PeeWee DEBUTS SPILL RESISTANT PIVOT TABLET LAPTOP

No doubt you want a small laptop for your kids so they will keep away from yours. Well PeeWee has you covered 9disturbing name BTW). The Pivot Tablet Laptop comes with the standard netbook configurations as well as a spill resistant and drop resistant shell and of course a carrying handle.The little bad boy sports the Atom N270 processor with 1.6GHz clock speed, 1GB of RAM as well as 2 USB 2.0

AVERTEC ABOUT ENDROID NETBOOK BUSINESS?

We're still trying to get grips with this Android netbook obsession. While we like Android for a phone, we kind of hate the idea for a netbook, anyways, Avertec does not share our thoughts and is going about a netbook Android system.Well they did not say it outright but with the CEO (Tae-Hyun Cho saying his company will ship a netbook with a "surprise" OS that blends "cell phone and PC technology

ASUS EEE PC 1008HA FOR PRE-ORDER IN THE GOOD OLD U.K

Fear not my fellow Yankee brethren, the launch of the Eee PC 1008HA cannot be long off. As for your my UK brothers, you can now pre order the damn thing for £379.50 ($565).According to Amazon UK (the ordering destination), delivery is expected in a month (the Midnight Blue edition). The all-white edition can be yours if you head over to LaptopsDirect although you will have to fork over an extra

WINDOW'S 7 RELEASE CANDIDATE 1 COMING MAY 5'TH

If you're a TechNet subscriber or MSDN member you can grab your copy today, but the general public will have to wait till May 5'th to get their hands on this one.Needless to say, after playing around with our copy we are every so happy that Window's 7 is not too long in the distance. We're just hoping that our few minor problems will be addressed before the final release is announced.We have a

FUJITSU M2010 NETBOOK

Yes! We're just as tired of all this netbook hoopla as you are, but this one seems to be quite cool (if we do say so ourselves). Turns out Fijitsu is making the market rounds with a netbook that carries built-in Bluetooth and a bundled DVD burner and wireless mouse. Of course the rest of things is standard netbook crap like the 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive.According to

HP PROBOOK 4510

Those business customers interested in something great and still retains a little sexiness can say hello to HP's new ProBook laptop. The computer comes with a 4.5 hour battery life, 15.4 1366 x 768 display as well as a Chiclet-style keyboard (if you're into that thing, and according to those who have tested it it gets high marks in performance and obviously styling.Price is starting at $699 which

DELL ADAMO REVIEW

When news of Dell’s ultra-portable Macbook Air rival burst onto the tech blogosphere, questions started to pour in wondering what it would look like as well as specs, customizations and more importantly if it would be able to steal market share from Apple. The latter question was kind of nonsensical however seeing that the Macbook Air does not have a market share…yet.However, this information was

MEET THE AVERTEC N2700. THE 12-INCH $699 ULTRAPORTABLE

No you did not read wrong. This device is actually $699. And even if it is an ultraportable its still packing some serious power. The 12-inch mini-monster comes with a 2GHz Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, WXGA panel, 4GB of DDR2-800 RAM, 250GB SATA hard drive set up, 8x SuperMulti dual-layer DVD writer WiFi, gigabit Ethernet, three USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, audio in/out, VGA out, 4-in-1 card reader,

BELKIN $30 PILLOW CUSHDESK

Guys! Are you interested in protecting your nuts? And ladies is the heat from your VAIO P destroying the color of your clothes?Well Belkins got you covered with their CushDesk which basically gives you much needed heat protection from those hot electronics we call computers.Now if you're willing to pay the $30 premium for this luxury is yet to be decided. Let us know in the comments below.

THE $3K NETBOOK

You'll probably agree with us that the Sony P is the sexiest netbook not he market although Sony is not calling it a netbook. Anyways you will be glad to know that if you have $3,000 you can best that with a design from UFO-Hayashi.Yes said guy has bested the Sony P with an Aspire One which doesn't come with anything major on the inside, but on the outside is a spectacle to behold. Check the

TOSHIBA UPDATES QOSMIO LAPTOPS

Interested in a $3200 gaming laptop? Well if you are of Japanese living arraignments, Toshiba has just bumped up the specs on their Qosmio laptops. The new systems come with Core 2 Duo, GeForce GT graphics,and screen sizes of 18.4 inches and 15.4 inches.Prices are equivalent to $3241 and $2119.And yes, that is all we have to say for now. If you're interested in a review of this product, get at us

TOP 10 NETBOOKS UNDER $400

Nowadays the release of a netbook has become a matter of everyday almost. So more is the quantity more is the confusion of choosing the best one. And the confusion increases when you are told different price tags for similar models with almost same features. So to help you in finding the best one in respect to price and portability, we have short-listed some of them. This list includes top 10

MSI X-SLIM X340 CULV NOT UNDER $1K

We are thankful for Engadget pointing this out, apparently MSI is taking us for a joyride with their pricing schemes. We were told back in January that the X-SLIM laptops would be under the $1k price tag. Well from what we are seeing, its starting at $1,099.What dirty thing art though doing oh MSI. You had better fix your wrongs or there will be serious problems here. Hopefully this is

MSI WIND NETBOOK WILL BE NOW ANDROID POWERED

MSI (Micro-Star International) is all set ready to launch its first Android-based netbook at Computex 2009 in the beginning of June, reported by Economic Daily News. According to Digitimes, MSI has taken the responsibility which is offered by the show to protect orders from computer retailers globally. However the company refused to give any comment on the report. It has also been said that MSI

ASUS RELEASED EEE PC 1003H IN ITALY

Eee PC 1000H has been recently launched in Italy with a variation in its name and the new name of the model is Eee PC 1003H Go. If you are not able to recognize the model then here is a clue for you. The said one was introduced in the CeBIT event for the first time. According to the sources, Eee PC is reporting that the above said model is available for anyone who is subscribed to the monthly

SHARP MEVIUS NJ70A IMPORT UP FOR PRE-ORDER

Remember two days ago we covered the Mebius NJ70A netbook that carried the LCD multitouch trackpad (4-inches) as well as the standard netbook specs (Atom 1.6GHz processor)?Well, said netbook can now be imported for your purchasing pleasure (if you happen not to live in Japan). Although we like the idea, we think the price is a little steep, starting at $999 we could find better use for our money

TOSHIBA DYNABOOK: THE 10-INCH $600 NETBOOK

We're not kidding when we tell you that Toshiba is asking a full 600 Washington's for their new netbook. If you're expecting specs to match such a price, well just read a little further.Included in the system is an Atom N280 1.6GHz processor, 945GSE integrated graphics, LED backlit 1024 x 600 backlit screen, 160GB hard disk drive, and yes that $600 price tag.On the bright side, there is spaced

SHARP MEBIUS PC-NJ70A NETBOOK

With more and more netbooks popping up in the market each day there is an imminent threat of identity crisis as one looks like a clone of the other, but not with the new Sharp Mebius PC-NJ70A. Sharp’s new netbook sports a dazzling secondary display on the trackpad. Yes! We have seen a few dual display screens but nothing like this. Sharp has doubled its trackpad as a secondary LCD display with

NVIDIA ION NETBOOKS TO BE LAUNCHED SOON

Although Acer is all set to unveil the first NVIDIA Ion powered nettop PC, the Acer AspireRevo, netbooks with this technology is still a speculation.While rumors have been circulating for a while about NVIDIA Ion packed netbooks with nothing concrete, pocket-lint.com has reported that a number of companies are getting ready to announce NVIDIA Ion powered netbooks as early as June and some of them

FIJITSU 10.1 INCH LOOX M NETBOOK

By now you already know the drill. We announce a new netbook we found will be coming to the market "pretty soon," give the specs as well as pricing and availability and end. Unfortunately, if you were thinking for something different concerning Fijitsu's new 10.1 inch LOOX M netbook, we're sorry to burst your bubbles.Said netbook comes with a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor CPU, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 160GB

EAGLETECH FLASH DRIVE....THE POINT?

Seriously EagleTec, what's the point here? We're all for small (except you know what....), but the 19x15x6mm dimensions and the mere three grams in weight is not the best if we are actually going to be storing real data on this thing.At any rate you can buy yourself one of these little things for $22 for a 4GB version and $33 for an 8GB version.At least you get a lanlard so it won't be too easy

UBUNTU 9.04 READY FOR DOWNLOAD

We're not so sure we think of this as great news, but it is netbook news nonetheless. If you are the Linux type and want a good solid alternative OS for your netbook then Ubantu has just released the latest version of their ever popular Linux distro.Janty Jackalope (as Ubantu calls it) comes with faster boot time, better power management, immediate system access after hibernation, system-wide

PERSONALIZE YOUR DELL MINI 10 WITH BATTERY UPGRADE AND COLOR CHOICE

Inspiron Mini, the 10 inches Netbook by Dell has lately got an advanced battery. The model is definitely a good one but those who had it always wished for a more powerful battery. And now it seems that Dell has fulfilled their wish but with an additional cost. Dell is offering a 6-cell battery for the Inspiron Mini 10 for another $30. But the good news does not stop here only for the Dell users.

NETBOOKS ARE CRAMPED KEYBOARDS WITH TERRIBLE SOFTWARE AND JUNKY HARDWARE

Anyone expecting to see an Apple netbook at the WWDC in June is going to be disappointed. This news was dropped by Tim Cook, the Apple COO. According to him, people who want to surf the web can use an iPod or iPhone, which are portable enough. He also said that today’s netbooks are compromising products. Cook however appreciated the netbooks’ concept. He said that the company is looking for an

TOSHIBA RELEASED NB200 NETBOOK IN EUROPE WITH 9 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE

On the heels of launching its latest UX series of notebooks in Japan, Toshiba has just launched another of its notebook in Europe. The newly launched notebook is known as the Toshiba NB200. The notebook is the answer from Toshiba, to all the latest notebooks that boasts of a long battery life. With this new notebook, Toshiba has decided to beat them all. The Toshiba NB200 will provide a battery

SAMSUNG OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES N110 AND N120 NETBOOKS

Those who are interested in Sammy's latest netbook offerings can get their choice of the N110 for $469 or the N120 for $459. The systems feature 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 10.1-inch screen, 160GB hard drive, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, three USB 2.0 ports, 1.6GHz N270 Atom processor, 1.3 megapixel camera.The only difference between both models is the N120 comes with a six cell Li-ion battery, 97% full

ASUS P30A LAPTOP GETS OFFICIAL

We're gonna be real brief here. Seems like Asus is making something for the business community with their new P30A ultra-portable laptop.Said device comes stacked with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive or 320GB (5400 or 7200 rpm variations, DVD drive, HDMI out, 4 cell battery and some cool 3G support.Weighing in at just over three pounds this is one laptop

MSI ATOM N280 WIND U100 PLUS DEBUTS

Seems like MSI is blowing a lot of Wind lately (yes we know that was lame). But seriously this makes like the millionth variation to its popular Wind netbook. The new one (named the Wind U100 Plus) comes with the new N280 Atom 1.66GHz processor, 945GMS chipset, GMA950 integrated graphics, up to 2GB of DDR2-533 RAM, 10-inch LCD (1024 X 600), 160GB HDD, 4-in-1 multicard reader, VGA drive, 1.3

TOSHIBA LAUNCHES THE NEW MINI NB200

Toshiba has launched a new 10.1-inch mini NB200 laptop in UK. The mini NB200 has a widescreen with 1024 x 600 pixel LED-backlit display. You have the choice of either a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor or the more powerful 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 for fast browsing and it packs the Intel graphic 945GSE chipset. The Toshiba mini NB200 also includes an integrated mobile broadband, Bluetooth, 802.11b

MSI CULV X-SLIM X340 SHIPPING TO US THIS MONTH

Remember back at CES MSI came clean on those one inch notebooks that would carry Atom and CULV processors? Well said notebooks will be available sometime later this month here in the states and they will be for about $1,000.We don't have much more info on the devices anyways, other then they will consume 5.5 watts of power on a 4-cell battery. As for pre ordering stations, none exist at the

THE $500 MOUSE...

Feast your eyes on the 3DConnexion Spacepilot Pro. No we're not joking about the price or what it can and cannot do. If you that that Mircrosoft's BlueTrack mouse was expensive then you might NOT want to take a second look at this.The moouse (as you have probably guessed) is geared to WoW and Second Life freaks. CAD pros and those who are developing Finding Nemo Two.We hear its also good for

VILIV S5 COMING MAY 8TH FOR $599

We have been waiting on the details for quite some time now, but it looks like Viliv has finally giving us a concrete launch date for their S5. Said Atom powered model will be coming to you on May the eight for $599 and will come with a free spare battery, car kit and leather pouch which is said to be a $135 value. More importantly you can pro order your system starting the 27'th of this month at

LENOVO 14-INCH IDEAPAD Y450 NOW SHIPPING

We told you that the Y650 had begun shipping last month, and now Lenovo has handed out the second system in their new Y series line. This14-inch model comes with some pretty solid specs. 4GB of DDR3 RAM comes standard, as well as 320GB HDD, DVD writer, and $679 for the 2.1GHz Intel Dual Core T4300 system and 4829 for the 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 system.As we said before they have begun

HP GOES ALL OUT, UPDATES DV3T NOTEBOOKS

Last thing we heard, HP was sitting at the top of the reviews with their dv3t notebooks. But with Dell updating their Studio 15 systems, I think HP thought it would be good to put a little more distance between them and the pesky Dell boys.So they went ahead and added Blu-ray options, 16:9 ratio 13.3 inch screens, Core 2 Duo T6400 processors, 9-cell battery that gets 7 hours of battery life, two

TOUCHSCREENCALLIGRAPHY TABLET CONCEPT

before you go into a triad about this being a blog dedicated to notebooks and netbooks (and the occasional MID and tablet), hear us out. We're sure that while the skill of being able to write in calligraphy is one to be desired in most people, the appreciation is still there.Since we know that it destroys the endowment 15% every time someone decides to learn the art (due to the countless amount

ANOTHER COMPETITOR IN NETBOOK WORLD - SHARP

So here is something new in this hot market of Netbooks. A very well known brand is now joining the competition of netbooks. Yes, it is Sharp. Sharp has declared the launch of their Mebius netbooks by the next week in Japan. Sharp is set to start some teaser shots of this very first netbook. Though we are not able to get a view of this new venture from Sharp but it is promised to be a desired one

LEAKED TOSHIBA KO1, KO2 AND LO1 ULTRAPORTABLE

Toshiba in the ultraportable laptop business is not news, their line up for the following year (2010) is though. According to Techblog.gr Toshiba will have three new models. A 7-inch netbook transformer thingy with touchscreen and some QWERTY cell phones.One model (the KO1) carries a 4.1 inch touchscreen QWERTY slider as well as a 1GHz processor and 3.2 megapixel camera.The KO2 clam shell version

SAMSUNG 10.1 INCH N120 NETBOOK FOR SALE NOW!

If you have $465.99 and interested in a netbook, Samsung might have something for you in their long awaited N120 netbook. The 2.1lb system comes with a 10.1 inch screen, 1GB of RAM, 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 160 GB HDD, Window's XP Home to boot, 1024 x 600 resolution, 6-cell battery, 3-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Ethernet and audio out and in jacks, 2.1 channel sound system and your

SHARP DEBUTS LCD TRACKPAD ON MEBIUS PC-NJ70A

If I had not just purchased a laptop, I would have held out for this one. But seeing that its not planning to hit the U.S anytime soon, I guess its all in good taste.Anyways, what makes this netbook superb is the 854 x 480 resolution LCD trackpad that automatically adjusts brightness based on ambient light and can also act as a secondary display for things involving music production (equalizer)

DELL UPDATES STUDIO 15 LAPTOP

This is not totally new as Dell did make a booboo leaking the info a few months ago on a support site in Singapore. But if you never caught the memo, the Studio 15 laptop line has been upgraded to include the following. 15.6-inch Radeon HD4570 graphics (256 or 512 megabytes of onboard memory), Core 2 Duo processor, 2 megapixel webcam, HDMI out, optional Blu-ray, optional backlit keyboard, six

XP TRANSITIONS FROM MAINSTREAM SUPPORT

Well the day has come for Microsoft to move on. Today the big boys at Redmond confirmed that Window's XP will be transitioned from mainstream support to extended support. Basically end users will not see bid difference in support although you might find that it will be harder to get a Microsoft rep to discuss support options for XP unless you're willing to hand over credit card information.But

FUJITSU ANNOUNCES SECURE USB MEMORY DEVICE PROTOTYPE

Fujitsu laboratories announced the development of two new technologies: A secure USB memory device and a file redirect technology. A USB memory device technology prevents unauthorized access to data from the device. This technology automatically erases the USB memory after a fixed period of time and the file redirect technology makes sure that the data from the USB memory can be stored only in a

PACKARD BELL 13.4-INCH EASYNOTE BUTTERFLY LAPTOP

Packard Bell, known for their ugly ass net and notebooks seem to be stepping away from their trademark with their just announced EasyNote Butterfly laptop. While the name does not give any signs that it would be something cute and colorful.The system carries a LED-backlit display, Ultra Low Voltage processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD330 graphics, SSD or HDD option, multitouch trackpad, optional 3G

SAMSUNG SELF-ENCRYPTING SSD

Looks like Sammy has information no one should have. Said company is releasing a set of self-encrypting SSDs in conjunction with Wave Systems.According to the boys at Samsung, the devices are industry first, in that they encrypt information as it is written onto the solid state drive. The SSD's also come with Wave's EMBASSY management software and will come in 64, 128 and 256 gigabyte

CRUNCHPAD PICTURES LEAKED, LAUNCH CLOSE?

Its been a while since we heard some news about TechCrunch's secret project the CrunchPad.The little Internet device was dreamt up by Micheal Arrington and would supposedly cost $200 and of course be primarily for Internet use.The first mock-ups of the device were not that appealing (in our eyes at least) but after seeing these latest shots we think they actually might have something here. The

DELL VOSTRO A90 FOR $349 IN THE U.S

We're not sure if this was just a name mishap or what, but we would say the Vostro A90 looks darn close to the Mini 9. At any rate, those who want Dell and want netbook booty can fork over $349 for the Vostro A90 which comes with a 1.6MHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB SSD, Intel GMA950 graphics, WiFi 802.11g, 1.3 megapixel webcam and a 4-cell battery.If you guessed XP Home as the OS

The Top 10 Best Small Laptops

Small LaptopsThere was a time when even the most basic computer filled an entire room and weighed over a ton. Luckily for us, technology moved on and 50 years later and the ‘laptop’ as we know it emerged on the market. Initially, the price was so high that only large companies and the rich could ever hope to own one. Over the years, Laptops got faster, lighter and less expensive for the average

DELL INSPIRON MINI 10 WILL BOOST UP WITH HIGH SPEED 3G WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

Sleek and stunning design of Dell Inspiron Mini 10 is now going to be equipped with high end wireless connectivity. Now the Inspiron Mini 10 will be available with in-built 3G Wireless. Dell now has joined hands with China Mobile and selected some consumer electronic retail stores with Gome, Suning and Hongtusanbao. This new partnership is promising some big revolution in the field of the

INTEL MOBLIN NETBOOK LINUX OS TO CARRY 2-SECOND BOOT TIME

For those of us who are Window's loyalists, we know how it is to wait an entire day for our machines to boot. Intel is aware of that also and have decided to give those interested in purchasing their Moblin OS a two-second boot time.The OS, is optimized for Intel Atom's processor and will carry the basic things you would expect from a netbook.We're not so sure we're hooked yet, but that 2-second

LACIE RUGGED XL DRIVE

So its not everyday you see an external hard drive (eSATA, USB 2.0) that looks so darn sexy and yet is ruggedized. But LaCie can do that thanks to a design by Neil Poulton which features durable aluminum casing and external and internal shock absorbers. You also get the software treatment to help with your daily backup as well as a cool "warm orange LED strip" for fashion and purposes.Price is

LG X110 NETBOOK SLIPS BY THE FCC NOTICED

So another LG netbook is out. Well at least out of the FCC with a check mark beside it. The new X110 is a 10-inch system with Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, built-in Bluetooth, 1.3 megapixel webcam and either six cell or three cell battery.There is also a user manual which caught our attention because it tells us not to use the included battery as a dog bone and of

ACER UNVIELS THE NEW ASPIRE 3935 AND 8935G

Acer has launched two new Aspire notebooks, the Aspire 3935 and the Aspire 8935G. The Aspire 3935 is an ultra-portable notebook that sports a 13.3-inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution and CineCrystal LED backlighting. This new model is based on Intel’s Centrino 2 platform with 2GHz Core 2 Duo T7350 processor along with 3GB of RAM, 250GB SATA hard drive and Intel’s Integrated GMA4500MHD

3K WINDOW'S CE-POWERED RAZORBOOK 400 GETS PRICE CUT

Its funny in this day and age, people would be concerned about Window's CE on a netbook when XP and Window's 7 run perfectly.But 3K has had their RazorBook 400 on the market for a while with a price tag of $299. Seems like sales haven't been that good as the company is slashing the price in half ($150).We're probably guessing that no one is interested in dealing with a laptop with a 7-inch

MSI LAUNCHES THE GX403 GAMING NOTEBOOK

MSI has added the new GX403 to its gaming notebook series. This latest addition to the MSI gaming series is powered by Intel’s Centrino 2 Duo processor technology with Core 2 Duo processor and Intel PM45 Express Chipset, up to 4GB of DDR2-800 RAM, a SATA Hard Drive with capacities of 160GB, 250GB, 320GB or 500GB. It also boasts a NVIDIA GeForce GT 130M graphics card with 512MB of DDR3 video

MSI DEBUTS U123 AND GX403

MSI seems to be at it again. This time dropping the word on two new netbooks, an upgrade to their Wind netbooks and a new gaming notebook named the GX403.The U123 models come equipped with integrated TV tuners, 3.5 HSDPA WWAN.As for the gaming systems you can expect a 14.1 inch screen (meager 1280 x 800 display), Core 2 Duo CPU, GeForce GT 130M (512MB) graphics card, Turbo Drive overclocking, 4GB

MACS ARE FOR KIDS, SO CLAIMS NEW MICROSOFT AD

What if you had $1500 and wanted a new computer? Would you go with a Mac or PC?Well according to a new Microsoft ad, Mac's are for kids because they are small and colorful and lack such thiings like Blu-Ray drives.But we'll let you be the judge. Check out the video below and tell us what you think. And while you're at it count the number of times the word "Window's" is mentioned in the ad. You

ASUS P-SERIES WILL BOAST INTEL’S ANTI-THEFT TECHNOLOGY

Asus has announced that its new P-series notebooks, the P30 and P80 which will incorporate Intel’s new anti-theft technology. According to Asus, “This new technology provides users with the ability to send a “poison pill” remotely, rendering the notebook inoperable by comprehensively shutting it down. As such, the risk resulting from a stolen or lost notebook is eliminated. Once the notebook has

BRANDO WACKY USB HUBS

Its not like its unusual for Brando to pull a total surprise on us. And while this one is pretty wacky, we're not at all surprised.In case you cannot tell by the above photo, the device is a USB 4-port kit that allows you to extend the ports on your notbeook, netbook or desktop.The little dude also allows you to clip memo's on it as well as a name card and the likes.If you're wondering how much

MICROSOFT TO ALLOW WINDOW'S XP DOWNGRADE OPTION AFTER WINDOW'S 7?

If we're to believe the news coming out of the trusted sources (CNET, Engadget etc) Microsoft might not be done with XP just yet. According to the sources, OEM's like (HP) have been given the greenlight to offer downgrade options for their Window's 7 PC's and notebooks.As it would appear, Microsoft is not interested in pissing off its customers like what they did with Vista, so even though

BUMPTOP FOR WINDOW'S EQUALS TOTAL COOLNESS

Its been around in video concept for some time now, but its only been recently that Bumptop.Basically the UI skin allows your computer (Window's only) to have a cool "room like" experience where objects are weighted and can be moved around by the flick of a finger. More importantly when Window's 7 comes out, we're hearing things will become a lot more interesting because of the multi-touch

GIGABTYE THINNOTE M1022 GETS SPECS

Gigabyte really has some things going for it here. Close on the heals of their S1024 announcement, Gigabyte has released the specs for their M1022 model that will come with Window's XP Home, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, WiFi, optional WiMAX / HSDPA, Atom N270 or N280 processor as well as your own 6-cell battery.But what makes this netbook tempting is the vertical docking station which allows

ASUS EEE PC 1008HA PASSES FCC CERTIFICATION

Asus announced the introduction of ultra-thin netbook called Eee PC 1008HA last month. The incredible gadget is expected to rock the US market this April but is awaiting a final release date. This model has now got the certification from the FCC which has been stuck in its backside. This depicts that the product is ready to be in the market anytime. According to the sources, this netbook being 1-

DELL ADAMO REVIEW COMING NEXT WEEK

Now that Dell's Adamo is finally shipping, we decided to get ourselves a review system and do a full review on said system. We'll be having the review next week along with our personal opinion (bias if you call it).So stay tuned because sometime next week we will give you the lowdown of the system as well as anything that you should know before you shell out $2k on this system.Have a great

Gigabyte T028 TOUCHNOTE GETS OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION

What do we have here? The first line of netbooks that will carry touch screen sensitivity? Seems so as Gigabyte has just let some real details slip about its new tablet netbook.Other then the underpowered processor (Atom 1.6GHz N270), most the specs are pretty strong. Stuff like 160GB HDD, Bluetooth 2.1, 1.3 megapixel camera, Ethernet, WiFi, twin speakers, embedded HSDPA module, LED-backlit

HOW TO INSTALL 128GB OF SSD IN YOUR DELL MINI 9

We're going to be real short here since there is a video that you are supposed to watch. But in any case, if you need to install more storage space in your trusty Dell Mini 9 but are unsure how to, then we got your answer.The process is pretty straightfoward except for the steep price for the SSD modeule. But other then that you will have the peace of mind that your files are drop proof from 45

TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO S3000-EZ2521

Those in the market for an unsexy business machine (and by that we mean laptop) might want to take a look at Toshiba's latest offerings.The Satellite Pro S3000 comes with 2.2 Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, 250GB hard drive, DVD burner, WXGA display, Intel integrated GMA 4500HD graphics, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, webcam and a 15.4 inch display.No word on pricing but we would expect

ACER ASPIRE TIMELINE COMES TO LIFE

Acer is really letting it rip with new models. Today not only have they announced new Aspire Ones, but also the new Timeline notebooks that come in 13.3, 14.1 and 15.6 inch models with LED-backlit screens and 16:9 contrast ratio in a design only one-inch thick.The systems also support Intel's new ULV processors, multitouch touchpads, HDMI and S/PDIF out, 8 hour battery life (up to 10 with an SSD

96% OF NETBOOKS RUN WINDOW'S XP

This is a bit surprising even for me. I was thinking it would be in the 76% region, but apparently people think Ubantu (namely Linux) is too complex.Basically Microsoft has more bragging rights for their much loved OS Window's XP. They are not boasting that a full 96% of netbooks on the market run Window's and that most of the Linux netbooks are returned.We're not so sure if this is a victory

MEET THE 11.6 INCH ASPIRE ONE

Its troubling how netbooks have seem to magically been growing in size for the past few months. And as you can suspect, the line between them and regular netbooks is beginning to blur.Acer isn't helping with this. After having the top selling netbook in history they have decided to bump up the specs on said system (Aspire One) with an LED backlit screen that comes with WXGA resolution. It is

DELL STUDIO XPS 13 REVIEW

When you think of design supremacy in the laptop world, you generally do not think Dell; most of the times our minds turn Sony, Apple and most recently HP. But in recent months Dell has been stepping up the design aspect of their laptops especially their Studio and XPS lines.At the top of this is the Dell XPS Studio 13 which is the latest to make it from Dell’s R&D labs. Hot on the heals of the

SAMSUNG 12.1-INCH NC20 COMES TO THE U.S PLAYGROUND

NewEgg (via Engadget) is reporting that Samsung is releasing its dearly loved NC20 in the U.S for purchase This 12.1-inch system comes with a Via Nano processor (1.3GHz U2250) as well as Via Chrome9 integrated graphics. 160GB 5400rpm HDD, 1GB DDR2 RAM and a 6-cell battery also come in. But with a price of $550 we're not so sure its worth it. But for those of you who have money lying around and

DELL 21.5-INCH SX2210 MONITOR AVAILABLE FOR ORDER

Yes we know this is not a laptop but for those of us who deal with video and photo editing and other multi-media projects then you might want to listen up.The 21.5 inch SX2210 monitor sports a cool 2 megapixel camera as well as 4x 2.0 USB ports, DVI, and HDMI ports as well as 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 2-millisecond grey-to-grey response time. You also get a facial recognition in

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If you have no Mac to speak of, interested in a 16-inch monster weighing 6.3 pounds and carrying some average specs, then you can check out Asus new laptop nicknamed the F50SV-X1 (actually that's its real name).Said laptop comes with a 2GHz Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 320GB hard drive, Super Multi DVD drive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 (1GB) and a 1366 x 768 display. Integrated WiFi,

MSI DEBUTS AMD-POWERED GX733 GAMING LAPTOPS

Now that the netbook fever is over (at least until Window's 7 comes out) manufacturers can finally get back to making real computers. MSI has already done that with their new GX733 gaming systems which is a variation of the GT725.This gaming system is wrap ed in a 17-inch WUXGA screen that boasts AMD's new Turion X2 Ultra dual-core mobile CPU as well as 2GB of DDR2. ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670

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Dell has updated its Vostro series with three new laptop PCs, the Vostro 1320 with 13.3 inch display, the Vostro 1520 with 15.4-inch display and the Vostro 1720 with a 17-inch display. The new Vostro series is designed for small and medium business segments. All three laptops are packed with Intel’s 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo processors with up to 8GB RAM, up to 250GB Hard Drive, integrated WiFi

ASUS LAUNCHES F50SV-X1 NOTEBOOK

Asus has launched the F50SV-X1, a new model in its F50 notebook series. The F50SV-X1 packs the Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 2GHz processor along with 4GB RAM, 320GB Hard Drive and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 120M Graphics Card with 1GB of VRAM.The new Asus F50SV-X1 notebook has a 16-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display and includes a DVD SuperMulti burner, integrated speakers, support for WiFi connectivity, 802.11n

HP TX 2 – 1020US

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SAMSUNG 2.1-CHANNEL N120 UP FOR PRE-ORDER

Samsung is at it again, this time with a netbook that supports 2.1-channel speakers with the worlds smallest subwoofer. The N120 carries the basic netbook configurations as well as a 10.5 hour battery life.But the speakers is what really makes this tempting. Other then the slow processors that make it into these systems (thanks to Intel Atom), they have not been getting pretty good sound cards.

DELL FRESHENS UP VESTRO LINE

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Samsung N110 has really become one of the most awaited netbooks with the laptop geeks. This one is considered to be something which will not be easily beatable by others. Samsung N110 is also the only netbook to deliver over 7 hours of battery life, which makes its appearance more pleasant in the laptop world. So now your waiting comes to an end as you can have your own Samsung N110 which is

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The Asus has just hit over online with its new Eee PC 1002H on their own website. But only a month ago it was on air that Asus has confirmed to trim down the quantity of the Eee PC models in the market. So isn’t it bit contrasting?This time also the screen size is 10.2 inches like some of the other Eee PC netbooks. As Asus vowed to lessen the number of Eee PC products, we were not prepared to get

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If you're part of the notebook craze you might want to listen up. Samsung has just gone official with the N110 product page. Although the netbook has been official for some time now it hasn't had its personal page. All that is now possible.The notebook which is available for pre-order right now sports 1GB of RAM, a 10.1 inch display, 160GB hard drive, 2.8 pound body and some other things. You can

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If you've been keeping up with the news about Intel's ultra low CULV platform then you shouldn't be surprised to hear that some companies are planning to use it in forthcoming notebooks.But what makes this news odd is that according to Taiwan Economic News, Acer will be bringing laptops with the new technology next month. Said source claims that 11.6 inch, 13 as well as 15 and 14 inch systems

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Two different netbooks have recently been launched in Japan. According to Akihabara News these are the Kohjinsha ML6 netbook and Averatec AVN0270NB from Trigem. Though neither of the products belongs to any leading laptop or computer manufacturing brands, but still they are considered to be of standard quality in their respective grade. Such models are found in U.S.The Trigem AVN0270NB netbook

SAMSUNG N110 GETS REVAMPED FOR YOU

Samsung is in a continuous process of improvement for their latest Netbook series. The NC10 netbook series has now revealed its second 10 inch netbook which is demanding to remove the demerits of the previous N110 netbooks. The cramped touchpad is being considered to be the point of attraction for this new series of NC10 of Samsung. Samsung has now expanded the touchpad of this system and couples

SONY VAIO VGN CS 215J/R QUICK REVIEW

Sony Viao VGN CS 215J/R - The smart looking notebookSony Viao VGN CS 215 J/R is a smart looking note book, which apart from being good looking; it is contributing effectively towards environmental conservation by restricting the use of Mercury, Lead and other harmful chemicals in the manufacturing process. For meeting standards by helping reduce the environmental impact, this notebook has been

SAMSUNG'S ULTRA-LIGHT Q320 AND HIGH POWER R522 REVEALED

Samsung added two new series of laptops to their notebook inventory, the Q320 and the R522. The Q320 is demanding to be 'ultra-light' with 13.4 inch display, whereas the R522 is expecting to have the battery life of about five hours.Samsung is expecting that the new Q320 will be highly appreciated by mobile enthusiasts as a 13.4’ laptop. This Q320 series will be promoted with an ultra-light