As the name suggests, this video shows the EEE family. It is interesting to see how the Asus initially started off with Xandros and lately moved to Windows XP. Infact, in this video they show how well the Windows XP and Live Mesh work together.
Quanta to make Apple Netbook – So the Apple Netbook is really coming?
Taiwan-based manufacturer, Wintek is all set to supply touch panel for the long-rumored and the shipment is rumored to begin in the third quarter of this year. Also, Quanta will be making these netbooks.
Quanta is a famous Taiwan notebook manufacture which has also made several Windows Mobile phones for the O2 Asia in the past. Also, it is interesting to know the confirmation of the Apple netbook finally coming.
[via digitimes]
OCZ introduces Neutrino Netbook
OCZ Technology has made its entry into the over-saturated netbook market by introducing OCZ Neutrino. After nine weeks this device will be made available in the US and will come in two variations. The first model is “DIY” (do it yourself) model and it will allow the consumer to select the RAM and HDD.
Second variation is the one where you will have to bear with the standard specifications, which are not bad at all. Here are the standard specs:
- 10.1-inch screen
- 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU
- 2GB of RAM
- Optional 250GB OCZ SSD
- 1,024×600 resolutio display
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- 1.3 megapixel webcam
- 4-cell battery
- Ubuntu or XP
However the 4-cell battery has capacity of just 2200mAh, which is not going to give you great battery life at all. I figure, this would give you a maximum of 2 hours of battery life. Also, I was expecting a better design from OCZ. That said, it is still a nice thing to see netbooks coming pre-configured with Ubuntu OS.
[via engadget]
Averatec to enter Netbook Market
Averatec is planning to make an entry into the netbook market in the near future. It is a well known fact that Averatec is quite popular for its ultra portables. The CEO of Averatec agrees as much as we do
“The netbook and ultra-portable lines are quite blurred and we want to bridge that gap.”
Averatec’s first netbook will be launched in the latter part of this year.
via twice via netbookboards
ASUS EEE 1002HA benchmarks (CrystalDiskMark and CrystalMark), comparison with S101’s SSD [Shocking Result!]
Just benchmarked the 1002HA that I received yesterday. Here are the results. I’ve compared it to its more expensive sibling: EEE S101 (review), which uses 16GB SSD instead of HDD.
First, CrystalDiskMark benchmark on the 1002HA:
Results of Crystaldiskmark on S101. S101’s SSD completely nails the HDD of 1002HA
Now, here are the results of Crystalmark on 1002HA:
..and of S101’s. As you can see, the scores are nearly identical except in the HDD department.
Stay tuned for the full review which will be coming in few days as I am using the machine heavily, which will let me to publish the review as-soon-as possible
Update – The reviews are up. Review of ASUS EEE 1002HA
RAMdisk setup on EEEbuntu/Linux
A lot of us have switched to EEEbuntu on our EEE PCs. If you are like me, who likes to keep his netbook clutter free, you will want to set up RAMdisk. And if you thought that setting up RAMdisk in Windows XP was easy (see this article), then in EEEbuntu, it is even easier.
- RAMdisk is located at “/dev/shm”
- Open firefox and type in about:config in the address bar
- Click on “I’ll be careful”
- make a new string browser.cache.disk.parent_directory
- give it a value /dev/shm
- restart firefox
Usual warning about RAMdisk: you will loose all the data upon restart. That is why, it is only recommended for web browsers
ASUS not going to completely phase out 8.9 inch Netbooks
Looks like it was not completely true that the ASUS would completely rule out the 8.9-inch netbooks despite what the recent reports have been indicating so far. At CeBIT 2009, Shih said that the customers these days prefer the 10.2-inch models over the smaller models. This clearly indicates that most of the customers are looking for bigger screens and better keyboards.
Although, he made it completely care that the company is no longer going to concentrate on 7-inch EEE PC. Personally, I still believe that by using 7-inch screens in the netbooks, they can unveil even tinier EEEs (if they do not cover the sides with the speakers).
[via liliputing]
Onkyo updates C101 netbook
Onkyo have updated their netbook model 101 with the DC101WP and DC101BP. The DC101WP is white in color and DV101BP is black in color. The battery side has also seen a bump. It is now 11.1V and 4.4Ah (48.84Wh). Other specifications have not undergone any change like the Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM and 160GB HDD.
[via akihabaranews]
Taiwan mobile announces its own 10-inch netbook
With so many companies pouring themselves into the netbook space, even the cell phone providers are rolling out netbooks. Taiwan Mobile has announced W101, which is a typical 10-inch netbook with Intel Atom N270 processor.
Unlike other netbooks in the market, it comes with 8GB SSD instead of regular HDD. It is bundled Windows XP. Another interesting thing to note is that it weighs only 935gm. The netbooks will cost NT14,800 (USD 421). The company is offering several interesting deals with its 3.5G wireless services.
[via digitimes]
If Xandros is for netbooks, then Presto is for Laptops!
Xandros has unveiled the curtains-off the Presto, which is a platform that will allow users to do basic stuff like email, chat, web browsing, Skype or other applications. This is targeted to those people who are tired of waiting for the comparatively bulky Windows OS to boot. Xandros used their knowledge that they gained from the immensely popular EEE PCs. Xandros OS, that powers the linux-based EEEs booted up in mere 15 seconds on a fairly restrictive hardware. That included a desktop-class browser, full office suit and an array of useful utilities too.
Presto works over Wi-Fi, 3G, DSL, cable or standard Ethernet broadband networks. Even an application store has been made available for the Presto. Users can test the applications too at the website.
Presto has already been made available to the PC makers and will be made available for the public download starting from April 13 for very affordable $19.95.
[prestomypc] [via venturebeat]