Category: NetBook

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How To: upgrade both HDD and RAM in Lenovo S10

I’ve been using the Lenovo S10 from the past couple of days and I am very impressed with the unit. Not only I’m impressed with the superb built quality, but also the software part for which I will write about in a day or two.

In this article, I will show you how easy it is to upgrade the HDD and RAM of the Lenovo S10. Unlike some Netbooks in the market (say, Acer Aspire One), you will not have to open the whole unit just to upgrade basic hardware like RAM or HDD. Folks at Lenovo has made it simple for the end user to easily upgrade the HDD or RAM, if he wishes to.

Here are the instructions:

1. Flip the unit over such that it rests on its front cover. You will see two screws that provide the access to the HDD and RAM.

2. Unscrew the two screws. You will need Jeweler’s scewdriver to unscew them. Once done that, carefully remove the back panel starting from one side.

3. Here you will find access to the HDD (left side) and RAM (right side). Just a little pull towards the left will take the HDD out. You can swap it with a SSD or HDD of your choice. To take the RAM out, gently push the holders in opposite direction to which they are pointing to and then pull the RAM out carefully. Put in the RAM of your choice. Upto 2GB can be used.

Here is the HDD used in the Lenovo S10.

4. After upgrading, make sure to go to the BIOS and check if the S10 has recognized your RAM properly or not. You can enter BIOS by pressing the F2 key of your keyboard immediately upon bootup.

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Asus offering SSD upgrade for EEE 901

Asus Taiwan is going to start SSD upgrade program for Eee PC 901 lineup. I think may be pay around $1500 TWD ($43) and your SSD will be upgraded to the next highest capacity. It goes like this:

  • 4GB to 16GB
  • 16GB to 32GB
  • 12GB to 24 GB

Note: it is clearly mentioned in the below given press release that no upgrades will be offered to the ones with built-in 3.5G

ASUS Press release [via x-gadget]

credit: Ai via contact form

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The boring "Seamless Netbook" is now shipping

Seamless Corporation has made available their own netbook, which was being promoted by Tyra Banks. There is nothing so special in specifications and it looks like those cheap netbooks in the market. Although, one thing that makes it little different from the inside is the processor that it uses. It uses the VIA C7-M 1.6GHz Processor instead of the usual Intel Atom that is being used by almost all the modern netbooks.

Specifications:

  • VIA C7-M 1.6GHz Processor
  • 10.2 inch screen 1024×600 resolution
  • 120GB HDD
  • 1GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi
  • 3 cell or 6 cell battery
  • 1.3 megapixel webcamera

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UMID M1 launches in Korea (plus typing demo video)

UMID M1 has finally been launched in Korea. This tiny 4.8-inch little monster runs on Intel Atom processor and promises a whoping 6 hours battery life, which should be enough for a full day use. However, due to its small size, do not even think about writing a novel on this small device. According to slashgear, the keyboard is surprisingly nice for thumb-typing.

The base model starts at $465 and goes upto $532 for high end model.

Here is the thumb-typing demo:

[via slashgear and pocketables]

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Trimble's new rugged UMPC: Yuma


The Yuma UMPC by Trimble is all about ruggedness combined with power and strength. Sporting the MIL-STD-810F and IP67 ratings, it also comes with an Intel Atom N270 processor @ 1.6GHz and 32GB SSD drive. On the connectivity front, it has built-in WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. It also has SDIO and Express card slots for expansion.  There is no words about its price tag yet. It is supposed to be made available in the month of April, 2009.

Specifications

  • 7-inch WVGA touchscreen
  • 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor
  • 32GB SSD
  • Built in WIFi, Bluetooth and GPS
  • Express Card
  • SDIO slots
  • Two geotag-enabled cameras

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Workhorse launches MC10 Netbook

Workhorse PC is a Texas-based company, which has introduced a new netbook called the Workhorse Certeza MC10. It will be launched with a competitive price tag of $399 and it will be available for $549 for Windows Vista Business version based. It comes with a 4-cell or 6-cell battery too.

There will be a few different configurations of the MC10, ranging in price from $399 for a Linux version, $449 for XP Home, and $549 for a Vista Business version

Specifications:

  • Operating System: Ubuntu Linux, Windows XP, or Windows Vista
  • CPU: Intel Atom N270 with 945GSE
  • Display/Resolution: 10.1 inches/1024 x 600
  • Memory: Up to 2GB
  • Card Slots: ExpressCard, 4-in-1 card reader
  • 1.3-megapixel Webcam
  • Wireless: 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, WiMax, and WLAN (Sprint, Verizon Wireless, and AT&T)
  • Size: 10.0 x 7.3 x 0.75 inches
  • Weight: 2.9 pounds

[via LaptopMag]

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Archos 10 Netbook now available – Finally!

The Archos 10 is now finally available for order for $399. There is nothing special about the netbook in terms of specifications. Infact, it carries the specs which were there in the netbook models around an year ago just when the Atom-powered netbooks had just landed.

Archos 10 Netbook now available

At CES 2009, they did a quite unveiling of Archos 10. Perhaps, they themselves know that there is nothing ground-breaking about this netbook.

Specifications:

10.2-inch screen
Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz
1GB RAM
160GB HDD
Windows XP
Wi-Fi
Webcam
3 USB ports
3-cell battery

Visit Archos official web page.

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SONY VAIO P-series AD

Can you really fit so many VAIO P’s in your pockets? Leave that question. Can you afford so many P-series VAIOs? If you would like to see the special features, you might want to see the making of the Sony Vaio P series at sonyinsider.


Credit: myvaiop at pocketables forum. 

The little Sony Vaio P, while made its debut with the slow Windows Vista, runs the latest Windows 8 just fine. Just make sure to get the custom GMA 500 graphic drivers as Intel is yet to make official drivers for the GMA 500 chipsets.

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No more 8.9-inch ASUS Eee PCs in 2009

Asus is going to completely phase out 8.9-inch Eee PC netbooks this year. Asus believes that the 10-inch netbooks have much higher demand than the 8.9-inch netbooks.

No doubt, the sales of the 10-inch netbooks have been much higher than expected, but it is odd to completely rule out the 8.9-inch netbooks out of the equation. I am sure that there are a lot of people around who yearn for a smaller device and they do not have a need for a full laptop-size keyboard. They just want a device that is easy to carry around.

[via Digitimes]