Harman International announces the availability of the JBL Creature III, an updated version of the popular three-piece speaker system that was originally introduced in 2002.  The JBL Creature III’s new and improved design brings a more efficient, fresh feel while staying accurate to its sci-fi line. The subwoofer is now more compact, making it an easy count to any desk in your home, office, or business. Offered in black and white, these tasteful speakers also glow from the bottom. The Creature III is compatible with Mac and PC platforms, portable music players and gaming consoles. The suggested retail price is $129.99 and will be available exclusively at Apple retail stores.

• Colors: Black, White
• Input requirement: 1/8″ (3.5mm) stereo minijack
• Drivers: 1-5/8″ (40mm) in satellites, 3″ (75mm) in subwoofer
• Power: satellites – 5 watts each (10% THD+N), subwoofer – 15 watts total (10% THD+N)
• Satellite dimensions: 3″ x 3″ x 2-3/4″ (75mm x 75mm x 70mm)
• Subwoofer dimensions: 9″ x 9″ x 9″ (230mm x 230mm x 230mm)
• Input impedance: >5k ohms
• Frequency response: 50Hz – 20kHz
• Input sensitivity: 400mV RMS for rated power

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Dell’s 15.6-inch Vostro 1015, which was announced along with the Vostro 1014 and Vostro 1088 back in August, has just come out for purchase. The $429 base model gets a 2.2GHz Celeron 900 processor, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and the downside, Windows Vista Home Basic. If you’re willing to smack down 200 more bills, coming in at $629, the dubbed performance package buys you a 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo T6670, 3GB of DDR2 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, Windows 7 Professional, dual-layer DVD burner, 2 megapixel webcam, integrated WiFi, GMA 4500MHD graphics and a 6-cell battery. This machine is stylish, surprisingly well equipped, and best of all affordable.

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The new SDXC  announced earlier this year will begin to replace SDHC in 2010. The new memory cards will be able to support speeds as high as 300MB/s and capacities as large as 2TB.  The new SDXC readers will also be backwards compatible. This means that SDXC readers will be able to read SDHC, SD, and MMC, so its a win win situation. According to Dailytech, Lenovo, HP, and Dell are actively working on laptops with SDXC support, but no information is available yet from Apple or how soon SDXC will make its way into MacBooks.

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A hint was dropped on the 14th of this month, but now Acer has made it official, announcing the Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook. The notebook boasts an Intel core 2 Duo T6600, a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 resolution screen integrated with TriDef 3D screen, Radeon HD 4570 with 2304MB of HyperMemory, 512MB dedicated, 4GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. With a price tag of $779.99, the Aspire 5738DG 3D notebook remains cheap with great specs. Expect this notebook to ship this week.

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When you add a powerful battery, a full HD screen, and incredible specs, you get HP’s latest Pavilion dv8. The notebook is dubbed as an “entertainment laptop” and the specs prove it with an 18.4-inch (1,920 x 1,080) screen, a Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT230 graphics with 1GB of RAM, 4GB of RAM, dual 320GB hard drives, a built-in TV tuner, a Blu-ray drive, and HP’s Long Life battery. The battery, powered by Sonata cells from Boston-Power, will allow for up to 1,000 recharges and will maintain “like-new performance for three years.” Expect this notebook in the UK on October 22 with a price of £1,300 (about $2,000).

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First unveiled back in May, MSI has finally released the X-Slim X400. The ultraportable features a 14-inch display with a resolution of 1366×768, an Intel Core 2 Solo SU2700 1.3GHz processor, the GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB HDD, Windows Vista Home Premium , a 4-cell battery, and HDMI / VGA ports. The MSI X-Slim X400 also ships with a built-in 1.3MP web camera, a multicard reader, Bluetooth, and your typical 802.11a/g/n wireless. With all these features, the MSI X-Slim X400 will cost around $800 and is available black/gold, black/silver, or white/blue.

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Nowadays, touch and Windows seem to be everywhere (or soon will be) and Acer has introduced the 15.6-inch Aspire AS5738PG notebook to the mix. For $799.99, this machine will feature a multitouch capacitive screen to take advantage of Windows 7 Home Premium. Specs for the notebook include a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, 512MB ATI Radeon HD4570 graphics card, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 802.11a/b/g/n, and four USB 2.0 ports. This notebook will be available October 22.

ACER’S FIRST NOTEBOOK WITH TOUCHSCREEN CAPABILITIES DELIVERS HANDS-ON IMMERSIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Launching with Windows 7, the new Aspire AS5738PG multi-touch screen notebook delivers incredible new functionality, high-performance features, and mobile entertainment

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2009 – Acer America, part of the world’s third largest PC company(1) today debuts its new Acer Aspire 5738PG notebook PC – the company’s first notebook with multi-touch screen capabilities that offer a natural and enhanced way to interact with the PC, applications and digital data.

The Acer Aspire 5738PG multi-touch screen notebook launches with Windows 7 Home Premium and will be available starting October 22 at select retailers.

The Acer Aspire 5738PG’s high-quality multi-touch screen display and Windows 7 multi-touch support makes entertainment and multimedia experiences more intuitive and interactive. As a result, customers can touch anywhere on the screen using one or two fingertips to play movies, zoom in and out on websites, edit photos and video, handwrite notes, resize windows, launch entertainment applications and more.

Also, customers can use the multi-touch screen for a variety of gestures directly on the screen for intuitive and accurate access and control. For example, customers can pinch inward or outward to zoom in and out of photos, flick the screen to turn the page and browse through media and documents, as well as swirl their finger for quick and simple navigation of lists.

“Customers will experience an incredible level of flexibility and control in the multi-touch screen interface, as it frees them to interact with their digital world in a way that is familiar yet also new and exciting,” said Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Acer America. “The Acer Aspire 5738PG’s multi-touch experience takes advantage of the many new capabilities in Windows 7 and provides incredibly powerful first-rate technology such as ATI Radeon graphics and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor.”

Sawall continued, “Until now, touch notebooks have been limited in capabilities and available only at a substantial price premium. The new Acer Aspire 5738PG changes all this with multi-touch screen capabilities and a price that is affordable for a wide range of customers.”

Impressive Mobile Theater Entertainment

More than the sum of its touch points, the Acer Aspire 5738PG notebook combines first-rate technologies that deliver excellent performance for mobile theater entertainment and mainstream games.

The display was designed to provide an extraordinary cinematic experience that is immersive and incredibly realistic. The vibrant HD display is a 16:9 widescreen size that’s ideal for enjoying movies and online entertainment. Plus, it’s LED-backlit, which reduces energy usage compared to traditional laptop displays. Along with the 1366×768-resolution, the LED-backlit display contributes to the display’s crisp clear visuals and is ideal for enjoying HD movies. Plus, the touch-control is remarkably precise.

Complementing the HD display, the system’s Intel Core 2 Duo processor provides the horsepower to drive demanding applications with ease. In addition the high-definition ATI Radeon HD 4570 Graphics with 512MB Dedicated DDR3 VRAM enhances imagery with vivid color and crisp detail. Dolby Home Theater Audio Enhancement with built-in speakers and 5.1-channel surround sound output bring these incredible visuals to life with vibrant crisp audio.

Technology and Extras for On-the-Go Productivity and Fun

Customers will have plenty of ways to access, store, share and enjoy their digital media files. The spacious 320GB hard drive can store a vast library of music, video, photos, spreadsheets and email. An integrated multi-in-one media reader enables connection to peripherals and electronic devices, while an HDMI port allows the system to support any PC, TV or other device with an HDMI port via a single cable. The four USB 2.0 ports provide ample connections to peripherals and consumer electronics.

Staying in touch is fun and convenient with the notebook’s integrated 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N wireless technology and Gigabit Ethernet. The Acer Crystal Eye webcam enables high-quality video chats and VoIP with friends, family and work associates. It can also capture still pictures and videos for sharing with others.

Hardware and Design Enhance the Touch Experience

The overall multi-touch screen experience is further enhanced by giving customers more ways to interact with their notebook through the multi-gesture touchpad. Affording easy PC navigation, the new Aspire 5738PG’s multi-gesture touchpad lets users access their applications and media with the same sort of natural, intuitive gestures they can use on the touch screen, including pinch, flick and swirl. The convenient touchpad lock can be set to prevent unintended cursor movement.

The new Acer Aspire 5738PG multi-touch screen notebook also comes with helpful and easy-to-use one-touch buttons: the Acer Backup Manager for backing-up important files and information, and the PowerSmart button for maximizing battery life. In addition, the notebook is Energy Star qualified.

Availability, Configurations and Pricing

The Acer Aspire AS5738PG-6306 notebook is the first model available in the line. It will be available for U.S. customers with Windows 7 Home Premium beginning Oct. 22 at leading retailers. Specifications and pricing follow.

The Acer Aspire AS5738PG-6306 is available in Acer’s popular Gemstone Blue color.

Acer® Aspire AS5738PG-6306 Multi-Touch Screen Notebook PC

· 15.6-Inch HD CineCrystal™ LED-Backlit Multi-Touch Screen Display (Widescreen 16.9 Aspect Ratio, 1366×768 Resolution)

· Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

· Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (2.2GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)

· ATI Radeon™ HD 4570 Graphics with 512MB Dedicated DDR3 VRAM

· 4GB DDR2 667MHz Dual Channel Memory

· 320GB SATA Hard Drive(2)

· 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive

· Dedicated Numeric Keypad

· Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Network Connection, Featuring MIMO Technology, Supporting Acer SignalUp™ With Nplify™3, 4 Wireless Technology

· Two Built-In Stereo Speakers With Dolby®10-Optimized Surround Sound System

· Acer Crystal Eye Webcam With 640 x 480 Supporting Acer PrimaLite™ Technology

· HDMI Port and Four USB 2.0 Ports

· Energy Star

· 6.16 lbs with 6-Cell Battery

· MSRP: $799.99

About Acer America

Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world’s No. 3 vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S. and enhancing its strong position in Europe. The Acer Group employs more than 6,000 people worldwide. 2008 revenues reached US$16.65 billion. For more information, please visit www.acer.com/us.

October 22 is shaping up to be a big day for the release of Windows 7 and just about every PC you’ve been reading about. With Acer’s 11.6-inch Timeline AS1810TZ, the trend continues. The latest update to the lineup bumps the specs up to dual-core CPUs, Windows 7, 4GB of RAM, 320GB SATA hard drive, and 8 hours of battery life. Other specs include a full-size keyboard, multi-gesture touchpad, and an LED-backlit screen. Pricing for the lineup starts at $549.99.

Acer Adds New 11.6-Inch Model to Aspire Timeline Notebook Series; Expands Entire Line with Dual-Core Processors for Enhanced Power, Performance

Latest Aspire Timeline series offers style and performance with eight hours of battery life, Windows 7, and a sleek, thin and light design

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2009 – Acer America, part of the world’s third largest manufacturer of notebook PCs (1), today expands its Aspire Timeline series of all day computing (3) notebooks with a new 11.6-inch model that is ideal for road warriors and ultraportable enthusiasts.

In addition, the company announced today that it has expanded its entire line of Acer Aspire Timeline series notebooks with models that feature Windows 7 and new Intel CULV dual-core processors for enhanced performance and functionality. The lines starts at just $549.99 (MSRP) and the line comes in several color choices including a new chic, yet subtle “espresso” color for the 15.6-inch model.

The new Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ 11.6-inch notebook brings the promise of all day computing to a new ultraportable size. This new notebook offers users elegant styling, great performance and advanced functionality in a thin and light design. Boasting an 11.6-inch HD LED-backlit display, a full-size keyboard, HD audio/visual enjoyment, advanced wireless connectivity and 8 plus hours(3) of computing time, the notebooks are ideal for road warriors and anyone who needs to be connected and productive while on-the-go.

All day computing is made easy with the Aspire Timeline series. On just a single charge, consumers can remain productive and entertained from morning to night, making it easier to get more done while travelling and working remotely.

“Acer is providing consumers with the best of all worlds with the new 11.6-inch Timeline – an affordable ultraportable that delivers long battery life and great performance in a compact and stylish design,” said Ray Sawall, senior manager of product marketing for Acer America. “By adding dual-core processors to the entire line, we’ve taken affordable mobile computing solutions to a new level.”

Dual-Core Processors Add Power and Energy Efficiency to All Day Computing
The new Aspire Timeline series is more powerful, energy-efficient and light. All of the new notebooks feature Intel dual-core ultra-low voltage processors, allowing users to take advantage of great performance while saving energy, enabling longer battery life and generating less heat. Several of the notebooks feature Intel’s Laminar Wall Jet technology that allows air to be jet cooled and redirected along the bottom of the system, making the notebooks cooler to the touch.

A single charge to the standard high-capacity 6-cell Li-ion battery gives users eight hours of battery life (3), allowing all day, on-the-go computing. Convenience features such as the PowerSmart button also help save valuable battery consumption. A simple push of the button enters the notebook into power saving mode. Another push and the notebooks are quickly ready for maximum performance. Additionally, the Acer PowerSmart Adapter senses when the notebook is fully charged and stops consuming energy.

Mobile Computing that is Both Stylish and Practical
With prices starting at $549.99, the new Timeline series models offers something for everyone – road warriors, families or students. The notebooks offer users a range of choices in size and color.

The new Timeline AS1810 is the thinnest and lightest of the new notebooks, weighing only 3.08 pounds with an 11.6-inch display. For those in need of a slightly larger mobile system, the AS3810 weighs 3.5 pounds and offers a 13.3-inch display while the AS4810 adds an optical drive and 14-inch display and weighs 4.4 pounds. For those in need of an even larger screen with optical drive and dedicated numeric keypad, the AS5810 weighs 5.3 pounds and features a 15.6-inch screen.

At its slimmest point, all models are less than one-inch thin, and just over one-inch at their thickest. This thin and lightweight design enhances the notebooks’ mobility, making them easy to carry in a backpack, briefcase, laptop carrying case, or even a purse.

The elegant, high-tech design also provides solid protection to the display and internal components. The system is also lead- and mercury-free, making it easier to recycle. The new Timeline notebooks come in a variety of colors (depending on the model), including Diamond Black, Sapphire Blue, Brushed Aluminum and the new Espresso.

Enhanced Performance to Maximize Mobile Capabilities
The new Timeline notebooks pack powerful performance and features in a small package. In addition to the Intel CULV dual-core processors, the notebooks feature ample memory for multitasking and large hard drives for quickly storing and retrieving files.

Usability is significant in the design of these notebooks. The Timeline features high-definition CineCrystal LED-backlit widescreen displays (16:9 ratio) that bring superb color and motion to any digital media while being energy efficient. Additionally, full size keyboards make computing easier and more comfortable.

Keep in touch easily by accessing email, browsing the web or connecting to a social network with 802.11b/g Draft-N wireless or Gigabit Ethernet LAN. An integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam and digital microphone delivers smooth video and voice quality for real-time video streaming, online chatting, and video conferences. Consumers can also enjoy surround sound music and video sound with the Dolby Sound Room from headphones or stereo speakers.

A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows users to pinch, flick and swirl their fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows users to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.

The Timeline family of notebooks also includes a backup button that lets consumers easily select and protect their irreplaceable digital files through regular scheduled backups or on an as-needed basis. Data can be backed up to an external hard drive, flash card, thumb drive or to a secure hidden partition on their PC.

Additionally, the addition of the new Windows 7 Home Premium makes mobile computing more reliable and responsive, enhancing the user experience.

Configurations, Pricing and Availability
Available October 22, the Acer Aspire Timeline series includes numerous models within the 11.6-inch AS1810, 13.3-inch AS3810, 14-inch AS4810 and 15.6-inch AS5810 lines. A sample configuration from each is listed below.

Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810T-8679
* Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor SU7300 (1.3GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 11.6-inch HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 4096MB DDR2 Dual-Channel 667MHz memory
* 320GB(2) 5400RPM SATA hard drive
* Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement
* Intel® WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED®
* Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
* 3 – USB 2.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Multi-Gesture Touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
* Full –size Acer FineTip keyboard
* Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
* 3.08 lbs.
* 11.2″ (W) x 0.87″ to 1.18″ (H) x 8.03″ (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $599.99

Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-8737
* Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor SU7300 (1.3GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 13.3-inch HD Widescreen Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz memory
* 500GB(2) 5400RPM SATA hard drive
* Integrated HD webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement
* Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED®
* 3 – USB 2.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Multi-Gesture Touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
* Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
* Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
* 3.5 lbs.
* 12.7″ (W) x 0.9″ to 1.1″ (H) x 9.0″ (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $799.99

Acer Aspire Timeline AS4810TZ-4508
* Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Processor SU4100 (1.30GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 14-inch HD Widescreen Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz memory
* 320GB(2) 5400RPM SATA hard drive
* 8x DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
* Integrated HD webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement
* Intel® WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi CERTIFIED®
* 3 – USB 2.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Multi-Gesture Touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
* Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
* Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
* 4.4 lbs.
* 13.3″ (W) x 0.9″ to 1.1″ (H) x 9.44″ (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $649.99

Acer Aspire Timeline AS5810TZ-4784
* Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Processor SU4100 (1.30GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 15.6-inch HD Widescreen Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD (resolution 1366 x 768, 16:9 aspect ratio)
* Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
* 4096MB DDR3 Dual-Channel 1066MHz memory
* 320GB(2) 5400RPM SATA hard drive
* 8x DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
* Integrated HD webcam
* Multi-in-1 digital media card reader
* 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement
* Intel® WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N WiFi certified
* 4 – USB 2.0 ports
* HDMI port
* Multi-Gesture Touchpad pointing device supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
* Acer touch-sensitive hotkeys (Touchpad Lock, Backup Manager, PowerSmart)
* Standard 6-cell Li-ion (5600 mAh) Battery
* 5.3 lbs.
* 14.9″ (W) x 0.97″ to 1.16″ (H) x 10.2″ (D)
* Energy Star® 5.0 compliant
* MSRP $649.99

It’s no secret that Asus is working on two 12-inch models, the Asus Eee PC 1201N and 1201HA. The two models have yet to be announced by Asus, but leaked documents prove the they’re coming. Today, Eee PC Italia posts the specs from leaked Asus documents they received. From the specs leaked, the Eee PC 1201HA seems to be the lower-end, cheaper model, with the 1201N featuring better specs. Both machines will run Windows 7 Home Premium, so we can only speculate a launch date some time around October 22. Full specs for the two models after the break.

Asus Eee PC 1201N

• Display: 12.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels
• CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom N330 dual core
• Graphics & chipset: NVIDIA ION (GeForce 9400M)
• OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
• Memory: 3GB DDR2
• Storage: 320GB HDD + 500GB web-based storage
• Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n WiFI, Bluetooth, Ethernet
• I/O: HDMI, VGA, 3 USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, mic, headphones
• Webcam: 0.3MP
• Touchpad: Supports multitouch gestures
• Battery: 6 cells, 8 hours
• Colors: Black, blue, or red
• Dimensions: 11.7″ x 8.2″ x 1.3″
• Weight: 3.1 pounds

Asus Eee PC 1201HA

• Display: 12.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels
• CPU: 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520
• Graphics & chipset: Intel US15W / GMA 500 graphics
• OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
• Memory: 2GB DDR2
• Storage: 250GB HDD + 500GB web-based storage
• Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n WiFI, Bluetooth, Ethernet
• I/O: VGA, 3 USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, mic, headphones
• Webcam: 0.3MP
• Touchpad: Supports multitouch gestures
• Battery: 6 cells, 8 hours
• Colors: Black, blue, or red
• Dimensions: 11.7″ x 8.2″ x 1.3″
• Weight: 3.1 pounds