Acer’s chairman JT Wang has confirmed that their first Android netbooks will also have Windows, enabling the netbook with two operating systems. While consumers have nothing to complain since they’ll get the best of two worlds, Acer’s move is attributed to the apprehension of an Android-only netbook. They reckon that dual OS strategy is […]
BenQ launches 11.6-inch Joybook U121 Lite Eco netbook
11.6-inch is the current flavor of the netbooks and BenQ too caves in to align with the current trend. The Joybook Lite U121 Eco looks to be a decent netbook with decent specs. It has an Intel Z520/Z530 processor, Hybrid Storage (SSD + HDD), up to 32GB SSD or up to 500GB HDD, GMA500 […]
Acer shows Android netbook; it boots, shuts down in 18 and 2 seconds respectively
It looks like we have got an answer to why companies are lured by an Android based netbook. Apparently, it’s the instant-on features in addition to enjoying connectivity options. As a proof of concept, Acer showed up an Atom powered D250 with Android. PC Watch was at hand to check out the boot and […]
Freescale shows Smartbook concepts
Freescale Semiconductor is upbeat about ARM’s launch of Snapdragon for Smartbooks and the former has teamed up with Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to create some conceptual smartbooks that will also be exhibited at the Computex. Smartbooks are powered by ARM based processors which boast an all day battery life, instant-on and […]
Acer Android netbooks coming in Q3 2009 [Updated]
UPDATE: Acer Android netbooks will be run on Atom processors. Just after giving a nod about Android phones release, Acer is back with something to say about Android powered netbooks. Acer’s global prez for IT products, Jim Wong confirmed that Acer branded Android netbooks will make its way to the market in Q3, a […]
Asus Eee PC 1101HA Seashell will be unveiled at Computex
Asus will show a new netbook at the Computex which kicks off from tomorrow. Based on the Seashell design, it’s the 11.6-incher 1101HA that will take on Acer’s 11.6-inch Aspire One 751. The 11.6-inch has a 1366×768 resolution, Intel Z520/Z530 processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 3 USB ports, memory card reader and 2200mAh/2800mAh 6-cell […]
ARM eyes 30 percent netbook market share by 2010
We have heard murmurs of ARM based netbooks and now its been confirmed that ARM will enter the netbook fray. Mike Inglis, VP, ARM told Reuters that it’s just the beginning and are eyeing to take about 30 percent of the market share by next year. Six ARM based models will make its way […]
NEC VersaPro UltraLite VS is the lightest mini-notebook around
NEC Japan unveiled the ultra-light VersaPro UltraLite VS netbook. Its slimmest part is just 15.8mm thick while it weighs 725 grams, making it the world’s lightest mini-notebook. The specifications include a 10.6-inch screen with 1280×768 resolution, Atom Z540 (1.86GHz) processor, 1GB RAM, 64GB SSD, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet, memory card reader, 4+ hours […]
HP announces Mini 110 XP, 110 Mi and 1101 netbooks
HP has added 110 XP, 110 Mi (Mobile Internet) and 1101 to the Mini Series netbooks. All the netbooks feature a 10.1-inch display along with processor options of Atom N270 or N280. The specifications are the usual but 110 XP gets few worthy options like Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video accelerator for viewing full […]
HP contemplating ARM based netbooks
Don’t expect meaty details but according to Bloomberg, HP may launch an ARM based netbook soon. They are quoting HP’s Personal Systems VP, Todd Bradley who says that they are seriously considering it and also “the mini category is one that plays closely to ARM.” HP’s ARM stint somewhat hints at a possible Android […]
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