Acer AO532h-2223 10.1-Inch Matrix Silver Netbook - Up to 8 Hours of Battery Life

Browse the Web, check email, share photos, keep up with social networks, listen to music and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment with the Aspire One AO532h, which features a small compact design that you can take anywhere. Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a 6-cell battery, this Aspire One AO532h model (AO532h-2223) in silver provides up to 8 hours of battery life on the go--enough for a full workday.

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A great choice for students as well as business travelers who like to travel light, Acer makes it easy to stay productive while on the go with the 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit screen as well as its excellent near full-size keyboard. You'll be able to easily video chat wherever you roam thanks to the Crystal Eye webcam integrated into the LCD's bezel, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images even in low-light situations. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

It comes pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter operating system, which combines the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. It includes new Windows 7 features like Jump Lists to help you to better find and manage files, and connecting to printers and peripherals is easier than ever.

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Lenovo Expands Thinkpad Edge Range With 14in & 15in Models

Remember the ThinkPad Edge? Now there's three of them...

Cashing in on the success of the original 13.3in Edge 13 (pictured), Lenovo late last week announced it is expanding the range to include the Edge 14 and Edge 15 - you got it: with 14in and 15in displays.

The extra size isn't the only difference, however, since the Edge 14 and 15 - along with the original Edge 13 are all getting kitted out with a choice of Intel's latest Core i3 and i5 CPUs, optional AMD discrete graphics and 5,400 and 7,200rpm HDD choices while Blu-ray drives and integrated 3G can be purchased as extras.

Interestingly, unlike typical ThinkPad models, Lenovo lets its hair down a little with the Edge range and includes HDMI connectivity while 7-in-1 multicard readers, WiFi and Bluetooth are all standard on top of the line's famed spill-resistant keyboards (trust me, I've put this to the test!) and new isolation key design. On top of this the Edge series also throws in a large mult-touch enabled touchpad.

The new (and upgraded) Edge range will come in a choice of red or black finishes and are available in the US immediately starting from just $599. We await UK/European launch details, but Lenovo tends to hit international markets fairly quickly so don't expect to wait long.

On the downside, I think this announcement pretty much hammers a final nail into the coffin of my beloved - yet hugely premium X Series. After all, it is 20 months and counting for a new model. I suspect I may as well give up all hope...

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Lenovo Unveils New ThinkPad L Series

ThinkPads remind me of those Magic Eye prints that were popular back in the 1990s: many people can't see there is something rather special about them lurking just beneath the surface. It may not be autostereograms (at least not yet), but Thinkpads simply provide stunning build quality, the best keyboards in the industry and a durability which would make Tonka proud. A pint of coffee was split over my X300's keyboard at CES in January and three hours later the laptop powered up and it hasn't made a single grumble since. Which is why we're excited about.

The 'L Series'. Leaked back in February, the L Series is Lenovo's long term replacement for the venerable R Series and the company claims it be the most environmentally friendly ThinkPad range ever made.

Comprised of the 14in 'L412' and 15in 'L512', Lenovo says they are "40 percent more energy efficient than previous ThinkPad laptops", are constructed from up to 30 per cent post consumer content ("from office water jugs and used IT equipment in parts like the LCD cover, palm rests and top/bottom case") and shipped in 20 per cent smaller packaging which is made from 100 per cent recycled materials.

Despite its tree hugging, the L Series does pack some punch too with a choice of Intel Core i3 and Core i5 CPUs and dedicated ATI Radeon graphics. All are fitted with 16:9 aspect ratio displays, multi-touch trackpads, optional 3G and provide up to eight hours of battery life as well. Naturally enough, the models have also passed the stringent military durability tests all ThinkPads are put through. These include stresses at high and low temperatures, vibration, altitude, dust and the like. After all, they're Thinkpads...

Sadly there's no word on flagship pricing, but if money is tight specs can be as low as a Celeron P4500 with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB HDD for $649 (£422), but I'd suggest spending a little more than that. The L Series goes on sale in mid-May and for those seeking an extremely sensible and durable new laptop you could do a lot worse.

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