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MSI Launches U123 Series in Wind Netbook

April 13th, 2009 at 6:46 pm » Comments (0)

MSI, the creator of the 10″ notebook genre, is ready. Its newest innovation is the U123 Series slated for release.U123 Series are light and compact which fit into an A4-sized bag but come with a relatively large screen and keyboard. U123 Series’ styling will be different from the round and cute U100. It will have [...]



Gigabyte Booktop M1022 Netbook with HSDPA and WiMAX options

April 8th, 2009 at 5:50 pm » Comments (0)

Gigabyte is launching its Booktop M1022 netbook PC along with its T1028 and S1024. Like the T1028, the Booktop M1022 is equipped with an Atom N270 1.6GHz or N280 1.66GHz (M1022P) processor, 1GB RAM, integrated graphics and a 160GB hard drive. The netbook has a 10.1-inch LCD display (with LED-backlit for M1022M/G models). It has [...]



Kensington introduces the Power Adapter for Netbooks

April 8th, 2009 at 5:28 pm » Comments (0)

Kensington introduces the Power Adapter for Netbooks (SKU K38047US; SRP $49.99) to provide simple and reliable power for your netbook. Setup is a snap with color-coded power tips and the built-in USB power port even charges your cell phone, PDA, mp3 player and more (USB charging cable and power tips sold separately).

Compatible with Acer®, Asus®, [...]



OCZ Technology Introduces the Neutrino Netbook, the Latest Solution in their Award-Winning DIY Initiative

April 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm » Comments (0)

OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, components, and systems, today unveiled the Neutrino netbook, their latest Do-It-Yourself (DIY) solution. Building on OCZ’s award-winning DIY line, users ranging from hardware enthusiasts to mainstream professionals can partake in configuring and building their own personalized ultra-mobile solution, complete with [...]



SmartDevices SmartQ 5 MID runs Ubuntu, gets priced extremely low

March 19th, 2009 at 5:59 pm » Comments (0)

SmartDevices announced some details of its SmartQ5 MID (Mobile Internet Device). The Samrt 5 wis powered by an ARM processor and features a 4.3-ich 800×480 touchscreen display. It supports WiFi 802.11b/ga and Bluetooth connectivity. USB Host is also supported. The SmartQ 5, according to SmartDevices, runs Ubuntu Linux. Pre-installed applications include the StarDict dictionary, FBReader [...]



ViewSonic to launch netbooks and 22” notebooks in China

March 19th, 2009 at 5:34 pm » Comments (0)

ViewSonic will extend its marketing in the China market from LCD product lines to netbooks and notebooks, according to industry sources in Taiwan.The company plans to develop a 22-inch notebook for the China market. In addition to ViewSonic, monitor vendor TPV is also selling notebook products in China, but volumes are currently low. The company’s [...]



Dell Adamo available for online ordering in the US

March 19th, 2009 at 5:26 pm » Comments (0)

Dell previewed the stylish “Adamo” at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this January, and consumers worldwide have been eager to find out when this attractive laptop will be available … and at what price. The wait is over. Starting today people who place a premium on precision craftsmanship and design can pre-order the Adamo for [...]



Nurian X40Kris Pocket eDictionary is Thin

March 14th, 2009 at 12:06 pm » Comments (0)

Nurian’s got to be proud of its new e-Dic, the X40Kris, categorized as a premium pocket dictionary, Between the X40Kris and the recently announced Dicple D31, it’s obvious which has the nicer hardware. Next to all e-Dic models out there, the X40Kris is a veritable MacBook Air in the e-Dic division, that is. Only 21.3mm [...]



MSI Wind U115 tested, dissected in Polish

March 14th, 2009 at 11:27 am » Comments (0)

The MSI Wind U115 isn’t making the rounds in the US yet, but it looks like some European tech sites are getting their hands on pre-release versions of the netbook. Yesterday we got a battery life report from Germany. And it looks like Polish tech site nvision got some hands on time with a U115 [...]



ARM-based platforms to enter netbook market in June

March 14th, 2009 at 11:23 am » Comments (0)

ARM-based platform makers including Qualcomm and Freescale are preparing to launch ARM-based netbooks at Computex Taipei this year, according to sources at netbook makers.A model equipped with Freescale’s i.MX51 CPU (ARM Coretex A8) and manufactured by Pegatron Technology, and a model with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon CPU and manufactured by Wistron will both appear at Computex Taipei [...]