Sony Vaio VGN-CR14GN/B, Laptop-Price Rs. 59,390

This laptop comes with Intel 1.8GHz Core2 Duo Processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM which is upgradeable upto 2GB and 100GB HDD. It has a DVD Writer, 14.1-inch widescreen display with a resolution of 1280x800 dpi. The laptop also has an integrated ATI Mobility Radeon X2300 video card, integrated sound card

Another UK Agency Loses FOUR Laptops With Sensitive Data

Continuing their characteristic sluggishness with IT data handling and management, another UK government agency, Insolvency Service has confirmed the theft of four laptop computers from its Manchester office on 27 August 2008.

One of those four stolen laptops contained detailed information including - names, addresses, date of births and National Insurance numbers of about 486 directors and employees of UK’s 122 bankrupt companies.

Insolvency Service has informed the people affected from the theft and has opened dedicated phone lines to provide any sort of further assistance to them.

Lorna Dennis, spokeswoman of the agency said, “Today the Insolvency Service has written to the companies who have been affected by the theft of the laptop.”

In addition to the infamous loss of details of 25 million beneficiaries of child benefit scheme, the UK’s Ministry of Defense had admitted the loss of a USB stick containing crucial movements and locations of soldiers last month

Asus To Introduce Touchscreen EEE PC in 2009 Plus Cheaper Laptops

Reports indicate that Asus is all set to launch a touch enabled Eee PC sometime next year.

According to DigiTimes, rumours regarding the upcoming launch of touchscreen based offering from Asus was confirmed by none other than Samson Hu; the General Manager at the Taiwanese consumer electronic major Asus.

However very little is known about the actual specification of the proposed system and one can only hope that Asus releases some details in near future.

In a related development Asus has also mentioned that it plans to launch a new model equipped with a dual core Intel processor; though it is unlikely to make an appearance anytime before next summer.

Apple Charges Customers Up to £800 Extra For New Macbooks When Compared To Windows Laptops

Apple has just updated its whole range of Macbooks with the aluminium Brick models likely to create the most buzz on the market.

However, Steve Jobs has also decided to up the price of its entry level white Apple Macbook from £699 to £719, a sure sign that the company is uber confident during those troubled times

We've carried out our own research in the wake of Apple's new releases and found out that prospective buyers will be paying nearly £800 more to get the MacOSX and Apple's trademark stylish treatments (backlit keyboard et al); given the current economic conditions, going Apple might not be beneficial to your bank account.

And before Apple fanboys start sending us hatemails and death threats, we've tried to match the Macbooks with whatever laptops were readily available on the market with the nearest specification.

So, how much are you paying for Apple's Style

Sony Vaio VGN-CR11GH/L, Laptop

This laptop comes with Intel 1.8GHz Core2 Duo Processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM which is upgradeable upto 2GB and 80GB HDD. It has a DVD Writer, 14.1-inch widescreen display with a resolution of 1280x800 dpi. The laptop also has an integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X1300 video card, integrated sound card,

Price Range : Rs. 54,990

Sony Vaio VGN-C31GH/W, Laptop

This laptop comes with Intel 1.6GHz Dual Core Processor, 512MB DDR2 RAM which is upgradeable upto 2GB and 80GB HDD. It has a DVD Writer, 13.3-inch widescreen display with a resolution of 1280x800 dpi. The laptop also has an integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950 video card, integrated sound card

Price Range : Rs. 44,990

Sony SZ 58, Laptop

This laptop comes with Intel 2.4GHz Core2 Duo Processor, 2GB DDR2 RAM and 160GB HDD. It has a DVD Writer, 13.3-inch widescreen display with a resolution of 1280x800 dpi. The laptop also has an integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS video card, integrated sound card, Wifi, Touchpad mouse, In-Built Speake

Price Range : Rs. 124,000 to 124,900