Pretty much every major PC maker, with the exception of Apple, has a netbook on the market. But they’re not the only ones. Companies that aren’t really known for making computers, including Archos and LG have gotten in on the action. The latest company you wouldn’t expect to launch a netbook that did it anyway is Prolink, best known for…

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Want a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook with a built in HSUPA modem capable of wireless broadband speeds up to 7.2Mbps? If you happen to live in Singapore, you’re all set. Wireless provider M1is offering a deal on Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbooks. Pricing varies depending on the service plan you choose, but if you sign up for the top…

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Another piece of the Asus Eee PC naming convention puzzle is falling into place this week. The company is teaming up with Italian wireless carrier TIM to offer the Eee PC 1000H Go, which is basically an Eee PC with a built in HSUPA modem. If that whole “Go” thing sounds familiar, that’s probably because Asus has already released the…

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Asus has apparently decided that 3G wireless connectivity isn’t enough for its Eee PC lineup. No, instead the company has gone and announced plans to release netbooks with 3.75G support. If you need a refresher on your Gs, that means it’ll support speedy HSUPA data connections with speeds of up to 7.2Mbps for downloads and 2Mbps for uploads. The first…

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While it’s certainly possible to connect a Linux-based laptop to a 3G wireless connection if you have the right hardware, most mobile operators don’t make it easy. Few offer Linux based connection software, focusing instead on Windows and/or OS X. But Nova Media’s new launch2net aims to make it easier for Eee PC customers to connect their mobile computers to…

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