The UMID mBook isn't a new UMID device, but now it has made an effort to become female friendly. Originally available in black, the $449 device is now also available in a very girly pink version. In case you're not familiar with this MID device, it has got a 4.8" WVGA Touch screen LCD with a 1024 x 600 resolution, a 5 hour battery life, it's powered by an Atom Processor, and manages to fit in a QWERTY keyboard while still managing to weigh just 0.69lbs. So if you were thinking of getting the girly-girl in your life a netbook for Chrismas, you might want to wow her ...

The world of netbooks is getting crazy crowded, but Hercules new eCafe EC-1000W aims to stand out by sporting a unique floral cover design, a solid feature, set along with a complete custom software suite, and an affordable $399 price tag. Want to win one for yourself? E-mail us a note about what you like best about the eCafe EC-1000W. Or you can enter by Tweeting "@chip_chick Win the Hercules eCafe EC-1000W netbook http://bit.ly/1F0qXw"

This past week we got a hands on demo of the new AMD Vision concept. Basically, AMD will be cutting out all of the complicated noise involved in choosing a processor by telling people exactly what they want to know when they buy a computer. Earlier in the year, Intel had hinted about making this leap too, but it seems AMD has beaten them to the punch.

Laptop stands make your work much more enjoyable by improving your ergonomics. Unfortunately they tend to be heavy beasts that aren't as practical to carry around as your laptop is. Fortunately the new AViiQ isn't just a laptop stand, it's a portable laptop stand that weighs just 5.5 ounces, which is is about a heavy as a smartphone. The stand is made from Hylite, a composite material comprised of aluminum sheets bonded to a polypropylene core. The AViiQ also folds up to just 1/4-inch for easy storage, it supports up to 17" laptops and it supports a keyboard angle of 12 degrees. The AViiQ portable laptop stand is ...

Dinlagb's multimodular laptop sock is not your ordinary laptop sleeve. This snug-fitting case wraps around your laptop like a cozy sweater. But it won't just keep your laptop warm this winter, it will also keep you warm! The multimodular laptop sock can also transform in to a full length scarf or a beanie to keep your noggin warm. Designed for 12"-17" laptops, you can pick up the multimodular laptop sock for $48.

We are no strangers to the Signature Collection of notebooks from Sony. It appeared a few weeks ago that all the limited editions had gone up and vanished since a lot of the ones available were no longer. But to our surprise Sony has replenished their stock and the standout model happens to be the Nebula FW Series. Exclusively at Sony Style, the Nebula FW Series is a perfect match of science fiction and technology. The Sony Vaio Nebula FW is a limited edition series that starts at a base price of $809.99

Today at the Fast Company’s Masters of Design event at the Chelsea Art Museum in Manhattan, we got to take a good look at the stunning HP Envy 15 Beats Limited Edition. The system is one of the best looking laptops we've ever laid eyes upon, and we've eyed many. However it also happens to be a fingerprint magnet, but it's worth the sacrifice for all its beauty. The laptop also of course compliments the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones perfectly. We're starting to think that there just aren't enough black/red colored combo gadgets out there, and maybe there should be. Anyway, check out the gallery for more up close pics.

ii-View announced today the availability of the A2 netbook computer on October 22nd in the USA. Looking very Apple-esque in its all white casing, the iiView A2 sports an Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz processor, 2GB DDR2 RAM, 320GB HD, 12.1 inch LCD Widescreen Display, Wireless IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, and Webcam. Best part is the price as it will retail for $399 and also include a full version of Windows 7. Right now its only available to buy on its site via Paypal.

Nokia has officially entered the netbook market with the launch of their Nokia Booklet 3G. The netbook is sporting a 10.1" display, an Atom Z processor, and it will be running Windows 7. The Booklet 3g has a nice clean design with a glossy cover that comes in a choice of blue, white or black. But what really makes this netbook stand out is its claimed 10-12 hour battery life. The system also features a neat fanless design, it comes with Ovi software, and it will also come with built-in A-GPS and AT&T mobile Broadband. You'll be able to pick up the Booklet 3G on October 22nd for $299 with a 2 year AT&T Mobile broadband contract. Unsubsidized, it will cost you a whopping $599. The netbook will also remain an exclusive to Best Buy through out the holiday season. If $60 a month seems hard to swallow, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Today at the Nokia Booklet 3G's press conference, AT&T let it slip that there are likely to be more affordable netbook mobile broadband plans coming soon.

HP's Compaq PCs have been doing very well overseas in countries like India where affordable pricing and value is essential. Now HP is further expanding the Compaq brand to the U.S. where they're hoping that these PCs will appeal to first time computer buyers, families with young kids and small businesses. Fortunately, despite the low price tags, this new Presario line is looking pretty slick. Check out the gallery for more details.

The ProBook 6545b and 6445b aren't just for business users, they're also suitable for klutzes. The systems are made out of tough magnesium alloy for increased durability and they even feature an island style spill-resistant keyboard with drain. Under the hood you can expect AMD processor options that can deliver up to 5 to 8 hours of battery life. Also unique to these ProBooks is the HP Power Assistant software that helps you conserve power, stretch your battery run time, and even monitor how much power you're using by modifying some component settings. For example, if you're low on battery life, the software will help you figure out how much lowering the brightness on the display will give you in battery life.

The new HP TouchSmart tx2 stands out from among the Tablet PC pack because it has the world's first tablet PC to sport Multi-Touch capabilities with a capacitive screen, that means that you can use two fingers to navigate the PC. The tx2 has been updated and it now comes preloaded with TouchSmart software that is very similar to the TouchSmart All-in-one PC's software suite. That set of software applications, combined with Windows 7 Multi-Touch support, and the tx2's capacitive screen, make it a "true" tablet PC. The tx2 weighs 4.65lbs, with a 12.1" display and a system running on the AMD Turion dual-core processor. Pricing begins at $799.

If you you thought the HP Envy 15 was already a sexy cutting edge laptop well it just got a whole lot sexier. The new limited edition HP ENVY 15 Beats  PC with integrated Beats Audio emerged today and is once again a collaboration between Dr. Dre, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine, and now HP. The design features a sleek, piano black high-gloss finish and famous Beats design as found on the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones.  The HP ENVY 15 Beats limited edition comes with Native Instruments’ Traktor LE software and Audio 2 DJ. It weighs 5.19 pounds and is 1-inch thick, and features the Intel Core  i7 mobile processor.  You will also be able to choose between two different displays.

In honor of the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HP has pledged $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for each HP Mini Pink Chic Sleeve and HP Mini Retractable Pink Mouse sold between 9/20/09 and 12/31/09. Even better, you can now pick up these stylish pink accessories along with the matching HP Pink Chic netbook all bundled in a package at BestBuy for just $379.99, which is $10 more than you would pay for the HP Mini Pink Chic alone. The HP Mini Pink Chic is a lovely netbook with a 10.1" screen, 1GB of ram, and a 160GB hard drive, all running on Windows XP Home in a form-factor that weighs just 2.57lbs.

Toshiba UK today announced the Satellite T110 and T130 which will be the first Toshiba laptops to feature the Intel CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) processors. What this means for the consumer is better performance and a battery life of up to eleven hours. The T130 is available with a 13.3'' screen and the T110 offers an 11.6'' alternative. 
While both the Satellite T110 and T130 will feature a thin, compact design, the Satellite T130 is available with the choice of Intel Pentium, Intel Single Core or Intel Celeron Single Core ultra low voltage processors, and the Satellite T110 has the option of either an Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron Single Core ultra low voltage processor.The ultra low voltage CPU allows you to be able to enjoy up to eleven hours of use on a single charge.

I know, I know another netbook – groan… well the new MSI Wind U110 ECO may not have all the bells and whistles of the other Netbooks we have mentioned lately but it does have a whopping battery life of around 13+ hours. Now that’s pretty impressive. It also weighs only 3.2 pounds, features the Intel Atom Processor Z530 (1.60GHz), a 160GB HDD and a 10” backlit LCD with a 1024x600 resolution, high definition web cam, 2 speakers, built-in mic, and Bluetooth. You'll be able to Tweet and Facebook all day long while watching Kanye embarrass himself on the VMAs. The MSi Wind U110 is available now and retails for $429.99.

The new Hercules eCAFÉ EC-1000W netbook is following in latest trend of stylish notebooks that have been coming out recently, which we like to call fashionbooks. The eCAFÉ EC-1000W features a "unique “in-mold” designed cover with a high gloss finish and mirror effect that causes a visual interplay of metallic and non-metallic colors, the eCAFÉ EC-1000W never looks the same, changing with each moment of use." Aside from the spiffy chassis, the system's specs are pretty standard with a 10.1" (1024x600) screen, and inside it has the Standard Atom N270 1.6ghz processor, 1GB Ram, a 250GB hard drive, a built-in web cam, 3 USB ports and a memory card reader. It also comes with 50gb of online storage. The system will be running Windows 7 Starter edition. EC-1000W also comes with a unique custom software suite, and it even comes with a complete Office suite and anti-virus software. Check out the gallery below for more about the suite. The eCAFÉ EC-1000W will be available on October and it will be available for $399.

Like the Vivenne Tam Digital Clutch, the new HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje is a an extra-special netbook that is a result of a collaboration with HP and a designer. This time, Tord Boontje has teamed up with HP to transform a netbook in to a truly extraordinary piece. The netbook features a flora design that weaves delicately around endangered animals. When you study the design in person, you can't help but marvel at the layers and level of detail that is involved in the design. This netbook features the first ever three-dimensional surface technology that HP is calling Imprint 3D.  The design even spills on to the palm rest and touchpad and the system comes with 15 wallpapers designed by Boontje, as well as a custom theme, screen saver and icons. Pricing begins at $399. More images after the jump.

We reviewed the HP Pavilion DV2 a little while back, and considered it to be a well-rounded affordable multimedia laptop that is perfect for students. The DM3 is basically the DV2's replacement, and although it will have a similar price tag, it improves on the Dv2 in many areas. For starters it has a slick aluminum design that makes it look much more expensive than it really is. It also has a new keyboard and mousepad that are more comfortable to operate than the DV2's. The laptop will weigh 4.2lbs, be just 1 inch thin with a BrightView 13.3-inch LED screen, it will improve on the dv2 with up to a 10 hour battery life, and it will be available with both Intel and AMD laptop configurations with discrete graphics options. Pricing will start at $549.

HP has a slew of slick new laptops and netbooks to unveil this week. At the highend, is the new Envy series. These two new laptops are essentially a brainchild of HP and their Voodoo Envy line. The new Envy13 sports HP's new radiance display that is exceptionally bright and colorful to behold in person. This is definitely one of the best laptop displays on the market. Weighing just 3.74lbs, measuring 0.8 inches with a 13.1 inch screen (16:9), this high performance laptop comes with 7 hours of battery life that can be extended up to a whopping 18 hours using an ultra-high capacity battery slice, that discreetly covers the bottom of the laptop. This is the laptop for long plane flights and road trips - never fight for a seat at Starbucks near an outlet again! Under the hood you can expect the latest Intel SL9000 series Core 2 Duo processor and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 512mb video card. The Envy13

Tonight at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Bryant Park, Vivienne Tam unveiled her new digital clutch on the catwalk. Once again Vivienne has collaborated with HP to produce a netbook that is the true essence of fashion meeting technology. The new Digital Clutch is covered in a vivid champagne gold  with butterflies adorning its lid.  Tam designed the new Digital Clutch at the same time that she was designing her spring collection, so the two go hand in hand together. This creative process is pretty unusual to the industry. Often, the fashion is produced first and the technology is made to match the fashion like an afterthought. But Vivienne believes that fashion can meet technology and she worked on both simultaneously.