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HP Mini 5103 Review: Dual-Core Atom & Touch 3 September 2010, 6:00 pm
The HP Mini 5103 is the next generation of netbook with the Atom dual-core processor and touch screen. It is aimed at the enterprise with metal construction for durability, but consumers may find it a good fit for their needs, too. ... -
Intel Canoe Lake Netbook — Super Thin 8 June 2010, 12:45 pm
This year's Computex show was a sprawling display of mobile technology coming down the pike. Intel laid out its upcoming mobile processors, Oak Trail and Canoe Lake. One of the coolest notebooks on display at this year's show was the Intel Canoe Lake reference design. ... -
Intel’s New Mobile Chips; MeeGo for Tablets 1 June 2010, 2:00 pm
We expected tablets to be the focus at the Computex show in Taipei and we have not been disappointed. Many computer makers are already showing prototype tablets at the show, and Intel is launching new processors to power these slates. Microsoft is now officially sucking wind. ... -
MeeGo 1.0 for Netbooks Released 26 May 2010, 8:20 pm
It wasn't that long ago that Moblin and Maemo joined forces to form the MeeGo variant of Linux for mobile devices. In a rush to release, MeeGo 1.0 for Netbooks is available as a free download for those of you who like to play with alternate OSes. ... -
Netbook Dilemma: Price or Performance? 25 May 2010, 2:15 pm
The netbook is a great mobile computer, but that cheap price is at the cost of performance. With the appearance of "tweener" notebooks that are almost as cheap as netbooks yet have more capable hardware, is the future of the netbook in jeopardy? ... -
ASUS Working on Netbook Using Plug-in Phone 19 May 2010, 1:30 pm
The company that kicked off the netbook craze is reportedly working on a netbook that uses a phone plugged into the device for connectivity. ASUS is using the modular phone system by Modu for connectivity on an as-needed basis by popping the phone into the netbook. ... -
Fossil Nevada: Field Bag (Not Man Purse) of Choice 6 May 2010, 10:13 pm
Yes, I sometimes carry a man purse, or murse. Let me phrase that more appropriately-- I carry a "field bag". My field bag of choice is the Fossil Nevada field bag, which is easily the best gear bag I've ever used. It looks so manly, too. ... -
The Perfect Mobile Device Doesn’t Exist 27 April 2010, 1:43 pm
Mobile technology has advanced at a breakneck pace the past few years. There are netbooks, handhelds and smartphones. The iPad has led many to proclaim the perfect mobile device has finally arrived. Guess what? There is no perfect mobile device, and there never will be. ... -
What Will Be the Next Big Thing in the Mobile Space? 15 April 2010, 3:06 pm
The anticipation over the iPad is now over, and we fickle mobile enthusiasts now turn our thoughts to what will come next. The Next Big Thing won't be a smartphone, a notebook or a slate. What it must be is a new way to do things. ... -
Windows 7 Upgrade Prices Drop, But Only For New Computers 5 April 2010, 12:45 pm
Microsoft just kicked off a special pricing deal for it's Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade program. You can save nearly 40-percent to move a netbook from Starter Edition to Home Premium, for example. But there's a catch and I think Microsoft ought to remove it. ...
Engadget
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Cambridge scientists develop lower-than-low power WORM memory 3 September 2010, 10:01 pm
Researchers at Cambridge University have recently published a paper on their new type of WORM (write once read many) memory which is even more low powered than the ones that came before it. The new electron-only design of the memory is solution processed, making it low cost as well as it requires no lithography. The device, using ZnO semiconductor nanoparticles to inject electrons into a polymer which is capable of conducting. The electrons are then used to program the memory by permanently low... -
SD Card Association: flash card speeds to triple by 2012 3 September 2010, 9:35 pm
The SD Card Association (truth be told, one of our favorite card-related associations) has a new spec in the works that will almost triple the speed of its SDHC and SDXC cards, according to CNET. The specification, which should be complete Q1 next year, will achieve 300MB per second by adding a second row of electrical contacts on the bottom face of the card, and will be backward compatible with older, slower devices. Although being referred to internally as SD 4.0, brand names for the technolo... -
Klipsch issues first on-ear headphones, Image S5i Rugged and bargain Image S3 earbuds 3 September 2010, 9:14 pm
It's been awhile since we sashayed through Klipsch's world headquarters back in December of last year, but the company certainly hasn't let off of the pedal. Today at IFA, it managed to introduce no fewer than three new headphones, including the outfit's very first on-ear set. The Image One was built to bring Klipsch's signature sound to folks who'd prefer cans over 'buds, and it's also amongst the first to have an Apple-centric mic and three-button remote for controlling music playback on iPod... -
App Review: Angry Birds (Android) 3 September 2010, 8:29 pm
What does it take to make an addictive game? Not much -- just throw in some super simple controls, cute graphics, and basic physics. Rovio Mobile's Angry Birds is one such game that includes all these elements, and today the studio's just released a public Android beta to cater those without an iOS, webOS or Ovi-enabled device. In case you're not already familiar with the popular title, the backstory is that a gang of hungry pigs snatched away some eggs from the birds, forcing the feathered cre... -
Vodafone's Microsoft Surface: like Go Fish for phones 3 September 2010, 8:10 pm
Microsoft worked with Vodafone late last year to deploy Surfaces to a few dozen stores in several European countries (much as AT&T has done in the US), and one of those units happens to be set up at the carrier's IFA booth this week. The basic idea here is that each available model appears as a card that can be twirled, resized, and flung around the screen. When the software first starts, the cards start in a deck from which you can "deal" onto the table -- but when we first approached it, ... -
The Engadget Podcast, live at 4:30PM EST! 3 September 2010, 8:00 pm
Not much happened this week apart from a local fruit company holding a small event, a minor industry get-together in Germany, and Samsung releasing a giant Galaxy S. Yeah, yawn. Josh, Paul, and Nilay will be on hand at 4:30PM EST to talk it all over, so get cozy in the chat below and we'll see you then! P.S. And don't forget that Ustream has Android and iPhone clients as well, if you're out and about and you can't join in on the Flash-based fun below.Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live... -
LG's 180-inch plasma that wasn't 3 September 2010, 7:47 pm
When we first caught wind of LG's "180-inch plasma" we were understandably enthused (and just a little skeptical), but our excitement was quickly ruined with word that LG was merely sticking nine 600Hz 60-inch plasmas next to each other and calling it a day. We got a glimpse at the "multi-vision display" (LG shorthand for "a bunch of screens next to each other") today, and it's still decently impressive in its own right. LG's managed to get the seams between the screens down to a mere 1.5mm, an... -
Panasonic cranks out new 31 and 19 Series Toughbooks for Japan 3 September 2010, 7:03 pm
Panasonic's gone on a real tear here, releasing two new Toughbook models at once. While you grapple with the implications of such a thing, let's get down to details. The new 31 and 19 Series Toughbooks are 13.1-inch and 10.4-inch models, respectively, and as far as specs go, they both pack in a 160GB hard drive, up to 6GB of DDR3 SDRAM (with 2GB coming standard), and Intel QM57 Express chipset, and 1024 x 768 resolution displays. Both come with Windows 7 Professional pre-installed, and the To... -
Galaxy Tab with WiMAX coming to Sprint this November? 3 September 2010, 6:44 pm
The CDMA-equipped Samsung Galaxy Tab has so far been nothing more than a sticker in a random snapshot and some whispers about Verizon, but Boy Genius Report is saying that the Tab's also bound for Sprint's network this November, on both its 3G and 4G (i.e. WiMAX) network -- à la the Galaxy S / Epic 4G. No word from Sammy HQ on this one, but it's worth noting that in our briefing, a Samsung rep mentioned that an American carrier could put Qik on it and, well, that's kind of Sprint's thing... -
Droid R2-D2 gets docked -- not in a X-Wing 3 September 2010, 5:55 pm
Verizon's teaser site for the Droid 2 R2-D2 edition has been teasing a series of locked spokes, accessible by all as soon as anyone in the community solves the "puzzle." We don't know exactly what the magic code was, but regardless, thanks to David H. yesterday, we've got a new gallery of devices pics and -- oh, lookie -- a special edition Droid R2-D2 dock. We don't see room for a hyperdrive anywhere, nor wings, proton torpedos, or a cockpit for future Jedi to blast orbital space stations. So, ...
Gizmodo
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Without a Trace: Turn Your Flash Drive into a Portable Privacy Toolkit [Privacy] 3 September 2010, 10:00 pm
Whether you're trying to increase your security at an internet café, tunnel your way to your home computer from your cubicle, or leave no trace on your friend's borrowed computer, a flash drive turned portable privacy toolkit is invaluable. More » ... -
Threadless T-Shirts Get Turned Into Cakes Like Nothing You've Seen Before [Cakes] 3 September 2010, 9:20 pm
Sure, we love a good gamecake, but these Threadcakes are in a league of their own. OF THEIR OWN. Clamp your lips 'round the 2010 winners over here: [Threadcakes] More » ... -
This Is How a Supernova Shockwave Looks [Image Cache] 3 September 2010, 8:40 pm
See that pink ring glowing in the middle of space? That's the shockwave of Supernova 1987A hitting a gas ring that was ejected from the dying star 20,000 years before the fiery explosion. The Hubble keeps leaving me speechless. More » ... -
Logitech's Affordable New PC Gamepad Controllers Look Sorta Familiar [Controllers] 3 September 2010, 8:00 pm
Logitech just announced a revamp of their Gamepad line of PC controllers, taking a little bit of visual inspiration from here and little from there (that means Xbox and Playstation) for three affordable new USB controllers: F310, F510, and F710. More » ... -
Corsair's HS1 USB Gaming Headset Is Comfortable [Headset] 3 September 2010, 7:20 pm
Corsair might only be known for their PC components—memory, SSDs, thumb drives and power supplies—but they're branching into USB audio gaming headsets as well. It's a natural progression, since their customers are gamers that want to optimize their setups. More » ... -
Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] 3 September 2010, 7:00 pm
Relax this Labor Day Weekend in style with a 60" Sharp LCD HDTV, a Roku HD Netflix Player, and a free "Man Day" T-Shirt. Don't you just love long weekends? More » ... -
Rumor: Galaxy Tab Might Also Be On Sprint As 4G and 3G Device [Rumor] 3 September 2010, 6:57 pm
Boy Genius hears that the Galaxy Tab, Samsung's Android tablet already rumored to be on Verizon is heading to Sprint too. And, it'll have both 4G WiMax and 3G. Nice! [BGR] More » ... -
Steve Jobs on iTunes 10 Icon Lambasting: "We Disagree" [Apple] 3 September 2010, 6:48 pm
That's what he said to designer Joshua Kopac when he told him that the iTunes 10 logo "really" sucks. No, not "prepare to die". I mean "We disagree." More » ... -
The Seeds of Apple's Cloud [Apple] 3 September 2010, 6:00 pm
Apple has always sucked at the internet. With Ping and the new Apple TV, Apple sucks a little bit less at it. But Apple could be good at it. More » ... -
Apple's New Patent Barrage [Apple] 3 September 2010, 5:49 pm
The US Patent & Trademark Office has awarded a truckload of patents, some of them seemingly trivial, from continuous scrolling acceleration on the iPhone to the burn disc icon user interface in iTunes, which was imagined by Steve Jobs himself. More » ...
Ars Technica
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Netgear offers 500Mbps powerline networking via next-gen standard 3 September 2010, 8:51 pm
Even as the IEEE P1901 working group was set to meet this week to recommend its draft standard for broadband over powerline networks for official status, Netgear announced its line of Powerline AV 500 adapters that incorporate the HomePlug-compatible flavor of the standard. The new devices theoretically promise up to gigabit Ethernet speeds over home electrical wiring, and are the first to incorporate the newest standard. The Powerline AV 500 comes in either standard or... -
Ubuntu 10.10 beta arrives with new netbook UI 3 September 2010, 8:25 pm
Canonical has announced the availability of the Ubuntu 10.10 beta release. The new version of the popular Linux distribution, codenamed Maverick Meerkat, is scheduled for final release in October. It brings some noteworthy user interface improvements and updated software. The beta ships with GNOME 2.31, which introduces support for the new dconf configuration storage system. Ubuntu's standard F-Spot photo tool has been replaced by Shotwell, a relatively new application th... -
Oil sands release pollutants, contrary to government study 3 September 2010, 7:55 pm
The extraction of heavy crude oil from oil sands in Canada is releasing as many as 13 kinds of pollutants into the surrounding air and water, according to a study published in PNAS this week. The independent report directly contradicts the results of the government-administered Regional Aquatic Monitoring Program (RAMP) that claimed neither humans nor the environment were at risk from the oil extraction. Oil sands are swaths of ground that are laced with heavy crude oi... -
Duke Nukem Forever is back: coming to both consoles and PC 3 September 2010, 7:02 pm
The news of an upcoming announcement at PAX, followed by a tweet that showed the image of a flying pig. These were the hints pointed at a momentous occasion in gaming history: Duke Nukem Forever will see release late this year, or maybe next year, on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Gearbox Software will be taking over development from the now-defunct 3D Realms. After the studio's closing, litigation began between 3D Realms and Take-Two Interactive, the publisher of D... -
Google sticks Wave in a box, puts a bow on top 3 September 2010, 5:40 pm
Contrary to popular belief, Google Wave is not quite dead. Google plans to expand upon the open source code it has already released to form a more complete, standalone application known as "Wave in a Box." Wave will work (or not work, depending on how you look at it) as it always has, but with the new app, developers can run their own wave servers and host waves from their own machines. "Since the beginning, it has been our vision that the Google Wave protocols could supp... -
Forgetful Facebook fanatics can remotely kill their other sessions 3 September 2010, 5:01 pm
Forgetful Facebook users and wannabe-burglars can now rest a little easier at night knowing that they can remotely log themselves out if they accidentally left logged-in sessions in other locations. Facebook users will soon be able to see where else they might be logged on, adding another layer of security to the social networking service. Some of you may know the scenario all too well: you log into your Facebook account at your friend's place or your parents' ho... -
Frustrated Nexus One owner sues Google over "sporadic" 3G speed 3 September 2010, 4:27 pm
Imagine that your name is Nathan Nabors and that you live in the sunny climes of Orlando, Florida. Imagine further that, back when Google announced its own Android phone and called it the Nexus One, you realized that your Orlando-based life would only be complete with the purchase of this shiny new gadget. So you bought one, paying the full unlocked price of $563.38 from Google's online store. And, because you already had service with AT&T, you dropped a cool $230 to brea... -
iTunes 10 hands-on: snappier performance, questionable UI choices 3 September 2010, 3:05 pm
By now, most iTunes users have already downloaded and installed iTunes 10. We've already given you the low-down on the biggest addition to the new version of iTunes—the Ping social network—but we also wanted to give our impressions on two "improvements" promised in the release notes: look-and-feel and performance. While we agree that iTunes is "faster and more responsive," we're not sold on the revised user interface. Re... -
Ivy the Kiwi on the Wii, DS is a wonderful, addictive surprise 3 September 2010, 1:50 pm
Ivy the Kiwi was created by Yuji Naka, the co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic is a character that continues to enjoy a strong following, and the series gives any follow-up work a huge shadow to live under. Don't worry, this game is up to the challenge. Read the comments on this post ... -
We're trudging down the long road to universal 4Mbps broadband 3 September 2010, 1:15 pm
Judging by the Federal Communications Commission's latest survey, we're still pretty far away from the FCC's National Broadband Plan goal of 4Mbps Internet download speeds for everyone. The agency's newest statistics indicate that out of 71 million wireline household connections, less than half (44 percent) matched or exceeded that benchmark, with its upload goal of 1Mbps. Meanwhile, the number of consumers with full mobile wireless Internet accounts shot up by 40 percent...
Gear Live
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Avatar 3D Blu-ray release will be Panasonic exclusive at first 3 September 2010, 7:34 pm
If you own a 3D HDTV and have been waiting for Avatar 3D to drop on Blu-ray, it looks like you’ll have to wait a bit longer than originally planned if you don’t own a Panasonic Viera model television. The long-awaited title is the first 3D Blu-ray movie that will get serious attention from home theater enthusiasts, and is seemingly a huge opportunity to sell consumers on the technology, so it’s pretty disappointing that Panasonic scored this timed exclusive that will keep Avatar off of the... -
Push Notifications coming to Twitter for iPhone 3 September 2010, 5:25 pm
If you’ve been waiting for push notifications to become a part of Twitter for iPhone, it looks like that day is finally coming. Twitter is currently testing push notifications in anticipation of rolling it out to the masses in their next update, which should be available when iOS 4.1 gets released next week.... -
A Weapon of Truly Epic Proportions: Alice’s Vorpal Blade 2 September 2010, 11:34 pm
I may not be a blood-thristy twisted Alice, but I do enjoy beautiful things. In commemoration of the original Alice, Epic Weapons, in collaboration with Electronic Arts, have created a replica of the Vorpal Blade from American McGee’s Alice. It is adorned with etched molds which replicate this weapon in all its beautiful detail. Since this is a high quality replica made from Japanese stainless steel and standing at 18 5/8 inches in length, Epic Weapons is offering only 1,000 of these commemor... -
Deal of the Day: HP Envy 14 Beats Edition 2 September 2010, 5:36 pm
You know that here at Gear Live we’re big Beats by Dr. Dre fans, and today’s Deal of the Day offers the HP Envy 14 Beats Edition notebook computer. You get the 14.5-inch laptop with BrightView display, Intel Core i5 2.4GHz processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, and red backlit keyboard. For you gamers, it also has a 1GB Radeon HD 5650 switchable graphics chip. Lastly, since it’s the Beats edition, you get Beats audio in the notebook, and you also get a pair of Beats Solo Headphones as well.... -
Palm reveals WebOS 2.0 2 September 2010, 4:25 pm
If there were an award for most underrated OS than Palm’s webOS would certainly be giving an acceptance speech. However, Palm is looking to tailor a new acceptance speech for ‘best OS around’ by introducing webOS 2.0. The new features slated for the upgrade are momentous to say the least, and with any luck HP will be able to help put Palm’s webOS where it should be in the smartphone market. Stacks Improving upon the already prolific multi-tasking capabilities of webOS, version 2.0 will... -
iTunes 10 now available 2 September 2010, 5:20 am
Earlier at today’s fall music event, Steve Jobs announced that iTunes 10 would be available today. Well, it took them a while—close to ten hours in fact—but it’s finally available for download. As we mentioned earlier, iTunes 10 features the Ping social network, cheaper TV show rentals, improved iPhone/iPad/iPod syncing, and AirPlay support. You can download it now.... -
Apple says iPod touch outsells Sony and Nintendo combined. What? 1 September 2010, 10:21 pm
Looks as if Apple is gunning for a spot in the gaming realm, or rather has already sliced out their piece of the pie. Sony previously attacked Apple during a PSP commercial where “Marcus” told a kid playing games on an iPhone that it was made for “texting your grandmother” and not for “big boy” games. Steve Jobs retaliated earlier today at the company fall music event by revealing that both Nintendo and Sony’s portable systems are under the sales of the iPod touch alone, and that o... -
Apple reveals iTunes 10 with Ping social network 1 September 2010, 10:05 pm
Apple announced that iTunes 10 is available today at their fall music event, and they’ve overhauled the old logo as well, eliminating the CD. The biggest news of iTunes 10, however, comes in the form of Ping, a social network along the lines of Last.fm. With Ping, iTunes 10 will allow you to follow people in similar fashion to Twitter, and add friends with compatible tastes in music. In addition, you will be able to comment on peoples pages, and have access to custom songs and album charts, an... -
Epic Citadel teases Unreal Engine on iOS 1 September 2010, 9:34 pm
While waiting to get their hands on Epic Games’ (Gears of War, Unreal Tournament) iOS only game - Project Sword - Apple gamers will be able to explore just how well the Unreal Engine runs on their iOS device. Compatible with iPhone 4 and 3GS, 3rd and 4th gen iPod touch, and the iPad; the Unreal Engine tech demo, dubbed Epic Citadel, lets gamers explore a castle interface with all the bells and whistles of the Unreal Engine. Such as: bump offset mapping, real time lighting, texture mapping, glo... -
iPod nano redesign: Multitouch, tiny, $149 8GB, $179 16GB 1 September 2010, 8:12 pm
In addition to all the other news coming out of Apple’s fall music event, the company announced a complete redesign of the iPod nano. The click-wheel is gone, as is a lot of the display size, as Apple instead focused on making this thing more like an iPod shuffle with a multitouch display. The new nano is 46% smaller and 42% lighter than the previous model, and while it gains multitouch and what appears to be a modified version of iOS, it loses the video camera (of course, if you want an iPod ...
Your Netbook Reviews
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Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Reviews 24 June 2009, 1:59 pm
Features Glossy 10.1″ Display (1024×576) Intel Atom CPU Windows XP 4 Hours Battery Life 2.5 lbs Up to 160GB HDD or up to 16GB SSD 1GB Memory 802.11b/g Wi-Fi 1.3 Megapixel Webcam 3-in-1 Media card reader Do you own this netbook? Leave a user review below and help other buyers! ... -
Lenovo S10 Reviews 24 December 2008, 4:55 pm
The Lenovo S10 features a 10.2″ screen, and a whopping 160GB HDD. A late entrant into the market, Lenovo have learnt form the mistakes of other netbook manufacturers. Features Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz 1GB RAM Intel GMA 950 Graphics 10.2″ (1024×600) LCD 7.5 Hours Battery Life 1kg Windows XP 160GB HDD 802.11b/g Wi-Fi 1.3 Megapixel Webcam 4-in-1 card reader 9.8″ x 7.2″ x 1.2″ Do you own this netbook? [...]... -
Asus EEE PC 1000 Reviews 21 December 2008, 9:32 pm
The Asus EEE PC 1000 is the upgrade of the EEE PC 901, and features a larger 10.2″ screen, and larger, easier to use keyboard. The 1000H, 1000HA, and 1000HD are similar devices with different storage capacities. Features Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz 1GB DDR2 RAM Intel GMA 950 Graphics 10.2″ (1024×600) LCD >1kg Windows XP/Linux 40GB SSD (EEE PC 1000) 80/160GB HDD [...]... -
Samsung NC10 Reviews 21 December 2008, 8:26 pm
The first netbook offering from Samsung features a large 10.2″ screen, and an easy to use keyboard. This is the first netbook to be manufactured only with Windows XP and not linux aswell. Features Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz 1GB RAM Intel GMA 950 Graphics 10.2″ (1024×600) LCD 7.5 Hours Battery Life >1kg Windows XP 160GB HDD 802.11b/g Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 1.3 Megapixel Webcam [...]... -
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Reviews 28 October 2008, 12:09 pm
Computer giant Dell makes its first netbook entry with the Dell Inspiron Mini 9. It is a late entrant to the market, but comes with a competitive price tag backed by a quality manufacturer. Features 8.9-Inch 1024 x 600 LCD LED Backlit Display 1.6GHz N270 Intel Atom CPU Up to 1GB DDR2 RAM 4 Hours Battery Life 1kg [...]... -
MSI Wind Reviews 28 October 2008, 12:08 pm
Wind stands for “Wi-Fi Network Device.” and it lives up to its name by offering 802.11 b/g WLAN, conecting you to the internet wirelessly. It is among the best selling netbooks on the market. Features Intel Atom N270 1.6HGz Up to 1GB DDR2 RAM Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics 10-Inch (1024×600) LCD 3-5 Hours Battery Life 1kg Linux / Windows [...]... -
Asus EEE PC 701 Reviews 28 October 2008, 12:08 pm
The Asus EEE PC 701 was the very first netbook. Released in late 2007, it was revolutionary and Asus has now sold millions of units worldwide. This is the predecessor to the EEE PC 901. Features Intel Celeron 900MHz Up to 1GB DDR2 RAM Intel GMA 900 Integrated Graphics 7-Inch (800×480) LCD 3.5 Hours Battery Life <1kg Linux / Windows XP 2GB [...]... -
Asus EEE PC 901 Reviews 28 October 2008, 12:07 pm
The Asus EEE PC 901 is the larger screened version of the groundbreaking 701. Released in the summer of 2008, it has a larger 8.9″ screen, and upgraded specs. Features Intel Atom 1.6GHz 1GB DDR2 RAM Intel GMA 950 Integrated Graphics 8.9-Inch (1024×600) LCD 3.5 Hours Battery Life >1kg Linux / Windows XP Up to 20GB SSD 802.11b/g Wi-Fi 1.3 Megapixel Webcam [...]... -
HP 2133 Mini Note Reviews 28 October 2008, 12:06 pm
The HP 2133 Mini Note is one of the most powerful and feature packed netbooks available at the moment, with a whopping 2GB of RAM on some models, and a HDD on all models. Features VIA C7-M (1.0 - 1.6 Ghz) Up to 2GB DDR2 RAM VIA Chrome 9 Graphics 8.9-Inch (1280×768) LCD 3.5 Hours Battery Life >1kg Linux [...]... -
Acer Aspire One A150 Reviews 28 October 2008, 12:06 pm
The Acer Aspire One is a well designed netbook available in a range of colours: white, blue, brown, black, and pink (in certain markets). It is among the top sellers and comes in a variety of models. Features Intel Atom 1.6GHz Available in several colours 512 MB or 1 GB DDR2 8.9-Inch (1024×600) LCD 2.5 - 8 Hours Battery Life <1kg [...]...
Netbook Updates
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Toshiba Folio 100 Tablet Debuts – IFA 2010 3 September 2010, 1:12 pm
As expected Toshiba’s Folio 100 tablet has made it’s debut at IFA 2010. This is basically the tablet version of the AC100 smartbook with the same Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and similar specs – Android 2.1 / 2.2, 10.1? 1024 x 600 display, 16GB memory, n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, HDMI, USB, mini-USB, SD card reader, 7 hour battery and a 1.3MP webcam. The tablet has a thickness of 14mm and weighs 760g. On the software side, we’ve got the same Opera Mobile on board as seen on the AC100 and most ... -
Archos 101 Android 2.2 Tablet is 10.1? for only $299 3 September 2010, 1:12 pm
The Archos 101 is a 10.1 inch model is the largest of the bunch with 1024 x 600 resolution with a capacitive touchscreen display. It has a 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU, support for 3D OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics and 720p HD video playback. It del weighs less than a pound and is less than half an inch thick. The Archos 101 will be available with 8GB to 16GB of internal storage space. It also has 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with VGA & HDMI ports. It’s expected to sell for about $299 ... -
ASUS Eee PC 1215N Now Shipping In The US $499 3 September 2010, 1:11 pm
Update: The ASUS Eee PC 1215N is up at Amazon.com as well but both black and silver models are out of stock. Earlier this week we saw the ASUS Eee PC 1215N 12-inch ION 2 powerhouse netbook making the review rounds in the US but no one mentioned a release date, and no stores have it in stock except one – ExcaliberPC. Turns out, they now have the 1215N in stock, both in black and silver, priced at $499 with free shipping. The specs listed – 12.1? 1366 x 768 display, Intel Atom D525 processor... -
ASUS Lamborghini VX6 Up For Pre-order $699, Has Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0, SDXC Support? 3 September 2010, 1:11 pm
Now with the ASUS Eee PC 1215N selling in the US, it’s time for the high end equivalent – the ASUS Lamborghini VX6 – to make an appearance and it certainly has. It’s up for pre-order at the same place the 1215N is selling, ExcaliberPC.com. Sadly no word of a release date. Both a black and white model are up for pre-order, priced at $699. For a machine that is basically a 1215N with a different chassis, this is expensive! $200 more than the 1215N although this model does have USB 3.0, B... -
Camangi unveils two new Android tablets 3 September 2010, 1:11 pm
Camangi’s first go at an Android tablet was less than spectacular — then again, the same can be said of quite a few of the Android tablets currently available for purchase. We seem to be heading into a period of re-birth for Android tablets, however, and OEMs seem determined to get things right this time around. And that includes Camangi. The company has announced two new Android tablets, both running Android 2.2 Froyo. First up is the FM600, which (you guessed it) sports a 600MHz Qualcom... -
AMD’s next-gen Ontario chips previewed 3 September 2010, 1:10 pm
AMD isn’t expected to ship chips based on its new Ontario platform until later this year, and you likely won’t be able to buy laptops with the processors until early 2011. But the folks at InsideHW got a chance to check out an Ontario test platform at the IFA show in Berlin this week. Ontario is the next-generation low power platform that AMD is developing for netbooks and other thin and light notebooks. Like most other AMD chipsets, the Ontario chip had no problem handling 1080p HD video ... -
Samsng unveils Galaxy Player 50 Android handheld + 3 other media players 3 September 2010, 1:10 pm
While Apple’s brand new iPod touch has specs that are pretty hard to beat (960 x 640 pixel display, 2 cameras, HD video recording, and so forth), it looks like Apple’s little device is starting to get some serious competition. While the iPod line started out as portable media devices, they’ve transformed into portable computing devices for surfing the web, playing games, running all sorts of apps, and oh yeah, watching videos and listening to music. This week Archos launched a new line ... -
ARM Busts Out 28nm Cortex-A9 Processor, Reaches 2.5GHz 2 September 2010, 1:15 pm
While we’re just breaking the 1GHz barrier on current Smartphones and to-be announced tablets we’re given a peak into the future of one particular ARM branch. GlobalFoundries, with AMD’s help, has busted out a 28nm Cortex-A9 processor with performance clocking in from 2GHz and reaching speedy heights of 2.5GHz and maybe even 2.8GHz with a “voltage overdrive”. There’s word on production in Q4 this year but no word on when we’ll actually see these chips being used. Beyond that, Glo... -
7-Inch Korean Identity Tab Tablet May Arrive in Europe and US 2 September 2010, 1:14 pm
Remember the Galaxy Tab wannabe Identity Tab 7-inch Android tablet announced a couple of days ago? The one looking like the Galaxy Tab with similar specs – a 1GHz snapdragon processor, Android version unknown), 8GB memory, HDMI, GPS, Accelerometer, TV Tuner and a 3.0MP webcam. There’s a chance it may see a release in Europe and the US according to Korean based Enspert but we don’t know when it’ll actually arrive and next year would probably be too late especially with the Galaxy Tab ... -
Meet the Acer Aspire One Happy 2 September 2010, 1:14 pm
Nobody knows how to name a netbook quite like Acer. If the Aspire One series monikers of of AOD150, AOD250, AOD255, AOD521, and so on aren’t your cup of tea, no problem. Macles reports that the company’s latest netbook is called the Acer Aspire One Happy. Seriously. Anyway, it looks like the Happy is basically a rebranded Aspire One D255 with a few new bright color options. The keyboard and display bezel are white, while the lid and palm rest area will be covered in bright colors, includin...
Netbook Choice
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NbC: What would you change? 29 June 2010, 7:32 am
By now most of you have probably heard that Netbook Choice is entering a period of hibernation, whilst it considers other projects. We may resurrect the site at some point in the future, but it’s all unknown for now. We wanted to take this opportunity to ask our readers a few questions and we would [...]... -
Goodbye NbC. It was fun while it lasted… 28 June 2010, 11:00 am
As some of you may have noticed, we have been posting less and less here on NbC over the last few months. Some of this relates to the lack of news on netbook technology and some relates to our team exploring new opportunities. They say that every road comes to an end and it is [...]... -
Intel shipping Android 2.2 for netbooks within two months 25 June 2010, 10:02 am
Intel is preparing a fully native x86 version of Android 2.2 (Froyo) that it expects to ship to developers in the next two months. The company is hoping that this will ignite sales of Atom-powered netbooks and tablets. Android was originally written for ARM processors, like those found in most current smartphones. This has meant [...]... -
HP Mini 100e netbook targeted at classrooms 23 June 2010, 9:28 am
HP has added a new model to its netbook roster, the HP Mini 100e Education Edition. This looks like a classmate PC in design and is targeted at schools rather than the wider market. The palm rest, base and lid can be customised with the school’s logo. The case and hinges are reinforced and it [...]... -
MSI Wind U135DX with N455 DDR3 Atom 23 June 2010, 9:16 am
Intel recently launched new DDR3-enabled Atom processors, the 1.66GHz N455 Atom and 1.83GHz N475 Atom. A number of manufacturers are refreshing existing models using these new chips given their energy efficiency. The latest one to do so is MSI with the Wind U135DX. This model appears identical to the Wind U135 that we enjoyed reviewing [...]... -
Gateway LT23 netbook gets fresh makeover 23 June 2010, 9:05 am
Gateway has refreshed its netbook range with the LT23 series, complete with N450 Atom Pine Trail processor and a change in aesthetics too. The model is still typically basic coming with a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) display, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD and a 6-cell battery that is good for 8 hours of battery life. It [...]... -
MSI Wind12 U250 12.1-inch ultrathin gets official 23 June 2010, 8:44 am
MSI has officially announced its 12.1-inch AMD-powered Wind12 U250 ultraportable. The U250 will be armed with AMD’s new “Nile” ultrathin platform, more specifically a dual-core AMD Athlon II Neo (Geneva) processor that supports DDR3 memory. It also sports AMD’s latest RS880M chipset that supports HD graphics as well as UVD2 and DirectX 10.1. [...]... -
Lenovo U1 Hybrid and Skylight to come out eventually after all? 22 June 2010, 4:39 pm
Those of you worried that the Lenovo U1 Hybrid and Skylight ultraportable devices have been canned then fear not. The guys over at TabletPCReview sat down with some Lenovo reps who told them about new Android builds on both devices implying that they will see an eventual release. Whilst the hardware is largely in tact, the [...]... -
Asus Eee PC 1201PN reviewed – better runtime, poorer performance 21 June 2010, 1:40 pm
The first review of the Asus Eee PC 1201PN has popped up courtesy of Laptop Mag. The 1201PN is the latest model to use the same 12.1-inch 1201 netbook chassis and this particular model comes with a single-core N450 Atom and next-generation ION without Nvidia Optimus technology. They found that the Eee PC 1201PN improved [...]... -
New Acer netbook range now available at Amazon.com 21 June 2010, 8:38 am
Acer announced a number of new netbooks recently. This range is now either shipping or up for pre-order in the United States through Amazon.com. This includes the following: - Acer Aspire One 533 for $329.99. 10-1 inch, N475 Atom, Bluetooth 3.0. - Acer Aspire One D260 for $329.99. 10.1-inch, N450 Atom CPU. - Acer Aspire One [...]...
CNET Netbook Reviews
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Buzz Out Loud Ep. 1301: Apple waves the phishing flag (podcast) 3 September 2010, 8:23 pm
Turns out, when you announce to the world that you've got 160 million users, all of whom are tied to a credit card, you kind of call the phishers your way like a horde of hungry zombies. Hence: Ping comment spam. Also, HP is going to actually produce memristors, 4chan is throwing birthday parties for sweet old men, and Boxee CEO Avner Ronen joins us to talk about why Apple TV doesn't scare him one bit. --Molly --> Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) |&nb... -
Buzz Out Loud Ep. 1300: Is Ping a ding or a zing? (podcast) 2 September 2010, 7:31 pm
Steve Jobs says he tried to get Facebook integration in Ping, but Facebook made it too hard. Uh huh. Also, Boxee says it can price its box at $100 more and still compete. We're not so sure. In other news, Twitter plans to record all the links you click, Skyfire hopes to bring flash to un-jailbroken iOS devices (for the children!), and EULA rules fall once again. --> Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320x180) | iTunes (640x360) | ... -
Buzz Out Loud Ep. 1299: Apple iPod announcement shuffles the buttons (Podcast) 1 September 2010, 9:06 pm
Steve Jobs revealed today three new iPods, including a Shuffle with buttons, a Nano that can double as a wristwatch (we think) and a razor-sharp iPod Touch. Also: Sony and Amazon have media news of their own, and Zuckerberg wants his privacy. --> Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320x180) | iTunes (640x360) | RSS (MP3) | RSS (320x180) | RSS (640x360) EPISODE1299 Top Stories Paul Allen sues Apple, Google, others o... -
Buzz Out Loud Ep. 1298: Forking tired of Android forks (Podcast) 31 August 2010, 7:58 pm
On today's show, Google does us a solid in the ham-filtering department, we wonder whether Paul Allen might have waited too long to sue the Internet, or whether this is just the beginning, and we speculate whether seven inches is, in fact, the perfect size after all. Plus, Internet vigilantes on the loose! --Molly --> Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320x180) | iTunes (640x360) | RSS (MP3) | RSS (320x180) | RSS (640x3... -
Buzz Out Loud Ep. 1297: Facebook wants to own your face (Podcast) 30 August 2010, 7:38 pm
We're back from our BOL summer vacation, only to find that Paul Allen is trying to patent-troll the Internet out of existence, Netflix seems to have finally put BlockBuster out of existence, and Foursquare ain't going down without a fight. Oh, and Donald Bell gives us his predictions for Apple's Sept. 1 event. --Molly --> Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320x180) | iTunes (640x360) | RSS (MP3) | RSS (320x180) | RSS (6... -
FLASHBACK! Buzz Out Loud 1262: Apple raises the bars (podcast) 27 August 2010, 8:41 am
You say Flashback, I say Unicorn of Rock! Go! There's a fix coming for the iPhone 4's antenna problems: Apple will make the signal strength meter go higher, no matter what. Seriously? Yes. Also, Steve Jobs did not say, "It's just a phone," Microsoft doesn't care which way you insert your batteries, and there is no space dust on Hayabusa. Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe: iTunes (MP3) | iTunes (320x180) | iTunes (640x360) | RSS (MP3) | RSS (320x18... -
FLASHBACK! Buzz Out Loud 1228: We salute you, Tom Merritt (podcast) 26 August 2010, 8:27 am
Do I really need to justify a Flashback for this episode? The Buzz Crew gathers into the small studio to roast and toast Tom on his last episode of Buzz Out Loud. You will be missed by many, sir. Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio)Subscribe with iTunes (video)Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) EPISODE 1228 Plenty of roastingTom's first segueTop 5 reasons we will all miss Tom MerrittAbridged version of Tom's best moments on Buzz Out Lo... -
FLASHBACK! Buzz Out Loud 1223: We'll be watching you (podcast) 25 August 2010, 8:28 am
This flashback was selected simply because of the song. Our theme for today's show? Somebody's watching you, and it ain't just the Police. It's also Facebook and Google, and apparently some people think Net neutrality means the government will be watching you, too. Watch for the Net neutrality 101 rant at the end of the show plus a lot of singing of the "I'll be watching you" song. Because Brian Tong is on. We just hope Sting doesn't sue. Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe... -
FLASHBACK! Buzz Out Loud 1207: Dropping the EFF bomb on the RIAA and MPAA (podcast) 24 August 2010, 8:09 am
This flashback was chosen based on the description in the Buzz Out Loud wiki... "The Best Molly/MerritRant in Forever or Just In a Long Time." That's good enough for me! Warning: contains strong language (that will be bleeped by the time you hear this), but we frankly couldn't help ourselves when we saw the stuff the RIAA and MPAA want to do to your computers, border guards, the FBI, and Homeland Security. It ain't good. Also, Twitter makes developers mad again, and we are definitely not numb... -
FLASHBACK! Buzz Out Loud 1137: Tech predictions for 2010 (podcast) 23 August 2010, 7:59 am
This is a flashback to our 2010 predictions. Being that we are now more than half way through the year, let's see just how awesomely (or not) we are doing with our predictions! We count down our top ten (or so) predictions in the world of technology for 2010. Enjoy! Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe with iTunes (audio)Subscribe with iTunes (video)Subscribe with RSS (audio)Subscribe with RSS (video) EPISODE 1137 Tom's Predictions for 2010: Apple Tablet will come out...
JkOnTheRun - NoteBooks
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HP Fall Line-up Announced: Dual-Core Netbook Included 1 September 2010, 4:01 am
HP has introduced its fall line-up with five notebooks and the new HP Wireless TV Connect unit for wirelessly connecting a notebook to HD televisions. The notebooks include two new Envy models (one with 3-D), the Pavilion dm3 and two new netbooks. ... -
Bye Bye Boingo? iPad is not a Smartphone 24 June 2010, 11:55 am
Boingo is a service that can be indispensable for those who have a mobile lifestyle. I frequently work mobile, so the $10/monthly fee is money well spent. A recent trip demonstrated an alternate method to connect to the web, and that has me considering dropping Boingo. ... -
Acer TimelineX Notebooks: Fast CPUs, All Day Battery 22 June 2010, 5:01 pm
Consumers want notebooks with high performance and good battery life. Acer has released a new line of notebooks that attempts to deliver good performance while providing 8 hours of battery life. The TimelineX series of notebooks comes in four sizes to appeal to a broad audience. ... -
Toshiba Resurrects Libretto — Dual Screen Version 21 June 2010, 12:00 pm
Toshiba is resurrecting the Libretto for its 25th anniversary, in a dual screen model that lacks a physical keyboard. Libretto W100 is only a prototype, but will be sold in limited numbers to enthusiasts wanting to see "what the future of mobile computing" could be. ... -
Sony Adds MiFi Feature to Notebooks 17 June 2010, 3:27 pm
Sony has not missed the popularity of the MiFi and is adding the capability to its VAIO Y and Z series of laptops. Dubbed "Share My Connection" by Sony, the feature will be available on June 20 on select VAIO Y and Z notebooks. ... -
Lenovo Goes 3D with IdeaPad Y560d 17 June 2010, 11:58 am
The world seems consumed with 3D, with talk of 3D TVs and computers all over the news lately. Computer maker Lenovo is paying attention to this and introduced its first 3D notebook -- the IdeaPad Y560d. The 15 inch notebook can play 3D games and movies. ... -
Lenovo Delays U1 Hybrid, Skylight for Android 28 May 2010, 9:08 pm
Two of the most interesting gadgets we saw early this year at the CES in Las Vegas were both from Lenovo. These two products have been delayed by Lenovo according to Laptop Magazine, because the company is going to drop Linux to use Android. ... -
Netbook Dilemma: Price or Performance? 25 May 2010, 2:15 pm
The netbook is a great mobile computer, but that cheap price is at the cost of performance. With the appearance of "tweener" notebooks that are almost as cheap as netbooks yet have more capable hardware, is the future of the netbook in jeopardy? ... -
IdeaPad Y460 Notebook Review: Going Large and Light 24 May 2010, 6:56 pm
The IdeaPad Y460 is a 14.1-inch notebook that is very thin and mobile. You don't think of mobile in the 14-inch size, but this notebook fits the description. The unit is not much bigger than the screen, and weighs roughly the same as a 13-inch MacBook. ... -
Your Mobile Team Needs the Right Tools 24 May 2010, 2:00 pm
Companies deploy more workers in the field than in years past. While the improvement of the tools available to provide employees in the field has played a role in this rise in deployment, making sure the right tools and training are provided is key. ...