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Opinions are split on whether or not 64-bit is worth bothering with yet. It’s an even bigger question mark on netbooks, where the 32-bit Atom reigns supreme. However, more netbook models are appearing with VIA, AMD, and even Intel’s low-voltage non-Atom CPUs. And that means someone is going to put out 64-bit OS builds aimed at those systems.
Why not start with the new kid on the block, Google’s Chrome OS?
Developer Teo En Ming has compiled the Chromium source code and released a 64-bit version which you can download from his web page.
This seems a bit strange to me. After all, Chrome OS is basically a bootable web browser – and surfing web sites isn’t something that generally requires the added muscle of 64-bit processing. It certainly doesn’t require 4GB+ of memory, either.
But hey, if you’re in the select group of users who can actually run this on your netbook – why not go for it? You can run it from a flash drive after all, so there’s no real risk involved.
Chromium OS 64-bit .VMDK file: [download]
Use WinImage to write the virtual disk to a physical SD Card or USB Flash Drive
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You can’t run out and buy a machine with Google Chrome OS just yet – and you wouldn’t want to anyway, since it’s still in the very, very early stages of development.В Still, if you’re anxious to try Chrome OS out but aren’t into compiling source code and tinkering in a Linux terminal window Google has posted a chart that may be of interest to you.
The chart details which systems have been “officially” tested by developers and reveals what hardware works and what doesn’t. Several models are listed, but I’ve simplified things a bit. Listed below are models on which everything works – 802.11 wireless, ethernet, touchpad, and suspend/resume.
* these models ship with both Atheros and Broadcom 802.11 adapters. The Atheros works out-of-the-box with Chrome OS, Broadcom does not.
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Spanish market has recently received another ultralight notebook from Asus namely the UL30A. Weighing just 1.50 kilograms, the notebook is powered by either a 1.4GHz/1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400/SU7300 or 1.3GHz/1.2GHz Intel Celeron SU2300/743 processor and equipped with a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 HD display, an Intel GMA X4500MHD graphics card, up to 4GB RAM, up to 500GB hard drive, a 0.3-megapixel webcam, a 5-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI port, an optional 4- or 6-cell battery and Windows Vista OS. Price starts at $1,055.
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ASUS has finally launched the Eee PC 1201HA in the US market via BestBuy. Priced at just $329.99, the netbook provides a 12-inch LCD display with a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 CPU, a 1GB RAM (upgradeable to 2GB), a 160GB HDD, and WiFi. ASUS claims the Eee PC 1201HA’s battery will provide a long battery life of up to 6 hours and 38 minutes. [BestBuy] Source
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 Best Buy Cyber Monday deals Just because Black Friday has come and gone doesn’t mean you can’t find good deals on netbooks, accessories, and other electronics. Here’s a roundup of some of the best deals we’ve found for Cyber Monday. Some of these deals will go fast, while others may still be available tomorrow:
General
Netbooks and Notebooks
Accessories
Other
You can find more deals on netbooks, gadgets, and accessories in the Liliputing Deals section.
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We’ve already seen it on video, and we’re still a little perplexed about Kohjinsha’s wild dual-screen DZ netbook. Nevertheless, the innovative (if not weird) slider is set to go on sale in Japan on December 11th for around $920.
That seems a little pricey, but it’s double the pixels of just about every 10.1” netbook on the market, right?
I can’t help but wonder how many of these will actually sell. What do you think of the DZ? Could you justify almost $1,000 for a built-in secondary display?
via Netbooked
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Earlier today you read about Dell’s customized Chrome OS image for Mini 10V owners, and the enthusiast news about Google’s OS preview keeps popping up.
Now, we’ve got a YouTube video from an Asus T91 MT user who has gotten Chrome OS installed and demoed it using his system’s touchscreen. While it’s obvious that a good calibration is needed, the video is still an interesting look at Chrome OS on one more type of device we’re likely to see it shipping on next year.
Check the video after the break!
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 Lenovo Lenovo and HP are two of the first companies to bring NVIDIA ION powered laptops to market. But while the HP Mini 311 goes for just $399 and up, the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 has a starting price of $599… most of the time. Today, the company is offering $200 off if you use the coupon code: USPDEALS12ION.
That means you can get the laptop for just $399. This model comes with a 12.1 inch, 1280 x 800 pixel display,1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, NVIDIA ION graphics, 2GB of RAM, 250GB HDD, and a 6 cell battery. It also has 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1.
Of course, the price will go back up to $599 once the promotion ends, which means you’ll be better off going with the similarly specced HP laptop for nearly $200 less.
thanks Mike!
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In an effort to differentiate ARM-powered, always-on, low-power mini-laptops from the more traditional PC-like netbooks that have flooded the market over the past two years, Qualcomm started suggesting we refer to the new machines as “smartbooks” earlier this year. The folks at German company Smartbook AG weren’t too pleased with that, and a few months ago the two companies got into a little tussle.
Now it looks like Smartbook AG is starting to go after bloggers and the press.
On the one hand, this all feels a lot like the trademark battle over the term “netbook.” Electronics maker Psion held the trademark for a device that it had produced a few years ago and which it insisted was still being sold. But after a few rounds of back and forth, Psion reached a settlement with some of the powers-that-want-the-term-to-be generic. On the other hand, I’m not sure that “smartbook” is generic. It’s not as widely used as smartbook, and while it does a nice job of describing a product class that sits somewhere between a netbook and a smartphone, there are plenty of other words that could be used to describe these new and upcoming devices.
Netbook News.de points out that Smartbook AG doesn’t exactly have an extensive line of mini-laptops, and it’s not clear that calling these new devices smartbooks is going to damage the company’s standing in any way.
I’m not a lawyer and I really don’t know how this will all shake out. But I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re headed for another settlement… or if smartbooks end up going by a different name in Germany only.
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The Asus CrossLink cable is designed to share data between computers. And when I say data, I don’t just mean you can copy files from one PC to another using the CrossLink Cable. you can also share internet access and optical disc drive functions using this device.
Say, for example, you have a netbook without an optical disc drive but you want to install software that’s only available on a CD. You would plug one end of the CrossLink Cable into your netbook and the other end into a full sized laptop or desktop with a disc drive. You can then use the disc drive on your netbook as if it were plugged directly into the mini-laptop.
You can slo use Folder Link software and the cable to keep folders on two different computers synchronized.
The CrossLink cable also functions as a standalone USB flash drive with 2GB of storage. It’s available for purchase from Amazon for under $40 . But Asus will give a CrossLink Cable to one Liliputing reader.
In order to enter, please read the official contest rules and then leave a comment below letting us know what computers you plan to use this cable with. This particular contest is only open to residents of the USA or Canada.
The contest will end at 12:01AM Eastern on November 30th.
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