Gateway brings its ID series notebooks to Canada, which is available in three screen sizes, the 14-inch ID49, the 15.6-inch ID59 and the 17.3-inch ID79. The ID49 and ID59 have been released in the US in June and both of them come with aqua-blue touchpad.

The ID49 and ID59 are powered by Intel Core i3 or i5 processor, 4GB of RAM while the ID79 packs Core i7 CPU and 6GB RAM. The ID79 comes with a 17.3-inch 1600×900 LCD display. Some models will also include NVIDIA GeForce GT330M dedicated graphics with support for NVIDIA Optimus graphics technology that intelligently switch between GT330M and integrated Intel HD graphics.

Gateway’s ID49, ID59 and ID79 start at CAD$609, CAD$699.99 and CAD$1049.99 respectively.[businesswire]

Gateway is launching in Canada the newly-updated NV5 series notebook. The 15.6-inch notebook is powered by AMD’s processor and gets up to 4GB of RAM (max 8GB). It comes with a 15.6-inch 1366×768 LCD display.

The NV5 features an integrated “social networking” button that allows customers to access their social networks, including Facebook, YouTube and Flickr, with a single touch of a button. It includes support for WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet LAN and comes with built-in HD webcam, multi-in-one card reader and HDMI port.

The sleek Gateway NV5 series starts at CAD$499.99.[businesswire]

Compaq releases the Presario CQ62Z notebook PC for everyday computing at a budget-friendly price starting at $379.99. Boosted by AMD’s processor up to Phenom II N830 triple-core 2.1GHz CPU, the Presario CQ62Z has up to 4GB of RAM, either Mobility Radeon HD4250 or Radeon HD545v graphics card.

This new Presario notebook packs up to 500GB hard drive and a 8X DVD SuperMulti burner or optional Blu-ray drive, as well as an optional 5-in-1 media card reader. The CQ62Z comes with a 15.6-inch LED-backlit display and offers HDMI output. It supports WiFi and Bluetooth.[compaq]

MSI introduces during the Computex 2010 its F-series stylish notebook PCs that come with a stylish and fashionable exterirors and multimedia capabilities. Five models are announced, the FX400, FX600, FX610, FX700, and FR600 that come in 14-inch to 17-inch screen sizes.

MSI’s FX400, FX600, FX700 and FR600 are powered by Intel’s Core i5 series processor while the FX610 will get AMD’s CPU. Some models will be equipped with NVIDIA GeForce GR325M dedicated graphics card with 1GB of memory. As multimedia notebooks, the F-series will also feature sound system designed by Dynaudio and THX.[msi]

In addition to the F series, MSI also brings the new G series models, the GT760 and GT660 multimedia notebooks. Powered by Intel’s new Core i7 quad-core processor, the GT760 and GT660 feature the TDE+ (Turbo Drive Engine+ technology) that gives you instant turbo, boosting the power pumped out of CPU and graphics card with a touch of the hotkey.

The GT760 and GT660 can be equipped with high-end graphics card, the 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX285M. They also offer sound by Dynaudio getting high quality speaker units with next to no coloration and an optimal sound card circuit based on speaker and system configuration. You can also find USB 3.0.[msi]

BenQ launches the new addition to its Joybook range, the Joybook R48 multimedia notebook based on Core i3 processor. The 14-inch R48 sports an ATI Mobility Radeon HD5450 graphics card, up to 4GB of memory and up to 500GB hard drive.

The JoyBook R48 comes with a 14-inch 1366×768 LCD screen, built-in 2Wx2 speakers, a 1.3 Megapixel webcam, multi-in-one card reader, HDMI port and eSATA port. You can expect Bluetooth and WIFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity. It also comes with the SRS CS Headphone.[benq]

HP introduces two new designs, preppy pink and white crystal for its Mini 210 netbook. The former HP Imprint 3-D, the industry’s first 3-D PC surface technology, which debuted on the HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje. More of this gadget »

Lenovo showed at an event in Beijing China its new IdeaPad Z460 notebook PC. The 14-inch laptop sports an Intel Core i3 2.13GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, ATI Radeon HD5145 graphics and a 320GB hard drive. It supports WiFi and features chiclet keyboard.

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Toshiba introduces in the UK three new Satellite notebooks, the L670, L650 and C650. These affordable yet stylish notebook are based on Intel’s new Core platform. The L670 and L650 comes with a slimline design with a slick gloss black finish while the Satellite C650 has a textured matt finish.

The L670 and L650 are powered by Intel’s Core i5 or i3 processor (AMD options available), up to 4GB of RAM, and up to ATI Mobility Radeon HD5145 graphics card with 512MB video RAM. The C650, on the other hand, sports Core i3 or Pentium processor, up to 4GB of memory and integrated Intel HD or ATI graphics. All three models have up to 500GB storage capacity and a DVD SuperMulti burner.

The Satellite L670, L650 and C650 all support WiFi 802.11b/g/n and comes with a multi-in-one card reader, webcam with Toshiba Face Detection, numeric keypad and a multitouch pad. The L670 has a 17.3-inch display while the L650 and C650 gets a 15.6-inch screen.[toshiba]