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Hewlett-Packard has introduced three ultralight laptop computers that rely on nanotechnology for highly efficient power and processing. The EliteBook 2530p and 2730p will feature the upcoming Intel 45-nanometer ultra-low-voltage processor chips, which offer speeds up to 2.4GHz for a 25-watt version. CNET (8/18)

Fuze Media Systems has introduced its FuzeOne, a media server designed for the entire home. The system, which retails for just shy of $6,000, includes a disc importer that allows DVD content to be inserted into any PC in the house and stored on the hard drive, and a PC control, which enables a user to control the FuzeOne from any PC in the home. CEPro.com (8/18)

Despite economic concerns domestically and internationally, computer makers HP and Dell are expected to report solid quarterly earnings. Notebook sales are expected to lead the way when HP announces its fiscal third-quarter numbers later today and when Dell releases its figures Aug. 28. Reuters (8/18)

Shipments of e-book displays will jump to 18.3 million in 2012, reflecting a 161% compound annual growth rate. The success of Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader has helped drive interest in digital books, manuals, textbooks and newspapers. TWICE (8/18)

Japan‘s trade ministry says that three fires have been caused by overheating Apple iPod Nano music players. Users are said to have suffered minor burns. Apple officials are not immediately available for comment but the ministry attributes problem to a possible battery defect. (Iwantmedia 8/19, http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUST29517920080819 8/19)

Viacom Consumer Products and Nickelodeon are teaming up with Imation to release a line of tween-themed electronics inspired by the hit series “iCarly” under Nickelodeon’s Npower brand. The line includes web cams, camcorders, digital cameras and other electronics. (Iwantmedia 8/19, http://www.worldscreen.com/newscurrent.php?filename=icarly081808.htm 8/18)

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