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Gateway, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced the recall of some 14,000 notebook computer batteries. Laptop PCs with the defective batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard for consumers, the organizations said. “Gateway is working with its suppliers to cover the cost of replacement battery packs and certain other related costs,” according to the computer maker. Gateway, the No. 3 computer vendor in the U.S., said it will replace the affected battery packs at no cost to laptop owners.
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Original post by Walaika Haskins and software by Elliott Back
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Intel and Taiwan firm Asus have teamed up to produce a line of low-cost mobile PCs with at least one coming in at under $200. The two companies made the announcement this week during the 2007 Computex computer trade show held in Taipei, Taiwan. The new line of computers will focus on providing users with comprehensive Internet applications based on three E’s: Easy to learn, work and play with; Excellent Internet experience; and Excellent mobile computing experience, Asus said. The company has dubbed the machines, “Eee PC.”
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Original post by Walaika Haskins and software by Elliott Back
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Hard-core gadgeteers never need a rationalization to buy a new piece of hardware, but for those who need at least a tissue of temperance when seeking new tech, the introduction of Microsoft’s new operating system, Vista, is an invitation to splurge. Where should you start your shopping? How about a new laptop? Toshiba recently released a new series of Satellite portables that is impressive in both price and performance. Notebooks in Toshiba’s A135 series range in list price from $900 to $1,500.
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Original post by John P. Mello Jr. and software by Elliott Back
