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However, for many modern designers the desk is not just messy but is also jammed with a mandatory array of PCs, laptops, screens, tablets, and more. French designer Amir Labidi has developed a laptop concept dubbed the “LapTouch” for the creative community, with the specific aim of consolidating design functions and reducing desktop congestion.  <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/laptouch-concept-laptop/27307/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div>   <div class="summary_item " data-article="27254"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/gorb2-laptop-cooler/27254/">When your laptop's running hot, GOrb II plays it cool</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/author/paul-ridden/">Paul Ridden</a></div> <div class="date">April 24, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/gorb2-laptop-cooler/27254/pictures">10 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/gorb2-laptop-cooler/27254/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/gorb2.jpg" title="GOrb II blows air up toward the bottom of a notebook to create a cooling gap" alt="GOrb II blows air up toward the bottom of a notebook to create a cooling gap"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Where the first generation of Thermaltake's GOrb portable cooler merely lifted the back of a laptop to give the underside some room to breathe, the new GOrb II sports 70 mm (2.75 in) fans running at 2200 RPM to stop things heating up.  <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/gorb2-laptop-cooler/27254/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="27127"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/toshiba-kirabook/27127/">Toshiba unveils KIRAbook high-end laptop with 2560 x 1440 resolution display</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">April 18, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/toshiba-kirabook/27127/#comments">4 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/toshiba-kirabook/27127/pictures">3 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/toshiba-kirabook/27127/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/toshiba-kirabook.jpg" title="The KIRAbook is Toshiba's high-end rival to the Retina MacBook Pro" alt="The KIRAbook is Toshiba's high-end rival to the Retina MacBook Pro"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Toshiba has unveiled a new high-end laptop that boasts a host of premium features including an impressive 13-inch, 2560 x 1440 resolution touchscreen display. The system, which runs on Windows 8 and features a pressed magnesium alloy body, is both thinner and lighter than Apple's 13-inch <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/retina-macbook-pro-13-inch-review/26373/" target="_blank">Retina MacBook Pro</a>.  <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/toshiba-kirabook/27127/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="25850"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/lenovo-thinkpad-x131e-chromebook/25850/">Lenovo introduces "Education only Chromebook" – the Thinkpad X131e</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">January 17, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/lenovo-thinkpad-x131e-chromebook/25850/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/lenovo-thinkpad-x131e-chromebook/25850/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/lenovo-thinkpad-chromebook.jpg" title="The Thinkpad X131e Chromebook from Lenovo" alt="The Thinkpad X131e Chromebook from Lenovo"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Lenovo has announced a rugged laptop designed specifically for the education sector. The system runs on Google's Chrome OS and depending on its reception, could spell bigger things for the future of Google's browser-based operating system.  <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/lenovo-thinkpad-x131e-chromebook/25850/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="25666"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/raspberry-pi-portable-pc/25666/">Parts People founder creates chunky Raspberry Pi-to-Go portable with 3D-printed case</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/author/paul-ridden/">Paul Ridden</a></div> <div class="date">January 7, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/raspberry-pi-portable-pc/25666/#comments">1 Comment</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/raspberry-pi-portable-pc/25666/pictures">12 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/raspberry-pi-portable-pc/25666/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/pi-to-go.jpg" title="Founder and CEO of Parts-People, Nathan Morgan, has built a feature-packed portable PC aro..." alt="Founder and CEO of Parts-People, Nathan Morgan, has built a feature-packed portable PC aro..."/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Since being delivered into the eager hands of hackers, enthusiasts and dabblers, the credit-card-sized <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/raspberry-pi/" target="_blank">Raspberry Pi</a> personal computer has found itself an integral part of a growing list of novel devices and applications. For his addition to the list, founder and CEO of Parts-People, Nathan Morgan, has built a feature-packed portable PC that brings another Gizmag favorite to the table ... 3D printing.  <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/raspberry-pi-portable-pc/25666/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="25623"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-series-7-updates/25623/">Samsung unveils new Series 7 notebooks ahead of CES 2013</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/author/chris-wood/">Chris Wood</a></div> <div class="date">January 3, 2013</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-series-7-updates/25623/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-series-7-updates/25623/pictures">4 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-series-7-updates/25623/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/samsung-series-7-unveiling.jpg" title="The Samsung Series 7 Ultra" alt="The Samsung Series 7 Ultra"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Samsung’s PC division is kicking off the CES festivities a little early this week, with the unveiling of two new products in its high-end Series 7 line. The all-new Series 7 Ultra and updated Series 7 Chronos boast some impressive specs and are set to be in full attendance at the company’s CES booth next week.  <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/samsung-series-7-updates/25623/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24810"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/asus-rog-g46vw-gaming-notebook/24810/">ASUS announces release of G46VW ROG gaming notebook</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/author/paul-ridden/">Paul Ridden</a></div> <div class="date">October 31, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/asus-rog-g46vw-gaming-notebook/24810/pictures">10 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/asus-rog-g46vw-gaming-notebook/24810/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/rog-g46vw.jpg" title="ASUS has launched the 14-inch Republic of Gamers G46VW gaming notebook" alt="ASUS has launched the 14-inch Republic of Gamers G46VW gaming notebook"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> While gaming monsters like the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/asus-republic-of-gamers-tytan-cg8890-gaming-pc/24199/" target="_blank">Tytan CG8890</a> might satisfy a player's lust for power in the home, we live in a mobile world and today's gamer needs a good dose of high performance portable power. ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) set its sights on creating a smaller, lighter and easier-to-carry gaming notebook while still offering gamers the powerful performance of bigger family members. That quest is now over, and the result is the launch of the first 14-inch ROG gaming notebook, the G46VW.  <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/asus-rog-g46vw-gaming-notebook/24810/" class="readmore_link">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24619"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/google-arm-chromebook/24619/">Google announces new affordable ARM-based Chromebook</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/author/dave-leclair/">Dave LeClair</a></div> <div class="date">October 18, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/google-arm-chromebook/24619/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback hero_link" href="/web/20130430010640/http://www.gizmag.com/google-arm-chromebook/24619/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130430010640im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/new_chromebook-1.jpg" title="Google's new Samsung Chromebook" alt="Google's new Samsung Chromebook"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Google has just introduced a new Chromebook, made in conjunction with Samsung. The Chromebook line of laptops has always been designed to be affordable, and to allow users to live completely in the cloud. 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