NEC has just revealed its latest Tablet PC, The 12PNC-W2/B2 (12″) and 15PNC-W2/B2 (15″). Both will be powered by ATOM CPU Z530 @ 1.6GHz, with optional 512MB or 1GB of RAM, 80GB of HDD, and touchscreen LCD. It will also come with optional Windows XP or Vista Operating System. No words on pricing and availability just yet, we’ll keep you posted. [Akibahara]

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Samsung has just launched another laptop as a contender in the lightweight arena. Samsung X360 weighs at only 2.8-pounds and 0.66-inches thick, seems to want to compete directly with Macbook Air. X360 features Intel Centrino 2 Processor, 128 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), up to 4 GB RAM, built-in HDMI connection, a 34mm express card slot and VGA output. It also comes with integrated 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 802.11a/b/g/n wireless connectivity. Samsung claims the laptop can stay up for 10 hours after a single recharge. It will hit shelves around September, costing approximately between $2200 and $3000. [TechDigest]

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MSI has recently announced a new model to its line of notebook, the MSI EX300. MSI boasts its athletic fashionable design housing the latest technology underneath. The EX300 features 13.3-inch WXGA display, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD3450 VGA, up to 320GB HDD, up to 4GB of RAM, and a Blu-ray drive. It is also equipped with HDMI output connector for external Hi-Def display and fingerprint reader for enhanced data security. EX300 will be Available in Dazzling Blue or Brilliant Red colors. Unfortunately the details on pricing and availability are still not known. We’ll keep you posted. [MSI]

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Dell has just unveiled two new Vostro laptops designed specifically to meet the needs of institutions on limited budgets in the world’s emerging economies. Which means it may not be available in the U.S or Europe at least for the time being. The affordable laptops come in the form of Vostro 14,1″ A840 and 15,6″ A860 model. Both feature optional Celeron to Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 120GB/160GB hard drive, 1GB RAM, Wi-Fi Connectivity, and DVD Burner. They will also come with choice of Ubuntu® Linux® or Microsoft® Genuine Windows Vista® operating systems. Pricing for the new Vostro products will vary by configuration and country. [Dell]

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Dell today launches five bold and contemporary Special Art Edition designs for the Dell Studio 15 and 17 laptops, exclusively created by urban artist Mike Ming. New unique designs include “Red Swirl,” “Seaweed,” “Sunburst,” in addition to the previously released “Bunch O Surfers” and “Sea Sky.” Each piece of artwork is brought to life through Dell’s revolutionary manufacturing technique, enabling every vibrant color and individual brushstroke to be permanently “tattooed” on the laptop’s cover. The laptops are available for order today, starting at US$799. [Dell]

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GameRigs, builder of premium gaming systems announced the launch of a new line of gaming systems in collaboration with the popular video game developer, id Software. The new Enemy Territory QUAKE Wars™ and QUAKE 4™ gaming laptops have striking design elements, a robust architecture and many personalization options, all inside a finely crafted GameRigs metal chassis. The laptop will feature Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz 6MB cache, Crucial™ 1GB DDR2-667 memory, NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M-GT graphics card, and Built-in Bluetooth + 2.0MP camera. The Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars and QUAKE 4 laptop systems will be available at 2 configuration levels — CORE and EPIC — starting at $1999. [GameRigs]

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Just yesterday, ASUS has come up with an entirely new concept for their laptop. Not only the compact and stylish F6 engages the eyes with attractive motifs and but it will also for the first time be infused with scents. The 13″ ASUS F6 features Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology, with up to 4GBF6 DDRII-667/800 DRAM support, ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470, external 256MB DDR2 VRAM, and optional SATA 120/160/250/320GB. It will be available in four captivating designs, namely; Floral Blossom, Musky Black, Morning Dew, Aqua Ocean. The F6 is also further equipped with a fingerprint scanner that takes data access authorization and protection to a higher level with its biometric accuracy. Pricing and availability are still sketchy. We’ll keep you posted for more info. [ASUS]

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