Netbooks: Low Price Storm

Samsung: Five New Notebook Models

Notebookitalia revealed Samsung’s five new laptop models: The ultraportable Samsung Q210 (12.1″) and Q310 (13.3″) as well as the mainstream R510 Aura (15.4″, WXGA) and R560 (15.4″, WSXGA+). The 17″ bang is the Samsung R710 with a WUXGA display (1920 x 1200 pixels).
The subnotebooks Q210 and Q310 come with actual Intel CPUs, Core 2 [...]

Review: Sony Vaio VGN-SZ71WN/C Subnotebook

Sony’s Vaio VGN-SZ71WN/C Subnotebook is made for the demanding Business user. With Sony’s Vaio line-up 2008 and brand new Penryn processors, the performance of this ultra portable notebook is still really good. The same goes for case, display and workmanship of the Sony Vaio VGN SZ71 WN/C. Well, with a price tag of more than [...]

Eee PC 904 to feature Celeron M CPU

Initially thought to be Atom-powered, just like the 901, Asus’ Eee PC 904 HD, which will feature a 8.9-inch LCD screen and have a size comparable, if not identical to that of the 1000 and 1000(H) models, is required to settle for the Celeron CPU and become the more or less official replacement of the [...]

Centrino Atom Platform: PC Vendors Pessimistic

Digitimes reports, that although Intel is aggressively pushing Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and its Centrino Atom platform, PC vendors still feel pessimistic about the market’s future in general. Digitimes calls an increasing demand for 7- to 10-inch netbooks, a declining worldwide economy and Nvidia’s ARM11-based Tegra as negative factors toward MIDs. Intel declined the opportunity [...]

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 [...]

MSI Wind U100: Available In Germany Early August

Yesterday MSI Germany announced the Wind U100 with a height of 19 mm and only 940 grams. The MSI Wind comes with an ultraportable design but with full functionality: Equipped with the Intel 945GMS + ICH7M chipset, with a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1 GB DDR2 667 RAM and a 80GB hard drive, the [...]

MSI Wind: Cheapest OSX Notebook

MSI Wind: Cheapest OSX Laptop. One geek at InsanelyMac.com has managed to install Leopard OSX on MSI’s Wind UMPC. Though the small factor subnotebook isn’t officially available yet, an user called ‘jav’ claims to have Bluetooth, sound and Ethernet working without problems out the box. Wireless LAN and a proper screen resolution still missing.
“Well, here [...]

Computex 2008: Gigabyte shows 8,9″ Netbook with Touchscreen

Also Gigabyte can’t ignore the triumphant advance of the small notebooks – ‘netbooks’. So Gigabyte strikes back and shows at Computex with the M912X an impressive small handheld. However, the solution of Gigabyte differs in many aspects, cpmared to the ‘competitors’ from Asus, MSI or VIA. First, the swivelling Touchscreen. The 8,9″ screen with LED [...]

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.