Notebook Sales: Netbooks To Boost Sales Worldwide

With more and more brands like Acer, Dell and HP entering the market for low-cost small notebooks like the Asus’ Eee PC, the market specialists from Topology Research raised forecasts for the worldwide laptop market from 120 to 128 million units. That is around 7 percent more than expected. So Topology Research sees a plus [...]

Asus confirms Eee PC 904 HD

Verifies to PC Retail existence of device and reveals launch and pricing details; cheapest model in new range. PC Retail can exclusively confirm that Asus is to launch a new Eee PC device into the UK, “within a matter of weeks”, adding that it would be the cheapest of the new models available.
The device, the [...]

EEE PC 904 and 905: New Tiny Screen And Bigger Keyboards

Sources of DigiTimes say that Asus is working on a couple of new Eee PCs: The 904 and 905. The models take the 8.9″ screen from the 900 and 901 and mash it up with the bigger keyboard on the Eee 1000, which doesn’t seem like a very good idea to us because the mini-notebook [...]

EEE 901: Asus to charge the same for Linux and Windows

Computerworlduk.com writes that Asus will charge the same for Linux and Windows on the new Eee PC
901. Though the Linux option brings 8 GB more storage space. The Windows version comes with 4 GB internal memory and 8 GB flash, the Linux UMPC gets 16 GB flash inside.
Additionally the Eee PC 901 will come with [...]

HP Still Market Leader In Notebook Sales

Due to DisplaySearch’s quarterly notebook PC shipment and forecast report, 31 million units were shipped in the first quarter of 2008. HP remained in the lead for seven consecutive quarters with a shipment of 6.46 million units and a 1Q08 share of 20.8 percent. Second place for Dell with 4.68 million units over third Acer [...]

Asus Eee PC 901, 1000 And 1000 Unveiled At Computex 2008

Taipei, Taiwan, June 3, 2008 – Upon reaching the milestone of surpassing 1 million Eee PC sets sold in just 6 months after its launch, Asus has provided yet another wave of anticipation with its release of the new Eee PC 901, 1000 and 1000(H) models. These new iterations of the ever popular electronic gadget add even more options to users. With its shockproof Solid State Drive (SSD) design, users will be able to enjoy stable and reliable computing on-the-go – making it the ideal and travelling companion for outdoor activities. This new range of Eee PC are also equipped with the exclusive Super Hybrid Engine technology that can provide longer battery lifespans of up to 7.8 hours*, exclusive web storage and high speed connectivity**, and large displays for easy viewing. Available on both Windows and GNU Linux platforms – this range expands upon the original 3 ´E´s to further its “Easy” concept to cater to even more discerning users.
* Exact battery life subject to actual usage and model.
** 3.5G concept sample will be displayed at Computex 2008.

EeePC Update: Computex Pics

Taipei (Taiwan) – Earlier today we brought you news of the updated Asus EeePC line with larger screes and WiMax connectivity. Now here are several snapshots of the EeePC 901 and 1000H to round out the coverage.as you’ll see in the pictures, some specs (like the battery) are in flux.
The 10-inch screen EeePC 1000H [...]

Exclusive First Photos: Dell Mini Inspiron

Straight from Michael Dell, a first look at their Mini Inspiron Notebook which will go toe-to-toe with the Asus Eee and HP 2133.
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