The NorhTech Gecko Edubook is a cheap, somewhat modular netbook that runs on AA batteries. The netbook first hit our radar in early May, but the folks behind the project have posted some updated information, as well as a nice little surprise: You can order one today for $199 if you’re willing to pay for […]
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Forsa Poshbook – Video
The Forsa Poshbook is an unusual netbook/notebook hybrid that will come in two versions. You’ll be able to grab a model with an Intel Atom processor that’s more of a netbook style device, presumably with a low cost version of Windows XP or Windows 7. Or you can spring for a more capable notebook version […]
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Lengda introduces 10, 11 inch mini-laptops – Video
Computer maker Lengda introduced two little laptops at Computex last week. One is a standard looking netbook called the Lengda X10K. It has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel screen, a couple USB ports, VGA output, and an Ethernet cable. But there are a few things that make […]
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GNB’s 7 inch Google Android netbook – Video
GNB is showing off a netbook with a 7 inch screen, ARM processor, and Google Android Operating system. Sascha from Netbook News spent some time with this little laptop, and you can check out his video after the break. But here are some of the highlights: CPU: 533MHz Freescale i.MX31 ARM-based processor Operating System: Google […]
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Asus Eee PC 1000HV scores mixed results on HD video test
The Asus Eee PC 1000HV, which is only available in Italy at the moment, is the first Eee PC netbook to feature a dedicated graphics card. It offers improved graphics performance when playing video games or handling other tasks that would make the Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics found in most netbooks choke. But Netbook […]
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VIA gets into the ARM-based Smartbook space – Video
There’s been a lot of talk about ARM-based netbooks or “smartbooks” with processors from Qualcomm, Freescale, and NVIDIA. But long before Qualcomm coined the term “smartbook,” WonderMedia was using it to describe the company’s Prizm mini-laptop. WonderMedia is a subsidiary of chip-maker VIA, and the company first showed off the Prizm at CES in January. […]
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The VIA netbooks of Computex 2009 – Video
Netbooks and smartbooks with Intel and ARM based processors are getting a lot of attention at Computex 2009. But Sascha from NetbookNews.de took a tour of VIA’s showroom where he found dozens of mini-laptops, nettops, and even MIDs using VIA’s Nano and C7-M processors. While many of these devices will never show up in the […]
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Pixel Qi’s 3qi screen handles video playback at 60fps
Pixel Qi’s new 3qi display is designed to let users switch between a high contrast, low power ePaper mode and a fully saturated color mode. Pixel Qi founder Mary Lou Jepsen already showed us what the ePaper mode looks like the other day. Now she’s uploaded a video showing the screen playing a movie in […]
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Jolicloud Netbook OS – on Video
Jolicloud is a custom Linux distribution developed for netbooks. It’s not quite available to the public yet yet, but Sascha from NetbookNews.de got a chance to load an alpha version of the operating system on his Samsung NC10 and see what makes it tick. At its core, Jolicloud is a custom version of Ubuntu. It’s […]
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Unboxing the Asus Eee PC 1008HA – Video
Asus just sent me an Eee PC 1008HA to review. While I still have a little tinkering to do before I can write up a full review, here are a few initial thoughts. First, it’s thin. I mean, I knew it was thin. But it’s really, really thin. Aesthetically it’s much more like the thin […]