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The netbook is not dead if HP’s release of the Mini 1103 is an indication. The Mini 1103 is a netbook aimed at the enterprise, and starts at the low price of $299. The 10.1-inch netbook has the ability to run applications without booting up Windows. Read More »

Dell inspiron 11z

Sprint continues to promote its growing 4G network through the offer of two Dell notebooks that have integrated 3G and 4G connectivity. The notebooks include the 10-inch Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook and the 11.6-inch Inspiron 11z Notebook. The netbook is free with a 2-year data plan. Read More »

 
 

Mobile computers will chip away at the desktop PC market according to research, led by notebooks that will be shipping 291 million units by 2014. The mobile segment — notebooks, netbooks and tablets combined — will ship over 400 million units in that same year. Read More »

The HP Mini 5103 is the newest member of HP’s netbook product line aimed at the enterprise. The brushed aluminum casing, full-sized keyboard and long battery life is much like the previous model, with one notable improvement. This video shows the small Mini from all angles. Read More »

Samsung is predicting an oversupply of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) used in computers due to expected weak PC sales. The uncertain economic climate is cited as the primary cause for lower than expected PC sales in spite of the upcoming holiday season. Read More »

The HP Mini 5103 is the next generation of netbook with the Atom dual-core processor and touch screen. It is aimed at the enterprise with metal construction for durability, but consumers may find it a good fit for their needs, too. Read More »

Intel Canoe Lake Netbook — Super Thin

This year’s Computex show was a sprawling display of mobile technology coming down the pike. Intel laid out its upcoming mobile processors, Oak Trail and Canoe Lake. One of the coolest notebooks on display at this year’s show was the Intel Canoe Lake reference design. Read More »

We expected tablets to be the focus at the Computex show in Taipei and we have not been disappointed. Many computer makers are already showing prototype tablets at the show, and Intel is launching new processors to power these slates. Microsoft is now officially sucking wind. Read More »

It wasn’t that long ago that Moblin and Maemo joined forces to form the MeeGo variant of Linux for mobile devices. In a rush to release, MeeGo 1.0 for Netbooks is available as a free download for those of you who like to play with alternate… Read More »

The netbook is a great mobile computer, but that cheap price is at the cost of performance. With the appearance of “tweener” notebooks that are almost as cheap as netbooks yet have more capable hardware, is the future of the netbook in jeopardy? Read More »

The company that kicked off the netbook craze is reportedly working on a netbook that uses a phone plugged into the device for connectivity. ASUS is using the modular phone system by Modu for connectivity on an as-needed basis by popping the phone into the netbook. Read More »

Yes, I sometimes carry a man purse, or murse. Let me phrase that more appropriately– I carry a “field bag”. My field bag of choice is the Fossil Nevada field bag, which is easily the best gear bag I’ve ever used. It looks so manly, too. Read More »

More Must Reads

Mobile technology has advanced at a breakneck pace the past few years. There are netbooks, handhelds and smartphones. The iPad has led many to proclaim the perfect mobile device has finally arrived. Guess what? There is no perfect mobile device, and there never will be. Read More »

The anticipation over the iPad is now over, and we fickle mobile enthusiasts now turn our thoughts to what will come next. The Next Big Thing won’t be a smartphone, a notebook or a slate. What it must be is a new way to do things. Read More »

Microsoft just kicked off a special pricing deal for it’s Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade program. You can save nearly 40-percent to move a netbook from Starter Edition to Home Premium, for example. But there’s a catch and I think Microsoft ought to remove it. Read More »

The technologies of mobile have evolved at a breakneck pace, and we’re entering a place where conventional and mobile tech begin to merge for those in the mainstream. Devices that can be untethered from the desktop, while remaining connected at broadband speeds, will soon be expected. Read More »

In February, Intel and Nokia melded their respective mobile operating systems. Moblin and Maemo have joined forces to become MeeGo, and the first build of the new open-source platform is now available for download. Read More »

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