We have a few more details about the upcoming Acer Aspire One netbook with a 10.1 inch screen. The new mini-laptop will be Acer’s first netbook with a 10 inch display, but itlooks like the new screen won’t add much size or weight to the machine. Macles, the site that brought us the first leaked […]
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Laser Etched netbook with every Super Mario level
Sure, the Asus Eee PC netbook has a sleek, glossy lid which is attractive, if a bit prone to collecting fingerprints. But you know what would make it look even better? Images of every single level of the Game Boy version of Super Mario Land. OK, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea. But one […]
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Intel Atom v2 (Pineview) coming this year
Intel is preparing the next version of its Intel Atom CPU, and DigiTimes reports that the new chips should beging shipping during the second half of 2009. The next generation Atom chips are currently codenamed Pineview, and DigiTimes reports the processor will feature several improvements over the current Intel Atom N270 chips: Capable of CPU […]
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Asus Eee PC touchscreen netbook demo – Video
Asus showed off a demo of the touchscreen interface that will be used on the company’s upcoming Eee PC T91 and T101H touchscreen netbooks at a press event in Germany. And Johannes from Eee PC.de has captured the video and uploaded it to YouTube. Asus showed what I believe was a shorter version of this […]
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HP Mini 2140 now available for order
The HP Mini 2140 netbook is now available for order from HP.com. Prices start at $499 to $779. The cheapest model is a pretty good deal. It packs a 10.1 inch display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive. It supports 802.11a/b/g/draft-n and Bluetooth 2.0. And it has the […]
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The netbook docking stations of CES 2009
Several of the companies showing off netbook-related products at CES 2009 weren’t demonstrating new computers, but accessories to extend the functionality of these low power laptops. Good Way Technology and Glory Mark Electronics are two Taiwanese companies offering docking stations that add audio, video, and USB connections to notebooks and netbooks. The Good Way DU2771/DU2781 […]
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Windows Touch Remix: A netbook program launcher for Windows
Windows Touch Remix is a program launcher for netbooks or laptops running Windows. It’s designed to look and work much like the ume-launcher that comes with Ubuntu Netbook Remix or the easy mode interfaces that come with the Eee PC version of Xandros Linux or Linpus Linux Lite as it appears on Acer netbooks. The […]
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Asus to consolidate Eee PC line
The economy is taking its toll on everyone. Even Asus which made great strides in 2008 thanks to the introduction of a number of low cost computers that appealed to budget-conscious consumers, is feeling the pinch. DigiTimes reports that the company plans to announce a reorganization plan soon which will merge resources from different departments, […]
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How to turn an MSI Wind netbook into a tablet
People have been taking apart Eee PC netbooks and turning them into tablet style computers for ages. But one member of the MSI Wind.net forums is working on the first MSI Wind U100-based tablet I’ve seen to date. And it’s pretty slick looking. Basically, the hinges on the guy’s netbook broke, so the lid was […]
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The TechCrunch tablet crams netbook parts into an internet tablet
TechCrunch’s Mike Arrington started an intriguing project last summer. The goal was to build a $200 tablet designed for browsing the web, watching online video, and generally doing things that you can do in a browser. The idea was that since the hardware and software didn’t need to support any application other than the web […]