HP is expanding its netbook lineup with three new models. All three feature 10.1 inch, 1024 Â x 576 pixel displays and 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processors. You know, just like the existing HP Mini 1000 line of netbooks. But there are a few details that make the new HP Mini 110, Mini 110 Mi Edition, […]
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Next week in netbook displays: First Pixel Qi screens, Ocular capacitive touchscreens
One of the most important parts of any netbook (or any computer for that matter), is the display. But there hasn’t been much progress in netbook display technology over the last 12 months or so. Virtually every netbook on the market today has a 1024 x 600 or 1024 x 576 pixel screen. Some are […]
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Asus consolidating Eee PC lineup: Germany edition
While the folks at Asus USA still haven’t made any announcements about the future of the Eee PC 1000HE and other older models, over in Europe, they’re dropping like flies. Asus officials in France have said that the company will be focusing on the Eee PC 1008HA, 1005HA, and other new models soon, while phasing […]
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Netbook finds its ultimate purpose as a crazy dice-rolling machine
While the internet is filled with random generators, there are few things that are as reliably random as rolling a set of dice. I mean sure, computers should be able to accomplish basically the same thing, but the guy who runs GamesByEmail was tired of getting complaints that his random numbers weren’t random enough. So […]
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Asus Eee PC 1005HA hands-on photos emerge – Video
The Asus Eee PC 1005HA netbook is designed to look a lot like the stylish new Eee PC 1008HA. But it’s a bit thicker and heavier and features a user replaceable battery. It’s still a pretty slick looking netbook, but it’s not ground-breakingly thin or light. Netbook News.de has posted some hands-on photos of the […]
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Asus Eee PC 1000HV with ATI Radeon graphics benchmarked
The Eee PC 1000HV is a new netbook from Asus available exclusively in Italy (for now). It looks almost exactly like the Eee PC 1000HE, which makes sense since for all intents and purposes it’s the same machine with one major difference: The Eee PC 1000HE has integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics while the Eee […]
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NEC launches thin, light, and pricey Atom-powered mini-notebook
NEC’s first foray into netbook territory was the Lavie Light laptop, which stood out from the competition primarily due to its boxey design and ability to withstand sweat. Now NEC is back with a mini-laptop that’s super thin, super light, and has a price tag reminiscent of ultraportables of yore. The NEC VersaPro VS measures […]
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Gigabyte M1022 Booktop unboxed, posed with a Nintendo Wii – Videos
Gigabyte is getting ready to unleash the M1022 Booktop netbook on the world, and a number of videos related to the upcoming mini-laptop are showing on up on YouTube. The Booktop’s claim to fame is that it ships with a unique docking station that lets you stand the computer on its side, plug in a […]
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Industry bits: Asus layoffs, Quanta gains traction in netbooks
Here are a few stories I came across this weekend about the companies that make our beloved mini-laptops. Asus to layoff up to 500 employees Earlier this year Asus announced plans to layoff several hundred workers as part of an effort to save money and restructure the business. While those layoffs were delayed a bit, […]
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MSI Wind U115 product page goes live
In a sign that MSI is preparing to launch its Wind U115 (you know, the one with the ridiculously good battery life) in the US soon, the company has rolled out a new product page for the netbook on its web site. You can find product info, pictures, and even a list of the hotkey […]