Toshiba has come up with a laptop for those who are looking for a laptop at the price range of a netbook. Users can use Toshiba Satellite L455D-S5976 as a second laptop only for basic computing tasks and on the go works. Though it is available only for $390, the laptop provides the users with all the standard features that come with standard laptops.

Toshiba Satellite L455D-S5976 is powered by AMD Sempron SI-42 2.1 GHz processor. Given the price tag, you may not have anything to complain for an AMD processor. The 15.6-inch TFT active matrix display features 1366 x 768 resolution. It also comes preloaded with 2GB of memory which can be upgraded up to 8GB. The laptop offers 250GB SATA 5400 rpm hard drive. It has ATI Radeon 3100 graphics.

For networking, it supports Wi-Fi 802.11g and WLAN. Toshiba Satellite L455D-S5976 runs Windows 7 home premium and comes with a 6-cell 4000 mAh battery. It has several ports including VGA, microphone input, headphone port, 3 USB ports and Ethernet. Users can also find a multi card reader in the laptop.

Well, Toshiba Satellite L455D-S5976 is aimed at the users who would use it only for basic computing like browsing, e-mail, tying and some entertainment like listening music, watching videos etc. Overall, its price tag is eye-catching and it could tempt someone who already owns a standard laptop and is looking for another at cheap.

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Asus Eee PC 1215 netbook will feature NVIDIA Optimus technology and USB 3.0 ports. NVIDIA Optimus consume less power and ensures good battery life for the mobile users without comprising with performance. Asus earlier announced that Eee PC 1201PN would feature this technology, but the Taiwan-based company disappointed many by not featuring the technology in Eee PC 1201PN netbook.

Besides NVIDIA Optimus, Asus Eee PC 1215 has another attraction in USB 3.0 port. Considering the future usage, Asus features couple of USB 3.0 ports with Eee PC 1215. Powered by a dual-core Intel Atom D510 processor, the netbook features LED-backlit LCD display with 1366 x 768 resolution. It has up to 2GB of memory and 250 GB of storage. For networking, Eee PC 1215 features 10/100 LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1.

For enhanced entertainment, the netbook also has a HDMI port through which users can connect the machine with large monitor or high definition TV to enjoy better viewing. Asus has not revealed the launch date and the pricing. However, it seems that the price will be little higher than its predecessor Eee PC 1201PN. Users may not complain about the price considering that the netbook will provide better battery life, and thus, adding to its portability.

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Acer is reportedly planning to launch a tablet PC which will be based on Google Chrome operating system. According to reports available in the market, this tablet will be available for sale at the end of this month for a price tag around US$310 or €250.

Produced by Quanta Computer, the tablet features a Chrome OS in order to keep the price down. Google’s Chrome OS is actually a web browser which allows its users to have access to Google’s web-based services like e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and many others.

Chrome OS was primarily made for netbooks, but Google is now gradually pushing it to tablet market, by developing its features. For tablet, it needs to support touchscreen displays. An on-screen keyboard is also featured in Chrome OS which will be featured in tablet.

However, Acer has not announced anything on this tablet officially. So, it is expected that the Taiwan-based company will reveal the details of the product sooner than later.

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When you try to open Task Manager, the following error may occur:

This error is caused if the DisableTaskMgr restriction is enabled. To enable Task Manager, try one of these methods:

Method 1

Click Start, Run and type this command exactly as given below:

REG add HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v DisableTaskMgr /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

(better – Copy and paste)

Method 2

Download and run this REG fix and double-click it.

Method 3

* Click Start, Run and type Regedit.exe

* Navigate to the following branch:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies\ System

* In the right-pane, delete the value named DisableTaskMgr

* Close Regedit.exe

Method 4: Using Group Policy Editor – for Windows XP Professional

* Click Start, Run, type gpedit.msc and click OK.

* Navigate to this branch:

User Configuration / Administrative Templates / System / Ctrl+Alt+Delete Options / Remove Task Manager

* Double-click the Remove Task Manager option.

* Set the policy to Not Configured.

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HP has recently launched the award for the upcoming new model DV6 Pavilion, the market on 19 meeting May 2010 announced. It is available in two versions, one for the AMD processor and the other powered by Intel processor. The processors are the Quad-Core technology. The AMD version costs $ 529.99, while the Intel version is listed at $ 649.99.

Both versions have some attractive features, including Media Smart and Smart Touch software from HP. This software has various applications such as Hulu and Twitter come. HP Pavilion DV6 comes with 15.6-inch touch screen and has VGA, HDMI and eSATA ports. For audio it has Dolby Advanced Audio System that comes with Altec Lansing speakers.

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Dell has upgraded a number of upgraded laptops in its Inspiron series. include Inspiron laptop models in the R-series Inspiron 13R, 14R, 15R, 17R and M501R. There is not much difference between Inspiron and its upgraded R Series notebooks. However Inspiron laptops offer R-series more customizing option for users.

Users can easily access to the media, and together their most frequently used applications in which Dell Dock lets users would have one-click access to frequently used applications. In addition, the new R-series laptops more user friendly than its predecessor.

Among the mainstream features include Intel Core processors, ATI graphics with up to 1 GB of video memory, up to 640 GB of storage and the maximum 8GB DDR3 memory, and high-definition LCD screens. In addition to the laptop also has built-in wireless, media card reader, SRS Premium Sound. The laptops are available in a range of attractive colors Obsidian Black, including, Peacock Blue Tomato Red Lotus and Pink.

Right now Dell Inspirion R Series notebooks are sold only in Australia and New Zealand, but it is anticipated that the laptops are in other markets very soon available.

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A 13.3-inch ultra-thin laptop from Dell Vostro line up is now only available for $ 659th It is part of Dell Small Business-class laptops. The laptop biggest attraction would be found out if you would transferability compared with the price tag. The laptop is only 0.65 inches thick and weighs only 3.5 kg. In fact, the portability of the laptop would give you a feeling of Dell Adamo.

Powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processor SU3500 has Solor, the laptop 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1066 MHz, 320 GB 7200 RPM SATA storage, 802.11b / g and Bluetooth. The laptop has a 6-cell battery backup means more adds that its portability. It comes with Windows 7 system.ch Professional 32 bit operating system

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