

ACER NEOTOUCH REVIEW

ACER NEOTOUCH REVIEW

In addition to the Acer neoTouch, like a real killer, it is equipped with a sharp…not teeth, but with a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and a LED flash. According to the other review that I read, I found out that Acer neoTouch, like other Winmo handset has their own proprietary interface called “Agenda” much like HTC’s Touchflo and Samsung’s Touchwiz. I would like to make this review a bit longer but my eyelids are having a mind of its own. It’s shutting down by itself. But before I finish this Acer neoTouch review below is its key features.

• 3.8″ 65K-color resistive TFT touchscreen, WVGA 480 x 800 pixels
• Windows Mobile 6.5 with Acer Homescreen, Contacts, Agenda and Gallery
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM (300MB user available)
• 5 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash, geotagging, image stabilizer
• VGA video recording @ 30fps
• Quad-band GSM support
• Tri-band 3G with HSDPA (7.2Mbps) and HSUPA (5.76 Mbps) support
• Wi-Fi with DLNA technology
• Built-in GPS with A-GPS functionality
• microSD card slot (up to 32GB)
• FM radio with RDS
• Bluetooth and USB v2.0
• 3.5mm standard audio jack, TV-out functionality
• Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor for screen auto turn-off
• Accelerometer sensor for automatic UI rotation
• Smart dial
• Office document editor (but no PDF viewer)
• Full Flash support in the web browser (IE)
• Top-notch audio output quality

ERICSSON T18 LAPTOP SCAM

I would say that the Ericsson T18 laptop scam is the most effective email scam/chain email that I ever encountered. Just as of today I received 18 Ericsson T18 laptop scam emails from my different set of friends. This chain email really disturbs me on a variety of levels. Let me enumerate them for you.

1. I couldn’t believe how gullible people are. In these day and age, who would give away anything for free.

2. Sony Ericsson only manufactures mobile phones.

3. Ericsson T18 and Ericsson R320 are older models that have now been discontinued.

ERICSSON T18

ERICSSON R320

3. Chain letters are a technique used by spammers to gather email addresses. Every time you forward this email to your friends, your email address and theirs is getting added to the main text of this email that will eventually get in the hands of hundreds of people you don?t even know. Eventually, you’ll receive more spam emails just like the Ericsson T18 laptop scam.

Before getting your hopes up and before forwarding this kind of junk, it’s so easy to find out the truth by simply searching on search engines. It only takes 30 seconds.