March 2nd, 2010
Featuring a 7″ touchscreen and a mere 600MHz processor running on Ocean Android the iLet Mini Hal serves the purpose at just $200. Now this wouldn’t put the iPad or the Asus Eee to shame when it comes to performance, but gives you plenty to do with for a travel companion even if you don’t want to use it extensively. This serves as an ebook reader, features (more…)
Categories: Android, First look, Launch Pad, Notebook / Laptops, eReaders & Tablets |
Tags: android tablet, ebook reader, haleron, haleron ilet mini, ilet, ilet mini, ipad, ipad competitor, netbook, tablet, tablt | 2 Comments
January 22nd, 2010
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3T made its first appearance in the CES 2010. The IdeaPad netbook charmed a lot of viewers with its 180 degree swiveling screen which transforms it into a tablet. The netbook is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $499.99. Its specifications are – (more…)
Categories: Lenovo, Market Watch, netbook |
Tags: idea pad, ideapad, Lenovo, lenovo ideapad, lenovo netbook tablet, Lenovo S10-3T, netbook, pre order | No Comments
January 12th, 2010
Marks & Spencers has launched new netbook codenamed MSNB-2009 (in association with Elonex)
Following are the specs of MSNB-2009 (more…)
Categories: First look, Launch Pad, netbook |
Tags: Elonex, india, Marks & Spencers, MSNB-2009, netbook | No Comments
January 9th, 2010
It looks like a eBook reader, yups its a eBook Reader + Netbook with double 10″ (inches) screen powered by Intel Z-series Atom Processor on Intel’s Menlow MID platform.
This net book has been defined primarily as a e-Book reader by the company officials, it runs (more…)
Categories: Launch Pad |
Tags: ces, ces 2010, ebook reader, MSI, netbook | 2 Comments
November 28th, 2009
Dell is cashing in on the hype around Google’s Chrome OS which promises to change the way we look at netbooks. While there is still time for the official version of Chrome OS (expected in 2H 2010), Dell has made available a compatible version for its Mini 10v netbook users.
The 10v compatible version is available for download here (instructions here). Though no virtual OS installation/support is available Chrome OS, you can load the 8GB image file on a USB to get this working. The users must be cautious though as this OS has gone through minimal testing and might bring in some issues. The WiFi connectivity is one of the features which can be troublesome.
While Acer decided to go with Android, Dell after playing with Ubuntu and Android is finally putting some weight behind the Chrome OS.
Categories: Google, Tech Industry News, netbook |
Tags: chrome, chrome os, crome os, dell chrome, dell mini, google crome, mini 10, netbook | 2 Comments
October 14th, 2009
We have been hearing about the Acer Android netbook that’s gonna dualboot good ol’ Windows XP for some time now, and now it makes its silent entry. The Acer AOD250-1613 is on pre-order at Amazon with a price tag of US$349. The listing advertises the netbook with 9 hours of battery life, (more…)
Categories: Android, netbook |
Tags: acer, acer android, acer netbook, acer windows 7 netbook, Android, dual boot netbook, netbook, windows 7 on netbook | 1 Comment
September 2nd, 2009
Nokia’s Booklet 3G did manage to excite us quite a bit until they revealed the pricing 
. Today at the Nokia World 09, journalists from across the globe tested out the Nokia netbook. However, the bigger bomb that Nokia dropped was the pricing – approximately US$810, which translates to some Rs 40,000 in India. With the best of netbooks retailing for around Rs 20,000, I am sure that the Booklet 3G isn’t targeted at Nokia’s stronghold economies in Asia. Instead, it appeared that the product could possibly be set up to help the company to penetrate the US and UK markets.
It has been clarified that the Booklet 3G will be subsidized by carriers across the globe. But the fact that both carrier subsidy and 3G network will not be a reality in India anytime soon, us gizmo fans unfortunately will have to give this beautiful (and now expensive) gadget a miss, much against the original plan.
Apart from the pricing, the Nokia Booklet 3G does have an interesting set of (more…)
Categories: Launch Pad, Reviews, Tech Industry News, netbook, nokia |
Tags: 3g netbook, booklet 3g, netbook, nokia booklet 3g review, nokia booklet3g, nokia netbook, nokia world 09, portable computer | No Comments
August 25th, 2009
Just days after we digested the Nokia N900 that was considered to be its portable internet tablet, here comes Nokia’s official netbook entry. Rumors of a Nokia netbook were going around since long, but we didn’t expect it to come out with something full fledged so soon. Booklet 3G as they term it, this mini laptop looks a little more empowered than your regular netbook and has a 10.1″ display and Windows OS (rumored to be Windows 7). Nokia has just released a teaser (video below) for us to drool over without revealing specifications in particular. However the device looks good, full featured (yeah HDMI, GPS, 3G etc) and compact enough. Loads of Nokia customizations / integration can also be expected.
The most exciting part such as the pricing and availability isn’t revealed, it might well hit the streets sometime in October-December to encash the holiday season along with the Windows 7 official launch. This is one netbook that I would certainly consider, but only if it can match the pricing. Something below $500 would be great! (video downstairs)
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Categories: Launch Pad, netbook, nokia |
Tags: 3g, booklet 3g, netbook, nokia, nokia mini laptop, nokia netbook | 4 Comments
August 8th, 2009
A Nokia tablet like device headed for T-Mobile has been spotted at a filing with FCC. The device coded RX-51 might well be the Nokia Netbook that is was rumored some time back. The device in question is 3G enabled and has a large body. Either its another giant N97 type smartphone or the netbook / tablet!
It was also revealed a while back that Nokia has registered a C-series and X-series trademark. This might well be one of these devices since all Nokia phones appear at FCC in RM-XX format, while this one is RX-51.
Via
Categories: Leaked / Spyshots, Tech Industry News, netbook, nokia |
Tags: fcc, netbook, nokia n900, nokia netbook, nokia rx-51, nokia tablet, rumor | 3 Comments
July 24th, 2009
Nvidia’s Tegra ARM chipset that was believed to be the smartphone revolutionizing processor will now find its way in Nvidia netbooks named ‘Firefly’. These Tegra powered notebooks are said to be powered by Windows CE and would certainly face immense competition from the already crowded netbook market.
Tegra is powering the Toshiba the TG01, Zune HD and a few Android powered devices, but its highly doubtful if it can power a good enough netbook. Specially with competitors like Acer opting for dual boot Netbooks that will support Android aswell as WinXP.
Via CrunchGear
Categories: netbook, rumor |
Tags: firefly, netbook, Nvidia, nvidia firefly, tegra netbook, windows ce netbook | 3 Comments
May 16th, 2009
Netbooks have shown the power of recession and portability. Portability for its small size, recession for the price! Last quarter saw sales of 6 million netbooks, which amounts to 20% of total notebook sales in the same period.
Acer is the biggest player in the net-book market with over 30% market share. With the adoption of Android we can only expect that number to increase, both for Acer and the industry. Just beware of the side-effects 
Read here
Categories: Market Watch, netbook |
Tags: acer, acer netbook, laptop, netbook, netbook market share, portable notebook | 1 Comment
April 9th, 2009
Android was the buzz last year for being the Google’s competitor to Windows Mobile and iPhone. And this year its already into the OS wars with HP, T-Mobile, Nokia and others planning netbooks powered by Android OS. So is Android developing into a full fledged Operating System? Is Google looking to compete with Microsoft head-on?
While the Android based mobiles haven’t done much damage to the WM / iPhone market share; they have set a strong alternative for manufacturers to adopt an open source mobileOS. With friendly terms and powerful backing of Google, the Android on handhelds will see a steady growth. And as predicted it might well surpass the iPhone by 2012, thanks to the number of manufacturers who have committed devices to this platform. But is Android really a ladder for Google to enter the OS market? IMO not really!
Android is a capable OS which can power PMP’s, Handhelds and Netbooks. Such that even a mobile maker like Nokia can consider entering the netbook market with Android. I really don’t see Google entering the OS market giving competition to Windows / Mac OS etc. Instead it would happily facilitate its online services like Gmail, Search, Calendar, Docs, Reader etc much easily to its audience. Google earns 95%+ revenues from online Advertising and the growth in the mobile Internet space prompts Google to enter this segment with something like Android.
Netbook users as the name suggests are heavy Internet users. Their main purpose of using a system is the Internet. Android OS on these portables would mean better than the best integration of Google’s services for Netbook users. Android is a cheap alternative for manufacturers and the very flexible one as well. If things go well with Android, pretty soon the 96% market share that Microsoft enjoys in netbooks would be under pressure.
Categories: Android, Reviews |
Tags: android computer, android growth, android laptop, android netbook, android netbooks, android os, googles android plan, netbook | 3 Comments
April 6th, 2009
Samsung has made its gorgeous 12.1″ Netbook available in the US. The pricing is $549.99 (just as reported before). The 6-cell battery is a good backup for a portable and here are the specs again in case you missed it:
Samsung NC20 Features and specifications:
- 1.3GHz Via Nano(TM) Processor U2250
- 12.1″ Widescreen display
- Microsoft WinXP Home
- 1GB Ram
- 160GB HDD
- Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR
- Integrated 1.3MP camera
- 3-in-1 card reader
- 6 Cell Battery
- Pricing £390.98 ($565)
Via UberGizmo
Categories: Launch Pad, netbook, samsung |
Tags: nc20, netbook, samsung nc20, samsung netbook | No Comments
March 5th, 2009
As I decide to replace my notebook that has served me well for over 2 years now I was tempted to pick up a notebook from the eBay sale this week. A Lenovo S9 (120gig version) has enough horsepower for my purpose. All was well, price finalised with good discount and just as I started to make up my mind and the vendor left me in a doubt.
yes (price is good), but screen size is very small
…did you see the product?
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Categories: Reviews, netbook |
Tags: fatigue, netbook, netbook fatigue, side effect | 2 Comments
February 20th, 2009
Is Asus preparing Android based netbook? While netbook manufacturers around the world have been inspired by the Asus Eee; there still seems to be room for innovation. The price of an netbook will drop considerably if Android can be ported on to it. While Microsoft still offers WinXP to netbooks, it cannot match the FREE tag that Android carries!
While Apple remains out of the value segment, Google vs Microsoft is certainly getting hotter. Rumors of Android powered devices (other than Cellphones) has been out since long and we are certainly excited about it 
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Categories: Android, netbook |
Tags: android eee, android laptop, asus android, eee, eee pc, google android, microsoft, netbook, xp | 3 Comments
February 6th, 2009
Samsung’s upcoming Netbook the NC20 looks really good. And the same is currently available for pre-order in UK. The 12.1″ Notebook is really stylish and packs enough power at the right price.
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Categories: First look, Launch Pad, netbook |
Tags: nc 20, nc20, netbook, notebook, samsung, samsung netbook, samsung notebook | 2 Comments
January 20th, 2009
Asus has some cool plans for the Eee. The video demos the touchscreen UI of the upcoming Eee Tablets. Expected to run on Intel atom and in two variants 8.9″ and 10″ these might well be a killer netbook.
Via Engadget
Categories: First look, Videos, netbook |
Tags: asus, asus eee, eee, eee pc, netbook, touch netbook | 2 Comments
January 18th, 2009
Dell has a really affordable Inspiron Mini 9 out for sale. The Mini 9 is a really compact netbook targeted at students (yes, even professionals are allowed to use it 
) and starts at $299 only.
Default Specs (optional upgrades possible):
- Processor: Atom N270 1.6GHz
- RAM: 512MB DDR2
- HDD: 4GB SSD
- Optional Camera
- Ubuntu
- 8.9″ Glossy LElD LCD 1024 x 600
- GMA 950 Graphics
- 4-cell battery
- ARTWORK Lids (optional)
- 802.11g WiFi
via PC launches > Logic Buy
Categories: First look, Launch Pad, netbook |
Tags: dell, inspiron mini, mini 9, netbook, notebook, ultraportable | No Comments
January 16th, 2009
The XDA Flint is targeted towards the education sector. The device features a detacable QWERTY, when fixed it makes the device a mini laptop. Without the qwerty it can be used as a notmal touchscreen. Flint is powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 and features a 5″ TouchScreen. Now thats a good concept for netbook! Pricing is expcted around $650.
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Categories: First look, Launch Pad, windows mobile |
Tags: netbook, o2, o2 flint, o2 xda, windows mobile, xda, xda flint | No Comments
January 7th, 2009
Atlast we have some concrete picture of the super Netbook from Sony. The Vaio Pocket or Vaio P whtever it is called. The picture is taken from a display screen and not hands-on, but we are hoping for more soon! The FCC previously leaked the dimensions at 9.5 x 4.5-inches and the other specs might well be as seen in the image before. Also clearly visible is a webcam (Motion Eye) next to the display. This one is surely power packed.
Update:
So Sony has made the Vaio P official atlast. Amazingly small and loaded with features. And just one major side-effect – THE PRICE. Just as we suspected early on Sony can’t keep the $$ under control. This one costing $900!
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Categories: First look, Launch Pad, Leaked / Spyshots, netbook |
Tags: ces, ces 09, netbook, sony netbook, vaio p, vaio pocket | 1 Comment
