Netbooks's Notes
Toshiba is adding a range of new laptops to its current selection just in time for spring. The NB100-12H is a new addition to their netbook series.
The Intel Atom N270 CPU included is one of the most popular processors around at the moment. To make sure it is taken seriously, the Toshiba NB100-12H also includes the Windows XP operating system, 1GB RAM and a 120GB hard drive. This model also features a 8.9inch LED lit screen with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution which comes as standard in the NB100 series. An Intel GMA 950 chip is also on hand to take care of the graphics.
The NB100-12H really comes into its own when used online however. Besides B and G standard wireless, the real star is the UMTS modem which supports HSDPA of up to 7.2 MB/s. Yup, slot a sim card in the back and surf wherever you go. It goes without saying that this model also features a LAN port. This laptop weighs in at just over 1kg, measures 22.5 x 19 x 3cm, and the battery should last nearly four hours (most probably less when UMTS is being used). The Toshiba NB100-12H is available already, and should cost around £370.
Asus EEE 1008HA Netbook
ASUS’s Macbook Air-alike, the EEE 1008 netbook, has been announced. As expected, the Eee PC 1008HA’s 10.2-inch screen features a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, which is fairly standard for a netbook. Processing power comes from an Intel Atom N280 chip, backed by 1024MB of memory. Storage space comes from a capacious 160GB hard drive, although there are currently no plans for an SSD model.
Its incredibly stylish and sexy and will come in at just £359 when its released. Which is a bargain compared to the Mac Air’s £1200!
Some photos:
Asus 1008HA Netbook
A smaller version of Dell’s swish Adamo designer laptop could be in the works, according to one of the firm’s own support documents.
Adamo was officially launched yesterday as a 13.4in laptop, but a screen grab of what’s said to be a Dell support utility for the PC giant’s Wireless 5530 card has since emerged that mentions an “Adamo 9â€.
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to work out that if “Adamo 9†is mentioned beside “Adamo 13â€, then there’s a pretty good chance that a 9in Adamo laptop is in the works.
Dell Adamo Netbook - 9\
VIA's HD Netbook Processor
VIA, competitor to Intel in the world of processors, has announced that its new VX855 will bring true 1080p HD video playback to netbooks and other compact, power-efficient devices.
The device’s integrated graphics processor is claimed to provide “smooth playback of high bitrate 1080p HD video.” Via claims full support for Microsoft’s VMR (video mixing renderer) and DirectX 9.0 technologies, plus hardware acceleration for H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV9, and DivX video formats.
Richard Brown, VP of marketing for Via, said, “For the first time, system developers have an ultra low power media system processor that delivers high bit-rate HD video to small form factor and mobile devices. The Via VX855 opens up exciting opportunities for several PC segments, particularly the mini-notebook category that will now be able to offer true 1080p HD video playback.”
According to Via, the VX855 supports Linux, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows CE. Pricing and availability of the new chip was not announced, however.
More here: http://www.via.com.tw/en/p
The rumors are flying fast and furiously. Asus is said to be working on an inexpensive netbook running Google’s Android software for smart phones.
Other manufacturers are believed to be dipping their toes in the same water.
Well, Google came as close as possible to verifying the computing industry’s nascent love affair with Android on Wednesday at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference.
It will drive netbooks, said Alan Eustace, senior vice president of engineering and research. In fact, Hewlett-Packard is one such computer maker working with Android now, he said.
The company wants to build netbooks are very low prices, Eustace told investors during a late afternoon presentation.
Fueling the interest is the growing number of Android devices presently under development. “We have a healthy ecosystem in the sense that lots of devices are coming out,” he said, referring to the numerous smart phones expected this year.
Free Samsung NC10 Netbook
O2 have announced a brilliant free netbook offer, featuring the best netbook available at the moment, the Samsung NC10 netbook .
If you are looking for a new netbook or laptop, and are looking at getting mobile 3g broadband, then this is the deal for you.
Basically, you sign up to a 24 month mobile broadband contractm and you get the netbook for free.
Even though the free netbook is one of the world’s lightest netbooks in its 10.2” class, weighing just 1.33kg, the NC10 netbook’s innovative design is packed with the latest technology for maximum mobility and productivity. Its powerful 6 cell battery gives market leading battery life. It also incorporates a range of practical features, like a normal size, ergonomic notebook PC style keyboard, in-built mobile broadand, Wi-Fi and webcam to simplify life on the move.
To get the free netbook, you need to sign up to mobile broadband with O2. There are two options available as follows:
Allowance Monthly Charge Texts from Connection Manager Data used above your Monthly Allowance Free Netbook?3GB + Unlimited Wi-Fi £29.38 300 O2 to O2 texts 19.8p/MB Included 10GB + Unlimited Wi-Fi £39.15 300 O2 to O2 texts 19.8p/MB
Included
O2’s 3g HSDPA mobile broadband service is brilliant too. Mobile broadband gives you Internet access so you can stay connected to the web when you’re out and about or at home.
You can browse the web, check email, and download music tracks and videos. In fact, mobile broadband lets you do pretty much all the things you would do through a home broadband service.
You’ll get up to 3.2 meg broadband speeds (depending on connection) and in certain areas like shops and cafes, you can connect via wi-fi wireless at no extra cost.
This deal is really good and, if you’re looking at a 3g netbook or mobile broadband, then this is the deal for you!
48 Hour Special - get a brilliant small fast and light Dell Mini 9 from just £149 including FREE DELIVERY!
Featuring an Intel Atom Processor, 512mb Ram, 4gb fast SSD storage, an 8.9″ screen and Ubuntu (linux) this is really worth £149!
You can “upgrade” the Dell Mini 9 to 1gb ram and 8gb storage for an extra £30, which we think is probably worth it.
Go to Dell.co.uk now to get a great deal on a cheap netbook!
Full Specification:
Inspiron Mini 9(N03M0901)
Intel ® Atom(TM) Processor N270 (1.60GHz, 533MHz, 512K cache)
512MB 533MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
4GB Solid State Hard Drive
Integrated Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator 950
Internal UK/Irish Qwerty Keyboard
UK/Ireland 30W AC Adapter
N-Series Inspiron Mini 9 Diagnostics and Drivers
English Documentation
4-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (32 WHr)
Dell 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Mini-Card
8.9″ WSVGA (WLED) Truelife Display
1Yr Limited Warranty - Collect & Return
Ubuntu 8.04
A while back, we reviewed the Medion Akoya E1210 netbook and, since its based on the MSI Wind, its a very good netbook. Aldi, the discount retailer, have announced a revised specification for the E1210 netbook that is going on sale on Thursday 5th March. The netbook has been upgraded and now features:
- A 6 cell battery, for extended battery life
- A huge 160gb hard drive
- Faster Draft N Wireless, along with Bluetooth 2.0
This is a really good netbook, and we’d recommend it… particularly at the price of just £279.99 with a three year warranty. Bargain.
Check out the details via this flash presentation
Full email below
10″ Mini NotebookMEDION® AKOYA® E1210 £279.99
6-cell battery
Long life 6-cell Li-ion rechargeable battery
160GB SATA hard drive
for more than 30,000 music tracks or photos1
BLUETOOTH®
Bluetooth® 2.0 mini USB adapter
1.6 GHz
Intel® Atom™ processor N270
1 GB
1024 MB RAM
High Speed WIRELESS Networking
Wireless LAN 802.11n Draft with up to 300 MBit/s.2
802.11b/g compatible
Windows XP
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
(incl. Service Pack 3)
VIDEOS PHOTOS COMMUNICATION
Integrated webcam and microphone
USB 2.0
Ports for your digital camera, printer, external hard
drive, and much more
Dimensions and weight
Approx. 260 x 180 x 19/43mm
Approx. 1.25kg incl. battery
All the support you need
36 month manufacturer’s warranty. MEDION offer a telephone
support hotline charged at National Rates and a return to
manufacturer service for repair.
Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Atom, and Atom Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
1 Approx. 4 MB per music title/photo. 2 Assumed that you have a WLAN access point at your location. For full accomplishment you need an IEEE 802.11n Draft Router, which is not included. 300 Mbit/s. is a gross value. On charge-level max. 75 Mbit/s. are reached. Memory cards not included. BullGuard Internet Security is a full 90-day trial version. This 90-day version downloads all important updates from the internet at no extra charge (free registration required). After 90 days you have to purchase a licence if you want to receive ongoing updates.
Samsung NC10 Netbook for a penny!
MadBid
Its really easy to bid for this samsung netbook and you might get it very cheap indeed.
MadBid.com recently sold a Mini One for £6.83 and £100 cash for 33p! We imagine you’ll get this netbook for under £50!!!
MadBid.com is simple:
- Auctions start from £0.00 and bids are increased one penny at a time
- 2. Bids are placed either by text message from a UK mobile or using a MadBid Online Account
- 3. When the countdown timer reaches zero the highest bidder wins!
Signing up to MadBid.com is COMPLETLY FREE. What’s more, becuase we’re mates with them, you can get some FREE BIDS which means you could end up getting a Samsung NC10 Netbook for literally pennies!
Just sign up to MadBid.com and you’ll get 5 FREE BIDS - use them carefully to win the Netbook auction.By the way, 5 bids are worth £6.50 - this deal is AMAZING!
Use the discount code TD0209 and you will get 30% EXTRA bids when purchasing a bid pack.
With 5 Free Bids and the opportunity to bag a Samsung Netbook for nothing, its a WIN WIN situation.
LG X120 Netbook
LG has announced the launch of a new 3G netbook, the LG-X120 with a 10-inch backlit display.
Claiming that “easy connectivity” is the LG-X120’s strongest asset the netbook offers 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi as well as HSPA connectivity.
Offering an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor the X120 has a 160GB hard drive, 1GB RAM and runs Windows XP.
There’s “Smart-On” functionality for a simple Smart-On screen to load in 5 seconds that offers access to the most frequently used applications.
The X120 also gets “Smart-Link” tech that means the netbook can connect to “regular” computers to share files or install new applications, as well as accessing data even from the computer’s CD or DVD drive.
Weighing in at 1.2kg, the X120 claims 3.5 hours for the 3-cell battery and 7 hours for the 6-cell battery.
Other specs include a 1.3-megapixel webcam, SRS WOW HD and TruSurround XT and a four in one memory card reader.
With a “soft textured” matt white finish the X120 offers either lime or pink detailing.
The LG-X120 will be available in March in Europe, no pricing revealed.