Filed under: Laptops

We’re not really sure why anyone needs a crystal-encrusted LED belt buckle, nor an iced-out Xbox, but Medion clearly thinks that a sparkly (with 300 Swarovski crystals) laptop is the best way to attract female users, despite our skepticism. Looking beyond the exterior, the SIM 2060 laptop packs a 1.73GHz Core Duo chip, a 12.1-inch screen, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 100GB hard drive, WiFi, Bluetooth, gigabit Ethernet, a SD/MMC/Memory Stick card reader, an ExpressCard 54 slot, and a dual-layer DVD burner — all of that will set you back £1,000 ($1,900). Not a bad deal considering that a fridge with 7,000 such crystals went for 10 times that price.

[Via Reg Hardware]

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Filed under: Laptops

If there were ever a jack of all trades in the electronics biz, Medion would be it. The company seems to make everything (or else their logo sure gets around), and this time the label appears by way of a new budget laptop. The MIM 2220 is a predictably average machine that sports a 15.4-inch WXGA display, a dual-layer DVD burner, WiFi, 256MB of RAM, 40GB HD, and a trio of USB 2.0 ports along with a FireWire connector. Surprisingly, the notebook is powered by a 1.7GHz Intel Pentium M processor, which is a notch above the Celeron we anticipated. But the run-of-the-mill specs are overshadowed by the bargain basement pricetag (just £400) and the option to have Medion (or whoever really makes this thing) emboss any picture onto the lid of the machine for another £45. While the uniqueness of the offering -- and the delightfully low price point -- may draw in a few customers, you may want to think twice about about completely ruining its (small) resale value by plastering your face on it. Might we suggest something a little more cheeky, perhaps?

[Via Mobilemag]

Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment

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While we can’t vouch for
the quality of a 32-inch LCD making its debut at Toys ‘R Us locations around the UK for under $1,100, the specs on
Medion’s upcoming MD 20099 don’t look half bad. The Medion offers a 1,366 x 768 pixel display, 1000:1 contrast ratio,
550cd/m² brightness, and even an HDCP-capable HDMI input, along
with dual-tuner PIP, split-screen text, and built-in 20-watt sound system with five-band equalizer. Again, we’re not
sure what to expect from the performance of this model, but if you happen to be in a British Toys ‘R Us at the end of
the month when this model is debuted, make sure to leave your impressions in the comments.

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