HP’s new laptops: Mini 210, Mini 5102, and the TouchSmart tm2
HP's new Mini 210 is designed to be a secondary computer and HP has included some software to make that a reality. The Mini 5102, the successor to the 5101, got some colorful options while the convertible tablet TouchSmart tm2 will turn heads.
Google netbook running Chrome OS coming?
There are rumors that Google is working on a netbook running their Chrome OS operating system. We talk about why they would do this and what this means with guest Brad Linder from Liliputing.
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- Brad Linder , Liliputing
Belkin introduces netbook AC adapter
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There are two models which both are compatible with Acer, Asus, HP, Samsung and Toshiba and the higher end F5LO7uk model is compatible with Fujitsu and Sony as well. Unfortunately they're only available in the UK for now, but will be available internationally soon.
Sony’s not-a-netbook VAIO P coming to Verizon
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Verizon Wireless will soon offer Sony's VAIO P as another subsidized netbook notebook choice. The little luxury laptop is expected to go for about $300 with a two-year data contract, a substantial savings of its normal $850 retail price. The VAIO P gained some notoriety when it launched as a "lifestyle PC," which its maker insisted was not a netbook. However, features such as a ultra-high resolution display and low weight, along with the notebook-style pricing, seem to support the manufacturer's labeling. Sony isn't the only company on the "not-a-netbook" netbook bandwagon as Nokia unveiled the Booklet 3G on AT&T recently.
More details are expected during a press event on November 5th.
Sprint releases Dell Mini 10
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As expected, Sprint has unveiled a bundle featuring the Dell Mini 10 with built-in EV-DO for $200 after a rebate, which saves $150 off the normal price. In addition to the required two-year $60 / month data plan, the Sprint version of the Mini 10 will run Windows XP Home, have a 160GB hard drive, Bluetooth and 802.11g WiFi.
Windows 7 arriving earlier than promised
UPDATE: CNET UK is repording the early dispatch of the Windows 7 copies is due to ongoing postal strikes in the UK. Microsoft has given permission for copies to ship early in order to prevent delays.
Windows 7 is arriving at some retailers earlier than Microsoft promised, and we've just received a copy ahead of the release date of October 22nd. We installed the Home Premium version on our Advent netbook, and so far we're very impressed with the performance and user interface. We'll tell you what we like, and what we don't, after we've had a chance to put it through its paces.
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Sony’s thin and light Vaio X series reviewed
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Reviews for Sony's newest laptop, the Vaio X, have trickled in. T3Â has reviewed the hardware, declaring it to be thinner and lighter than the Macbook Air. On the other hand, the laptop's price and build quality sparked concerns, most notably the "flexible" plastic chassis.
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.
Nokia Booklet 3G pricing underwhelms
It's official, Nokia's first netbook, the Booklet 3G, has an official price at $299 with a two-year AT&T contract. We'd assumed the worst about this beautiful device when we heard about it first, but as with other shows, our guests are still suffering some sticker shock with the price. Clayton Morris from Fox News, and Iyaz Akhtar from Gadgetell weigh in on the announcement.
What's your take? Would you pay $299 for an underpowered netbook, or does the industrial design trump the machine's weak points? Sound off in the comments, or leave a video response on YouTube.
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Partnering details emerge of the Nokia Booklet
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The Nokia Booklet 3G will be offered at $299 with a hefty $60-per-month two-year AT&T contract and retailed exclusively by Best Buy through the holidays, according to tweets from CNET's Maggie Reardon. An unsubsidized version will be available for $599. The tween device, not really a netbook and not really a laptop, will be housed in an aluminum casing and feature a 12-hour battery, wireless-N and 3G connectivity, and built-in GPS.