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First look at Shenzhen Firstview

David Allen — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 06:00:42 +0000

This is the first glimpse of the Shenzhen Firstview netbook, this is a very slim and light netbook powered by Android and running either a 533MHz or 800MHz ARM9 processor, the rest of the specs are almost standard netbook specs. These are the known specs and details of the Shenzhen Firstview, it will sport a 10.1 inch display with a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, choice of either a 533MHz or 800MHz ARM9 processor, up to 256 MB of RAM, up to 4GB of flash based storage, an SD card slot, a 1.3 mega pixel webcam, 3G dongle support, Wi-Fi, two USB 2.0 ports, manufacturer claims up to 5 hours of battery life and finally the netbook will be running either the Android or Windows CE operating system No prices or details of availability Source [Tech Fresh] a new netbook, Shenzhen Firstview, ShenZhen Zichuang Technology Netbooks

Samsung restyles the NF21 netbook

David Allen — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:00:04 +0000

Samsung have given the NF21 a new curvy look and feel and some extra features too, such as the new battery that is said to offer the user up to eleven hours worth of usage, of course it depends the type of usage on how this cattery will last. The firm have also introduced a new 10.1 inch non reflective display, as island style keyboard, a cool looking off white colouring and the new shape case. The NF21 is not only a netbook offering performance, it has a style all of its own and already there are some complaints about it. These are the features and further details for the new Samsung NF210 netbook; Operation System – Genuine Windows® 7 Starter; Processor Intel® ATOM™ Dual Core Processor N550 (1.50GHz, 667MHz, 2 x 512KB); System Memory – 1 GB (DDR3 / 1GB x 1); Display – LCD 10.1″ WSVGA (1024 x 600), Non-Gloss, LED Back Light; Graphic Processor – Intel GMA3150 (Int. Graphic) No pricing options yet Source [Reg Hardware] a new netbook, Samsung Netbooks, Samsung NF21 netbook

Asus launch the Eee PC 1001PQD

David Allen — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:00:43 +0000

This netbook will be replacing the existing PC 1001PQ model, this is the model that came with a sticker set so that the user could customise the machine to suit their own style etc and they still can with the newer model. One of the main changes is in the processor department, this is where the Intel Atom N450 has been replaced by the Intel Atom N455 processor that has been clocked to 1.66 GHz, apart from this there does not appear to be any other major changes to the netbook. These are the features and specs for the all new ASUS Eee PC 1001PQD netbook; The Intel Atom N455 clocked at 1.66 GHz. The rest of the specs are similar to the 1001PQD 1001PQ, which are the 10.1 inch screen with 1024 x 600 pixels LED backlight, 1 GB or 2 GB of RAM, hard drive 250 GB, 0.3 megapixel webcam, Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and a choice of the 6 cell (Eight Hour) and a 3 cell (Four Hours) two lithium-ion batteries It is a bit early for prices and availability at the moment Source [It Chuiko] a asus eee pc 1001pqd, ASUS Netbooks, new netbook

Samsung launch the NF310

David Allen — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:00:46 +0000

The US market has been given the boost of another netbook from Samsung, it is the NF310 and it joins the NF210, but the NF310 comes with better specs and will only cost around $30 more, so it is a bit of no brainer there when it comes to the consumer choosing what is more suitable. These are the features and specs for the new Samsung NF310 10 inch netbook: Dual core 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 processor, 10.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel HD display, Windows 7 Starter Edition, Intel integrated graphics, 1GB DDR3 memory, 250GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 6 cell battery (Samsung promises 9 hours run time), 2 x 1.5W speakers and weighs 2.87 pounds. Prices start at $399 at Amazon.com Source [Tech Fresh] a new netbook, Samsung Netbooks, samsung nf310

HP readies Mini 210 2000 for launch

David Allen — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:14:22 +0000

Yet another netbook is about to be unleashed on an already flooded market, this time it will HP doing the unveiling and the Mini 210 2000 is the netbook that HP will initially be launching onto the market in Japan next month. It is not known if the machine will be available outside of Japan at a later date, although you would have thought so. Here are the specs and features for the handy new HP Mini 210 2000 netbook: Processor: Intel Atom Processor N475 (1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), Intel Atom Processor N550 (1.5 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) Chipset: Intel NM10 + ICH8m chipset Main Memory: 1GB DDR3 (1 x 1024 MB), up to 2 GB DDR3 memory Graphic system: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 Display: 25.6 cm (10.1″) diagonal WSVGA LED HP BrightView Infinity Display (1024 x 600) Hard Disk: 250GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm Webcamera: Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone (VGA) Sound: Generic, stereo with Dolby Advanced Audio Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth: Bluetooth wireless networking Input/Output Port: 1 x VGA port, 1 x headphone-out/microphone-in combo jack, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet port Expansion Slots: 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure … Continue reading →

New addition to the LG X series

David Allen — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:00:13 +0000

LG have released the latest addition to the x series of netbooks, this is the X140 it comes with a standard 10.1 inch display and all if the usual refinements such as, the 1.83 GHz Intel Atom processor with 2 GB RAM and 320 GB hard drive, as well as the choice of white, pink or black colour options. These are the specs and features of the LG X140 netbook: Intel Atom processor (1.83GHz), 2GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, 10.1-inch widescreen display (1366×768 resolution), Wi-Fi, 3G, 1.3MP webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Starter. Price in the Middle East market is $490 Source [Tech Fresh] a LG Netbooks, new netbook, the lg x140

Check out the Fujitsu LifeBook MH330

David Allen — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 09:00:10 +0000

Check this video out it shows off the new LifeBook from Fujitsu, it is a 10.1 inch display with resolution of 1024 x 600 400:1 contrast ratio and uses the Atom N450 processor from Intel. This is a smart looking computer with plenty going for it; unfortunately, we have no idea where it stands when it comes to prices, which is a pity! Features and the specs of the Fujitsu LifeBook MH330: 10.1 inch display, 1024 x 600 display (400:1 contrast ratio), an Intel Atom N450 processor, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, and an Intel GMA 3150 graphics. Other important specs include 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth V2.1, a trio of USB ports, a card reader, a spill resistant keyboard, and Microsoft Windows 7 Starter. Prices to be announced this month Source [Tech Fresh] a Fujitsu LifeBook MH330, Fujitsu Netbooks, new netbook

New Netbook From China

David Allen — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:00:44 +0000

The SungWorld range of computers has the dubious accolade of having a $73 starting price, but by anyone’s standards that is just too cheap and the range has been added to with the 10.1 inch display L3 it’s a little bit more up market than the smaller versions and comes with a much higher price tag of just over $300. However, this is a venture in cost cutting, finding ways to make the computer cheaper and one of the ways to do that has been to remove the mouse buttons so that they are integrated in with the touch pad. Features of the ten inch SungWorld L3 netbook: 10 inch models, a netbook with a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display, Intel Atom N270 CPU, weighs just over 2.2 pounds, a 3200mAh lithium polymer battery and GMA 950 graphics. Priced at around $300 Source [Liliputting] a new netbook, sungworld l3, Sungworld Laptops

FIC launch the SVE00

David Allen — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:00:30 +0000

There is no doubt that that not many people would have known about this brand of computer and there is no reason why they should either, but this is a neat looking machine with average specs. In fact this is one of those brands that would have hovered around the background without many knowing about it, until now that is. Specs: 10.1” 1024 x 600 display Atom N450 processor 1 GB RAM 2 x USB, VGA, LAN, audio jacks, SIM card slot, card reader 1.3 MP webcam 2.5” HDD (up to 500 GB) OR SSD (up to 32 GB) 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Bluetooth Gigabit LAN WiMAX, HSDPA Windows 7 or Linux 3 cell battery (4 hours battery life) Source [Netbooked] a FIC Netbooks, fic sve00, new netbook

Medion launched in Europe

David Allen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:00:54 +0000

You may not have heard much about Medion, but here in the UK and in Europe they are a very popular brand, one of the more lowest priced brands but popular none the less. Now the company have brought out a new netbook, it’s a 10.1 inch version; it comes with an Atom N270 processor and Windows 7 starter. Specs – 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 display, an Intel GMA 950 graphics card, a 1 GB RAM, a 160 GB hard drive, a 4 in 1 card reader, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 3 cell battery and Windows 7 Starter OS. The Medion Akoya Mini E1217 is now available in Europe for around $494. Source [Tech Fresh] a medion launch euro netbook, Medion Netbooks, new netbook

Xitrix launch TravelPro M10

David Allen — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:53 +0000

This is a smart netbook from the Philippine based computer maker Xitrix; it is called the TravelPro M10 and offers a ten inch display with 1024 x 600 LED. It is powered by an Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz processor with an Intel GMA 950 graphics card. It is only available in the Philippines currently but no doubt a few may slip out at some point. Features – This smart-looking, easy-to-carry mobile sidekick is powered by Genuine Microsoft Windows® 7 Starter, Intel® Atom™ performance processing, blazing fast 2GB DDR2 system memory, 320GB internal Hard drive and fast 802.11 wireless N Connectivity. At last, this is a netbook outfitted with the deluxe features that will let you really get tasks done and remain at the centre of your social network. So access the Internet, check your e-mail, communicate with friends, share photos, listen to music and review documents. Priced at $492. Source [Tech Fresh] a new netbook, the xitrix netbook, Xitrix Netbooks

Asus site showing the 1001HA

David Allen — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:18 +0000

Once a company put details of new products up on their main site, then it can be taken for granted that the pages will trickle down to the various sites serving different countries. That is what seems to be happening with the Asus Eee PC 100HA, this great spec netbook is now showing up on the homepage of Asus. Features – 10.1 inch 1024 × 600 display, 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1 GB of RAM, 160 GB HDD, Wi-Fi 802.1 b/g/n, 0.3MP webcam, 3 USB ports, Windows XP or Linux OS and a 3 cell/6 cell battery. No details on price or availability yet. Source [Eee PC] a asus ee pc 1001ha, ASUS Netbooks, new netbook