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HP unveils Voodoo Envy 133 notebook |
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Topic: Technology |
10:19 pm EDT, Jun 10, 2008 |
Today in Berlin HP announced the Voodoo Envy 133 notebook that was hinted at last week in the video teaser I posted. Voodoo is aiming to take on the MacBook Air and the Envy is ready for the bout. The Envy 133 has an LED backlit 13.3-inch screen, carbon fiber body (super lightweight), multi-touch trackpad (I just tried it out and it stinks. I’ll get a full demo later on, but there’s a short video after the jump. It pinches but doesn’t do the rotation.), built-in ethernet port into the power brick, removable battery, HDMI port, two USB ports, and an express card slot. The Envy’s starting price of $2,099 is less desirable, though. Another unique and cool feature for the Envy is Voodoo InstantOn, which allows the user to boot to a Linux screen with seconds of starting up while Vista boots in the background.
The Voodoo Envy 133 will be available for a starting price of $2,099.(1) Other key features include: • Voodoo Aura PowerConnect – establishes a one-to-one wireless connection between the Envy 133 notebook and an Ethernet connector located on the power supply, allowing users to roam free from the wired connection.(3) • Multiple gesture touchpad – more than a standard touchpad, the Envy 133 also provides capabilities such as a circular gesture called chiral scroll and pinch options. • Durability – the carbon fibre casing and fused composite glass covering the display provide surprising strength and durability. • External optical disk drive – an ID-coordinated external eSATA optical drive is included with every unit. • Professional backlit keyboard – reminiscent of old-school tactile desktop keyboards with just enough “click” to get even the most die-hard tech enthusiast smiling. • Ports – extensive usability via a variety of I/O ports, including headphone/microphone, HDMI, USB 2.0 (1x) and a shared e-SATA/USB (1x).
I've commented on Memestreams about the Macbook Air vs. the Lenovo X300 but now I've got to say I want a Voodoo Envy. HP unveils Voodoo Envy 133 notebook |
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