Tag: NetBook
$699 Novero Solana Hybrid Netbook/Tablet Coming To U.S. In April
If the design of the Novero Solana netbook/tablet looks familiar, it is. The last time I saw something like this was the Dell Inspiron Duo. Back then the design struck me as a good idea, but in practice the Duo didn’t live up to its promise. That doesn’t mean the same fate awaits the Solana, [...]
IdeaPad S Series Mini Notebook Hands On Video
Lenovo isn’t makein netbooks, but if you want a small, portable and affordable machine, the IdeaPad S Series is as close as you’ll get. Officially called Mini-Notebooks, these 11.6″ notebooks use the same Intel Atom processors found on most netbooks, which is enough for our own K.T. Bradford to call them a netbook. During CES [...]
Acer Aspire One Happy 2 NetBooks Offer Fruity Colors
Acer has updated the Aspire One netbook line with a collection of new Aspire One Happy 2 netbooks which come in a variety of festive and fruitful colors. While you won’t be picking up one of these to use at work, well most of us won’t, the Happy 2 netbooks are definitely eye catching. The Happy 2 [...]
Eee PC Netbook with MacBook Air Styling Coming at Computex
Asus is set to unveil a new line of Eee PC mini-notebooks and netbooks at Computex in Taipei next week, with a teaser of “The next evolution of the Eee PC” on Facebook. Asus hasn’t given up any details, and the only image is a shadowed teaser shown below. However, if you are unable to [...]
How to Get Apps On Your Notebook and Netbook (Angry Birds, Flight Control, Fruit Ninja & More)
Apps, Apps, Apps. IT seems all the cool devices these days have apps. While tablets and smartphones may be getting the most attention, you can add apps to your netbook and notebook with the Intel AppUp store. The Intel AppUp store has a collection of popular apps and works on Windows notebooks and netbooks running Windows XP [...]
HP Mini 210 Updated With Beats Audio & New Design (Video)
HP has updated the HP Mini 210 netbook with a new design and look as well as the addition of Beats Audio, a first in an HP netbook. The new HP Mini 210 will be available starting on June 15th with a new lower $299 starting price tag. HP Mini 210 Quick Specs The new [...]
Samsung Alex Coming wth Chrome OS: Google Chrome Notebook
It looks like Samsung will release a new notebook with the Google Chrome OS according to reports of a leak a Dutch site ChromeNieuws.nl (Google Translation). The original site at Google Chrome OS code site where the leak first showed up is no longer available. Below is a screen shot of it. The beginning of [...]
Dell Panerai Hints at Second-Gen Inspiron Duo Netvertible
A recent FCC application was spotted for a Dell Panerai, which may suggest that Dell may be looking to expand its Inspiron Duo line in the convertible netbook market. While many have praised the original Inspiron Duo for its unique swiveling screen design in the convertible form factor netbook market, the device suffered from poor [...]
Toshiba NB505-N508 Review (Video)
The Toshiba NB505-N508 netbook is a new Intel Atom powered netbook with incredibly long battery life and a lovely green textured lid that won’t collect finger prints. Overall the $299 netbook is worth a look, but you may be hampered by the cramped keyboard. Toshiba NB505 Quick Specs: The netbook we tested is powered by [...]
MacBook Air Sales Tripled, Called Quasi-Tablet
The MacBook Air is the fastest growing Apple product, according to J.P. Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz. Sales of the MacBook Air tripled from the same quarter the previous year. Possible reasons cited were the price cut and hardware improvements. But Moskowitz says newly refreshed form factor has ushered in a brand new category of device. Moskowitz [...]
