23 April 2009
MSI, others to showcase Android-based netbooks at Computex?
It was at the 2008 Computex show in Taipei where we saw the coming-out party for Atom-based netbooks running XP. With any luck, Computex 2009, which begins June 2nd, will usher in the era of the Android-based netbook. That’s where the Economic D...
21 April 2009
Fujitsu's 10.1-inch LOOX M netbook looks good, positively average
Not that Fujitsu’s totally new to the netbook arena or anything, but we’ve got to hand it to the outfit’s design team on this one. The newfangled LOOX M netbook is definitely handsome, even though the innards contain a list of hardwa...
I-Buddie shows off its Android netbook prototype
We’ve heard plenty of talk about Android-powered netbooks — and even seen a few hacks demonstrating the concept in action — but it sounds like little-known I-Buddie is actually planning on shipping a product sometime soon. That’...
18 April 2009
How would you change HP's Mini 1000 Mi?
Judging by recent PC shipment reports, HP’s had a pretty good run in Q1, and we fully suspect that a good chunk of those sales are in the netbook category. The outfit’s Mini 1000 Mi was highly anticipated and chock full of promise, though ...
16 April 2009
Lenovo netbook with built-in 3G hits the FCC -- destined for AT&T?
The Lenovo S9 and S10 have already been approved by the FCC, so the appearance of this mysterious nine-inch Lenovo netbook in Uncle Sam’s all-knowing database is certainly thought-provoking — especially since it’s got a built-in AT&a...
15 April 2009
Always Innovating's half-finished online store lists Touch Book tablet in stock, $99 keyboard sold separately
Remember Always Innovative’s Touch Book? Looks like the company’s gearing up to start selling the rather unique netbook / removable tablet hybrid, as noted by its under construction X-Cart powered online store. Four entries are currently l...
Medion's Atom-powered E1211 and E1215 make the scene
If you’re a resident of the European Union (or just a big fan) you might like to know that Medion’s back with another nondescript, low-priced laptop or two. Understated sequels to the Mini E1210, both the E1211 and E1215 sport a 10-inch di...
Samsung's Centrino 2-powered Q320 and R522 caught on display
Dutch-based portablegear has managed to get a close-up look at Samsung’s Intel Centrino 2-packing laptops, the 13.4-inch Q320 and 15.6-inch R522, and boy are they a beaut. The former’s sporting an NVIDIA GeForce G105M and three USB ports, ...
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