While Google has already hit a low blow to Intel by announcing Chrome OS for netbooks, Intel is still seeking a partnership with them for another small form factor device, the MIDs. Digitimes is citing MID makers in Taiwan that Intel is supposedly in talks with Google for their Android platform to be developed […]
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Tegra powered netbook to arrive in Q4 2009
Nvidia showed Tegra-based Mobinnova Elan netbook at the Computex and now they have confirmed that it will be released in this year itself. According to the spokesperson, the Tegra model will be launched in time during Black Friday in US for around $200. Though the specs are not yet finalized, the netbook will be […]
Qualcomm develops 1.3GHz 45nm chipset for phones and netbooks
UPDATE: Video of Android running Snapdragon powered Eee PC added below. Qualcomm at the Computex presscon unveiled a 45nm based QSD8650A Snapdragon chipset. This SoC meant for smartphones and smartbooks (netbooks) advances over the previous Snapdragon chipsets and features a processor clocking at 1.3GHz, UMTS and CDMA 3G connectivity, GPS, Wi-Fi, hi-def video recording […]
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 […]
Dell shows Mini 10v running Android Cupcake
The rumor already claimed Dell was cooking something and today they have given us a confirmation. Dell’s Doug Anson, Technology Strategist is showing Dell Mini 10v netbooks running different operating systems including Android’s Cupcake version. Though he does not go beyond saying Android is “small and a snappy” environment, it actually is the first […]
Fujitsu and Macnica bring Android to digital photo frames
A forecaster ringed us today to tell that most of the future gadgets will run on Android. And heck, his prophecy is already turning true! After being ported to netbooks, Android is now integrated on a digital photo frame. Fujitsu and Macnica jointly developed this frame and are currently exhibiting at 12th Embedded Systems […]
Now Android on HP 2133 Mini Note
Looks like this is just the beginning. After being ported on Asus Eee PC a few days back, some guy has taken the task in his hands to make the Android work with HP’s 2133 Mini Note. The Mini Note is based on the X86 platform but this time on a VIA processor. Expect […]
Android running on Asus Eee PC 1000H
Two enthusiasts Matthaus Krzykowski & Daniel Hartmann are showing a proof of concept of Google’s Android OS running on a netbook. With just four hours of toiling, the duo managed to get Android up and running on Asus Eee PC 1000H. The point to be taken from this concept is that Android operating system […]
Google CEO: Chrome OS optimized for keyboard-based solutions
Ever wanted to know why Google is creating two mobile operating systems – Android OS and Chrome OS when they can pump all resources into one and make it the ultimate OS for tablets, phones and netbooks? Well, Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt has the answer who says that Chrome OS is “focused on keyboard-based […]
Samsung’s ARM Roadmap leaked
A 2009 document highlighting Samsung’s ARM processor plans has been leaked. Although Samsung has ARM chips integrated in the phones, it’s the netbook market Samsung is more interested in. According to the document, Samsung is bullish on ARM-based netbook solutions with Linux OS instead of the current combination of Intel and Windows. In fact, […]