Snow Leopard update nixes the Atom-based hackintosh
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Sorry, but it's as we heard earlier, 10.6.2 does remove support for your beloved netbook processor.
Acer Aspire One D250 launches with Android and Windows 7
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Acer launched the first dual boot netbook with Windows 7 and Google Android today. The 10.1-inch netbook has an Intel Atom processor, up to 2GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. The ability to use Android may be useful in many situations, as the boot time is just 18 seconds, and full shut down time is 3 seconds. If the user requires Windows, he or she can easily select Windows 7 from a bootloader menu.
Pricing is yet to be announced, but expect the D250 to cost not much more than an average netbook.
Acer’s Veriton Z280G combines netbook with desktop
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Acer has announced a new nettop all-in-one computer system. The Veriton Z280G features an Intel Atom processor and generous 18.5" widescreen LCD display, and implements a fanless design that should all but eliminate noise from the machine. Aimed at business use for reception areas, hotel lobbies, and employees with light-duty tasks, the Z280G will retail at $499.
Nokia introduces “booklet” laptop
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Nokia, yes the cell phone company, has introduced its spin on the laptop / netbook, called the "Booklet." As you might expect, it includes a slot for a SIM card which makes it fit in with its cell phone brethren, but that's where the similarities end.
The machine has a 10.1 inch display, integrated A-GPS, HDMI output, WiFi, Bluetooth and other standards. OS wise, the unit runs Windows, with an integrated Ovi Store.
As is usual, Nokia hasn't provided pricing or availability, but Engadget notes we'll likely learn more on September 2nd at Nokia World.
HP Minis get a small ‘power up’
HP released three new Minis to upgrade their netbook line which boast new lid designs in typical HP fashion, and are a bit thicker than their predecessor, the Mini 1000. HP also announced an optional video accelerator becoming available in July with the promise to display 1080p high-definition content.
The PeeWee PC: built tough for kids
The PeeWee Pivot Tablet Laptop built for kids ages 3-10 comes with the standard specs found on the average laptop. However, a $600 price tag also gives you a convertible touchscreen tablet, a stylus, a 180 degree rotating webcam, a spill-resistant keyboard, a drop-resistant shell and a a security suite designed for young users.
Intel’s Atom chip turns 1
The low-power, relatively underperforming, chip most frequently found in netbooks turns one today. To celebrate, Intel announced another low-power chip, though the demo is less than awe inspiring.