July 29th, 2008 by
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DeviceVM’s SplashTop “instant-on” OS is based on Linux, even though it’s locked down to only run IM, Skype, media software, and Firefox, and you know what that means — it’s already been hacked wide open. Yep, the clever kids at the Phoronix forums have managed to open up the BIOS-based OS and make it do all kinds of tricks, including run other programs and boot other machines off a flash drive. The hacks are still a little complex, but with ASUS shipping tons of ExpressGate-enabled mobos and laptops and HP’s support in the Voodoo Envy 133, we’d there’s a one-click unlocker in the wild fairly soon. Anyone brave enough to install it on their machines?
[Thanks, george85]
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July 17th, 2008 by
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The folks over at Maximum PC have gotten themselves a chance to go face-to-face (and tongue-to-laptop) with Voodoo’s newest show-off — the Envy 133 — and they’ve shared with the rest of the world. There’s not much to say based on these pictures, save that they clearly were stoked to be getting this close to the sexed-up excuse for maxing out a credit card. If you hit the read link, you’ll catch a slew of pictures, some size comparisons with a MacBook Pro, and first impressions of what Voodoo’s instant-on OS looks and feels like. What are you waiting for? Get!
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July 16th, 2008 by
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For those of you still able to focus, able to avoid a gobsmacked trance evoked by the unabashed sex of the Voodoo Envy 133, listen up. LAPTOP went hands-on with a pre-production Voodoo Envy 133 running the instant-on, Linux-based IOS (aka, DeviceVM’s Splashtop) and came away “really impressed” by the “game changing” technology. Instead of waiting for Vista to steal another boot-minute from your day, IOS boots in just seconds letting you surf the web in just 15 seconds from a cold start — 4-5 seconds for IOS boot, another 10 or so to launch the Mozilla-based “Splashtop browser.” The IOS also presents users with a Pidgin chat (AIM, Google Talk, MSN, Yahoo, and more) client, voice-only Skype, and multi-media playback of photos and music. Let’s face it, often, very often, this is all the functionality we need from our laptops, right Eee PC owners? Of course, you can boot to Vista from IOS or shut the laptop down if that spreadsheet can wait another day. Now hit up that read link to check the video hands-on.
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July 9th, 2008 by
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As if it wasn’t already clear enough, Voodoo is really going all out with its new Envy 133 laptop (and Omen desktop), and it looks like that extends right down to the packaging as well, as evidenced by this latest batch of shots provided by Voodoo founder Rahul Sood himself. As you can see above, the company has even gone so far as to include a microfiber sleeve with the laptop to add one more layer of anticipation as you unbox the thing. Be sure to hit up the read link below for the rest of the pics, including a peek at the acessories and some close-up shots of the keyboard.
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July 9th, 2008 by
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As if it wasn’t already clear enough, Voodoo is really going all out with its new Envy 133 laptop (and Omen desktop), and it looks like that extends right down to the packaging as well, as evidenced by this latest batch of shots provided by Voodoo founder Rahul Sood himself. As you can see above, the company has even gone so far as to include a microfiber sleeve with the laptop to add one more layer of anticipation as you unbox the thing. Be sure to hit up the read link below for the rest of the pics, including a peek at the acessories and some close-up shots of the keyboard.
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July 7th, 2008 by
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Alright, it’s finally here — Voodoo’s configuration page for the Envy 133 just went live with pricing information, and we’re being told that orders are being accepted over the phone. Depending on options and paint jobs, you’re going to put a dent in your wallet anywhere from $2100 to $3400, but it’s still not clear exactly when units will be shipping out. Anyone taking the plunge?
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
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June 27th, 2008 by
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No frontin’ here: this is the most excited we’ve been about in the wild shots in quite some time. Not only do we have a veritable plethora of Envy 133 shots to glance at, but each one is high resolution and sharp as a tack. If you think your heart can handle checking out this slab of sexy from all angles, head on down to the links below and give it a go. From here, the only thing we’re down on is that mirror they call a glossy display; otherwise, this thing looks downright heavenly.
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June 25th, 2008 by
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Anyone else feeling the rapid palpitations of desire is their cold, pawne-shopped hearts? You’re looking at a pre-production, Scuderia-red Voodoo Envy 133 with “Rahul Sood’s Racing Edition” engraved underneath. Mind you, this level of customization isn’t just limited to Voodoo/HP execs. Both the Omen desktop and Envy 133 will launch with “extensive personalization options” for even the lowest of the lowly cubical monkeys.
[Thanks, Muhri]
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June 10th, 2008 by
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Let’s face it: a photograph is only worth a thousand words, but a video… well, it’s almost always preferred. For those still hungry for (even) more details on Voodoo’s latest duo, the HP VoodooPC channel is now home to a host of fresh clips to satisfy your insatiable appetite. The goods are in the read link, kiddos.
[Thanks, William]
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June 10th, 2008 by
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Let’s face it: a photograph is only worth a thousand words, but a video… well, it’s almost always preferred. For those still hungry for (even) more details on Voodoo’s latest duo, the HP VoodooPC channel is now home to a host of fresh clips to satisfy your insatiable appetite. The goods are in the read link, kiddos.
[Thanks, William]
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June 10th, 2008 by
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We heard they were coming. Now it looks like we’ve got a second ultra-thin laptop sporting Intel’s custom-built, 65-nm processor first unveiled in Apple’s MacBook Air. At about 3:00 minutes into the Envy 133 video, Rahul Sood, Voodoo founder, says that his new Envy 133 uses an “off roadmap chip” of Intel design which consumes 20 watts of power. Looking at the Envy spec sheet reveals a processor running at either 1.6GHz (SP7500) or 1.8GHz (SP7700), with 4MB L2 Cache and 800MHz FSB. Right, those are the exact specs as the custom CPU found inside of Apple’s MacBook Air. Also of note, LaptopMag says that Voodoo’s instant-on IOS is none other than DeviceVM’s Splashtop which ASUS is currently bunging into all of its motherboards. Make no mistake, this hunky chunk of carbon fiber is still magical, it’s just not the mystery it seemed when launched this morning.
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June 10th, 2008 by
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You think we’re tired of Omen and Envy 133 yet? Fat chance. That LCD-bedecked desktop behemoth and thintop contender (pictured) are both quite a new direction Voodoo, and their launch seems particularly good timing given Dell’s apparent reshuffling of its XPS and Alienware lineups. But forget market appropriateness, let’s concentrate on the sexy…
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June 10th, 2008 by
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Sure, we’ve sized these two up theoretically, but how well do Voodoo’s Envy 133 and Apple’s MacBook Air get along when sharing the same meatspace? There are certainly some striking similarities — both have gargantuan trackpads, for instance, but Voodoo has taken things in an aesthetic direction all its own. We just hope these two decide to be friends instead of mortal, cake-cutting enemies.
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June 10th, 2008 by
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var digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/gadgets/Voodoo_floats_13_3_inch_Envy_133_into_the_Air’; Oh my. First you’re slicing cake with the MacBook Air, then you’re looking to steal its market share. Lenovo, you can’t afford to be too smug either. Voodoo’s $2,099, carbon fiber Envy 133 isn’t a gaming rig. It is, however, a 13.3-inch ultra-portable with LED-backlit display, 1,280 x 800 resolution, Intel GMA X3100 graphics, 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SP7700 processor, HDMI, 2x USB (1 doubles as eSATA) and hard disk or SSD option. It also features an instant-on Voodoo IOS mode that lets you surf the web, chat, look at photos, and make Skype calls without booting into Windows. Impressed yet? Well what if we told you that the power brick (and it’s definitely a brick!) doubles as a WiFi access point? Check the preview just beyond the read link, or full video explanation after the break.
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