It’s been quite a long time since I’ve featured a new laptop here in Gadget Geek. And now, I think it a good time to feature this latest laptop from Toshiba; the Portege A600 ultraportable laptop. This new ultraportable notebook, as the name suggests, is small and light suitable for traveling and business engagements. Although even if this is one small notebook, its features don’t inhibit it from performing various functional programs.

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For a gadget fanatic like me, I admit that I am deeply awed by how cool the gadgets are nowadays. Now as the technology advances, consumer electronics are becoming more and more sophisticated. During the early years, the digital camera was still not a fad. But as years pass by, it has become the latest trend to all techie users. The simple point and shoot device, is now turned into the most easy-to-use electronic tool and is more powerful when it comes to capturing moments on screen. When it comes to printing technology, various kinds of printers are now manufactured just to meet the demand of the consumers. From the simple type of colored and black and white printers, to an all in one photocopying, photo printing, and scanning device; printers became way more than the usual dot matrix office equipment. Usability, portability and ease of use also paved the way in the manufacturing of high-end laptops. Various kinds and brands of laptops now emerge in the tech market. From the trendy Hp laptops, Apple notebooks, Dell computers, and many other popular laptop brands; doing your traveling business can now be very easy and relaxing. As consumers crave for new types of gadgets, product manufacturers and companies will definitely not hesitate to develop new devices that are way more sophisticated than we could imagine.

Acer recently announced the release of their new ultra mobile notebook, the Acer Aspire One. The latest notebook features a stylish design that comes in two colors, sapphire blue and seashell white. This notebook is specifically built for continuous internet access. It measures 24 x 17 cm and weighs less than a kilogram, definitely a portable notebook to bring with you wherever you go. Some of its features include an 8.9” CrystalBrite LED backlit display with a 1024×600 resolution and an incorporated CrystalEye webcam for live video streaming, video chats and conferences. It runs on Linpus Linux Lite or Windows XP Home, and has an Intel Atom processor, as well as a 512MB or 1GB of RAM memory depending on your preferred setup. For data storage, a NAND flash module of 8GB or an 80GB internal HDD is available as an alternative. And for internet connectivity, the Aspire One has WiFi built-in for easy access to available wireless networks that can also be specified with a choice of embedded WiMAX or 3G wireless technologies for even greater wireless capability. Although the price of the notebook has not been disclosed as of now. Let’s wait till we hear from the folks at Acer and updates will be posted as soon as there are confirmations of its pricing. For related updates please visit Acer Aspire One’s official site.