Dell still doesn’t offer a notebook with AMD’s new Fusion processor in the US, but the folks at APC Magazine report that the Dell M102z is now available in Australia with a choice of an AMC C-50 or AMD E-350 dual core chip. The base model runs $599 Australian and has 2GB of RAM, a […]
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Asus Eee PC 1015B, 1215B AMD notebooks up for pre-order
The first two AMD Fusion powered notebooks from Asus are starting to go up for pre-order from several retailers. There’s one version of the 10.1 inch Asus Eee PC 1015B and two different 12 inch Eee PC 1215B models available. Asus Eee PC 1015B 1.2 GHz AMD C-30 processor Radeon HD 6250 graphics 10.1 inch, […]
AMD to launch new Fusion chips for notebooks, desktops in Q3
AMD’s Fusion platform combines graphics and CPU functions onto a single chip to provide a fair amount of power while conserving energy. The first Fusion chips to hit the streets have been C-series and E-series low power processors for netbooks and notebooks such as the Acer Aspire One 522 and HP Pavilion dm1z. But according […]
Acer Aspire One 522 netbook review
The Acer Aspire One 522 is the first netbook to ship in the US with a 10.1 inch display and an AMD C-50 processor with Radeon HD 6250 graphics. If it weren’t for the high resolution 1280 x 720 pixel display, you’d probably have a hard time telling this mini-laptop apart from any other netbook. […]
Asus Eee PC 1215B reviewed (12.1 inch notebok with AMD Fusion chip)
The Asus Eee PC 1215B is the first 12 inch portable notebook from Asus to ship with an AMD Fusion chip. It’s available with an AMD C-30 single core low power processor or a C-50 or E-350 dual core processor. All three models include integrated AMD Radeon HD graphics which are capable of handling 1080p […]
Asus Eee PC 1015B, 1215B AMD laptops to run $290 and up
Asus has been quietly showing off a new line of 10 and 12 inch ultraportable laptops with AMD Fusion chips since January. Now the company has announced pricing and launch details for the Eee PC 1015B and 1215B mini-laptops. Both should be available in the US in April. The Eee PC 1015B features a 10 […]
MSI throws an AMD Zacate chip in its latest mini-desktop
MSI has been cranking out low power mini-desktop computers, or nettops, for the past few years. Most of the computers in the MSI Wind Box line have had Intel Atom processors, giving you a desktop with netbook-like performance (and a netbook-like low price tag). But the company’s latest Wind Box packs a little more punch. […]
Acer Aspire One 522 netbook: Unboxing and first look
The Acer Aspire One 522 is the first mini-laptop to ship in the US with an AMD C-50 dual core chip based on AMD’s new Fusion platform. At first glance, the computer looks like most other netbooks released in the last few years. But there are some subtle design changes including a new power button […]
MSI WindPad 110W tablet features an AMD chip and Windows 7
As expected, AMD is starting to show off a new version of its 10 inch Windows tablet called the WindPad 110W. What sets this model apart from the WindPad 100W that’s already shipping is that the new tablet has a low power AMD C-50 processor and AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics while the WindPad 100W […]
Lenovo ThinkPad X120e notebook now available for $399 and up
This is a pleasant surprise. Last I’d heard Lenovo had delayed the US launch of the ThinkPad X120e business-class ultraportable laptop until March. But guess what showed up on the Lenovo web site today? The Lenovo ThinkPad X120e is now available for purchase for $399 and up. The base price gets you a laptop with […]