Dell is preparing to hit the Eee PC with decent competitor, Dell E. This 8.9 incher will launch in August for just $299 dollars. For that price you get Intel’s 1.6GHz Atom processor, a 1,024 x 600 display, 3x USB, a wee SSD, integrated webcam, WiFi, and Linux platform. The Dell E measures 0.82-1.22-inch thickness and weights about 2.2-pounds. It will be interesting to watch the movements in the market after this launch.

Toshiba also launches new Centrino 2 powered laptops with new Satellite Pro S300, Tecra M10 and A10, and Qosmio X305, F55 and Cell-based G55. Satellite Pro S300 sport 2.4GHz P8600 Core 2 Duo on Centrino 2’s 1066MHz bus and Intel 4500MD integrated graphics with 15.4 inch display, sleep-and-charge USB ports and a docking port. Price just $1,299. Tecra M10 and A10 models are business oriented and feature motherboard design to reduce repair costs. The M10 sports a 14.1-inch screen and costs $1,399 bucks, while the 15.4 inch A10 still doesn’t have the price.

As expected, Lenovo has unleashed new Centrino 2 powered laptop series, the SL, R, t and W of ThinkPads. First in the line is SL series with SL300 (13-inch), SL400 (14-inch) and SL500 (15-inch) flavors, HDMI port, Blu-ray option, 3G module from AT&T, WiMax support and prices ranging from $699 to $1199. The W series will sport ATI Mobility FireGL graphics and Display Port. T series features Switchable Graphics, which lets you switch from discreet to integrated graphics without rebooting the computer, and Display Port. We can expect them in stores somewhere in August.

Intel has finally decided to launch new Centrino 2. The reason for delay was problem with the FCC certification for the 802.11n Wi-Fi standard used in the platform, in addition there were reports of problems with the integrated graphics feature. Centrino 2 will come in two varieties, one for consumers and the vPro platform for the business customers. The chipset can be configured for gamers, using a discrete graphics chip rather than the integrated set. As part of the introduction of Centrino 2 platform, later Monday night PC makers like Lenovo, Acer, Gateway, Fujitsu, and others will show out their latest laptops with the updated technology.