Netbook maker MSI is adding two new models to its lineup. The MSI Wind U100 is already one of the more popular netbooks on the market thanks to its 10 inch display and roomy keyboard. And it’s a favorite among hackintosh enthusiasts because it runs OS X reasonably well. MSI had already announced plans to […]
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Asus Eee PC 1000H and Eee PC S101 compared
The Asus Eee PC S101 and Eee PC 1000H look a lot alike on paper. They have the same 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 10.2 inch display, keyboard, touchpad, and a slew of other features in common. Yet the S101 costs about $200 more. What do you get for the money? A thinner, lighter laptop that […]
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Gigabyte to release 3 new netbooks in 2009
Gigabyte isn’t exactly new to the netbook game. The company released a mini-laptop with an 8.9 inch screen this summer that happens to be one of the only netbooks with a tablet-style touchscreen. The Gigabyte M912 also happens to be one of the most expensive netbooks, with a starting price around $700. Now it looks like […]
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Eee-Control for Linux lets you take control of your Eee PC
Asus makes it relatively painless to adjust the clock speed and enable or disable hardware like the camera or WiFi on most Eee PC models – assuming you’re using Windows XP or Xandros. But if you want to install a different Linux distribution like Ubuntu, Gentoo, or Mandriva, Asus is no help. Fortunately, a Linux […]
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Black Friday netbook deals
Netbooks already make great presents during an economic downturn because they’re generally cheaper than full sized laptop computers. But at least a few computer makers and retailers are planning on slashing prices a bit further for Black Friday sales. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the US, and it’s traditionally one of the […]
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Dual core VIA Nano CPU coming in 2010
VIA is outlining plans for the future of its low power Nano processor that’s aimed at netbooks and other low power computers. Japanese site PC Watch recently snapped a photo of the product roadmap for the Nano, which shows that the company plans to release a more powerful chip with FSB speeds of up to […]
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Indamixx netbook is a 2 pound music studio
Looking for a light weight, ultraportable laptop that you can use to create, mix, and edit audio on the go? The Indamixx laptop is a $499 netbook loaded with a boatload of software for creating and editing audio. The netbook includes a custom Linux OS called Transmission 2.1, and software packages including: energyXT for music […]
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Sotec Hello Kitty netbook unboxed
You know that Hello Kitty-themed netbook we told you about the other day? The folks at Akihabara News got their hands on one and have uploaded some unboxing photos. The Sotec netbook is choc full of standard netbook components like a 10.2 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display and a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU. But […]
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Lenovo IdeaPad S10 ships with 6 cell battery in Germany
Looking for a Lenovo IdeaPad S10 with a high capacity battery? Then I certainly hope you live in Germany. Because the computer maker is shipping the IdeaPad S10 with a 6 cell battery in that country, while customers in the US and other locations have to settle for a 3 cell battery which provides 2-3 […]
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HP launches Intel Atom-powered mini-desktop
HP is cashing in on the nettop craze we’ve been hearing so much about lately. Basically a nettop is to a desktop computer what a netbook is to a laptop. Nettops are generally cheaper, smaller, and less powerful than your typical desktop PC. But they’re good for computer buyers on a budget, or people looking […]