For those who demand the ultimate in gaming performance, Rock’s CTX T2700 should do the trick. It features a 17-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display, an Intel Core Duo T2700 processor (2.33-GHz), 1GB of 667MHz DDR2-SDRAM, nVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX graphics, a 7200rpm 100GB hard drive, and an 8x dual-layer DVD burner. It goes on sale later this week, priced at $3,200. [via engadget]

At just 2.9-pounds, the ultraportable NC2400 packs an Intel Core Solo U1400 (1.2-GHz) ULV-edition, 512MB DDR2-SDRAM, a 60GB hard drive, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for extra security, and a bright 12.1-inch WXGA TFT display. External interfaces include, 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x FireWire port, and a Type 2 PC Card slot. Available now in Japan, at the price of $1,358USD. [via MobileWhack – AVing]

The 7.3-pound Lenovo ThinkPad G50 is a bit weighty, but its heft is due to a large 15-inch SXGA+ display. Designed for business users, the G50 boasts an Intel Core Duo or Celeron M processor, 256MB of RAM, 40GB HDD, Gigabit Ethernet, and four USB 2.0 ports. Available now in Japan with prices starting at $1,169. [via engadged]

Acer’s Aspire 5100 series is priced starting at under $1,000, yet manages to pack an impressive array of components — including a 15.4-inch display with CrystalBrite technology, an AMD Turion 64 X2 processor, Super Multi DVD drive, and ATI Radeon Express 1100 graphics.

Conceived as an entertainment machine, the Aspire 5100 features six dedicated mirror black media keys to the right of the keyboard that help you access frequently used media controls quickly and simply

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Fujitsu expands its LifeBook lineup with the thin-and-light C1410, which features a brilliant 15.4-inch widescreen XGA display, an Intel Core Duo CPU, Gigabit Ethernet, multi-format DVD burner, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity (optional). It weighs a very manageable 6.4-pounds with prices starting at $1039. [via NotebookReview]

The “Prime A Note Ares TX” is Dospara’s latest multimedia notebook. It manages to cram an AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-50 (1.6GHz) CPU, 512MB DDR2 memory, 80GB SATA HDD, a ±R DL Super Multi DVD drive, and 14.1-inch 1280 x 800 WXGA display into a slim (338 x 249 x 36mm) 5-pound package. External interfaces include four USB 2.0 ports, 802.11 a/b/g WLAN, and S-Video out. Available July 23rd in Japan, with prices starting at $1,059. [via Dospara]

Acer’s 9140 is a 17-inch notebook designed for both work and play. Boasting a bright 1440 x 900 WXGA+ display, an Intel Core Duo T2300 processor, 1GB of DDR2 memory, 120GB HDD, and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 graphics. External interfaces include four USB 2.0 ports, 802.11 a/b/g WLAN, a built-in webcam, and a Type II PC Card slot. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. [via BIOS]