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Multitouch 10.1″ DIY netbook touchscreen kits found on eBay

10.1″ netbooks are pretty well dirt cheap right now – there were loads available this Thanksgiving weekend for less than $200, and that looks like a trend that’s going to continue. But what if you want a multi-touch capable device? Those are a bit more pricey. However, if you’re willing to crack open the plastic […]

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Aeeeris Tablet kit turns an Eee PC 701 into a tablet PC

PSPMod and EeeUser forum member PvP_lostknight is designing a kit for converting a standard clamshell-shaped Eee PC into a tablet PC. The kit, which is available for pre-order for $60 includes a base for the computer but does not include a touchscreen. You’ll have to purcahse that separately. The project has been plagued with a bit […]

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Acer Aspire One and MSI Wind hacks: Adding a touchscreen

One of the things that sets most netbooks apart from UMPCs (Ultra Mobile PCs) is the fact that while many UMPCs have touchscreens, few netbooks do. This is partly because touchsreens cost more than standard LCDs. And it’s partly because most netbooks are almost by definition clamshell devices with keyboards and trackpads. Well, they would […]