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Bandai launches another netbook for kids

2009-07-12T16:14:00.000-07:00

From Liliputing -Bandai is launching a second netbook that closel resembles its first model, including its 79800 yen ($865) pricing except that this one is based on Rilakkuma. Specs are similar as well - 1.6GHz Atom N270, 8.9" 1024 x 600 pixel display, 802.11b/g WiFi, 1GB RAM, a 160GB HD, and a 1Seg digital TV tuner.

Sony VAIO W hands on

2009-07-12T16:07:00.000-07:00

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Solar powered Ink-In-Motion E-Ink

2009-07-12T16:03:00.000-07:00

Sony Vaio W’s knockoff is out months earlier than the originalt?

2009-07-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

Cloned in China found a Sony VAIO W clone being discussed in bbs.shanzhaiben, a Chinese netbook forum. The netbook is from Shenzhen Huaqiang North and comes with a 4-cell battery.

Atom MID sells for $57, reader ahead

2009-07-11T18:49:00.000-07:00

From TG Daily -The Taipei Times has reported that Taiwanese telco FarEasTone is selling an Atom-based MID made by BenQ for a mere $57. The catch is that is comes with a three year service.FarEasTone will also offer other MIDs as well as Android phones as e-book readers using 3.5G technology.Details here.

Intel Is Working With Google on Chrome OS

2009-07-11T16:10:00.000-07:00

From PC World -Intel, one half of the Wintel duo (Microsoft Windows being the other half) that has dominated the PC world for the past few decades, has been working with Google on the Chrome operating system for some time.The Chrome OS, to be launched in H2 2010, is intended for desktops, laptops and netbooks, all devices dominated by Windows, so supporting Chrome could actually put Intel in an

FCC blesses new X Series notebook from LG

2009-07-11T15:12:00.000-07:00

The Boy Genius Report -The FCC has approved LG’s new X Series line of netbooks, a moderately priced line featuring decent specs and, in the X120 at least, integrated 3G. Anew model,referred to in FCC docs as the X13 though it will most probably be released as the X130 looks promising. While only Bluetooth and WLAN are confirmed, specs will likely include a Windows OS, an Atom processor, 160GB HD,

Google CEO Schmidt Didn’t Want to Build Chrome Initially

2009-07-10T19:51:00.000-07:00

From WSJ Digits -Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Thursday evening that he resisted the idea the Chrome OS before giving in to Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page after the duo hired some Firefox developers who built a demonstration of Chrome that changed Schmidt's mind.Chrome is described as an anti-operating system — one that is basically indistinguishable from a browser. Netbooks loaded

Google Chrome OS to attack Microsoft Desktop Dominance in 2010

2009-07-10T16:36:00.000-07:00

From I4U News -Google has announced Google Chrome OS, an open source, lightweight Linux-based operating system that will initially be targeted at netbooks. The company will open-source its code later this year, and netbooks running Google Chrome OS will be available in the second half of 2010.Google Chrome OS will run on both x86 as well as ARM chips.

Introducing the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7

2009-07-10T16:22:00.000-07:00

The Windows Team Blog presented Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 by showcasing three multi-touch optimized applications and three games.The apps include Microsoft Surface Globe (shown above), Microsoft Surface Collage (photo app), and Microsoft Surface Lagoon (screensaver). The games include Microsoft Blackboard (puzzle game of physics), Microsoft Rebound, and Microsoft Garden Pond.In order to

Notebook vendors slowing down on mobile TV

2009-07-09T16:15:00.000-07:00

From Digitimes -Notebook makers have slowed the launch of notebooks with built-in mobile TV modules due to the launch of low-cost netbooks, economic concerns, tariffs and after-sales service. The ratio of notebooks shipped with built-in mobile TV modules currently stands at 5% of the global notebook shipments compared to the early projections of 10-20%.

Intel doesn't view Chrome OS as a threat to Moblin

2009-07-09T16:09:00.000-07:00

From Engadget -According to Michael Chen, director of Intel's embedded sales group/ultra mobility group in Asia-Pacific, Intel isn't worried at all that Google has introduced an operating system that will rival its own Moblin. "Our long-term goal is providing hardware for devices with different operating systems... more competition will drive up more innovations and that's good for consumers." In

ASUS Eee PC T101H 10" touchscreen netbook specs confirmed

2009-07-09T15:59:00.000-07:00

From Slashgear -Asus have announced the official specs for its T101H, a 10.1" Eee PC tablet. Like the smaller 8.9" T91, the T101H has an 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520, 16GB SSD (paired with an included 16GB SD card), a resistive 1024 x 600 touchscreen, 0.3 MP webcam, 1GB RAM (2GB max), 5.4 hour li-polymer batttery, WiFi b/g/n. Possible options include a 3G module, GPS, and digital TV.Launch date is

Acer Aspire Timeline 1810T

2009-07-09T04:04:00.000-07:00

From Macles' blog -The Aspire Timeline 1810T is based on the Aspire One 751's chassis and shares the same 11.6" 1366x768 screen but its innards are more Timeline-like, including the Intel ULV SU3500 1.4GHz processor, which is at least twice as fast as the fastest Atom. It also uses the Intel GS45 Express Chipset, with integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics core and hardware accelerated decoding of

Asus Eee PC 1005HA Seashell hands-on video!

2009-07-08T16:37:00.001-07:00

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ASUS Eee PC 1000HE Video

2009-07-08T16:35:00.000-07:00

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Asus Eee Keyboard French Video

2009-07-08T16:31:00.000-07:00

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HP Mini 110 netbook goes pink and white, adds Broadcom's HD video acceleration

2009-07-08T16:15:00.000-07:00

From Engadget -The Mini 110 is now available at HP's website including pink and white swirl color options which carry a $20 premium. Other more interesting options are the choice of Atom N270 ot N280 and Broadcom's Crystal HD Enhanced Video accelerator (for $30 more) which provides an HD video boost.

The atTiny45 USB LED E-mail, Twitter and Pidgin Notifier

2009-07-08T15:49:00.000-07:00

From Just Blair's Audio and Electronic Pages -Using an Atmel aTiny45 processor, Just Blair has modded his Asus Eee PC 901 with a color-changing LED (red, green, and blue) that notifies him whenever he receive a new message either from Thunderbird (email), Twitter, or Pidgin (IM).It is a nifty tool but as Just Blair found out all too soon, it can make you a complete slave to email. Whenever the

GB X1200 12.1-inch N270 ultraportable

2009-07-07T15:54:00.000-07:00

From Slashgear -Against Intel's and Microsoft's restrictions of pairing the N270 with a displays bigger than 10.2", Chinese firm GB have announced their Macbook Air lookalike, the X1200, which features a 1.6GHz Atom N270 and a 12.1" 1280 x 800 screen in a decidedly portable 24mm thick case with an overall 1.35kg weight. Other specs include a 160GB HD, 1GB RAM, 1.3MP webcam, two USB 2.0 ports and

How to Clean Your Keyboard

2009-07-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

INC has an amusing but informative slideshow on the many ways to clean your keyboard from the common ones like using an air compressor or hairdryer, isopropyl alcohol, Clorox Wipes or household disinfectants, or a USB vacuum cleaner, to proprietary like CyberClean (a yellow gel blob that looks like Play-Doh), to drastic measures like removing all of the keys or using the dishwasher, or innovative

Viliv X70 EX MID Sale Event

2009-07-06T04:18:00.000-07:00

From I4U News -Dynamism has a special offer for the first 777 Viliv X70 EX Windows XP MID buyers today, who will get special accessory packages worth $195. Depending on the configuration you are buying you can receive these packages:Express Model Pre-Order Special:Free 1.3GHz Upgrade from 1.2Ghz, Car kit, Leather pouch, and Protective FilmPremium Models Pre-Order Special:Free Standard Battery,

Samsung planning 11.6-inch Ion-based netbook

2009-07-06T04:12:00.000-07:00

From Digitimes -Samsung plans to launch an Nvidia Ion-equipped netbook with Intel Atom N-series CPU and 11.6-inch display later this month. The new model will break Intel's restrictions on netbooks having a panel size of 10.2" or below. Lenovo has earlier broke Intel's restrictions by launching a 12-inch Intel Atom N270-based netbook last month.Intel has already canceled the two vendors'

Apple, Acer and…Arrington?

2009-07-05T16:05:00.000-07:00

From NY Times Bits -The San Francisco Business Times reported Friday that TechCrunch founder Mr. Arrington has incorporated a separate company called CrunchPad. He plans to hold an event at the end of July or the beginning of August to make a big announcement about the CrunchPad.CrunchPad's purpose will be very simple: surfing the Web. Turn it on and up comes a browser. It is nothing more than “

Archos 9 Windows 7 tablet

2009-07-03T18:18:00.000-07:00

From Crave -French manufacturer Archos has released more details of its 9" Windows 7 tablet PC. Detailed specs include a resistive 1024 x 600 touchscreen, an Intel Atom Z515, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, plus built-in DVB-T antennas, which should allow it to receive and store Freeview TV in the UK. Weight is 623g.Prices are £450 for the 80GB model, and £500 for the160GB.