The 1008HA is an ultra-thin netbook, so it would be interesting to see how Asus managed to squeeze all the parts into the case, with the help of a lot of sticky tape! The dimension is 10.3"x7"x1" and weights about 1kg.
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Asus 'Seashell' get cracked opened
The folks at Netbook Italia posted a detailed dissembling of the Asus Eee PC 1008HA or what Asus refers to as the 'Seashell' or 'Eee PC Shell'.
The 1008HA is an ultra-thin netbook, so it would be interesting to see how Asus managed to squeeze all the parts into the case, with the help of a lot of sticky tape! The dimension is 10.3"x7"x1" and weights about 1kg.
Read the full story.
The 1008HA is an ultra-thin netbook, so it would be interesting to see how Asus managed to squeeze all the parts into the case, with the help of a lot of sticky tape! The dimension is 10.3"x7"x1" and weights about 1kg.
Read the full story.
HP Mini 110 and HP Mini 1000 compared
CNET Asia Crave has released a set of photos comparing the HP Mini 110 in Pink Chic with the HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition.
There isn't much difference in the specs of the 2 netbooks. The Mini 110 has the same CPU, RAM config, hard disk, and the same awesome 92% keyboard. The only major difference is the price tag, with the Mini 110 going for a few US$100 less. And of course the slight change in the styling of the Mini 110.
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There isn't much difference in the specs of the 2 netbooks. The Mini 110 has the same CPU, RAM config, hard disk, and the same awesome 92% keyboard. The only major difference is the price tag, with the Mini 110 going for a few US$100 less. And of course the slight change in the styling of the Mini 110.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
First look at the Lenovo IdeaPad S12
Lenovo has officially announced the NVIDIA ION based netbook called the Lenovo IdeaPad S12. The new NVIDIA ION chipset that replaces the current Intel 945G chipset boasts outstanding graphics performance for more graphic intensive video games, and HD playback capability. All for the low price of US$500 and below.
Here's the video review of the S12 from gottobemobile.com.
Here's another video of the playback of high-def content on the NVIDIA ION
And a clip of the S12 handling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Here's the video review of the S12 from gottobemobile.com.
Here's another video of the playback of high-def content on the NVIDIA ION
And a clip of the S12 handling Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Monday, May 25, 2009
Lenovo S12, the first ION based netbook.
Lenovo has announced the new IdeaPad S12, which will feature an Intel Atom N270 single-core processor running at 1.6 GHz and the NVIDIA ION chipset. The NVIDIA ION chipset will provide a much higher performing graphics core than the Intel 945G chipset that the current crop of netbooks are using.
Users can expect a larger form factor since the S12 will have a 12" screen, and full-size keyboard, and what looks like an HDMI-out. Expect this new entry to go for less than US$600 when it arrives in July or August.
Users can expect a larger form factor since the S12 will have a 12" screen, and full-size keyboard, and what looks like an HDMI-out. Expect this new entry to go for less than US$600 when it arrives in July or August.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Courts weekend netbook promotions
Courts is selling the new 11.6" Acer Aspire One AO75H, with comes with the Intel Atom Z520, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 6-cell battery and Windows XP preloaded. All for S$938 with a free slip case and external dvdrw optical drive.
Courts weekend promotion includes the HP Mini 1104TU going for S$599, Gateway LT2005g at S$688. Asus Eee PC S101H going for S$998 with free S$100 Cash and external optical drive. The Sony Viao VGN-P15G going for S$1699 with a free 8GB thumbdrive.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Samsung N120 gets reviewed
Liliputing reviewed the latest netbook from Samsung. The Samsung N120 looks like a grown up version of the popular NC10. The larger form factor makes more room for a larger keyboard, and the two front-facing speakers on either side of 10.2" display. It even includes a subwoofer to produc high quality audio. Unfortunately, the reviewer noted that the sound is a bit soft and weak.
The specs for the netbook remains pretty standard... 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, 802.11b/g WiFi, and a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display etc
The Samsung N120 isn’t the smallest or lightest netbook on the market. And it doesn’t have the loudest speakers. But it is thin, light, and has some of the best sounding speakers on a netbook to date.
Read the full Samsung N120 review.
The specs for the netbook remains pretty standard... 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, 802.11b/g WiFi, and a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display etc
The Samsung N120 isn’t the smallest or lightest netbook on the market. And it doesn’t have the loudest speakers. But it is thin, light, and has some of the best sounding speakers on a netbook to date.
Read the full Samsung N120 review.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
HP Mini 1000's wedge-shaped 6-cell battery
jkOnTheRun reviews the unique 6-cell battery for the popular and sleek HP Mini 1000. If you've seen a HP Mini 1000 before, you'll notice that the battery location is at the bottom of the netbook, as compared with other brands of netbooks which have the battery at the back below the lid hinge.
So with the HP Mini 1000, it's a bit of a challenge to get a 6-cell into a slot and still sit flush with the bottom of the netbook.
It looks like HP has gone with a slight wedge shape and and sits pretty stable according to the reviewer.
My opinion? The battery spoils the whole look of the Mini. At US$103 a piece, it's not a cheap accessory and adds a half-pound to the system. The usage hours doesn't seem any better than other 6-cell models.
So with the HP Mini 1000, it's a bit of a challenge to get a 6-cell into a slot and still sit flush with the bottom of the netbook.
It looks like HP has gone with a slight wedge shape and and sits pretty stable according to the reviewer.
My opinion? The battery spoils the whole look of the Mini. At US$103 a piece, it's not a cheap accessory and adds a half-pound to the system. The usage hours doesn't seem any better than other 6-cell models.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Lenovo annouces the new S10-2
Lenovo has announced a new S10 successor to the popular IdeaPad S10, dubbed 'S10-2' for now.
The S10-2 will be slightly thinner and lighter than the original, starting at 2.2 pounds and .71-inches. There's a new patterned design on the lids, available in white, black, pink, or grey. However, it still the same basic specs as any other netbook out there, so it's real shame that Lenovo hasn't taken this opportunity to roll out with newer specs.
The S10-2 will be slightly thinner and lighter than the original, starting at 2.2 pounds and .71-inches. There's a new patterned design on the lids, available in white, black, pink, or grey. However, it still the same basic specs as any other netbook out there, so it's real shame that Lenovo hasn't taken this opportunity to roll out with newer specs.
Google doing a usability study on Netbooks
Google posted an ad on Craigslist looking for participants for a netbook-related usability study which will take place May 11-16 at the Mountain View office.
Although we here in Singapore can't take part in this study (and earn the US$75 for our time), I think there's some significance when the world's largest internet service takes an interest in the tiny netbooks we all love.
CEO Eric Schmidt did say that the "Netbook phenomenon looks very real" and is "consistent with cloud computing model" that Google thrives on. This study looks to indicate that Google is taking the netbook seriously and want to design and improve their cloud apps for this emerging market.
Although we here in Singapore can't take part in this study (and earn the US$75 for our time), I think there's some significance when the world's largest internet service takes an interest in the tiny netbooks we all love.
CEO Eric Schmidt did say that the "Netbook phenomenon looks very real" and is "consistent with cloud computing model" that Google thrives on. This study looks to indicate that Google is taking the netbook seriously and want to design and improve their cloud apps for this emerging market.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Netbooks growing to 11.6-inch
Competition in the only growing PC market is heating up. As more PC makers crowd into the 10" screen size market, two major netbook makers is set to roll out new model with larger screen, further blurring the line between low cost netbooks and traditional notebooks.
Currently, Dell and Samsung already have 12.1" models in the market and are great for the eyes, but they compromise on portability. On the other hand, current 10" screen may be easy to carry around, but are a bit of a strain to the eyes after long hours of usage.
Acer has officially announce the Acer Aspire One 751 which attempts to hit the spot between portability and size. The Aspire One 751 will be thinner than the current models and it will have a full-size laptop keyboard. Its expected to hit the stores some time this month.
Meanwhile, Asustek president Jerry Shen said his company will launch an Eee PC netbook with an 11.6-inch display later this month. He expects 10" netbooks to remain the most popular version with at least 50 percent of orders for this year while the new 11.6" models are expected to grab 30 percent of the market.
However, these larger netbooks are likely to run into stiff competition from a new class of less-costly, ultra-thin laptops based on the AMD Athlon Neo, such as the HP Pavilion DV2Z, or the upcoming Intel CULV processors, such as MSI’s X-Slim series.
Currently, Dell and Samsung already have 12.1" models in the market and are great for the eyes, but they compromise on portability. On the other hand, current 10" screen may be easy to carry around, but are a bit of a strain to the eyes after long hours of usage.
Acer has officially announce the Acer Aspire One 751 which attempts to hit the spot between portability and size. The Aspire One 751 will be thinner than the current models and it will have a full-size laptop keyboard. Its expected to hit the stores some time this month.
Meanwhile, Asustek president Jerry Shen said his company will launch an Eee PC netbook with an 11.6-inch display later this month. He expects 10" netbooks to remain the most popular version with at least 50 percent of orders for this year while the new 11.6" models are expected to grab 30 percent of the market.
However, these larger netbooks are likely to run into stiff competition from a new class of less-costly, ultra-thin laptops based on the AMD Athlon Neo, such as the HP Pavilion DV2Z, or the upcoming Intel CULV processors, such as MSI’s X-Slim series.
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