Netbooks with dual-core Atoms paired with ION

The Intel Atom 330 processor was never meant to be incorporated into netbooks. The dual-core Atom was more used for nettops and small-form factor PCs. So it's a pleasure to see not only one but two netbooks with the Atom 330/Nvidia's ION chipset paring, which should make this the fastest netbooks to date!



Japan's DosPara released the 59,980 yen (S$910.13) Prime Note Cresion NA which comes with the following specs.

• Intel 1.6GHz Atom 330 processor
• 2GB RAM
• Nvidia Ion chipset
• 12.1-inch 1,366 x 768-pixel display
• 320GB HDD
• DVD writer
• 4-in-1 memory card reader, three USB 3.0, VGA and HDMI-out, Webcam
• Gigabit Ethernet, modem, 802.11n and Bluetooth connectivity
• Dimensions: 305 x 225 x 37.5mm
• 1.92kg
• 3.2-hour battery life

China, on the other hand, offers the Weibu N10a which is a more conventional netbook (ie 10.1" form factor) and sells for only 49,800 yen (S$755.66).