HP, Fujitsu first off the block with new Atom processors

After the announcement of new Atom processors by Intel at Computex last week, HP and Fujitsu are off the starting blocking, updating their existing netbook models with the new Atom chips, the N455 and N475.

These new chips run a the same speed as their predecessors but includes integrated DDR3 capable memory controllers, which allows data to be exchanged faster between the memory and CPU. This should boost the overall system performance.

HP will be upgrading its Mini 210 netbook, while Fujitsu announced the MH380-1A netbook.

HP's offering looks pretty standard for your usual netbook with 10.1-inch screen and 320GB of storage. It will come with up to 1GB of memory for the Windows XP version and 2GB with Windows 7. No word yet on when the upgraded Mini 210 will start shipping.

On the other hand, Fujitsu's will come with WiMax mobile broadband and include a 10.1-inch screen, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It will run the Windows 7 OS. The PC will start shipping on June 17.