Netbooks are largely used as companion devices by those who own them. They’re not powerful enough to be the main (or only) computer in the arsenal, rather they make great mobile companions. Having multiple computers, however, creates the dilemma of how to keep the companion … Read More »
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One of the greatest benefits we get from being part of a great network is the ability to work with a lot of very smart people who are experts in their particular fields. We have been remiss in pointing you to good information on the GigaOM … Read More »
I know the ASUS Eee PC 1005HA is already available, but ASUS just sent me a promotional email on the device. The subject line is definitely eye-catching: “10.5 hours of unplugged freedom.” For over a year, debates have raged over why netbooks are so … Read More »
While HP seems to release a new netbook every week, it doesn’t really. The company was simply one of the first big OEMs to jump on the netbook category and thas continued to regularly improve its products in the line. Its newest effort in the netbook, … Read More »
Intel is making a “big announcement” today and rumor has it that it will involve selling processors to handset giant Nokia. Nokia has made it clear they want to enter the netbook world and Intel’s announcement could be about a deal to supply chips to … Read More »
A lot of people are very interested in the new netbooks that are getting touchscreen capability. The Asus T91 is attracting a lot of attention as a “Tablet PC” with netbook pricing. Since the convertible nature of the T91 means the screen can be swiveled … Read More »
The forums over at Pocketables are abuzz about a new graphics driver from Intel for the GMA that users are finding offers great improvements in playing video on the Sony VAIO P. The new driver is for Vista and can be installed on Windows 7, … Read More »
This week has raced to a close as fast as can be, which means it’s time for another heart-to-heart about how the week was spent. It seemed to speed by at a dizzying pace, no doubt due to a new phone and updates to an … Read More »
We joke about being gear bag junkies, but the truth is the right bag or case can go a long way towards making it easy to get around with your stuff. Netbooks are easy to carry around due to their small size, but the right case … Read More »
UMPC Portal is reporting that NVIDIA is concentrating on Tegra-powered smartbooks running Windows CE, as Android is not ready for laptop devices. This is surprising, to say the least, as Windows CE has not been popular for powering big-screen devices. While Windows CE is a … Read More »
Yesterday, the Windows Experience Blog put together a checklist of considerations when buying a netbook. There are some good basics points in there, but there’s a wee bit of Windows-nudging as well. Hey, it’s a Microsoft blog, so that’s to be expected. The first … Read More »
Toshiba waited for a while before entering the netbook market and according to a review on Laptop Magazine, the company must have spent the extra time figuring out how to get 8.5 hours on a single charge of the 6-cell battery. The Toshiba mini NB205 … Read More »
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