10 inch Netbooks

Gaming on a Convertible tablet

Netbooks — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:58:08 +0000

Convertible tablets, as they are becoming known, are basically hybrids of laptops and tablets – which can be utilised in the fashion of either of these devices. This means that they can be operated using touch screen, as with regular tablets, but also with a keyboard and a pointing device, as with laptops. There have been suggestions within the industry that they could eventually render both traditional laptops and tablets obsolete by allowing people to get the best aspects of both, but what are they like to actually use – especially for gaming, which is key to the success of any mobile device?

Well there is no question that many gamers find playing popular mobile games – such as online casino ones – difficult on standard tablets, due to the lack of a physical keyboard; which suggests that the gaming experience stands to be improved by the option to use one of these. Certainly devices which could really be considered convertible tablets for this reason – such as the ASUS Transformer Infinity Pad – do offer users a great gaming experience, complete with that optional keyboard. Most of the Convertible tablets, like the Transformer Infinity and the Iconia W700, also feature far larger screens than standard tablets, like the hugely successful iPad. However there are problems as well.

The main one of these is the sheer size and bulk of the likes of Iconia model, which significantly reduce the convenience of it – and make the prospect of spending lengthy periods playing online casino or any other type of game, perhaps online on a site like www.luckynuggetcasino.com/au/ or just as a downloaded version, a lot less appealing. Most Convertible tablets certainly feature the kind of powerful processors that are needed for gaming – for example the Intel one in the Iconia – but this often adds to the weight, because additional body thickness is required to contain the heat they generate. Thus at the moment, it can be argued that some models – such as the Transformer Infinity offer a good gaming experience, but others like the Iconia, have some way still to go.

How to Keep your Laptop Going

Netbooks — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:09:19 +0000

Laptops and, their junior relatives, notebooks and ultrabooks have become indispensable these days. People use them for research, work, gaming, and entertainment. But your notebook isn’t like an automobile. The heavier and more often you use it, the more maintenance efforts you need to do to keep it running at its best. Instead of the yearly tune-up, occasional oil change, and filter replacement, your laptop needs constant vigilance for peak performance. There are thousands of ways to drag your system down, from clandestine ones to notorious system-hogs. Almost all computer manufacturers are trying their best to help users with maintenance, security and performance optimization. For example, Lenovo offers a number of free solutions for customers buying Lenovo laptops and other products. These solutions include rescue and recovery software, productivity suits among others. Similarly, Dell runs a comprehensive security center for its customers. Although these are useful, users can take things into their own hands and ensure that things do not get to the point that Dell and Lenovo need to be called in. Here are several ways on how you can improve your notebook’s overall performance.

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Delete unnecessary startup programs and applications

Will your vehicle have the same smooth pickup if you’re driving it alone or stuffing four friends inside it? This is also the case with laptop computers. If your device has to load plenty of apps when you turn it on, the startup time also increases. Reduce startup time by removing unwanted and unnecessary software that your notebook may have. All you need to do is go to Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs. From here, delete applications that you don’t need. If you still don’t have a Windows defender app, download it online. This software lets you control which apps load during startup.

Backup old files

Remove unnecessary folders, files, and applications saved on the hard disc. A hard drive’s access time is easily affected by the volume of files saved on your laptop and notebook. Remove the files that you don’t need on a regular basis. To do this, go to Control Panel>Backup and Restore>Choose backup.

Think about defragmenting your HDD

Like a neatly arranged bookshelf can help you find books in a short time, a tidy and organized disk makes it faster and easier for the computer to find files with the least amount of time.

Get an antivirus

Trojans and viruses make the computer system slower, less efficient, and more vulnerable to issues like data loss and identity theft. Avoid unwanted and uneventful circumstances by installing antivirus software on your laptop and keeping it updated.

Keep your device updated

A number of individuals think that updates only make their devices slower, but updates and patches are delivered to fix system bugs and other vulnerabilities. These updates prevent your computer from future crashes and system problems. Make sure that updates are automatically installed in your device.

Top 3 Powerful Notebooks

Netbooks — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:23:32 +0000

Notebook computers are increasingly becoming an essential part of the personal computing landscape. As technology advances, notebook computers have become more powerful, faster, lighter and thinner.

As notebook computers become more powerful, many users choose to replace their desktop units with one. Here’s a look at some of the highest performance notebooks on the market today — any one of these units wouldn’t look out of place as a desktop replacement.

One of the top contenders is the Samsung Series 7, which PC Magazine selected as one of its most extreme performance laptop machines in February. The slim, aluminium clad notebook comes with a blazing Intel Core i7 processor operating at 2.2 Ghz, an AMD Radeon HD6750M graphics processing unit, three-quarters of a terabyte of hard-disk storage plus 8GB of cache storage in a solid-state drive and an identical amount of RAM. There’s also a DVD drive thrown in for good measure.

The Samsung Series 7 offers nearly seven hours of battery life, based on a PC Magazine test. In the same test, it beat or tied with competitive models from HP, Toshiba, Dell and even Apple’s top of the line Macbook Pro in several tests of speed and power.

The Lenovo Thinkpad W520 is a lightweight, powerful notebook that could easily replace a desktop computer. It comes with a 2.5 Ghz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of memory and half a terabyte of hard drive storage. These specs aren’t quite on the same plane as the Samsung Series 7, but they are more than respectable when compared to most notebook models.

A Laptop Magazine review of the Thinkpad W520 noted that its battery lasted an “amazing” nine hours, nearly four times longer than the category average, concluding that the unit combined power, portability, “the industry’s best keyboard” and a “gorgeous” display.

While the Samsung and the Lenovo might be perfect business machines, HP weighs in with a powerful media notebook. The HP Envy 14‘s centerpiece is a huge 14″ high-definition HD display capable of 1920×1080 pixel resolution. It also comes Beats powered sound capabilities.

HP’s media machine is also aluminium clad, like the Samsung, and also comes with a 750GB hard drive, an optional 128GB solid-state drive, two graphics cards from AMD and Intel and an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor running at 2.2 Ghz.

If you need portability and power, whether for business or entertainment, check out one of the notebooks listed above. They’re more than adequate replacements for a desktop and they’ll get the job done with mobility thrown in.

Tabtops: The Next Big Thing?

Netbooks — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:18:34 +0000

With the release of Windows 8 due next month, the race for a perfect tablet-laptop hybrid – usually called TabTops among tech enthusiasts – continues to forge ahead full-steam. Manufacturers like Lenovo, Toshiba, Dell and Samsung are aiming to fuel consumers’ imaginations with a number of different hardware innovations.

Windows 7-run hybrid designs haven’t had much success. Previous versions, such as the Dell Inspiron Duo, marketed in 2010 as ‘the new convertible’ tablet PC, did not review well. So, will Windows 8 be a game-changer? Let’s have a look at a select line up of new TabTops, each featuring a different design.

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13

The Yoga 13 will soon join the family of ultrabooks from Lenovo, capable of transforming from a slim, light ‘notebook’ to a supersized13in ‘tablet.’ This is done via a double-jointed hinge, which allows the screen to fold all the way back against the laptop’s rear. In tablet mode,the machine features an IPS panel, which allows wide viewing angles and supports Windows 8display features well.This machine is similar to the IdeaPad U300s in design – it issimple, economically priced, and extremely smart.

Toshiba Satellite U925t

Toshiba’s Satellite U925t has a sliding design: whencontracted it resembles a thick 12.5in tablet, butslide the screen up and it will reveal a full-size keyboard with a touch pad. Theoverall design is wellthoughtout. Even though there is extra length to the machine when the keyboard is extended, itmaintains its balancewithout toppling over. The touchscreen isalso well-built, and is adequately responsive. The U925t also contains a NFC(Near Field Communication) chip, making it possible for users to transfer files by tapping the computer against other devices.

Samsung Slate PC Series-7

The Samsung Slate PCis essentially a tablet which you can carry around the usual way, then dock it and useas a desktop PC, complete with Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.It features an 11.6in LCD screen, full-sized Standard-A USB sockets (full-sized), and connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, 3G, and Bluetooth. And there are two cameras: 2MP on the front, and 3MP on the back.Samsung also boasts7 hours of battery life for the device from a single charge.

Dell XPS 12

Dell’s XPS 12 is the Inspiron Duo’s older brother, using the same flip-lid conversionmechanism. It features an aluminium and carbon-fiber shell and has a tough Gorilla glass screen. Rivaling the average ultrabook, the Dell XPS 12 weighs a light 1.4kg and at its thickest is 20mm wide. The touch-screenis particularly impressive, measuring at 12.5in, with full HD (1080p) resolution.

So far, it looks as ifthese manufacturers have made a wise decision indelaying the release of their new hybrid machines until after the arrival oftouch-screen enabled Windows 8. Will the new cross-format OS mean TabTops appear on every street corner? We have yet to find out.

Netbooks or Laptops?

Netbooks — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:31:21 +0000

To the untrained eye there may not seem to be a lot of difference between netbooks and laptops, but despite their similarities there are some key factors which separate them.

The most obvious of these is size. The majority of netbooks on sale today have something close to a 10-inch screen, though other sizes are available.

Laptops on the other hand tend to have screens somewhere between 11 and 17 inches inclusive, so if a large display is important to you then laptops win out here.

But the compact size of netbooks does give them an advantage in the weight department. The typical netbook will tip the scales at just over 1kg, whereas a laptop will tend to be around double that.

Another key area in the netbook versus laptop battle is computing power and in a straight fight this is a clear win for the latter.

Netbooks tend to have slower processors and less memory than laptops, so it’s important to remember to bear this in mind when you are trying to decide which to buy.

Of course, this doesn’t mean there is no point in buying a netbook, you just have to be sure it will meet your needs.

Netbooks are more than fine for surfing the web, word processing and editing spread sheets, but if you want to edit video or photos then you may be better off looking at a laptop.

The other main point to consider is the price, but again this is not a straightforward issue.

Top end laptops are always going to be more expensive than netbooks, but that’s because they offer more functionality.

More basic laptops are closer in price to netbooks, which you can expect to retail for around £250.

There is no hands down winner when it comes to the battle between netbooks and laptops and the most important thing is to decide what you want from a machine and then pick the one which best suits your needs. Shop around and check out retailers like Ebuyer if you want a better idea of what’s on the market.

ASUS Transformer Prime TF201-B1-GR Eee Pad 10.1-Inch Versus Apple iPad MC706LL/A (Newest Model)

Netbooks — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:54:58 +0000

I am planing to purchase a tablet PC in the near future. There are so many tablet PCs on the market and choosing one can be confusing because most of them have similar features and specifications.

I have read a few blogs and browsed many forums but nothing compares to seeing and testing the physical product. So I went to the biggest retailer I could find in my area and tested all the tablets available in the store. After watching short movies and browsing pictures, loading applications and using the internet I knew what I want to get. The best tablets in my opinion are iPad (I have tested iPad2, but now it is available iPad3) and ASUS Transformer Prime TF201.

Below you have a direct comparison between ASUS Transformer Prime TF201-B1-GR Eee Pad 10.1-Inch and Apple iPad MC706LL/A (Newest Model).

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Color	Amethyst Gray	Black
Feature	Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS (4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgradable) with ASUS Waveshare UI NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 Quad-core CPU 10.1" LED Backlight WXGA (1280x800) ScreenSuper IPS+10 finger multi-touch supportCorning® Gorilla® Glass 32GB EMMC + 8G life time ASUS Webstorage space Eee Pad Transformer Docking Keyboard Not IncludedWLAN 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHzBluetooth V2.1+EDR1.2 MP Front Camera8 MP Rear CameraAuto focus (rear) with flashLarge F2.4 aperture. (rear camera)	9.7 Retina Display; 2048 x 1536 Resolution Apple iOS 5; Dual-Core A5X Chip with Quad-Core Graphics 5 Megapixel iSight Camera; 1080p Video Recording Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); 32 GB Capacity Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life; 1.44 lbs
OperatingSystem	Android	Apple iOS 5
Size	32 GB	32GB
Title	ASUS Transformer Prime TF201-B1-GR Eee Pad 10.1-Inch 32GB Tablet (Amethyst Gray)	Apple iPad MC706LL/A (32GB, Wi-Fi, Black) NEWEST MODEL
Price	$598.99	$717.99
Height	7.12 inch	0.37 inch
Weight	1.29 pound	1.44 pound
Width	0.33 inch	7.31 inch
Length	10.35 inch	9.5 inch
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Reviews	Read Reviews	Read Reviews

Both are hi quality products and have good user reviews. The products have some common features:

both have a modern design and look great
the storage is 32GB
both tablets are light

Who is the winner

Because both tablets offer hi tech specification choosing between them is a matter of taste. Apple fans will go for the newest iPad and the ones who prefer Asus or Androind powered devices will choose the Transformer.

In my opinion the Transformer Prime TF201-B1-GR Eee Pad has better features like: Quad-core CPU, 8 MP Rear Camera and the best thing is that it can be transformed into a netbook with the docking station. In plus with the docking station you will almost double the battery life and you will have a full, classic qwerty keyboard also.

And the Asus Transformer Prime TF201 is almost $150 cheaper than the newest iPad.

I am planing in buying the Transformer Prime with the docking station because I like the idea of having a tablet PC which can easily be transformed into a netbook.

Update: I got the Asus Transformer Prime TF201 3 days ago and it is the best gadget I ever had. It moves really fast and the apps are stable. Also with the docking station I got enough batter for almost 2 days. The battery life is great it will last 1 day if you play with the device non stop as I did because I liked so much. The screen is easy to read even in bright sun (I was in the park with the tablet and read an ebook from it).

In conclusion the Transformer Prime TF201 is a great tablet and when I say great I mean it because it has good graphics, the applications run fast, the internet is working and the sites load almost instantly and it is a good ebook reader. So if you want a tablet PC choose the Transformer.

Toshiba NB505-N508BL 10.1 Inch Netbook Review

Netbooks — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:49:05 +0000

People who are regularly on the move may find the extremely small Toshiba Mini NB505-N508BL a good notebook to acquire. This particular notebook comes in at a mere 1.4 inches thick and weighs merely three pounds so that it is easy to store in your purse or bag. You don’t really need to charge it that often in a day considering that it provides an eight-hour battery life.

Toshiba NB505-N508BL 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue)

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Nearly anywhere you go, you can have access to your web pages, your social networks and your friends with this budget-friendly notebook. Along with its Intel Atom processor, up to eight-hour battery and its high-speed connectivity, you don’t need to be anxious with being on the go. Its rubberized EasyGrip finish makes it effortless to be able to grab-on-the-go. It has a brilliant 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen as well as a full-sized keyboard. This allows for comfy typing, and you can navigate documents, web pages and images easier with the touchpad that is much larger and has multi-touch control.

Additionally, it includes a generous 250 GB hard drive and SD memory card slot for downloading images from a digital camera. Some of the various other features you will be getting, consist of an integrated webcam, a mono speaker, and fast DDR3 RAM. To help lessen the chance of hard drive failure, there is a 3D sensor that detects serious vibrations, shocks and falls. The operating system with the Toshiba Mini, that comes pre-installed, is Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, which is definitely the 32-bit version.

Overall, many men and women who reviewed this mini laptop are quite happy with their purchase. But before you acquire one, you will need to be sure that this is the laptop you want. When purchasing a computer, you want to make sure that it has the attributes that are necessary for your daily routine. Questions to ask yourself include whether this will be your principal computer. In addition, when examining reviews, be certain that there is no hidden agenda. There are occasions when adverse comments are the result of over-expectations rather than actually flaws.

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Toshiba NB505-N508BL 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) (Personal Computers)

List Price:	$299.99 USD
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You need to be positive that the computer you obtain is does exactly what it says it will do. If you would like something much more advanced then this computer is not for you. This particular computer is meant for portability and not meant to replace your primary computer. While Windows 7 Starter is thought to be the best operating system in the market today, it doesn’t have some of the advanced features that Windows 7 may have. It obviously will not be as speedy as your home computer. Even though the laptop does feature a well-made full-sized keyboard, persons with extra-large fingers will have a tough time. If you understand what this laptop is meant to do, then the Toshiba Mini NB505-N508BL is a good buy.

Below you’ll find the Toshiba NB505-N508 in the other 4 colors: Toshiba NB505-N508TQ (Turquoise), Toshiba NB505-N508GN (Green), Toshiba NB505-N508OR (Orange) and Toshiba NB505-N508BN (Brown)

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Toshiba NB505-N508TQ 10.1-Inch Netbook (Turquoise) (Personal Computers)

List Price:	$299.99 USD

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Toshiba NB505-N508GN 10.1-Inch Netbook (Green) (Personal Computers)

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Toshiba NB505-N508OR 10.1-Inch Netbook (Orange) (Personal Computers)

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Toshiba NB505-N508BN 10.1-Inch Netbook (Brown) (Personal Computers)

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Instead of Netbooks

Netbooks — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:03:54 +0000

Although netbooks have some killer advantages like affordable price and extra portability some people prefer laptops because of their performances.

When compared to netbooks usually laptops are faster and have larger screen sizes. The post popular notebook brads in this period are Samsung and Asus. So if you are looking for tech Christmas gift ideas you must check out these brads.

Both Asus and Samsung produce great hi tech products and you won’t regret buying one. Choosing between them is a matter of personal taste because the features, specs and guarantee are similar.

If you ask yourself which Asus laptop to buy I can suggest the ASUS X52F-EX1264V if you can afford it. This is not a cheap laptop, but it offers good performances so in my opinion it has a great price/performance ratio.

ASUS X52F-EX1264V technical specifications:

Screen Size (inch): 15.6 inches
Memory (RAM): 4 GB
Storage (hard drive): 640 GB
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor P6100
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium

If you are a Samsung fan and you would prefer a laptop made by this company and you wonder which Samsung laptops are best you should know that SAMSUNG NP-RF711-S06UK is one of the most popular hi end models.

Again this is not cheap, but hi performances do cost.

SAMSUNG NP-RF711-S06UK technical specifications:

Screen Size (inch): 17.3 inches
Memory (RAM): 8 GB
Storage (hard drive): 750 GB
Processor: Intel Core i7
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium

So which one to choose? It depend on your needs. If you want a faster laptop go for SAMSUNG NP-RF711-S06UK, if you wish a fast laptop and more portability go for ASUS X52F-EX1264V.

ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BU 10.1 Inch Netbook

Netbooks — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:14:10 +0000

ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BU and ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK have the same features and specifications. The only difference between them is the color. The first one is blue and the second one is black. There are also two more colors available: red and white. The red one is called ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-RD and the white one is ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-WT.

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Netbook (Blue) (Personal Computers)

List Price:	$299.99 USD

Buyers are very pleased about this ASUS Netbook model. There are about 155 positive reviews and the netbook was rated with 4.3/5 stars.

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK 10.1 Inch Netbook Review

Netbooks — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:17:09 +0000

For those that love color, the Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK Netbook by ASUS comes in four colors: red, blue, black, and, white. Compared to most netbooks, the Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK Netbook has something special going for it; lots of incredible performance features that set it apart from the pack.

One of these features is the web based 750 GB storage. While the Netbook comes with the standard 250 GB hard drive, you also get access to ASUS’s Webstorage – free, for one year. This gives you a whole year to decide if online storage is for you. (Don’t worry about what to do with your files if you choose not to continue with Webstorage. External hard drives are very affordable and you can easily transfer your data to one of the many products available.)

Another feature is the amazingly fast transfers:480 megabits (60 Megabytes) per second in close proximity, and 100 megabits (12.5 Megabytes) per second at 10 meters. That is FAST! If you are doing lots of downloads, this feature alone will save you lots of time, and, makes this a ‘buy’ product for me.

And if the 13 hour battery life doesn’t make you realize this is an extra special little netbook, let me tell you that the laptop that is being used to type this review only has a one hour battery life. The Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK Netbook battery is made for travelers and people on the go. Don’t be stuck looking for a power point again.

One of the common features on this netbook is the keyboard. It is practically full size at 92%, but, then the specialness creeps in; it has a multifunctional touch pad that lets you actually zoom in and out. How sweet is that?

Perhaps the only disappointment for me, is that this top-end unit still comes loaded with Windows 7 Starter pack and a bundle of trial software. Most buyers seem to have no problem using the starter edition for everything they need to do, I just think it would have been a nice addition to get the full Windows 7 package. As for the trial software, if you don’t want it, delete it and free up the disc space. Also, the 0.3 meg webcamera still remains, but while it seems subpar for a unit that is so loaded, it also seems to be more than adequate for travelers who stay in touch with Skype.

This is a really awesome, lightweight, netbook that is excellent value for the money. There are so many more special features on the Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK Netbook that you’d be hard pressed not to snap it right up. And that is my recommendation.

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ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook Features and Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Starter Pack
Display: LED-backlit WSVGA display (1024 x 600) 10.1-inch
Processor: N550 dual-core processor Intel Atom (1.50 GHz)
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz) & Bluetooth V3.0
LAN: 10/100 Mbps/ RJ-45
Memory: 1GB DDR3, 1 x SODIMM (expandable to max 2GB)
Hybrid Storage: 250GB 5400RPM hard drive + 500GB ASUS WebStorage2
Battery: 6 cell battery – in normal conditions up to 13 hours battery life
Camera: 0.3 megapixels
Audio: Stereo Speakers
Card Reader: 3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, MMC)
Input / Output: 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15 pin), 1 x LAN RJ-45, 1 x microphone, 1 x headphone
Dimensions: 10.31 inches x 7.01 inches x 0.93 ~ 1.43 inches
Weight: 2.76 lbs (including battery)

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Does The ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook Have A Warranty?

The Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK Netbook has an amazing warranty. It has a 6 month battery warranty, 30 day replacement screen warranty (if there is a bright dot, yes, one dot, anywhere on the screen you get a new panel), and, you get a 1 year global warranty. For travelers this is great coverage because it means no matter where you are traveling in the world, your netbook is covered under warranty for the first year.

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