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Asus Introduces a 160GB Eee PC 900HA Netbook
Asus keeps raining more and more Eee PC netbook versions, when this time, it’s the Eee PC 900HA, which is pretty similar to its 900A sibling, only with a 160GB hard drive, instead of the 30GB inside the previous model. The rest of the specs stay the same, including a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 4-cell battery, Windows XP onboard and the usual 8.9-inch 1,024 x 600 display. Now, generally speaking, we welcome new additions, anytime, anywhere, but c’mon guys, don’t you think this is too confusing. I mean, why launching a new model when all you can do is announcing a new 900A edition. Seriously, the more you release, the more it gets frustrating, and don’t get me wrong, I truly like these netbooks, but it’s really hard to follow, when the same laptop keeps coming, only with a different name, isn’t it? Anyways, it is now available for $349, if you manage tracking them.
Update: looks like our desperate call wasn’t strong enough, since Asus has just released the Eee PC 904HA, with 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 6-cell battery and a 160GB hard drive, adorned with green or red glaring colors and priced at $399.99 (via eeepcnews). Don’t bother to much, it’s exactly the same as the 900HA version, only with an improved battery and different casing. Check the picture after the break.
[via jkkmobile]
ASUS Eee PC 900 Series Gets Gold And Blue Flavors
So far, we’ve seen too many Eee PC versions, but only two colors to choose from, including black and white (N10 version not included). However, after squinting around, Asus has realised it needs some diversity, and added two more hues to the casing pool. For the moment, you will be able to snatch a golden 900A or a dark-blue 901A, which suprisingly, resembles the popular Acer Aspire one netbook. As for the other internal specifications, looks like they remain the same, although we can’t have similar confidentiality concerning the prices.
[via eeepcnews]
LG Xnote Mini Netbook To Be Released In Korea
LG Electronics rolls out the Xnote Mini netbook (AKA: X110), with all the usual specs, including a 10-inch 1024 x 600 display, Intel Atom N270 processor, 4-in-1 card reader, 1.3MP webcam, Bluetooth 2.0 and 802.11 b/g WiFi connectivity. It comes with a Windows XP onboard and houses a 3-cell battery, together with a huge 160GB hard drive, all in a light 1.19kg package. Still, no word on availability outside Korea, but if you happen to be there, you can get one for an expropriated price tag of 699,000 KRW ($600), which will be slashed down, as it hits Stateside.
Update: Official name is X110 Momo. In addition, you will get the option to buy it with 3G WWAN connectivity inside, for $586 to $733 (customizable specs).
[via Aving]
Packard Bell To Launch “dot” Netbook Around November
They say, if you don’t have your own netbook brand you don’t exist, and for some reason I tend to believe this allegation, otherwise, how can you explain the joining of Packard Bell to the overcrowded market, with their latest “dot” netbook, which unsuprisingly looks similar to the other gang fellows (particularly the Acer Aspire One), packing an 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 display and the usual Intel Atom N270 processor. Well, don’t think too hard, you’ve guessed it right, it comes with 1GB of RAM, a 6-cell battery, 5-in-1 card reader, a built-in webcam and Windows XP on board. But wait, there’s something exceptional, the new “dot” has a 160GB hard-drive capacity, which is bigger than the average size. Anyway, if this is the lappy that makes it for you, it should be Available in Europe around November, priced at €399 ($580).
[via Eeepc.net]
Toshiba NB100 Netbook Gets Official In Europe
ARRRRGH…this is getting way overcrowded, but who cares, when there’s a competition around and the joiner is Toshiba, that officially Introduces its latest NB100 netbook, to be released in October, with the expected Atom N270 processor and the 8.9-inch, 1024 x 600 display. You can also find either Ubuntu or Windows XP onboard, together with 1GB of RAM, built-in WiFi, 120GB storage capacity and 3 covering colors to choose from, including Champagne Gold, Bright Silver or Cosmic Black. As mentioned, it’s going to make a debut across Europe next month for £260 ($470).
Update1: more pictures in here.
Update2: Checkout the video after the break (Courtesy of mobilecomputermag).
[via stuff.tv]
Samsung Officially Announces The New 10-Inch NC10 Netbook
It’s been already a week since we first encountered with Samsung’s namelessly netbook. Turns out it answers the name NC10 and packs the usual specs, including a 10.2-inch display, Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 1.3M webcam, and a 3-in-1 card reader. In addition, it runs Windows XP OS and houses a 6-cell battery, WiFi, Bluetooth and storage capacity, up to 160GB HDD. One special feature the NC10 has, is the anti-bacterial keyboard, to protect your netbook from all those animalcules, hanging around. Still, no word about official prices, so you’d have to wait until it hits the shelves next month.
Update: What Laptop says that Samsung goes all the way down, with a competitive price of £299 ($532). I guess it’s not the “too low” price you’d expected, but it’s a good start.
[via akihabaranews]
Fit-PC Slim Can Easily Compete The Smallest PC Title
Just as the Space Cube PC wins “the world’s smallest computer” title, comes the fit-PC Slim and grabs it, with measures at 4.3 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches and 13 ounces of weight. It packs a 500MHz AMD Geode processor and has 3 USB ports when 2 at the front and another one behind. In addition, the fit-PC offers a 256MB of RAM version, without WiFi / hard drive, for $220, or 512MB of RAM with 802.11b/g WiFi and 60GB hard drive, running either Ubuntu or Windows XP Home SP3, for $295 or $335 respectively. We can;t be sure if this miniscule box will be available on retail, but you can order it directly from the manufacturer’s website if you can’t hold yourself.
BenQ Rolls Out Joybook Lite U101 Netbook
Like we haven’t had enough, BenQ has just announced a new netbook, to join the overcrowded market, somewhere around the beginning of November. The new Joybook U101packs the usual specs, including a 10.1-inch 1024×600 display (an 8.9″ version is optional), a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, presumed 80GB storage capacity (still unofficial), built-in WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth, 3G WWAN option and the obvious 3-cell battery. You will be able to choose between Windows XP or Linux, as we’re still waiting for prices to be published.
Update: 02-12-08 It is now available in Taiwan for €398 ($503). Still waiting for Stateside launch.
[via Eee PC News]
Samsung To Launch Its Netbook Version Around October
Not much of a surprise, but Samsung has just introduced a new netbook, to be released somewhere around October, and you’ve guessed it right - the looks and the specs are similar to the other fellows in the group, featuring a 10.2-inch display and the usual Intel Atom N270 processor, together with 1GB of RAM, a 1.3M webcam, and a 3-in-1 card reader. In addition, the new Samsung netbook (no official name at the moment) is expected to be shipped with a Windows XP OS, a 6-cell battery for longer workout, and storage capacity, ranged from 80GB up to 160GB HDD. As mentioned, this 2.9 lbs netbook should be available around October, in black, white or blue flavors, for an undisclosed price, though we have our assumptions that it will carry a $550 price tag.
[via Aving]
Dell’s Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook Officially Goes Live
As promised, the new Dell Inspiron Mini 9 makes an official debut right on time, with a $349 starting price, for basic Ubunutu specs, which climbs up to $449 for the XP Edition version, or dramatically drops down to an imperceptible $99 bargain if you buy a Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 machine from Dell, until 6AM September 9th (neat). Although there’s a minor change with the brand’s name, switching from the rumored “Dell Mini Inspiron 910″ into the official Dell Inspiron Mini 9, the rest of the details pretty much stay the same, with an Intel Atom 1.6GHz N270 processor, an 8.9-inch WSVGA TL screen (1024 x 600), 3-in-1 card reader, 512MB/1024MB DDR2 internal memory, three USB2.0 ports, RJ-45 Ethernet connection, VGA output, a 1.3M built-in webcam, 802.11g Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity and a flash SSD drive with storage capacities, ranged from 4GB up to 8GB (at the moment). Shipping is scheduled for September 16th in black or white flavors. Meanwhile, checkout the official announcement and the video from Dell, after the break.
[Dell]
Asus Rolls Out The New High-End N10 Netbook
Following the great Eee PC success and the dominance within the netbooks market, Asus keeps going forward, introducing a new lavish netbook, sans the Eee brand logo that has characterized their lineup. The new N10 was designed for the higher-end market, introducing a 10.2-inch LED backlight display (1024 x 768) and an Intel Atom-based N270 processor, together with a strong GeForce 9300GS graphics card. In addition, it packs Windows Vista Business, Altec Lansing speakers, a 250GB hard drive, a fingerprint reader and even an HDMI output, all for estimated prices, ranged from $450 up to $600. Korean launch is scheduled to mid-end September, so stay tuned for more to come.
Update: turns out Asus will offer 3 configurable netbooks, including the N10E-A1 that will have the basic specs without the HDMI connection, Nvidia 9300GS graphics, fingerprint reader, wireless connector N or Bluetooth. Instead, it will pack Windows XP, together with Intel Atom CPU, 10.2-inch display, a 160GB hard drive, 1GB RAM, 6-cell battery, 1.3M webcam and wireless 802.11 B/G connectivity, all for $649. N10J-A1that will house Windows Vista Premium, together with Intel Atom CPU, 10.2-inch display, a 160GB hard drive, 2GB RAM, Nvidia 9300GS graphics card, Bluetooth/WiFi 802.11B/G/N connectivity, 6-cell battery, 1.3M webcam and HDMI connector, all for $749. N10J-A2 that will sport the same specs as the N10J-A1model, only with a 250GB hard drive, all for $849.
[via Aving]
Msi To Introduce The New 8.9″ Wind U90 Netbook
Truth to tell, the new 8.9-inch ( 1,024 x 600) netbook version, first showed up back in June at the Computex show, but after having an enormous success with the 10-inch U100 model, Msi has finally decided to officially release the Wind U90, to be shipped with an Intel Atom N270 processor, 512MB or 1GB of RAM and 80GB storage capacity. In addition, the U90 will have a windows XP system, a built-in 1.3M camera, a microphone, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity, 2 channels stereo speakers, VGA output and 3-cell battery (6-cell battery is optional). Still, no word on price or availability, but be sure this 2.2 lbs lappy will be here very soon.
Update1: turns out MSI has included the SUSE Linux OS within the new model, which will be available at the end of September for 339 Euro. The rest of the specs remain the same, including the keyboard size.
Update2: It seems like MSI is ready to deliver the Wind netbooks with a 6-cell battery onboard, offering longer battery life, for merely $550.
Update3: checkout the unboxing video after the break.
[MSI]
IFA 2008: Fujitsu Amilo Mini Netbook Is Now Official
Remember the Amilo Mini netbook from Fujitsu? turns out it becomes official, as the company has finally confirmed it at the IFA 2008 in Berlin. Although it looks a bit different from the others, with its unique interchangeable colorful lids, the new Amilo mini has pretty much the same features, including a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor, 8.9-inch WSVGA Display (1024 x 600), 1.3M camera, 1GB of RAM, 60GB or 80GB HDD storage capacity, WLAN 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth connectivity, and Windows XP Home Edition, running inside the 1 kg UMPC. It will be available in October for around €399 ($585).
[via umpcportal]
IFA 2008: LG X110 Netbook Shows Up With Built-In 3G HSPDA Capabilities
LG has decided to jump into the netbooks trend, introducing the X110 UMPC at the IFA 2008 in Berlin, coming up with almost an identical MSI Wind design, but also with some pretty neat features, including built-in 3G HSPDA and GPS capabilities (optional) that can make our internet life much easier when it comes to out-of-wifi places. In addition, the new X110 packs a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 8.9-inch display (1024×600), 120GB storage capacity (optional 6GB SSD), WLAN 802.11 b/g, 1GB of RAM and more. It runs Windows XP operating system and expected to be released in Europe at the end of September for €399 up to €499 ($590 up to $740), not so cheap prices, compared to the competitors, but with a top-notch technology.
[via jkkmobile]
Space Cube Computer Is Smaller Than Ever, Only 2-Inch Square
Minuscule computerization is considerded to be one of the hottest things around the world nowadays, with all the MIDs and UMPCs trend that takes over. Still, it seems there’s plenty of room for more developements to hit the streets, specially when we get the chance to see the Space Cube tiny PC that apparently was first introduced in Japan and making a debut in Europe, thanks to the guys at PC Pro magazine. The Space Cube features a 2-inch square computer, coming with a 300MHz NEC VR5701 processor and runs a Red Hat Linux OS. In addition, it houses 64MB of RAM, a Space Wire port, which is the standard connection in NASA and the European Space Agency, a 1GB Compact Flash card, and a series of USB/VGA-out/Ethernet ports, surrounding the cube. Regretfully, it is not going to be cheap, as the estimated $325 pricetag jumped to $2,740, which are around 1500 quids. Nevertheless, we do hope the official rate will be more reasonable.
[Via Slashdot]
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