News Bits: HP dv2800t Artist Edition, Everex $399 gBook, Vista SP1 Delayed

Everex VA1500V $399 gBook Laptop Released

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The Everex VA1500V gBook notebook is now available for $399. It features a 15.4-inch 1440x900 widescreen display, VIA C7-M 1.5GHz processor, VIA Chrome9 HC integrated graphics, 512MB RAM, 60GB hard drive, DVD/CDRW combo drive, and 802.11b/g wireless. It weighs 5.3 lbs with a 3-cell battery. The operating system is gOS V2, which is based on Linux.

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HP dv2800t Artist Edition Series Released

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HP released its latest version of its 14-inch Pavilion, the dv2800t Artist Edition series. It has "the features you crave, all wrapped up in a design created by young people, for young people." The laptop is based on the Intel Santa Rosa platform and has Centrino Duo mobile technology. It currently starts at $1,129.99 on HPShopping.com.

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SanDisk FlashBack Automatically Backs Up Notebook Data

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SanDisk today announced its FlashBack backup adapter for notebooks is now available. It goes into an ExpressCard/34 slot and protects against unexpected PC failure or hard drive crashes. The device automatically and continuously backs up and encrypts data onto SD or SDHC cards. It carries an MSRP of $29.99 without a memory card.

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DreamCom 10 Laptop Transforms Into Ergonomic Positions

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While DreamCom 10's hardware is nothing special, its design certainly is. It can transform into various positions to improve comfort. The display can expand upward and the detachable dock allows the base to be raised into a biped stance.

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Vista Ultimate SP1 Delayed

Microsoft has delayed Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Vista Ultimate edition. While SP1 will be available for Vista Premium shortly, Ultimate owners will not be able to get SP1 until all 31 language packs are ready.

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BD-ROM to be Mainstream BD Format in 2008

Blu-ray Disc (BD) ROM drives are expected to become the mainstream BD format in 2008 according to Taiwan-based optical drive manufacturers. Pioneer, HP, Acer, and Asustek are planning to offer BD-ROM drives in the Q2 2008 or later.

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