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Intel has just announced a much larger X25-M SSD that comes in 160GB of storage space without adding to the weight and dimensions. Key specifications for performance enthusiasts include: * 250Mb/s read time * 70MB/s write time * SIlent operation * Shock resistant technology * Reduced power usage The 80GB model currently retails for around £350, so you can make and educated guess on how big a hole in your wallet the 160GB version will make.

Imagine a brand new laptop that retails for just $150 - that's less than a Sony PSP, and it can certainly do more than the latter. An Intel Celeron 1.5GHz processor takes charge of the proceedings, where you view information on the 14" LCD display while chugging along on a Fedora Linux operating system with 256MB RAM running in the background. In addition, you also get wireless connectivity to keep you hooked up to the Internet. Touted to be a "laptop for everyone", this laptop has been christened "Celebrity". I suppose this is great for just basic word processing and casual surfing, but anything more than that and you'll have to look elsewhere.