AT&T and Samsung Unveil Go Netbook

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Samsung and AT&T have announced that the Samsung Go will be hitting the AT&T mobile broadband network. The Go is a netbook that will carry a subsidized price in exchange for a monthly mobile broadband contract.

The data plan with the machine will be offered in a 200MB plan for $35 per month and a 5GB monthly plan for $60. The little machine has a 4-cell battery good for four hours of run time per charge. Storage is to a 160GB HDD and the machine has 1GB of RAM. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Early Best Buy Black Friday Netbook Deals Start At $249.99

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Best Buy is offering today several interesting early Black Friday netbook deals.
The lowest priced netbook offered today is the Asus Eee PC 900 selling for $249.99. The Asus Eee PC 900 features a 8.9-inch screen, Intel Celeron 353 CPU, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 4-cell battery and Windows XP.
This is not the hottest netbook around, but if you find that 10-inch netbooks are too big for you this is a neat netbook deal.

Best Buy also offers 10-inch netbooks including the new Archos Netbook for only $259.99
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Posted on Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:03:44 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

SkyCross Unveils iMAT Antennas for Bluetooth and WiFi on Netbooks

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Netbooks are hot right now and sales of the machines and hardware that drive them like CPUs are booming. The thing about netbooks is that they are small and lightweight and many of them offer very long battery life. The downside is that the smaller form factor makes it hard to get all the features users might want into the devices.

Convergence in the notebook and netbook market is very important as each time we can combine multiple functions into one device it reduces weight and allows new features to be added. SkyCross has done just that with the announcement of a new antenna called the iMAT antenna that allows simultaneous Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in one antenna rather than two. Read more

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Active Media Products Unveils Netbook SSD Upgrade

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Netbook users looking to upgrade to a new storage drive with more space and more speed may want to check out the new SaberTooth SSDs from Active Media Products. The new line of SSDs are replacement drives for netbook computers.

The drives use the Jmicron JMF602B controller and MLC flash memory for transfer speeds promised to be two to five times faster than the standard SSD that shipped in many netbooks from ASUS. The drives are aimed at users of the Asus S101, 900, 900A, 901, and 1000 EeePC. Read more

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:31:30 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Asus Eee PC T91MT Windows 7 Touchscreen Netbook Finally On Sale On Amazon

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The elusive Asus Eee PC T91MT Windows 7 touchscreen netbook is finally on sale on Amazon.com for $532.

The Asus Eee PC T91MT appeared in Germany before the Windows 7 launch, but then kind of disappeared again as it was not shipping in time for the Win7 launch. Read more

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus 1005HA XP And Windows 7 Netbooks Dominate Amazon Netbook Sales Chart

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Before the Windows 7 launch, the Asus 1005HA with Windows XP, was already leading the netbook sales charts on Amazon. After the launch, a couple of new Windows 7 netbooks came close or even lead the charts for a while. Now things seem to have settled in favor of the Asus 1005HA.
The first 4 spots on the netbook sales charts are taken by Asus Eee 1005HA models: Two XP and two Windows 7 Eee PCs. As already observed last weekend there is still the weird fact that the XP netbook still outsells the newer Windows 7 version.
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Posted on Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo ThinkPad Netbook: Out January 5th?

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All those rumors about a Lenovo ThinkPad netbook just got a little more credence. ThinkPadToday appears to have received confirmation from someone that the first ThinkPad netbook, which will be called the X100e, will be out January 5, 2010. The slogan for this new product is purported to be, “Entry level ultra portable, the first ThinkPad of its size”.

No details about the hardware on the X100e have been released yet, and Lenovo still has yet to confirm or deny the rumors. As of right now, it's still entirely possible this product does not exist. However, the evidence against that is increasingly heavily stacked. Several images have leaked out, and rumors about the new netbooks continue to sprout like wildflowers.

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Posted on Sat, 7 Nov 2009 13:27:09 CST | by Robert Evans

Toshiba Mini NB205-N330 Windows 7 Netbook Review

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All the major netbook makers unveiled Windows 7 netbooks back in October. One of the more popular is the Toshiba Mini NB205.
Liliputing has tested the Toshiba Mini NB205-N330 and published this review.

Quote from the review: "The Toshiba Mini NB205-N330 is an interesting machine. It has an excellent, if somewhat quirky keyboard and the best touchpad I’ve used that doesn’t support multitouch gestures. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Is A Lenovo ThinkPad Netbook On The Way?

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Well well, it looks like some tigers do change their stripes. A recent series of leaked photos (via Engadget) has the tech world thinking that a Lenovo ThinkPad netbook might be in the offing. The first leaked image looked like it might be a photoshop, but these latest photos seem to be legit. The supposed netbook in question is the Lenovo ThinkPad x200e, and it certainly looks...interesting.

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Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:31:16 CST | by Robert Evans

Verizon's New Netbook: The Vaio P?

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Verizon already carries three netbooks and, if this rumor from PhoneArena (via Electronista) is correct, a fourth is on the way. The Sony Vaio P netbook is said to be making its way to Big Red for a very low price; $300. The Vaio P retails for $850, which means quite a subsidy from Verizon, and quite a deal for their customers.

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Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:14:39 CST | by Robert Evans

Sprint Launches The Dell Mini 10 Netbook

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Alright, so the rumors were a day off. The Dell Mini 10 still launched today on Sprint's 3G network. Their press release makes this bog standard 10.1” Windows XP netbook sound much more exciting than it really is. The Mini 10 features an Atom Z520 processor, 160 GB HD, WiFi and 1.3 MP camera. That's about as 'run of the mill' as a netbook gets.

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Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:33:36 CST | by Robert Evans

Weird: Windows XP Netbooks Still Outsell Windows 7 Netbooks

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For short time the HP Mini 110 Windows 7 netbook lead the Amazon Netbook sales charts last week. Now the first three places are taken up by Windows XP netbooks again. Why is that? Customers still prefer XP over Windows 7 Starter? Is it the price? Do customers do not know that there is a Windows 7 version available? Let’s have a closer look at this situation.

The bestselling netbook is again the Asus Eee PC 1005HA-PU1X like in the weeks before the Windows 7 launch.
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Posted on Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus Eee 1101HA Netbook Review

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Today I am looking at the Asus Eee 1101HA netbook. The machine has an 11.6-inch HD resolution screen and a larger keyboard than the typical netbook.

Asus also promises the machine will have 11 hours of battery life per charge with the larger optional battery pack. The netbook has Intel Atom power and runs Windows XP Home. Read more

Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:17:25 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

$298 Windows 7 Acer Aspire One Netbook On Sale On Walmart

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It is not Black Friday yet, but new Windows 7 netbooks are already on sale for under $300. Walmart offers the Acer Aspire One 10.1 inch netbook in various colors for $298.

The Aspire One AOD250 Netbook on Walmart comes with Windows 7 Starter and features 10.1" LED-backlit display, 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Webcam, Wifi, and 3-cell battery. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:38:47 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Black Friday 2009 Netbook Deals Will Be So Much Better Than Last Year

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Netbooks are one of the most sought after gadgets for Black Friday 2009. The same was true last year. The big difference this year is that Windows 7 netbooks are now available.
This means that retailers will be trying to get rid of their XP netbook inventory and the very low priced netbooks will not have the latest OS installed. Read more

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:14:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Kohjinsha PA: Half Tablet, Half Netbook, All Awesome

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Tablets are all well and good, but sometimes you want a real keyboard and the increased utility of a netbook. And netbooks are fantastic, but sometimes you'd like to be able to just navigate on the fly with a touch of your fingers. If only there were some sort of portable gadget that could bridge the gap between netbook and tablet PC. Oh wait, what's this? According to Pocketables, there is!

Japanese manufacturer Kohjinsha has just announced the release of their PA series of netbook/tablets. These nifty little gadgets feature a 4.8" WSVGA touchscreen, 1.33 GHz Atom CPU, 512 MB of RAM, and a 32 GB SSD. The battery life for this sweet tabletbook is listed at an impressive 7.5 hours, and it features an SD slot and 1.3 MP webcam. Altogether, the Kohjinsha PA looks like one of the more impressive gadgets we've seen.

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Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:24:23 CDT | by Robert Evans

HP Mini 110 Windows 7 Netbook Leads Bestseller Charts

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Windows 7 netbooks have been on sale since Thursday when Microsoft officially launched Windows 7. Amazon has one of the broadest selections of netbooks on sale. My initial tip that the Asus Eee PC 1005HA with Windows 7 Starter would be the bestselling Windows 7 netbook was wrong. The new HP Mini 110 is currently #1 followed by three Asus Eee PC 1005HA netbooks (two XP and one running Win7).

Features of the HP Mini 110 include 1.6Ghz N270 Atom CPU, 1GB RAM, 10.1" LED Anti-glare display, 160GB HDD, 802.11g Wifi, 92% of full-size keyboard, 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Starter. Read more

Posted on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:08:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Windows 7 Launch: Hot Windows 7 Netbooks On Sale

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It is October 22nd and Windows 7 is officially launching today. Of course the Microsoft site is taken over by this even and Windows 7 praises.
The release of Windows 7 is supposed to drive netbook and notebook sales to new heights this Holiday shopping season. In the netbook category the new ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005HA with Windows 7 Starter might become the bestseller on Amazon again as the XP running 1005HA still is.
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Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:58:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Verizon Set to Offer Mini 311-1037NR Netbook With Subsidy

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Verizon Wireless is set to add a new subsidized netbook to its line called the HP Mini 311-1037NR. The horribly named product will be offered with subsidized pricing in exchange for a two-year contract on a data plan.

The machine has Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel Atom N270, 2GB of RAM, and a 160GB HDD. The screen of the device is 11.6-inches and LED backlit with 1366 x 768 resolution making it HD compatible. The machine also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Asus Eee T91MT Windows 7 Touchscreen Netbook Appears And Confuses

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Several reports about the upcoming multi-touch Windows 7 netbook Asus Eee T91MT appeared today. The picture of the features and specifications of the Eee T91MT are still murky as reports contract themselves.
A listing of the Asus Eee T91MT appeared today on the German Amazon site with a shipping date of October 22nd. According to this early listing the T91MT would have a Intel Atom Z520 1.3 Ghz CPU, 8.9 inch screen, 1GB RAM, 16GB SSD and Windows 7 Home Premium. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:09:10 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

28 Windows 7 Netbooks Available On Amazon

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Besides 28 Windows 7 Notebooks, Amazon also offers 28 Windows 7 Netbooks for pre-order before the October 22nd launch of Windows 7.
The list of available Windows 7 Netbooks includes devices from Asus, Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba and Velocity Micro.

Several of the offered netbooks come with the boiled down Windows 7 Starter edition. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:40:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr