The Intel Core 2 Duo T7600G is one of those "Non-roadmap" parts, meaning it was not planned to be released to the public. Dell has decided to change that, and for an extra $275 USD, you can get a Dell XPS M1710 with that processor. The thing that makes the T7600G so valuable: an unlocked CPU multiplier in a mobile processor. What Dell calls "extraordinary system control to tune and enhance performance" is really the ability to change the CPU multiplier in a computer offered by an OEM system provider. However, $275 is an awfully high price to ask for a CPU with an unlocked multiplier.

L Computers International announced new limited edition Hollywood Pro X8 laptop equipped with two quad-core CPUs. The company said its new Hollywood Pro X8 laptop will feature two Intel Xeon 5300-series microprocessors with four processing cores and 8MB L2 cache in total, up to 8GB of PC2-5300(DDR2 667MHz) memory, up to 160GB hard disk drive, NVIDIA Quadro FX 2500M 512MB graphics accelerator and a 17" liquid crystal display with 1920x1200 resolution. The company also noted that the new notebook will feature various HD-DVD and Blu-Ray swappable devices. L Computers has not showcased photos or prototypes of the new Hollywood Pro X8 laptop, yet, it demonstrated some conceptual art, and also did not announce when it plans to ship the device and at what price points.

Fujitsu announced that it will begin shipping monstrous 250 GB and 300 GB notebook hard drives in the first quarter of 2007. Fujitsu promises the new 2.5" flagship drive will offer about three times the capacity of any mainstream notebook today, almost twice of the space of Seagate's high-end 160 GB drive and 50% more than the currently largest notebook hard drives (200 GB). The company claims that this second generation PMR drive uses less power(1.6 watt) than any other PMR notebook drive available today, because it spins at 4200 rpm. The "MHX2300BT" also features Native Command Queuing and both SATA 2.5 and ATA-8 interfaces.

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), today announced the V2 notebook series that answers the need for a true mobile wireless solution anywhere. The notebook is ideal for business travelers on the go without adding extra pounds while keeping the sleek professional outlook. With personalized security feature, docking station connectivity as well as the latest 3G module, users can enjoy a dynamic high-speed computing experience in style.

Here's an example of what notebooks could be like in the future. Dialogue is releasing its Flybook VM on the 20th of this month - but it isn't your standard laptop. The Flybook features an extendable screen stand allowing it to be raised up away from the main body of the computer, giving it an appearance that could be expected from an iMac, meaning it offers a superior screen position over normal notebooks.

Teac released today the DV-W28SLC and DW-28EC series of Super-Multi DVD burners for notebooks, featuring Labelflash and Lightscribe disc labeling technologies. The DV-W28SLC series supports 8x writing for DVD+R/-R, 6x for DVD-RW, 8x for DVD+RW, 4x for DVD+R/-R DL, 5x for DVD-RAM and 24x for CD-R/RW. All the maximum writing speeds are achieved with the Z-CLV technology. Reading speeds include 8x CAV for DVD-ROM SL, 6x for DVD-ROM DL, 5x for DVD-RAM and 24x for CD-R/RW. The drive is equipped with a slot-in disc loading mechanism, and has a 2MB of cache buffer. Compared to the DV-W28SLC series, the Teac DV-W28EC series of ATAPI drives feature the same specifications but come in versions that support Lighscribe and Labelflash disc labeling technologies. In addition, the DV-W28EC series come with a typical disc tray.