November 16th, 2009
Netbooks has in a way acted as a catalyst in taking the notebook format to the masses. And Taiwan is seeing extraordinary growth with this form of PC. Digitimes reports that nebooks have a 40% market share in portable computers in the first three quarters of 2009 in Taiwan compared to the global average of 20%.
The effect of low ticket size of the netbook would certainly reflect in the bottom-line of PC makers, but the alternative revenue model with 3G powered netbooks sold a monthly subscription might help bring in some more revenues. Surprisingly in markets like India and China the adoption is low with approx share of 16% (and less than 10% in Q3). I would normally expect India and China to sell more of these netbook which is targeted at the masses. Probably the difference of just around INR 5000 ($100) between a good netbook and a entry level explains the situation. Throwing the Google Chrome OS in the mix and many new models coming in 2010, the netbook space would be interesting to watch!
Categories: Tech Industry News, netbook |
Tags: cheap laptops, chrome os, laptop, netbook sales, netbook vs notebook, notebook, taiwan netbook sales | 2 Comments
June 6th, 2009
Acer has a unique approach to Android netbooks. Though they have revealed their plans for a Android based netbook, it seems they won’t leave out Windows that easy. Acer’s Android netbook that has been confirmed by the company sometime back, would dualboot Windows XP and Android OS. This sounds a very smart move to me and something that will allow Acer to maintain its lead in the Netbook segment.
Android is expected to be a light and quick OS with no extreme features (FireFox has been spied on the same though), this would serve all your Internet needs at great speed. But then many netbook still have those notebook dreams to fulfill. Android certainly can’t do all that WinXP can, and a $20 extra for a WinXP netbook edition won’t hurt Acer much. Android+WinXP is certainly the best way out IMO, until the Android OS matures a little more to compete as a fulfledged PC OS (if that is what they wan’t to ultimately make out of it).
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Categories: Android, Tech Industry News, netbook |
Tags: acer android, acer netbook, android laptop, android netbook, notebook | 1 Comment
March 17th, 2009
After months of teasers and leaks the Dell Adamo is officially released. At just .65″ Adamo is the worlds thinnest notebook and gives competition to Voodoo Envy and Macbook Air who compete in the same segment. Though the Adamo weights a little more than both these with a one-piece aluminum chassis.
Dell also offers a variety of customized Adamo accessories to its customers (ranging from portable HDD to Bags). Currently available in two colours (white and black), Adamo costs $1999 upwards.
Specifications:
- Intel C2D processors
- 13.4-inch Display (720p, 16:9)
- 2GB DDR3 RAM (upgragable to 4GB)
- 802.11n wi-fi
- Bluetooth 2.1
- Over 5 hours of battery life
- 2 USB ports+USB/eSATA combo port
- Intel Mobile 965 Express chipset
- GMX4500 integrated graphics
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Categories: Launch Pad, Tech Industry News |
Tags: adamo, dell, dell adamo, notebook | 1 Comment
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 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
Asus should probably change its name to AsEE. The tag EEE seems to be a real winner for them. From the many geek toys that Asus displayed at CES, the Asus EEE Keyboard and AIRO concept (Fold/Unfold) impressed us the most.
The Asus EEE Keyboard is a PC that fits into a metal keyboard with a small touchscreen display on the right corner. Powered by the Intel Atom processor the EEE keyboard can also be plugged to a PC. It features Apple style individual inset keys and a wireless HDMI allowing TV connectivity.
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Categories: First look, Future WIP |
Tags: 2009, airo concept, asus airo, asus eee, ces, ces 09, eee, eee keyboard, eee pc, notebook | 2 Comments
August 4th, 2008
S10 is a small compact netbook from Lenovo. The same is currently launched with a 10″ screen version and a 9″ version is to be released soon. Starting just $399 the IdeaPad S10 is in competition with the Asus EEE PC, with better specs.
IdeaPad S10 Features:
- Intel Atom CPU (1.6GHz)
- 10.1″ LCD
- 512MB RAM
- 80GB HDD (@ $399) /160GB HDD (@ $449)
- 1.3MP Webcam
- Bluetooth + Express Card Reader (4 in 1)
- WiFi b/g
- Colours: Black, White and Red
- Supports Linux or Windows
Demo video downstairs
Update: Gizmodo reports that the US version of the IdeaPad would offer only WinXp (i.e. No linux)
Source
Categories: Launch Pad, netbook |
Tags: ideapad, intel atom, Lenovo, netbook, notebook, s10 | No Comments
June 10th, 2008
The expected HP announcement is here and we have a kewl 0.7″ thick VooDoo Carbon Fibre Notebook. HP managed a removable battery in the VooDoo (see the video) and also a quick boot menu which is powered by Linux. So you can get started with your regular web surfing in under 5 secs – off course Windows is there aswell.Specs:
- 13.3″ LCD Screen (gives the model no 133)
- 0.7” thick (shall I say thin?)
- SSD optional
- Carbon Fiber casing – Weights 3.4lbs (1.54 Kg)
- WiFi N 108 Mbps
- Cost $2099 upwards
Check the video (courtesy Notebooks.com) Downstairs.
A lot of innovation is done in the VooDoo Envy which includes the ethernet port being integrated in the power charger itself, Also see the video above for the Air cooling system. Rahul Sood (Founder VooDooPc) credited Intel for their support and chips for making this gizmo possible. This reminds me of Steve Jobs highlighting the good work done by Intel to make the MacBook AIR possible.
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Categories: Launch Pad |
Tags: envy, envy133, hp, laptop, notebook, voodoo envy, voodoopc voodoo | No Comments
May 26th, 2007
Intel’s Mobile Metro laptop which was co-created with Ziba Design certainly deserves an honorable mention for its thickness, cutting an impossible figure of 0.7″ while weighing a wee bit above 1kg. Intel has promised that they will throw in the fastest and most efficient components into the champagne-toned magnesium chassis, with WiFi, EV-DO, and WiMax connectivity included. Not only that, you get a flash-based memory hard drive and a 14 hours battery life. Somebody pinch me already. Better start saving for one today if it were to be released at the end of this year at best.
When Intel asked designers to build a better laptop, its instructions were simple, really. The machine has to be fashionable, able to connect to all manner of wireless networks, and full of the latest, fastest computing capabilities.
Consumers, as a result, are a big driver for sales. And more than ever, consumer-buying choices are influenced not just by function, but form. At the same time, many PC makers have given short shrift to design in hopes of keeping costs at a minimum.
That’s where Intel, with Ziba, hope to make their mark. “Intel wants to stimulate the conversation,” says Roger Kay, president of consultancy Endpoint Technologies Associates. Besides making the machine thin, they’re also using materials aimed to communicate high quality and coolness. Made of champagne-colored magnesium, the laptop is decorated with subtle gold accents.
Categories: First look, Notebook / Laptops |
Tags: intel, laptop, notebook, Roger Kay, Thinnest Notebook, Ziba | No Comments
May 21st, 2007
US chip maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. unveiled details of its upcoming mobile processor, code-named Griffin, as well as the platform that will support it, code-named Puma at a press conference in Tokyo on Friday.
With the release of its first-ever chip platform designed specifically for notebook personal computers, AMD is apparently making attempts to catch up with Intel Corp as Centrino notebook platform, formerly code-named Santa Rosa.
‘AMD said that one of its main goals in acquiring ATI was to create more robust computer platforms. Puma confirms that the company is now heading down that path. AMD Fellow Maurice Steinman, one of the main engineers for Griffin, AMDs next generation notebook processor, told me that the chip?s later stages of its development included a high level of collaboration between AMD processor designers and ATI chipset engineers. The higher level of collaboration was vital in that AMD will combine Griffin with the AMD RS780 chipset (designed by ATI) to create form Puma.
AMD produced the first prototype Griffin processors about six weeks ago Steinman had one on hand at our meeting and showed it rendering video and will begin sampling them to PC makers soon. Notebooks based on the Puma platform will hit the market by mid-2008.
Some would argue that Puma is simply AMD catching up to Intel. Thats true on many levels. Puma follows a similar path to Intels Centrino notebook platform. Centrino platforms pair Intels notebook processor, the Core 2 Duo, with its own chipsets and wireless modules.
Santa Rosa, the latest Centrino iteration couples the Core 2 Duo with a mobile 965 chipset and IntelPRO wirless module. AMD doesnt currently have an overarching brand name for its mobile platform, right now. Nor does it make wireless modules. But AMD is clearly positioning Puma as its platform of choice for notebooks.’
Categories: First look, Notebook / Laptops |
Tags: amd, Chip, Griffin, intel, Intel Centrino, Intel Corp, Intel Notebooks, notebook, Notebooks, Processors, Puma | 1 Comment
