Zotac’s latest mini-desktop PC is a small box that packs an Intel atom Cedar trail processor and NVIDIA graphics to create a mini-desktop that can be used for HD video playback, light-weight computing tasks, or even some gaming. The Zotac ZBOX ID84 features a 1.86 GHz Intel Atom D2550 dual core processor, NVIDIA Geforce GT […]
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Samsung NC110 netbook gets a Cedar Trail update… but not in the US
The Samsung NC110 is a netbook with a 10 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display and Windows 7 operating system. Last year I reviewed a model with an Intel Atom N455 single core processor and was reasonably impressed with the value it offered as an entry-level netbook. Now Samsung is offering a model with a more […]
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Asus Eee PC 1025C Cedar Trail netbook now available for $300
The second Cedar Trail netbook from Asus is now available for purchase in the US. On paper the new Eee PC 1025C looks a lot like the Eee PC X101CH I reviewed recently. But for a few extra dollars you get a few bonus features. Amazon is selling the Eee PC 1025C for $299.99. Like […]
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Asus Eee PC X101CH netbook review
The Asus Eee PC X101CH is a netbook with a 10 inch display, a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N2600 dual core processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. With a starting price of about $270, it’s on of the cheapest mini-laptops available today, but it’s also one of the first models to feature […]
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Asus Eee PC X101CH – first look
The Asus Eee PC X101CH is one of the first netbooks to ship in the United States with an Intel Atom N2600 Cedar Trail processor. With a starting price of around $270, it’s also one of the cheapest 10 inch netbooks available. But this might be a case of you-get-better-than-you-pay-for. Asus loaned me an Eee […]
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Asus Eee PC X101CH Cedar Trail netbook now available
One of the first Asus netbooks to ship with an Intel Atom N2600 Cedar Trail processor is now available for purchase in the US. The Eee PC X101CH is a budget netbook with a 10.1 inch display, 1GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive, and a price tag of $280 or less. Newegg is offering […]
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Asus Eee PC 1011CX packs this year’s chipset in last year’s netbook
When Asus rolled out its new line of netbooks in January, the company didn’t just introduce its first mini-laptops with Intel Atom Cedar Trail processors. The company also unveiled a new product design for its Eee PC laptops that drops the old “seashell” case design and replaces it with a “flare” design. But the company […]
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Acer Aspire One D270 Cedar Trail netbook hits the FCC
The Acer Aspire One D270 is one of the first 10 inch netbooks to feature a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N2600 dual core processor. It’s expected to sell soon for $280 and up, but it’s not available for purchase yet. But now it looks like launch day is approaching. The Aspire One D270 passed through […]
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Asus Eee PC 1025C Cedar Trail netbook up for pre-order for $300
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer 1025C is one of the first netbooks from Asus to feature an Intel Atom Cedar Trail processor. The mini-laptop isn’t shipping the US yet, but you can place a pre-order at J&R for $299.99. The netbook has a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N2600 dual core processor, a 10 inch, 1024 […]
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Asus adds “instant on” to its latest netbooks
One of the most impressive features of ultrabooks such as the Asus Zenbook UX31 is their ability to resume from sleep nearly instantly. Now it looks like Asus is bringing a similar feature to its Intel Atom-powered netbooks. One of the new apps available for the upcoming Eee PC 1025C and 1025CE netbooks is “Instant On,” which […]