ASUS has finally confirmed the availability of the Eee PC 1005PR. The netbook is powered by the Broadcom Crystal HD graphics accelerator, which means that this Eee PC can smoothly play high definition quality videos. The ASUS Eee PC 1005PR also adopts a 10.1-inch LED Backlight WXGA Screen (1366 x 768), an Intel Atom Pineview N450 CPU, a 1GB of RAM, a 250GB of HDD with a500GB Asus Web Storage, the Broadcom BCM 70015 chipset, WLAN 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz, Bluetooth2.1 + EDR, a 6-cell battery with a 11.5-hour of battery life, and Microsoft Windows 7 Starer. [ASUS]
Samsung has announced the successor to its Go N310 netbook series by launching the Go N315. Powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, this mini laptop offers a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, WiFi, a 4-cell battery and Windows 7 Starter OS. The Samsung Go N315 is now available for pre-order via Amazon for $429. [Product Page]
Sony is preparing to launch another 10-inch netbook ‘VAIO M’ for the mass market. Specs-wise, this mini laptop sports a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, an Intel Atom N450 processor, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, a webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Windows 7 Starter OS. The VAIO M is expected to go on sale around mid-end of March for 320 (about $482). [Netbooked]
Acer has introduced their latest multimedia netbook at CeBIT 2010. Known as the Aspire One 752, this mini laptop is packed with an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 HD LED backlit display, an Intel Celeron 743 ULV processor, an integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics card, up to 4GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a built-in webcam, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet, a Dolby-optimised audio system and a 5-hour battery. The Acer Aspire One 752 will hit UK shelves in May for unannounced price yet. [Pocket-lint]
Today at CeBIT, Intel unveiled the next generation of its Classmate PC, a 10.1-inch tablet. Like earlier iterations of the Classmate, which is designed specifically for young students, this one has a clamshell design, but it’s the first to featureВ a touchscreen.
The 10.1-inch screen is resistive, meaning students won’t be able to do any multi-fingered gestures, such as pinching or zooming (instead, the notebook comes with a stylus). The notebook is also more rugged than its predecessors, with a rubberized handle and bottom, The storage device that holds your OS, programs, and data. Learn Morehard drive protection, and a water-resistant, anti-microbial keyboard. Not surprisingly, Intel also chose to include its latest Pine Trail platform, a 1.66-GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU.
Like earlier versions, it has a rotating webcam, screen accelerometer, and microphone.
Here is a hands-on video of the Asus Eee PC T101MT convertible netbook/tablet. As a reminder, the 10.1-inch touchscreen tablet features a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) LED backlight/resistive multi-touch panel, an Intel Atom N450 processor, up to 2GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth, 3x USB ports, a 6.5-hour battery and Windows 7 OS. Watch the video after the jump.
Here’s another upcoming netbook from Trigem that comes under the Averatec brand, the Averatec N1200. This stylish netbook is equipped with a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, an Intel Atom N450 processor, an integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, WiFi, a 3200mAh battery and runs on Windows 7 OS. No info on pricing and release date yet.
This week Dell’s Neeraj Choubey talked some smack about the iPad, we put third-party tech support to the test, Lenovo impressed us with their X201 tablet, and we provided tips to keep you safe from social networking attacks.
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Acer Aspire 5740 [4 Stars]: This 15.6-inch notebook offers strong Core i5 performance, a comfortable keyboard, and good audio punch for much less than the competition.
Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Tablet [4 Stars]: Lenovo’s super-fast multitouch convertible crams Core i7 power into an ultraportable design.
HP Mini 210 [3.5 Stars]: HP’s latest consumer netbook offers an attractive design, improved keyboard and (limited) HD video playback for a good price.
Gateway EC14D07u [3 Stars]: Gateway offers long battery life and a built-in An optical drive allows you to play or record to DVDs, CDs, or Blu-ray discs. Learn MoreDVD drive in this sleek ultraportable, but you’ll pay a premium.
Malibal Satori [3 Stars]: Featuring high-end Nvidia graphics and blazing dual SSDs, this premium gaming rig offers great performance that’s only hampered by a lackluster design.
Motorola Devour [3.5 Stars]: Sporting a social networking-friendly interface and a better keyboard than the Droid, the Devour is a good value.
A new netbook has entered the Chinese market, this time from a Chinese PC maker Teclast called the X8. Priced at 2,399 Yuan (about $351), this mini laptop is packed with a 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a memory card reader, WiFi, 3x USB ports and runs on either Windows XP or Windows 7 OS.
Alternate has rolled out a new budget-friendly netbook for the German market. Dubbed as the Mobile Mini, this mini laptop offers a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, an integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a 3-in-1 card reader, 3 USB ports, WiFi, a 3-cell battery and ships with FreeDOS. The Mobile Mini sells for 199 Euro (about $270).
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