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Toshiba is announcing a slate of new machines that all sport Intel's Ivy Bridge internals. The more austere Dynabook Qosmio T752 sheds the color-changing shell of its predecessor in favor of brushed aluminum. The AV-centric machine sports a TV Tuner and Blu-Ray drive in addition to its 15.6-inch LED-backlit 1366 x 768 display, a 1TB HDD and 8GB of RAM -- all playing second fiddle to that 2.3GHz Core i7 CPU. You can also pick up the glasses-free 3D Qosmio T852 with an autostereoscopic display and a Dynabook T552, with all of those fun features stripped out, but promising a slightly (five hour) more longevous battery life.

At the same time, the company is outing a Regaza home-entertainment PC that comes hitched to a 23-inch 1920 x 1080 display, the same 2.3GHz Ivy Bridge chip and a pair of TV tuners, one analog and one digital. We'll see these arrive in stores in Japan starting May 25th, with pricing and availability over here currently in the wind.

Toshiba strains metaphors, carries its laptop range over the Ivy Bridge originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 06:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, there's still a little while to go before Intel gives Ivy Bridge a full unveiling, with official benchmarks, pricing and all those trimmings. But in the meantime, the BBC has detailed just how different this new architecture is compared to 32nm chips like Sandy Bridge and also AMD's coming Trinity processors. Most of this stuff we already knew -- like the fact that Intel has switched to a 3D or 'tri-gate' transistor design -- but what's new is a direct and official boast about performance. According to Kirk Skaugen, Chipzilla's PC chief, we can expect Ivy Bridge to deliver "20 percent more processor performance using 20 percent less average power." Now, judging from leaked desktop and laptop benchmarks, this broad-brush claim masks some very different realities depending on what type of CPU or GPU workloads you want throw at the chip, so stay tuned for more detail very soon.

Intel's Ivy Bridge will offer '20 percent more performance with 20 percent less average power' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In case it wasn't clear, Toshiba's overhauling its entire consumer lineup for the back-to-school season, and that includes its lone gaming rig. The 17.3-inch Qosmio X875 replaces last year's X775, ushering in Ivy Bridge and that same reined-in design we we've seen in recent photos. Though Toshiba's remaining fairly mum on specs (we bet this has something to do with not wanting to steal Intel's thunder), we can confirm it packs "third-generation" Intel Core processors, NVIDIA GTX 670M graphics with 3GB of video memory, dual hard drive bays, quad Harman Kardon speakers and four memory slots, with up to 16GB of RAM on board out of the box. The resolution can be either 1600 x 900 or 1080p, with that latter pixel count only available on the 3D model. As you can see in the photos, Toshiba's moved to a subtler aluminum aesthetic it's calling Black Widow, but what you can't tell from that vantage point is that this guy is 25 percent thinner than its predecessor. In case you needed more proof this is an Ivy Bridge machine, note the release date: this beastly fellow won't be available until June 24th. At that point, it'll start at $1,299, though the highest-end configuration will set you back a cool $2,499. That's more than two months away, of course, so for now you'll have to content yourselves with our teaser shots below.

Gallery: Toshiba Qosmio X875 hands-on

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Toshiba intros Qosmio X875 gaming laptop with Ivy Bridge, fairly tame digs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While LG neatly folded its glasses-free A540-H model into its CES line-up at the start of the year, it's now added another pair of notebooks to launch alongside it in Korea. This includes another 3D model that requires a pair of stylish squash goggles passive 3D glasses to gain that extra dimension. For those less disposed to hanging techno eye-wear off their face and watching Avatar again, there's the simpler two-dimensional joys of the A540-P, which houses a 15.6-inch AH-IPS display. All three versions house the same Core i7 processors and a GeForce GT555M for the necessary graphical grunt work. Fans of both mono and stereoscopic computing can consult the (Google-translated) press release below for more details.

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LG launches new A540-T/D 3D notebook, adds A540-P IPS model originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's this, then? Why, it's what appears to be a brand new, redesigned gaming laptop, courtesy of 'ol Toshiba. Though it hasn't been announced here in the US, UK-based site TechDigest is showing us the first photo of the Qosmio X870, which seems to have a rather reined-in design compared to previous Toshiba gaming machines we've seen (to the extent that a PC with red accents can ever be called staid). According to the site, its specs include a 17.3-inch, 1080p, 3D-capable display; the "latest" Intel processors; unspecified, next-gen NVIDIA GPUs with 3GB of video memory; and up to either 2TB in HDD storage or a (presumably smaller) hybrid SSD. Rounding out the list, the laptop is said to rock Bluetooth 4.0, four USB 3.0 sockets (including two with Toshiba's Sleep-and-Charge technology), HDMI, Harman Kardon speakers, an optional Blu-ray player and that all-important LAN port. Sounds good to us, though as of this writing we've yet to see a press release posted on any of Toshiba's regional or global sites. If TechDigest's report is on the money, though, this thing should land sometime in Q2, which means Tosh has a few months yet to clarify that minor pricing question.

Toshiba outs Qosmio X870 gaming laptop with 3D display, not-too-tacky design originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Toshiba Satellite P855 with glasses-free 3D hands-on

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Toshiba Satellite P855 glasses-free 3D laptop hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Glasses-free 3DTVs sporting 4K resolution don't exactly match up to the everyman's budget. Still, the tech needs to trickle down to the masses somehow and it appears Spatial View's keen to take up that three-dimensional, plebeian mantle. Available today, the outfit's inventively titled 3DeeScreen snaps onto 15.6-inch laptops of the Windows 7 variety to translate ordinary 2D images and video into autostereoscopic eye candy. And, unlike prevailing iterations that depend upon strict viewing zones, this ad hoc implementation can adjust to a viewer's position through the use of eye-tracking software, letting their zombified heads loll about while they tune in and drop out. Of course, if you choose to plunk down $130 for this visual pizzazz, you'll be jonesing for a library of compatible media. Good thing then the company's prepared to scratch that imaginary itch with a planned one-stop hub, dubbed 3DeeCentral, that'll offer up a curated mix of free and paid content. Need to know more? Then peruse the official presser below while you wonder how the other one percent lives.

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Glasses-free 3DeeScreen augments Windows 7 displays, lets Peter Gabriel get in your eyes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15.6-inch3D3DeeCentral3DeeScreenlaptopsSpatial ViewSpatialViewWin7Windows 7Windows7Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LG reveals Z330 / Z430 Ultrabooks, P535 / A540 laptops and 3D-enabled V300 all-in-one PC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/lg-ces-2012-z330-z430-ultrabook-p535-a540-laptop-v330-desktop/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/lg-ces-2012-z330-z430-ultrabook-p535-a540-laptop-v330-desktop/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/lg-ces-2012-z330-z430-ultrabook-p535-a540-laptop-v330-desktop/#comments Woo, boy. The Ultrabook flood has officially begun, and LG's marching into CES with a fresh pair of the things. Four new laptop models and an all-in-one PC will be making their way to Vegas, with the Z330 and Z430 Ultrabooks leading the way. The P535 and A540 take a more traditional approach, while the V300 steps in as a 23-inch AIO for those who still haven't found solace in mobility. If you'll recall, we'd actually heard about a few of these last month, but now the company's getting official with the parts within. The Z330 -- which looks a little too much like something else we've seen making the rounds -- will house a Core i7 processor, a 13.3-inch HD display, an SSD and an enclosure that weighs but 2.66 pounds. The 14-inch Z430 is outfitted similarly, sitting in a 19.9mm chassis and boasting a metallic cover with a "gyro-brush line finish." The 15.6-inch P535 gets a Core i7, GeForce GT 630M and a wide-angle display, while the A540 grabs a GeForce GT 555M and a glasses-free 3D display. Closing up the loop, the revised V300 gains a 1080p Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) 3D panel, which should entice just about one in every eight hundred average Joes you know. The whole lot is expected to ship in Q1, but pricing remains a mystery.

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LG reveals Z330 / Z430 Ultrabooks, P535 / A540 laptops and 3D-enabled V300 all-in-one PC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All three laptops will be available December 7th, with the Envy 15, Envy 17 and Envy 17 3D starting at $1,100, $1,250 and $1,600, respectively. For now, though, we've got hands-on shots below, along with a rundown of the starting specs just past the break.

Gallery: HP Envy 15 and 17 (2011)

Gallery: HP Envy 15, Envy 17 and Envy 17 3D

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HP redesigns its Envy laptops, announces the Envy 15, 17 and 17 3D (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NVIDIA's 3D Vision is impressive and all, but one trade-off you'll have to accept when you put on those active shutter glasses is a markedly dimmer field of view than what you'd get if you settled for plain-Jane 2D gaming. Well, the outfit just unveiled the second generation of the technology -- appropriately named 3D Vision 2 -- and this go 'round it promises not to strain your vision quite so much. These shutter glasses have a lens that's 20 percent larger, promising a brighter experience. As an added perk, the frames have been rejiggered to be lighter and more flexible so that you can comfortably wear headphones without pinching your lobes. As for the newest 3D Vision monitors and laptops, those panels promise reduced ghosting, as well as 120Hz 2D gaming. In tandem with today's announcement, NVIDIA announced that a trio of products -- the Toshiba Qosmio X770 / 775, Toshiba Satellite P770 / P775 and ASUS's 27-inch VG278H 1080p monitor -- will support now 3D Vision 2. If a new rig's not in the cards, the company also assures us that these glasses will be backward compatible with older 3D Vision panels. Look for them this month in the form of either standalone frames ($99) or as part of a $149 kit. All those details and more in the PR tucked after the break.

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NVIDIA intros 3D Vision 2 glasses with brighter field of view, comfier design originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG A530 3D gaming laptop

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LG unveils A530 3D gaming laptop, tours the world to showcase its wares originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba's Qosmio F755 delivers glasses-free 3D August 16th, for $1,699 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dcore i7CoreI7geforce gt 540mGeforceGt540mglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dlaptopnvidiaparallax barrierparallax screenParallaxBarrierParallaxScreenqosmioqosmio f750qosmio f755QosmioF750QosmioF755toshibatoshiba qosmio f750ToshibaQosmioF750Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba reveals the Qosmio F750 glasses-free 3D laptop, we go hands on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/toshiba-reveals-the-qosmio-f750-glasses-free-3d-laptop-we-go-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/toshiba-reveals-the-qosmio-f750-glasses-free-3d-laptop-we-go-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/05/toshiba-reveals-the-qosmio-f750-glasses-free-3d-laptop-we-go-ha/#comments Toshiba just unveiled what it claims is the world's first glasses-free 3D laptop, the Qosmio F750. It's a heavy-set beast dedicated to gaming and movies, with a 15.6-inch Full HD lenticular screen that can display 2D and 3D simultaneously in separate windows. It also rocks an HD webcam that follows your movements and adjusts the 3D effect accordingly, so you can peek at the that lovely third dimension from almost any angle you like. Innovative stuff indeed, but we were underwhelmed when we caught a glimpse of Toshiba's concept model back in January. So, has the technology improved since then? Check out our hands-on impressions and video after the break.

Gallery: Toshiba Qosimo F750 3D laptop hands-on

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Toshiba reveals the Qosmio F750 glasses-free 3D laptop, we go hands on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jul 2011 05:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d gaming3d movies3dGaming3dMoviesbdxlcore i7CoreI7f750gaminggaming laptopgaming notebookGamingLaptopGamingNotebookglasses-freeglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dhands-oni7intel core i7IntelCoreI7nvidianvidia geforce gt540mNvidiaGeforceGt540mqosmioqosmio f750QosmioF750toshibatoshiba f750toshiba qosmio f750ToshibaF750ToshibaQosmioF750videoTue, 05 Jul 2011 05:15:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS quietly releases G74 gaming laptop, promptly puts it up for pre-order]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/18/asus-quietly-releases-g74-gaming-laptop-promptly-puts-it-up-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/18/asus-quietly-releases-g74-gaming-laptop-promptly-puts-it-up-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/18/asus-quietly-releases-g74-gaming-laptop-promptly-puts-it-up-for/#comments ASUS quietly releases G74 gaming laptop, promptly puts it up for pre-order
We're pretty sure someone out there is snapping up gaming laptops with spray-painted red dragons and speaker grilles that look like belt buckles, but we suspect plenty of you just crave something that isn't going to embarrass you at your next LAN party. Grown-ups, meet the ASUS G74, that buttoned-up fellow you see there. So far, we've found two configurations, both of which include a quad-core Core i7-2630QM CPU, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics with 3GB of video memory, 12GB DDR3 RAM (out of 16GB), dual 750GB 7200RPM drives, a 1080p display, Blu-ray player, backlit keyboard, and a USB 3.0. socket (along with three of the 2.0 variety). That's what the G74SX-A1 ($1,745) looks like, and there's also a $1,979 version with a 3D display, dubbed the G74SX-3DE. That generally matches what the new $1,899 Qosmio X770 has to offer, though the G74 is the clear winner in the memory department and, well, you can't put a price on taste, right? Hit the source links to pre-order, and find some fancy press shots below that promise not to incinerate your eyeballs with tackiness.

Gallery: ASUS G74

ASUS quietly releases G74 gaming laptop, promptly puts it up for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NVIDIA's new wired 3D Vision glasses give up some freedom for a lower price originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 May 2011 20:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NVIDIA 3D Vision machines get 3D YouTube video support on Firefox originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the SA's $1,350 starting price is more than you're willing to spend, there's still the SB series, though the $969 base model naturally has less impressive specs, including 512MB of video memory, 1366 x 768 resolution, a DVD player, and a Core i5 -- not Core i7 -- processor. For what its worth, its color options now include pink and navy, if that floats your boat more than the high-end SA's black, silver, and brown palette.

In other news, Sony's also taking orders for the VAIO F Series, which comes in two flavors: one with a 16-inch 3D display with a 2D-to-3D conversion button, starting at $1,659, and a 16.4-inch 2D model with a more modest $1,100 base price. But if you want a 2D display with 1080p resolution and a Blu-ray drive, you can expect to pay at least $1,169. Both these and the SA series are up for pre-order today, with gussied-up photos below and full PR and past the break.

Gallery: Sony VAIO SA series

Gallery: Sony VAIO F series

Continue reading Sony announces VAIO SA series ultraportable, puts VAIO F series up for pre-order

Sony announces VAIO SA series ultraportable, puts VAIO F series up for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 17:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You, on the other hand, can check out the RF712 on video after the break courtesy of Johnmichaels01.

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Samsung RF712 gaming laptop promises ultra-bright 3D, an end to dimness (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Qosmio T851 can do simultaneous 2D and glasses-free 3D, arriving in Japan this July originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Thatoe]

Gallery: Alienware M18x

Alienware's M18x: a beautiful beast for the gamer on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba's P770 and P775 3D Satellite laptops do 120Hz on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fujitsu LifeBook AH572 starts shipping, Sandy Bridge and 3D for under a grand originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Klipsch speakers coming to Alienware's 3D-enabled M17x gaming laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS' Jerry Shen pledges 3D tablet, MeeGo and Android netbooks, plus a 2012 Windows Phone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Got a hankering for some NVIDIA 3D Vision in a new laptop PC? Dell's making it happen with some component upgrades on its high-end Alienware M17x and XPS 17 laptops. It seems Round Rock came across a few shipments of a 17-inch, 1080p panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, perfect for interfacing with NVIDIA's shutter glasses, and is including it (along with a new NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M for the XPS 17) as premium options. They'll also both sport Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors. Dell's press release doesn't specify if a set of 3D glasses will come with the new laptops, nor how much the upgrade will cost, but a 3D-capable M17x will start at $1,499 starting January 10th, and a stereoscopic XPS 17 will run $1,449 on February 1st. You do the math.

Updated: We got to check out the XPS 17 3D after the presser. Those looking for 3D in the XPS chassis won't be dissapointed -- Alice in Wonderland looked pretty great in three dee. We also got to check out the M17x -- hands-on with that one here.

Gallery: Dell XPS 17 3D hands-on

Continue reading Dell refreshes Alienware M17x, Dell XPS 17 with 120Hz 3D HD screens, Sandy Bridge CPUs

Dell refreshes Alienware M17x, Dell XPS 17 with 120Hz 3D HD screens, Sandy Bridge CPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>120hz3D3D vision3dVisionAlienwareAlienware M17xAlienwareM17xCore 2011Core2011DellM17xNVIDIA 3D VisionNvidia3dVisionrefreshstereoscopicstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dupgradeXPS 17Xps17Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony intros new VAIO L Series Touch HD PC/TV all-in-one and VAIO F 3D laptop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sony-intros-new-vaio-l-series-touch-hd-pc-tv-all-in-one-and-vaio/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sony-intros-new-vaio-l-series-touch-hd-pc-tv-all-in-one-and-vaio/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/sony-intros-new-vaio-l-series-touch-hd-pc-tv-all-in-one-and-vaio/#comments It's about time Sony brought some of its Bravia learnings over to the VAIO side of things, and both the new L Series all-in-one and VAIO F 3D laptop clearly show Sony's home theater roots. The L Series may appear to be just another multitouch 24-inch AIO, but the display is surrounded by a new infared border that contains shortcuts for closing windows, opening programs or shutting down the machine. What's the point of that? Sony tells us it was built to take advantage of the extra screen real estate and add some easy shortcuts on top of Windows 7. Besides that, the Core i7-powered system has HDMI in and out ports in case you want to just use the system as a display and can be configured with a Blu-ray drive/burner for writing all those recorded Jersey Shore episodes. We told you it was more like a TV than previous versions. Starting at $1,200, the L can be configured to your liking, but all models will come with NVIDIA's latest GeForce GT500M graphics, Dolby Home Theater speakers as well as a wireless keyboard and mouse.

On the more mobile side, Sony's brought its 3D talents down to the 16-inch VAIO F Series. Packing Intel's second generation quad-core Core i7 processors and NVIDIA's latest GeForce GT540M GPU, the F isn't just a mother of a gaming rig, but its built-in 3D transmitter, Full HD 3D LED backlight, and its 1920 x 1080-resolution display provides one heck of a viewing experience. Sony is using NVIDIA's 3D technology at the core, but it's also done some significant tweaking on top to enhance refresh rates and viewing angles. Oh, and did we mention that it has a 3D button to convert 2D video and Blu-ray and DVD to 3D in real time? It's pretty much the multimedia laptop of the year, but be prepared to set aside $1,700. Both the F Series 3D and L Series will be available next month from Sony, but it shouldn't be too long before we can bring you some more impressions from the show floor. Until then enjoy dreaming up what you'd do with either one of these with the shots below and the press releases after the break.

Gallery: Sony VAIO F and L Series

Continue reading Sony intros new VAIO L Series Touch HD PC/TV all-in-one and VAIO F 3D laptop

Sony intros new VAIO L Series Touch HD PC/TV all-in-one and VAIO F 3D laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dces 2011ces2011Core 2011Core2011geforce gt 500mGeforceGt500mnvidiaNVIDIA GeForce GT 500MNVIDIA GeForce GT540MNvidiaGeforceGt500mNvidiaGeforceGt540mvaiovaio Fvaio LVAIO L SeriesVaio LT HD PCTVVaioFVaioLVaioLSeriesVaioLtHdPctvWed, 05 Jan 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba launches Satellite M645, A665, A665 3D Edition laptops]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/toshiba-launches-satellite-m645-a665-a665-3d-edition-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/toshiba-launches-satellite-m645-a665-a665-3d-edition-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/toshiba-launches-satellite-m645-a665-a665-3d-edition-laptops/#comments
 Toshiba's just launched a bunch of new laptops featuring Intel's brand new processors. First up, the 15.6-inch Satellite A665 has a host of processor options including the Core i7-2630QM and AMD Phenom II Dual and Quad Cores, while the 14-inch Satellite M645 boasts the Intel Core i5-2410M as standard. Both models have multiple graphics options up to NVIDIA GeForce or GT 525M with Optimus, up to 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM, and up to 640GB hard drives. There's also a Satellite A665 3D Edition which features a full HD, 3D-ready display and comes with NVIDIA's active shutter 3D glasses and #D Vision IR emitter. We don't have availability information for these new laptops yet beyond the fact that they'll arrive in the first half of this year, but the Satellite A665 will run you between $684.99 and $1,049.99 for the fully specced out model, while the Satellite M645 will cost between $749.99 and $1099.99. The Satellite A665 3D Edition will cost between $1,249.99 and $1,599.99.

Gallery: Toshiba Satellite A665, A665 3D, and M645

Toshiba launches Satellite M645, A665, A665 3D Edition laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3da665a6653dcesces 2011ces2011m645sandy bridgeSandyBridgesatellitetoshibaWed, 05 Jan 2011 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo cranks out Y, V, and Z Series IdeaPads]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/lenovo-cranks-out-y-v-and-z-series-ideapads/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/lenovo-cranks-out-y-v-and-z-series-ideapads/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/lenovo-cranks-out-y-v-and-z-series-ideapads/#comments Lenovo's flood of laptops continues with the Y, V, and Z Series IdeaPads with Intel's new Sandy Bridge CPUs. First on offer are the three Y Series laptops, the Y470, Y570 and Y570d. The Y470 is a 14-incher, while the Y570 and Y570d are nearly identically spec'd 15.6-inch (1366 x 768 resolution) LED paneled laptops. All three feature up to Intel Core i7 CPUs, a host of graphics options (including NVIDIA's GeForce 555M), up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, an up to 1TB HDDs. All three also boast Blu-ray drives, JBL-designed speakers, plus Mini-PCle, a six-in-one card reader, optional TV-out, HDMI, RJ45, three USB 2.0 ports, and a 2 megapixel webcam. A six-cell battery comes standard on all models. The Y570d -- you may have guessed -- packs 3D, and comes with a pair of 3D glasses. Computing never looked cooler! The Y Series laptops will be available in May (yes, May) for a base price of $899.99. Find out about the rest after the break!

Gallery: Lenovo Y, Z, and V Series IdeaPads

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Lenovo cranks out Y, V, and Z Series IdeaPads originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dcesces 2011ces2011ideapadlenovov370v470v570y seriesy470y570y570dYSeriesz370z470z570Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba shows off glasses-free 3D Qosmio, says technology could hit laptops by the end of 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/toshiba-shows-of-glasses-free-3d-qosmio-says-technology-could-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/toshiba-shows-of-glasses-free-3d-qosmio-says-technology-could-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/toshiba-shows-of-glasses-free-3d-qosmio-says-technology-could-h/#comments It's no secret that Toshiba's got a thing for glasses-free 3D displays and that it's been putting together 3D concept laptops based on the technology, but according to Toshiba's director of product marketing Phil Osako, the company could be ready to bring a 3D laptop sans spectacles to market by the end of the year. Sounds good to us, but it's a pretty ambitious claim, considering the demo unit Toshiba's bringing to CES, which we got to see a few weeks ago, is very rough around the edges. As you can see in the images below, it had a very large red, chiseled contraption strapped to its lid -- although, we do have to say it gives it a rather Iron Man-esq aesthetic. All that aside, the Qosmio laptop packs some pretty innovative 3D technologies -- not only does it have two parallax 3D LCD, but its webcam has a special eye-tracking feature that knows when you shift your position. The goal of that is to provide "dead-zone free stereoscopic 3D images" or better viewing angles, but we can't really say we experienced that -- while the 3D clips looked, well three-dee straight on, slightly tilting to the left or right threw off the effect and we were stuck watching some blurry content. Like we said, the concept is really just a concept at this point, but it will certainly be interesting to watch what Toshiba is able to improve and put out by the end of 2011.

Gallery: Toshiba glasses-free 3D Qosmio laptop hands-on

Toshiba shows off glasses-free 3D Qosmio, says technology could hit laptops by the end of 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer announces new 3D monitor, AS5745DG 3D laptop availability originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI reveals 15.6-inch, Core i5-equipped CX620 3D laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AUO trumpets 'deadzone-free' laptop and tablet 3D displays, recommends leaving glasses at home originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI intros 15.6-inch FR600 3D laptop, complete with embarrassing eyewear originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d laptop3dLaptopfr600FR600 3DMSIMSI FR600 3DMsiFr6003dnotebookSat, 30 Oct 2010 08:18:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Envy 17 3D laptop now available starting at $1599]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/hp-envy-17-3d-laptop-now-available-starting-at-1599/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/hp-envy-17-3d-laptop-now-available-starting-at-1599/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/hp-envy-17-3d-laptop-now-available-starting-at-1599/#comments If you've been kept awake at night wondering when the HP Envy 17 3D laptop would finally be available for purchase, well you'll have sweet dreams tonight. HP's officially thrown this bad boy up on its website for all those out there whose laptops are just too... two dimensional. If you've forgotten, the Envy 17 3D boasts a 17.3-inch 3D Ultra BrightView display, packs AMD's 3D tech, and it comes with active shutter glasses. Specwise, you get a choice of Intel Core i7 processors, ATI Mobility Radeon graphics, a wide range of hard drive options and Windows 7 operating systems. The base configuration comes with a $1,599 price tag. In other HP availability news, the Wireless TV Connect device, which will stream 1080p video from your laptop to your HDTV, is also up for order for $199.99. Hit up the source link if you're ready to start shopping.

HP Envy 17 3D laptop now available starting at $1599 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo's 3D IdeaPad Y560d reviewed: for three-dee fanatics only originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d laptop3dLaptopaticore i7CoreI7ideapadideapad y560dIdeapadY560dintelLenovoLenovo IdeaPad Y560dLenovoIdeapadLenovoIdeapadY560dnow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSaleorderreviewedtrideftridef 3dTridef3dY560dThu, 07 Oct 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's Xnote A510 3D laptop mocks your virility]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/lgs-xnote-a510-3d-laptop-mocks-your-virility/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/lgs-xnote-a510-3d-laptop-mocks-your-virility/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/lgs-xnote-a510-3d-laptop-mocks-your-virility/#comments Looking for a strategy to promote a 15-inch slab of drab plastic laptop? If you're LG then you slap in some 3D gimmickry and roll on the scantily clad product waif. LG's Xnote A510 comes packing a Full HD LED backlit 15.6-inch panel powered by your choice of a Core i7 840QM or 740QM quad core processors and 1GB of NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics. It ships with polarized 3D glasses including clip-on 3D lenses for your existing specs. Don't worry if you can't find 3D content to view because LG's preloaded the A510 with TriDef 2D to 3D conversion software. You'll also find an HDMI 1.4 jack, Blu-ray optical disc drive, and fingerprint reader when this guy ships to Asia, South America, and the Middle East and Africa sometime in October.

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LG's Xnote A510 3D laptop mocks your virility originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NEC expands Valuestar 3D lineup with two new desktop PCs; laptops say LaVie originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV gets a stereoscopic software makeover, now plays nice with 2D content, Blu-ray 3D and external screens originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: 3D Sony Vaio landing next year, we preview the prototype

3D Sony Vaio landing next year, we preview the prototype originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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