Dell has unveiled the latest wireless-charging Latitude Z laptop which features an instant ‘on’ OS as well as a wireless USB hook which hooks it up with the peripheral monitor and desktop. With features like that it surely has geeks salivating the world over. For everyone who is waiting for the Z laptop in the U.S, it could be yours for $2000. no price as well as release date for the U.K market has been put forward by the manufacturers. To boost the battery life this one has the Intel ULV processor and an ARM processor. The processor also helps in switching over to the instant ‘on’ mode. Identical to the Palm Pre, this one also has power coils which make the wireless charging possible. Obviously they are a bit bigger. However along with the $2000 tag this one also has a few extra hidden costs. On the release the magnetic inductive charging stand could cost  [...]

The USB Implementers Forum has stated that it is making the USB 3.0 (Super-speed) Compliance and Certification program available today. And we can expect to see some of the devices using the USB 3.0 later this year. The revelation will allow vendors to achieve certification and the ability to display the Super-speed USB logo for testing and to ensure the products comply with the specs. USB 3.0 is expected to transfer data 10 times faster than that of the Hi Speed USB and also improve power efficiency.

The spec was developed by the USB Promoter Group, which consists of Intel, HP, Microsoft, NEC, ST Ericsson and Texas Instruments. According to a USB 3.0 representative, deployment was to begin in 2010 but as of now, that seems highly unlikely. Market analysts from In-Stat expect the USB 3.0 to capture 30% of the market.