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Useful Tool For Comparing Netbook Online

dave — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:30:47 +0000

Just came across a useful tool for netbook shoppers and I thought I should share it here — it’s called the netbook comparison tool. There are so so many models of netbook available on the market today.. and when you are shopping for a netbook, this tool could comes in really useful.. It allows you to select a few netbook models which you can list down all their specs and user reviews side-by-side for comparison. Not all netbook models are available in the tool, but most of the latest models can be found there.. worth checking out if you are doing research on netbook.

Dell Netbook Roadmap Revealed

dave — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:19:40 +0000

Dell has released a few netbook models to the market since last year. And recently, the company has leaked a full set of netbook roadmap slides which reveals the its plan to launch another 11-inch netbook by end of Q3 this year. Other than that, the Mini 10 will be getting a few changes in short term, which includes:

option for Vista
option for 3G modem
potentially a 1.86GHz Atom on April 17th
use of 1.6GHz Atom N270 SKU processor that will arrive in May

[via Engadget]

HP Mini 1000 Mi Video Review

dave — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:15:03 +0000

While HP’s Mini 1000 Mi netbook has been up for order since CES, there’s no review done on it so far. If you are one of those who’s waiting to read a review before deciding whether to jump on it, your patience has paid off. JKontherun has posted a 20 minutes video review about the HP Mini 1000 Mi.

More Information About The Sony VAIO P Netbook

dave — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:49:36 +0000

While it’s just several more days from the CES 2009 when the Sony Vaio P is to be officially announced, more news about this netbook is being digged. Here’s the latest information about the Sony VAIO P netbook:

“The Sony Vaio P will run on an Atom Z250 (1.33 as we’ve tested on the WiBrain i1 and Kohjinsha SC3) with 2GB RAM, an HDD and optional SSD, GPS and UMTS with a price around the 700 Euro (970 dollars) mark reports Sascha. The 2GB RAM hints at Vista (or ‘Windows 7 ready’.) Apparently, the Asian source indicated that the image, now confirmed as photoshopped, is actually very close to the real-deal.”

[via UMPC Portal]

Sony VAIO P Series Netbook Info Leaked

dave — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:08:47 +0000

Sony will be launching a new series of VAIO line called P series, which will have a 8-inch LED backlit and 1600 x 768-resolution, according to the leaked information from SonyStyle.com.

The P series notebook, which will be the first netbook from Sony will be released in CES 2009 (Jan 09, 2009). More leaked pictures for the VAIO P series can be found on CNET.

New Design For Dell Inspiron Mini 8 and 12

dave — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:52:31 +0000

Dell is getting creative with their laptop design. After the makeover for the Dell Studio 15 and 17, now is the turn for the Mini 9 and 12.

Here are the few beautiful patterns that artist Tristan Eaton design for the Mini 9 and 12:

These Inspiron Mini netbook with new design will cost extra $50 on top of the original price of each respective model.

HP Unveils another netbook – Compaq Mini 700

dave — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:02:45 +0000

Following the announcement of the Mini 1000 netbook, HP has unveiled another netbook model in UK — the Compaq Mini 700.

The hardware specs of Compaq Mini 700 is quite the same as the Mini 1000, only that it has a 10.2-inch, 1,024 x 600 (16:10 aspect ratio). Also, you may find this netbook looks better than the Mini 1000 (that’s what we think).

The Compaq Mini 700 will be released in UK on the mid of December with a starting price of £299.

[via Netbook Magazine]

Asus Releasing Eee PC 904HA

dave — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:39:12 +0000

After the Eee PC 900HA, Asus is coming up with another new model, 904HA, which is almost identical in terms of hardware specs, but with different color casing and larger battery standard.

The Eee PC 904 HA is available in 3 different colors: black, green, and red. The battery comes with a standard size of 6-cell pack. Other than that, the rest of the hardware specs are the same as 900HA.

The black version of Eee PC 904HA is already available for pre-order on Amazon at the price of $399.99. No word on how soon it will be shipped though.

[via Eee PC News]