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]
This application makes me think something: why did no-one ever thought of this? Web Video Downloader is the first Windows Mobile application that lets you download streaming videos from plethora of websites.
However, this application is no more a freeware. The application has undergone many phases and the developer has put in a lot of effort in this application. However, even then it costs a modest $14.95.
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]
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]
Fidelity Electronics have unveiled Very Personal Computer, which has the specifications that were found in the old EEE 2G surf. Weighing at 1.5 pounds, it comes with a shabby WVGA screen and costs $199.
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Surprised by the last point? We are as surprised as you are. We are still trying to figure out what the folks at Fidelity meant by 100MHz Internet Browser. We fail to find a single advantage of buying the fidelity netbook over the now old ASUS EEE 2G surf. Wait, we do not even recommend the 2G surf to anyone too!
[jgadgets]
Gateway LT1001i has made its way to the Philippines. It comes with a fairly standard netbook specifications:
It will cost you a little over $400. All those specs makes the LT1001i a great overall netbook. With many netbook companies moving away from the 8.9-inch netbooks, it is nice to see certain companies still rolling out 8.9-inch netbook models. This will attract those customers who have been looking for smaller netbooks and found 10.2-inch netbooks a bit bulky to carry around.
