Installing Linux on a low cost laptop might seem like a good idea if you want to keep costs down while providing all the basic features users want, like web browsers, office documents, and multimedia apps. But if you plan to offer an optional 3G wireless dongle, you also have to make sure that wireless […]
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T-Mobile to offer Eee PC with 3G wireless plan
While Intel likes to call the current crop of tiny laptops “netbooks,” to indicate that they’re ideal for use as portable internet terminals, for the most part you need to find a WiFi hotspot or Ethernet cable if you want to actually, you know, connect to the net. But we’re starting to see wireless carriers […]
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More LG X110 details
LG has released a press shot few more details about the company’s upcoming X110 liliputer. But just a few. Yesterday we discovered that the PC would pack an Atom CPU, 3G wireless support, WiFi, and a 10 inch display. Now it looks like we can add an 80GB hard disk to the mix. And thanks […]
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Elonex webbook: $525 netbook free with a wireless plan
The Elonex webbook looks interesting enough on paper. The laptop packs a 10.2 inch display, 1.6GHz VIA C7-M CPU, 80GB hard drive, 512MB of RAM, runs Windows XP, has 3 USB ports and weighs just 1.3kg. Oh, and you can pick one up for £264 or about $525 USD or get one free when you […]
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Orange to bundle 3G modem with the Eee PC in the UK
UK mobile carrier Orange plans to offer customers an Asus Eee PC 900 and a 3G modem for a monthly fee of £25 per month. Silicon.com reports that the goal is to compete with mobile operator O2 who offers for the iPhone for a bit more money. But seriously, is there anybody out there trying […]
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Acer Aspire One laptop could get 3G support
Acer is reportedly discussing the possibility of bundling 3G wireless modems with the company’s Aspire One mini-laptop in Europe. Network World says Acer is talking with T-Mobile, Vodafone, and Orange in Europe and Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan mobile in Taiwan.The move isn’t particularly surprising. The Aspire One has a slot for a 3G card, even […]
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ECS G10IL will hit the US by September, for $399
Looking for a seriously cheap ultraportable laptop with an Intel Atom CPU? Like cheaper than the $599 Eee PC 901 or the $479 MSI Wind? ECS vice president Henry Kwan tells Laptop Magazine that the ECS G10IL is heading to the US, and the low end model will cost just $399.We already knew the G10IL […]
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Asus to offer 3G Eee PC in September
Asus plans to launch a version of its popular Eee PC laptop with built-in support for 3G wireless connections later this year. PC World is reporting that European customers might be able to pick up a 3G unit as early as late September.Asus likely won’t be the first company to throw a 3G card into […]
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ECS G10IL to hit stores in September/October
PC World is reporting that the ECS G10IL will be available in Europe in September or October.Elite Computer Systems has already signed deals with wireless carriers in Europe to distribute the low cost mini-notebook. The G10IL will come bundled with a 3G card for connecting to high speed wireless networks. While ECS will be making […]