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If last year was the year of rise of 10.2-inch netbooks, this year, we are going to see 11.6-inch Netbooks. Asus and Acer are planning to launch 11.6-inch netbook models with a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution. If you guys do not know, this is the same resolution that is sported by the Sony Vaio TT series and VAIO TZ series. Till now, there are three major criteria that differentiate a netbook from a notebook:

• resolution
• screen size
• processor

First two are blurring away as netbook manufactures are not only bumping up the screen size, but resolution is also getting a jump from 1024 x 600. So what is next? Core 2 Duo or Celeron 2 processor in a netbook anyone?

[via digitimes]

Dell has released Mini 10 Netbook on their Dell website, which will be released on February 26th with lots of colors to choose from. Not only covers, almost everything can be configured by the user:

• Processor speeds
• battery size
• WiFi Flavours
• HD capabilities
• larger storage
• GPS option
• more designs
• Digital TV Tuner (optional)

[Dell Mini 10 website]

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

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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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 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]