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You Dell Mini 10v netbook owners who can’t wait to try the early builds of Google Chrome OS on your system don’t have to wait any longer. You don’t even have to run it in a virtual machine like Kevin did, because Dell has you … Read More »

I’m not sure now many different X-Slim notebooks that MSI can keep track of, but add another one to the list today. The X430 is the latest thin-and-light from MSI weighing in at 3.3 pounds — not bad for a notebook with a 14″ … Read More »

 
 

Fighting the flu last weekend has really hit me hard. I’m feeling better today but my stamina is shot. I am working in the easy chair at home, and using the Tablet PC makes it more comfortable. Read More »

Say what you will about the Acer Aspire 8940G, it is one giant notebook. The 18.4-inch screen on this evaluation unit is as big as some external monitors on desktop systems, and the great audio / video components onboard make it a good multimedia laptop. In … Read More »

Another day brings another subsidized netbook to the U.S. This time it’s LG with their X120, which has seen sights around the rest of the world for a while now. The X120 is your basic Intel Atom powered netbook with a 160 GB hard … Read More »

Hard Candy Cases Protect Naked Netbooks

It’s always a bad idea to compute without protection, but methods vary according to personal preferences. I’m a padded gear bag kind of guy myself, but you’re just carrying a netbook, that can be overkill. So how does one protect a naked netbook? These Hard … Read More »

It’s fairly difficult to find a sale on Apple notebooks on desktops. Apple rarely discounts its computing line, and online resellers usually require a rebate, if and when they offer a worthwhile discount. But last year, I took advantage of a pre-emptive Black Friday sale … Read More »

Oh no he didn’t take the 18.4-inch Acer Aspire 8940G notebook to the local coffee shop. Oh yes he did, and it’s been an adventure from the get-go. First up, I had to find a bag at Mobile Tech Manor that the giant laptop would fit … Read More »

The debate between netbook and notebook might have found some middle ground with the ASUS Eee PC 1201N. I just caught the LAPTOP Magazine hands on with this device and that’s the impression I came away with. Why is that? Mainly because the 1201N … Read More »

The good folks at Acer sent a giant notebook to Mobile Tech Manor, and I have a quick look to share. The Acer Aspire 8940G is a monster of a notebook with a screen that is 18.4 inches. It’s only been here an hour but here’s … Read More »

Notebook computers present a special support problem. They are self-contained systems, all-in-one devices, so when something goes south the whole thing is often out of action. A failed laptop is a miserable thing to have on your hands, as it usually means the whole thing … Read More »

There is a big work force that works out of their cars, driving from meeting to meeting and trying to keep up with stuff in between. I did that for years and more than once I longed for a simple, cheap way to use my laptop … Read More »

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I had an appointment early this afternoon and once that was over I stopped in the local brew shop for some caffeine to get some work done. I decided small and light was the order of the day, so today I’ve got the loaner Viliv S7 … Read More »

The long wait for Dell’s Adamo XPS is over. Dealzon tells us that the thinnest notebook to date is now appearing on Dell’s website with the expected price of $1,799. It must take tiny tools and a long time to put one of … Read More »

This is firmly in the unverified rumor department, but a Chinese source is claiming that netbook maker ASUS is in talks to buy the notebook division of Toshiba. The source of the rumor is reported to be none other than ASUS CEO Jonney Shih, so … Read More »

I just got word that a bad boy is coming to Mobile Tech Manor and I have to admit I am excited, if not a little bit scared. The Acer Aspire 8940G is a gaming/ multimedia notebook that pushes the term “desktop replacement” to the … Read More »

You can expect to see two more netbooks on store shelves when visiting AT&T this holiday season. Later this month, both the Acer Aspire One and the Samsung Go will appear in the cellular carrier’s brick-and-mortar locations. They’ll also be available online at a … Read More »

This is usually the season for door-busting sales, but I think this one has to do with reducing inventory more than anything. MSI is touting a new online promotion in India, the UK, Australia and Italy, and although I’m not near any of those parts, … Read More »

A few weeks ago, I ran some battery tests on my netbook. I have  both Windows XP and Windows 7 installed on my Toshiba NB205, which takes hardware variances out of the equation. My early looks show that Windows 7 offers 10% less runtime on … Read More »

It’s far too early to condemn a product market when shipping products don’t exist, but frankly, I’m worried. Yesterday saw what’s likely the first smartbook, although the device could be a design prototype. It’s made by Lenovo, powered by Qualcomm and will be sold by … Read More »

Kevin recently wondered where the netbook was headed, and a few of you made it clear you were betting on the smartbook to become a player in the small notebook scene. The smartbook is the small notebook pushed by Snapdragon chipmaker Qualcomm, designed to be … Read More »

Yesterday found me in a place where none of us like to be, the car repair shop. My old car was in need of some repairs, and I spent a few hours sitting in one of those comfortable car shop waiting room chairs. I knew … Read More »

Nokia created quite a stir by entering the crowded netbook field, and the Booklet 3G set the bar high with an appealing design and special features not found on other netbooks. The metal casing, MacBook-like design and integrated 3G make for a stylish entry into the … Read More »

Well that didn’t take long! Lenovo now has the U150 product page showing availability in the U.S. — if you don’t mind a two-plus week wait – and Netbooked already has a review of this thin-and-light device. One could say they cheated as … Read More »

The rise of the netbook helped bring reasonable computing power to smaller packages. While that’s good, one of the downsides is trying to cram all the expected ports and jacks in a thin, small device. USB ports and audio jacks aren’t so bad, but when it … Read More »

I’ve mentioned the Intel CULV, or Consumer Ultra Low Voltage, platform several times this year. That’s the product that will help bridge the gap between underpowered netbooks and powerful, but less portable, notebooks. Mark Spoonauer offers up an insightful observation over the LAPTOP Magazine blog … Read More »

Looks like you can add Toshiba to the ranks of netbook brands going the subsidy route. Over the weekend, jkOTR reader Hector Gomez and I both saw the deal in this week’s Best Buy circular — which is actually square, not circular at all. The standard … Read More »

Is the venerable ThinkPad name getting slapped on a large netbook/ultra-light notebook? All signs appear to be yes, although many of them are speculation and rumor. Most of these thoughts are coming from ThinkPadToday which states that Jan. 5, 2010 is the date we’ll see … Read More »

We recently told you about Connectify, a beta program that turned any Windows 7 computer with Wi-Fi into a virtual hotspot. The program creates a hotspot that is easily shared with others. The company behind Connectify stated it worked on Windows 7 only. It turns … Read More »

From a design and engineering standpoint, I’m totally wowed by Dell’s Adamo XPS. And after watching this Gotta Be Mobile inkshow of the device, I’m even more impressed. How did Dell cram an entire computer in such a thin product, I keep asking myself. It’s … Read More »

The discovery that developer builds of OS X 10.6.2 had removed support for the Atom processor kicked off a storm on the web. On the surface it seemed that the only reason for Apple to remove the hardware support that was already in the OS … Read More »

While I’m more than happy with the Toshiba NB205 netbook I purchased in August, there are refreshed models out from Toshiba. The model numbers are different, but the hardware looks to be the same. Windows 7 Starter Edition is the big difference, since … Read More »

Say what you will about Sony, the company knows how to make appealing products. The super-thin VAIO X notebook is a case in point, as you will see in this unboxing video from NewGadgets.de. It looks absolutely as thin as possible, and very easy … Read More »

It’s time to let off a little steam about something I keep seeing over and over on the Interwebs. The growth of the subsidized netbook segment regularly has someone chime in that the “$300 netbook” is really a “$2,000 netbook” due to the cost of the … Read More »

There are notebooks and then there are notebooks, and the Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865 is definitely in the latter category. Acer’s new entertainment notebook has a whopping 18.4-inch screen (1920×1080) that is powered by the Intel Core i7 Quad-Core 720QM processor. The AS8940G packs in … Read More »

This is just a theoretical question for now, but would you pay $300 for a Sony VAIO P netbook, er lifestyle PC? When the VAIO P was unveiled at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, we were pretty excited to caress the device … Read More »

As we head into the year-end holiday season, the companies that produce gadgets are working overtime to make sure that geeks like me are building a wish list. The problem is with holiday gift season drawing nigh, our own wishes are not something we can fill. … Read More »

Sprint today joins the ranks of direct netbook sales from a wireless carrier. Starting in the Minneapolis Twin Cities area, Sprint stores offer the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 with integrated wireless broadband. As with any subsidized wireless device, customers need to commit … Read More »

What is the most definite way that Apple can convince the netbook crowd that there will never be a Mac netbook? By killing off support for the Intel Atom processor family that powers virtually all netbooks. It is being reported that Apple is going to … Read More »

Now that Windows 7 is here, ASUS is updating its convertible notebook with multitouch display to match, Liliputing says. The original T91 is in stock for $484.99 at Amazon, but the new T91MT gets a few upgrades, not to mention Read More »

Remember that netbook we showed you a while back that had two screens for doubling your viewing pleasure? The Kohjinsha netbook is only a prototype, but a video has surfaced that shows how the thing works. The design is very well done, with one screen … Read More »

I am fortunate to be able to work at home. It has a lot of advantages, not the least of which is the 30-second commute. There is a sense of empowerment in being able to work in my own home office, primarily because I can control … Read More »

Many of us who have been using notebook computers heavily for years have experienced the “Blue Screen of Death” at least once. The sinking feeling you get when you have been working away fine and then the notebook refuses to do one more thing. It simply … Read More »

Here’s a nice Windows 7 tip from the How To Geek — with a little registry tweak you can adjust the how quickly or slowly Aero Peek thumbnails appear. By default, Aero Peek is programmed to show an application thumbnail when the … Read More »

Dell’s recent announcement of the new notebook for executives was unique in two ways. The Latitude Z was the first notebook to offer wireless charging. The announcement also covered Dell’s new instant-on technology, Latitude ON. Dell’s Latitude ON differs from similar technologies as it uses a … Read More »

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