“People often complaint about the overheated laptop and discomfort caused by it. Logitech has introduced this new Cooling Pad to cater to the needs of all these notebook users. Logitech Cooling Pad N100 with slotted surface and virtually silent airflow protects you and your notebook from the difficulties and discomforts caused by the over heated notebook,” said Mr. Subrotah Biswas, Country Manager, India & SAARC, Logitech.

While using a laptop on the couch or bed or at a desk, the Logitech Cooling Pad N100 improves airflow around the laptop. To help protect users from the heat the Cooling Pad N100 features a slotted surface, which allows the USB-powered fan to distribute air quietly and evenly.

To create a steady, unobstructed airflow, the Cooling Pad N100 uses rear air intake, unlike other cooling pads, which generate airflow from angles that are easily blocked by the laptop itself or loose articles of clothing. Plus, the enclosed, durable construction protects the internal fan from dust and damage.

The Cooling Pad N100 includes a low power-consumption USB cable that connects to a computer with minimal impact on the notebook’s battery – while still delivering enough power to improve airflow around the laptop.

The Logitech Cooling Pad N100 is priced at Rs. 1995 and enjoys a replacement warranty of three years.

Lenovo used Nvidia Ion’s revolutionary design to create a thin, lightweight, low-power laptop with a 12-inch screen and improved application compatibility. The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 has the graphics horsepower to support high definition media and many PC games which will not run on most low-cost small PCs. 

“Nvidia Ion is one of the latest technologies available for the PC industry for small, low cost laptop PCs, and we’re excited to be among the first to use it,” said Stephen DiFranco, vice president and general manager of consumer and commercial channels, Americas Group, Lenovo. “With its 12-inch display, full-size keyboard and rich multimedia optIons powered by Ion, the IdeaPad S12 balances an improved computing experience along with the size and affordability many consumers are looking for today.”

“The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 with Nvidia Ion graphics is a game changer for the industry,” said Jeff Fisher, senior vice president of the GPU business unit at Nvidia. “It’s a powerful testament to what a small PC can do if it’s optimized with Ion. The thin and affordable S12 does everything you expect a PC to do including watching movies, playing games, flipping through vacatIon pictures or editing family videos.”

Nvidia Ion graphics support:

- All versions of Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7
- Outstanding HD video including 1080p and Blu-ray movies
- Stunning HD video through an external monitor via HDMI
- Popular games including Spore and Battlefield Heroes
- DirectX 10 graphics with advanced digital display connectivity
- Accelerated video enhancement and conversion using Nvidia CUDA technology

The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 is expected to be available later this summer, and features 160 GB of storage, 1 GB of memory, a six hour battery life, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3x USB 2.0, an Express Card slot, a 4-in-1 card reader and VGA/HDMI outputs, supports HD and Blu-ray video up to 1080p. Pricing for models starts at $449.

While most laptop cooling pads are designed to work well on a table or desk, the Belkin laptop cooling pad, with the extra width and adjustable height, enables use of laptops while sitting anywhere at home or office, while the cooling fan keeps the heat off the legs. Its slope improves typing comfort and reduces wrist strain and it has grips pads to prevent the laptop from slipping.

The Belkin Laptop Cooling Pad is available in white and black.

The Cooling Hub is elevated by a flip-out stand in the back, and slip-resistant rubber pads that cover the laptop contact points to keep notebook elevated at a prime viewing angle. The raised platforms are equipped with an embedded fan that helps cool down a hot laptop and features four USB ports that can be used to connect USB enabled devices like an external hard drive or mouse. The  Cooling hub can accommodate upto a 17-inch laptop and it’s available with a rubber padding and runs on external AC adapter or laptop battery power via attached USB cable.

“In scorching summer conditions, working with a hot laptop can be quite uncomfortable,” said Mohit Anand, Country Manager, Belkin, India. “Designed to offer maximum cooling comfort and easy connectivity for USB enabled external devices, the sleek and slender Belkin laptop cooling hubs make it more convenient and comfortable to use laptops anywhere in a home or office,” he added.

Backed with a life time warranty, Belkin Laptop Cooling Pad and Cooling Hub will be available this month at an estimated street price of Rs. 1,311 and 2,428 respectively.

The sleek, aluminum-encased notebook is 0.65-inches thick and comes with a 13.4-inch screen and a 128 GB solid-state drive. Shipping begins on Tuesday.

Starting at $1,999, the Adamo is positioned as Dell’s new high-end brand. Another configuration will sell for $2,699.

The device comes packed in a clear case along with an optional branded sleeve or tote bag from designer luggage and handbag label Tumi.

The Adamo is meant “to make a design statement, to surprise people that this is a Dell,” said marketing executive John New. “This is for the customer that has that discerning taste, and is willing to pay a little more for that.”

Dell has been working to generate buzz for Adamo, Latin for “to fall in love with.” Word of the PC began to leak late last year, and the company hosted an event in January in Las Vegas where it provided a fleeting glimpse of the laptop as it was held aloft by a model.

Apple helped launch the so-called ultra-portable category last year with MacBook Air which, at 0.76 inches, previously laid claim to the title of world’s thinnest.

The Adamo at 4 pounds is heavier than the Air, which weighs 3 pounds and is priced from $1,799. Most PC makers, including Lenovo Group, Hewlett Packard Co and Sony Corp also sell ultra-portables.

Dell has been trying to reinvigorate its consumer brand amid efforts to diversify its revenue base. Business customers make up around 80 per cent of Dell’s revenue, while PCs account for roughly 60 per cent.

Last week, Dell launched the $799 Studio One 19, a touchscreen all-in-one PC meant for family use in the kitchen or the living room. The Studio One 19 will be available first in Japan and then in other countries later in the spring.

Dell shares have slid 13 per cent since the start of 2009, while Apple’s have jumped 12 per cent. Dell, however, has outperformed Hewlett-Packard, whose stock has dropped 20 per cent since the year began.

Multi-touch capabilities allow users to use natural gestures like a pinch or tap for scrolling, panning, rotating and zooming that work with productivity applications they use every day.

Other features include:

• Up to 11 hours 28 minutes of battery life.
• Daylight Viewable display.
• Full-size keyboard, touchpad, point stick and battery-free pen give users input flexibility.
• Improved connectivity with new LCD-based wireless antenna design.
• Enhanced hinge design for improved panel stability.
• SATA drive support providing updated storage technology and enhanced performance.
• Comprehensive security features adding Dell ControlVault and ControlPoint Security Manager.
• DDR3 RAM allows better performance and up to 5GB RAM.
• Manageability with integration of Intel vPro and DASH 1.0 compliance.

“As part of our commitment to deliver the best mobility experience, Dell revolutionized the tablet space with the first multi-touch capable product that allows customers to use the entire screen,” said Sameer Garde, Country GM, Dell India. “Today, we’re extending that leadership with the Latitude XT2 to deliver more performance, security and manageability.”

The system starts at Rs. 1, 25,000 and is available here www.dell.com/latitude.

Inspiron Mini 12 is powered by the 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530, and has a 533MHz FSB, a Intel US15W chipset, and a 1GB DDR2 533MHz and 80GB 4200RPM HDD.

Weighing 1.24 kg, other features include WiFi (802.11b/g), 1.3 megapixel webcam, and Bluetooth. Mini 12 runs on the Windows XP Home edition instead of Windows Vista offered in the US.

Announcing the launch, Girish Mehta, director of consumer marketing, Dell India said, “Mini 12 is designed specifically for mobile, hi-def lifestyles. With its slim lightweight design and 12″ widescreen display, it is the ideal for on-the-go generation.”

Netbook’s 3-cell battery lasts about 3 hours, while the 6-cell offers approximately 6.5 hours of battery life.

Dell Inspiron Mini 12 will be available through select Croma Stores in India before the end of January for Rs 31,000 approximately.