Nokia working on netbook computers
There's news that Nokia has ordered from Compal and Qanta netbook computers. No confirmation yet on this one but seems like Nokia is all set to work on Qualcomm Snapdragon based smartbooks and Intel Atom-based netbooks. If true, then we can expect a Q3 release of the Atom netbook,... more »
[25.06.2009]
Toshiba shows off Satellite L models
Toshiba is quite busy this summer and now, they're rolling out the new Satellite L models. The new Satellite laptops include the L510/L515, L500/L505, and the L550/L555. Here's a rundown on the specs of the Toshiba L series notebook computers: AMD Athlon or Turion or Intel... more »
[25.06.2009]
Intel reveals new Core i3, i5, and i7 processors
Intel recently introduced their new additions to the Core lineup: the Core i3, i5, and the i7. Unfortunately, yesterday's Centrino, Core 2 Quad, and Core 2 Duo will finally say goodbye. However, Atom, Pentium, and Celeron processors are still doing good, especially the Atom... more »
[18.06.2009]
The Three robot from RoBe:Do Robotics is netbook-powered
RoBe:Do Robotics just rolled out a new addition to their robot lineup. What's unique about their robots is that they are powered by netbooks. Yes, the small and cheap notebook computers can power a robot called the Three. As described, the Three is "modular chassis which uses... more »
[15.06.2009]
Medion rolls out three new netbooks
Last week at the Computex in Taipei, Medion rolled out their three new netbooks called the E1311, E1312, and E1315. All three netbooks are 11-inchers. Same features include AMD Sempron processor, 160GB HDD, 1.3MP webcam, WiFi, HDMI output, 1GB RAM, ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 graphics... more »
[08.06.2009]
Netbook, UMPC, Smartbook, CULV? They’re just cheap PCs
We all call the small notebook computer as the netbook computer but Intel would like to rebrand such to be the CULV, short for the Consumer Ultra Low Voltage. Microsoft, on the other hand, would like to call the netbooks as "low-cost small notebooks". It's easy to say that they... more »
[04.06.2009]
Microsoft working on Windows 7 for netbooks
This is no rumor but Windows 7 apparently will have a skinny version for the netbooks according to Gizmodo. Steve Ballmer was quick to confirm that they are working on the Windows 7 to run better on netbooks. After all, netbooks have a good place in the near future. We have no... more »
[26.02.2009]
Netbooks: Neuer Intel-Atom-Chip im Sommer
Die Netbook-Welle von 2008 wurde vor allem von einem Prozessor angetrieben: Dem Intel Atom. Konkurrent AMD hat nur kleinere oder grössere Chips im Angebot, VIA/Centaur schaffte es nicht, den Atom-Wettbewerber Nano in Stückzahlen zu liefern. Nur: Richtig viel Power hat der Atom... more »
[15.01.2009]
Analyse: Windows 7 für Netbooks
Um den Vista-Nachfolger Windows 7 wird bereits heftig diskutiert; eigentlich schon vor seiner Ankündigung. Das aktuelle Microsoft-Windows brachte nicht nur die üblichen Startschwierigkeiten wie mangelhafte Hardware-Unterstützung mit (das kennen wir von anderen Windows- und Linux-Ausgaben... more »
[13.01.2009]
NEC intros LaVie Light, their very own netbook
After the "too pink" Hello Kitty laptop, NEC is introducing another netbook called the LaVie Light. This 8.9 incher laptop boasts of an Intel Atom N270 CPU processor at 1.60 GHz, 1GB of memory, and 160GB of HDD. WiFi is there of course, as well as an SD card slot, 1.3 megapixel... more »
[27.10.2008]
