Category: NetBook

As the release date of the mysterious SONY netbook comes near, more and more information is getting revealed everyday. Sascha at netbooknews.de has some more information about the upcoming netbook from SONY. According to netbooksnews.de, it will have:

• Z520 Intel Atom processor @ 1.3Ghz clock speed
• 2GB RAM
• Hard disk or Optional SSD
• GPS
• UMTS :!:

By the rumored pictures of this mysterious device, it looks like it is going to be very light. Is it going to be possible replacement of the now-obsolete UX series?

Price is rumored to be around 700 euros. The launch date is rumored to be between Jan 7-Jan 10.

Who would have thought of doing that? Well, not us, but the folks at VentureBeats thought of doing so and they have been able to run the Google Android OS on the ASUS EEE 1000H. After some work, they were able to get Graphics, Sound and even Wireless working on it. An interesting point to note is that the Android was actually able to adjust itself according to the resolution of the EEE 1000H.

Sadly, since they were using the Open Source version, which does not include the Android Market. This deprived them of downloading applications to their Android EEE (yet)

It is great that very soon, there will be an option to run the Google Android, but with a Netbook, which has the capability to run full OS like Windows XP, Vista or any Linux Distro, it makes less sense to run such a “weak” mobile OS. Let us better leave them for the ARM devices :)

—

Also read  ASUS EEE 904HA REVIEW

The WIFI module of EeePC 1000H supports 1-Tx/2-Rx mode.(Tx=Transmitter, Rx=Receiver).

The max speed of 1-Tx is 135 Mbps and 2-Rx mode is 300 Mbps.

According to the reports of Fudzilla, ASUS is preparing the launch of it’s new another variant EEE PC, the S101H. There are not much details on this new model, but since it is using the suffix “H”, we surmise that it will have a Hard Disk instead of the SSD, which comes with the S101.

The S101 is the lightest 10.2″ netbook. It sports an ultra-thin design, a la Macbook-Air style. So far, Solid-state drive on the S101 has been of shabby capacity so far (16GB on the Windows XP version). The use of hard disk in S101H will attract more buyers who need more space to store the data and stuff.

Also, it will also help ASUS to lower the price a bit by using hard disk, which are cheaper than the SSDs. We will keep you updated with this new model from ASUS

VIA made it’s first appearence in the netbooks field, when it was selected by the HP to be used in HP mininote 2133. It didn’t offer jaw-dropping performance, even on the model with the hightest GHz number: 1.6GHz Via processor equipped 2133 Mininote.

Frankly speaking, it got over-shadowed by the much more efficient and powerful Intel Atom processor. The Intel Atom processor became increasingly popular amoung the Netbook manufactures. HP later on, also went with the Intel Atom processor in it’s new netbook, HP min 1000.

But, now, a brand-new Dual Core VIA processor, which is a very low power processor is in the works and will directly compete with the Intel Atom processor. It should however be noted that Intel Atom also comes in Dual-Core version, but is currently in use only in Nettops (low-power Desktops).

Here are more features of the Dual-Core VIA:

• Native Dual Core Design Native Dual Core Design
• New Process Process Technology New Process Process Technology
• Nano BGA 2 foot print Nano BGA 2 foot print
• Leverage C7M/Nano board designs Leverage C7M/Nano board designs

via HKEPC (google translate version)

There is an updated WLAN driver for the EEE PC 901 and 1000H, which updates the WLAN driver to v1.2.0.0. If you have a EEE 901 or 1000H and you think that you are experiencing poor WiFi signals on your netbook, make sure you update the WLAN driver to the current version.

Get the update from here

MSI today announces U115 Hybrid. The very first notebook computer in the world that is capable of operating both SSD and HDD hard drives simultaneously, combining all the features of SSD and HDD in the U115 Hybrid for your enjoyment.

So, SSD and HDD under the same hood. Isn’t this we all have been waiting for? There is something even more in the press release that caught my attention:

U115 Hybrid will temporarily disconnect the HDD system while operating in “ECO on Mode”. Retrieving and storing files will all be done with the SSD system, the battery life of U115 Hybrid is super long. The HDD system can also be activated with a few simple functions for the large storage space.

And it has impressive specifications too:

• 10.2″ display
• LED-powered backlight
• Weight: 1kg with 3-cell battery
• Intel® Poulsbo US15W 1.6GHz processor
• 8GB SSD+80GB HDD or 16GB SSD+160GB HDD