Spring has announced the availability of the Dell Mini 10 netbook, the first mobile device that offers fast Internet access thanks to Sprint’s 3G network. It is compact and affordable and is now available at all Sprint stores by the Bay Area for $199.99. It comes with activation on a Sprint Mobile Broadband plan with a 2 year service agreement after a $100 mail-in rebate.

Among the features of the Dell Mini 10 include an embedded EV-DO which reportedly supports faster data rates and higher system capacities which should deliver high speed web access when needed for any purpose. It also boasts of a 10.1” LED, an Intel Atom Processor Z520, a 1.3 MP webcam and a 160 GB HDD among others. It weighs just 2.6 lbs.

(Source) Press

Tags: Atom, Dell, Dell, high speed, Intel, internet access, Laptops, mail, mobile device, mp, speed web, sprint mobile broadband, system capacities, web access, webcam

eviGroup has today announced an all new 10-inch tablet which they are calling the Pad. Sure, it’s not the fabled iTablet, but it does have 3G and an artificial intelligent digital secretary/assistant that’s sure to get annoying after a few days of use.

Other than that it features a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, WiFi, VGA, port 3 USB ports, multicard reader, webcam and microphone.

There wasn’t a mention of a release date but eviGroup is saying the device will be priced below €500.

via engadget

Tags: 3G, Atom, evigroup, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Pad, Portable Devices, tablet, VGA, WiFi

Acer seems to be busy these days. After releasing one laptop after another, they have another product released in the market with the Acer AspireRevo R3610-U9012 Nettop. This nettop is an ultra-sleek, dark blue device that is practically the size of a book. The AspireRevo R3610-U9012 features an Intel Atom 330 Processor (1.6GHz), Integra NVIDIA Ion Graphics Solution, 2GB DDR SDRAM, 160GB SATA HDD, multi-in-1 card reader and interface ports such as HDMI, eSata and VGA.

The AspireRevo R3610-U9012 is a functional solution for home PC needs and various multimedia endeavors which includes gaming when connected to an LCD or TV. The Acer AspireRevo R3610-U9012 retails for $329.99 and is now available in the U.S.

(Source) Press

Tags: Acer, Atom, card reader, dark blue, endeavors, eSATA, functional solution, graphics solution, HDD, hdmi, Intel, interface ports, ion graphics, laptop, Laptops, nettop, nvidia, sdram, VGA

It was just announced that all versions of Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 7, will be used by OEMs on Intel Atom powered netbook offerings. This comes to us as news after Microsoft lifted the ban they previously had on Windows 7 on such devices.

When the ban was in effect, only the Windows 7 Starter Edition was expected to be run on netbooks which had a 3-applications-running limit. Thankfully, Microsoft scrapped this idea and decided to allow manufactures, as said above, to use all of Windows 7’s versions.

via engadget

Tags: Atom, Laptops, Mobile News, Mobile Software, netbooks, Portable Devices, starter edition, Windows 7

LG Electronics unveils another mini nettop that should give ASUS a run for their money. The LG XPION XS30 Ion-based nettop features an Atom N230 CPU, 2GB of RAM 250GB HDD and comes with a Windows Vista OS. It has four USB ports and weighs only 2.4 lbs.

It consumes only 40 watts of power and can be easily mounted to the back of LCDs that have provisions for such nettops. The LG XPION X30 nettop is scheduled for release in Korea tomorrow.

(Source) Engadget

Tags: 2GB, Atom, HDD, korea, Laptops, LCDs, LG, lg-electronics, Money, netbooks, nettop, provisions, usb ports, watts

MSI will be unveiling a new netbook soon and it is called the MSI Wind U150 Notebook. What makes it so special? The new MSI Wind U150 netbook will make use of touchscreen technology as well as the new Pine Trail Atom platform. The new MSI netbook is expected to be unveiled at the CES.

MSI is hoping to be the first company to land the Pine Trail Atom since Intel has not officially launched the latest Atom processor in the market. The Pine Trail Atom seems to be one of the marquee features of this latest MSI Wind netbook since it reportedly shows improved graphic performance and improved power consumption.

And the other marquee feature is the touchscreen, 10-inch convertible U150 with Windows 7. But before all that happens, MSI will be unveiling the 12” Wind U210 which makes use of the AMD platform. It will be available in two variants: one with Windows XP, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive retailing for about $379 and another running on Vista Premium for $429.

The U210 will be available in the U.S. this coming September.

(Source) Gizmodo

Tags: 160gb hard drive, AMD, amd platform, Atom, ces, coming in september, graphic performance, improved power, Intel, Laptops, marquee feature, MSI, netbook, notebook, Pine Trail, power consumption, variants, Windows XP

What you see here is Suzuki’s (not the automaker) 701 MNI netbook that was recently announced. Under the hood this device will feature an Intel Atom processor, up to 4GB of RAM, 3 USB ports, a VGA Port, Expresscard slot, WiFi, 56k modem, 5-in-1 card reader, Bluetooth and WiFi.

The thing that makes this netbook worth your time is its 7″ swivel display that also features a touchscreen. Unfortunately there was no mention of a price or release window for Suzuki’s 701 MNI netbook.

via gadgetmix

Tags: 56k modem, 701 mni, Atom, bluetooth, ExpressCard, suzuki, Uncategorized, VGA, WiFi

The Mobii ION 230 is a netbook which has NVIDIA components inside. The Ion platform is neatly placed under the hood alongside an Atom 230 CPU, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB HDD. This Point of View netbook will offer you a better experience than most of the other netbooks available out there. Mobii will get you 1080p playback, DirectX 10 support, Shader Model 4.0 support, and a HDMI port which is really impressive for a 10-inch netbook. As for pricing and availability dates, you should expect the Mobii ION 230 to hit European markets in the following weeks with a price tag of around $495.

via netbooknews

Tags: Atom, ION 230, Laptops, Mobii, netbook, nvidia, Point of View

AMD is ready to make a move in the nettop and all-in-one PC business. The company already has a platform ready to compete against Intel’s Atom platform. The Neo has so far remained pretty quiet but AMD is apparently going to use it in future nettops and all-in-one PCs. Here’s what Bob Grim, AMD’s director of client marketing said:

We’ve known all along that this type of technology would really work well in multiple platforms and multiple types of form factors. These CPUs perform better than the Atom processor, and the graphics are superior. These things… can play Blu-rays, they can play games.

AMD hasn’t revealed any details regarding any future products but we’re suspecting it’s only a matter of time until it does. What would you choose between Intel’s Atom and AMD’s Neo platform?

via thestandard

Tags: all-in-one, AMD, Atom, Desktop PCs, Intel, Mobile News, neo, nettop, pc, Portable Devices

We can honestly say that we knew this was bound to happen. The minute Intel and Nokia shook hands thinking at the future of mobile devices, people must have started wandering when the first Nokia laptop should arrive. And Nokia is on track with its laptop plans for this year. Together with Intel it will launch an Atom-based netbook sometime in the third quarter of the year, according to the Commercial Times.

The Nokiabook will probably be made by Compal and Quanta, two companies well versed in the netbook-making business. Compal will go even further and create a Qualcomm Snapdragon Nokia smartbook but we don’t have any specific details for any of those future Nokia devices just yet.

via intomobile

Tags: Atom, Compal, handset, Intel, Mobile News, netbooks, Nokia, Nokia, Nokiabook, Portable Devices, Quanta, Smartbooks

HP is proud to unveil their latest addition to the already saturated netbook market, the Mini 5101. As you can see from the above shot this is definitely one of the finer looking laptops. But who cares about looks, it’s all about specs, right?

Under the hood of the Mini 5101 you will find one of Intel’s Atom processors, a 7200 RPM hard drive or 80/128GB SSD, a 2MP webcam, Bluetooth 2.0 and a 10.1″ 1024 x 600 or 1366 x 768 LED display. Battery wise you’re looking at a 4 or 6 celled battery with the 6 cell being touted as lasting for 8 hours. All of this packed into a modest 2.6 pound package is sure to make netbook buyers turn their heads.

The Mini 5101 starts at $449 and will go on sale next month.

Tags: Atom, bluetooth 2.0, Hardware, HP, Intel, Laptops, led display, mini 5101, Mobile News, netbook, Processor, web cam

The latest netbook from Samsung Electronics, the N310 Netbook, will be exclusively available from Ebuyer.com. Known as one of the UK’s leading retailers in the category of consumer electronics, Ebuyer.com offers customers the opportunity to own a N310 Netbook for only £364.98.

With the growing demand for compact and efficient mobile devices today, Samsung decided to go with a retailer that has proven itself as far as sales for branded computer and consumer electronic gadgets in the market today. However, they are offering the Samsung N310 online only until supplies last.

The Samsung N310 10″ netbook is a smart, stylish and very powerful device designed to satisfy even the most demanding computing enthusiast. The netbook can be used for storing and sharing information, photos, music and for browsing the internet.

Though it was already posted last month by Chris, here are the specs once again:

• Intel Atom processor of 1.6 Ghz
• 10″ WSVGA Glare SuperBright Gloss LED Display has resolution of 1024 x 600
• Memory of 1GB DDR2 800MHz
• 160GB SATA hard drive of 5400RPM
• Windows XP operating system
• Software options like the Samsung Magic Doctor, Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manger
• Weighs only 1.23 kgs

(Source) Press

Tags: Atom, browsing the internet, electronic gadgets, glare, hard drive, information photos, Intel, Laptops, memory, mobile devices, netbook, netbooks, photos music, Samsung, Samsung, samsung electronics, software options, Windows XP

There will always be a laptop meant for someone and apparently HP wants to be there to provide you with the perfect HP Mini suited for your needs. Whether it is for business or education, HP has extended the line of potential HP Minis with the release of three new models upholding the lightweight companionship that any mobile user would require.

The three new variants released by HP are:

• HP Mini 110 XP Edition ($329.99)
• HP Mini 110 Mobile Internet (Mi) Edition ($279.99)
• HP Mini 1101 ($329.00)

Common Features:

• 10.1-inch diagonal standard or optional high-definition LED widescreen display
• Powered by either an Intel Atom processor N270 with 1.6-gigahertz (GHz) or an Intel Atom processor N280 at 1.66-GHz
• 1GB to 2GB Memory
• keyboard that is 92 percent the size of a standard notebook PC keyboard
• built-in webcam and microphone
• Hard Drive options of up to 250GB
• 5-in-1 Digital Media Slot

“With these new HP Minis, we’re enhancing the customer experience by adding compelling features that allow users to interact with their Mini in a fun way,” said Kevin Frost, vice president and general manager, Consumer Notebooks, Personal Systems Group, HP. “Our broad portfolio of mini companion PCs truly offers customers choices to fit every need and every personality.”

(Source) Press

Tags: Atom, companion, customer experience, hard drive, high definition, HP, Laptops, microphone, minis, mobile internet, mobile user, n270, notebook pc, Notebooks, pc keyboard, personal systems group, personality, variants

Intel is thinking about the future of its netbook/nettop platforms and the famous Atom line has a successor. Pine Trail is the new codename that we’ll have to get used to. The platform will use the Pineview processor which also incorporates the memory controller and the GPU. That translates into a lower power consumption which might result in an even more efficient netbook. The Pine Trail platform will only be available in the last quarter of the year so we have a long wait ahead.

via arstechnica

Tags: Atom, gpu, Intel, Laptops, Mobile News, netbook, nettop, Pine Trail

Asus is set to unveil in the Japan market a new 10.1 Netbook ‘Eee PC 1002 HAE’ made of a stylish aluminum body this coming May 16. This new netbook is expected to make an impact as well and find its way towards the many netbooks available in the market today.

Adopting a 10.1-inch WSVGA(1,024×600) LCD screen, it is powered by Intel Atom N280(1.66GHz) CPU, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD and Windows XP operating system. Coming in three different colors including gray, blue and red, the Eee PC 1002 HAE supports USB2.0×3, IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, a 1.3M webcam and more.

Price: 49,800(JPY).

(Source) Aving

Tags: aluminum body, ASUS, Atom, bluetooth, HDD, ieee 802, Intel, Laptops, netbooks, operating system, webcam, Windows XP, wireless lan

Intel should get ready for some serious competition in the netbook industry. It looks like NVIDIA has confirmed that the first Ion-based netbooks will be unveiled in June at the Computex trade. Then the very first models available will be shipped as early as July. We’re curious to see who’s going to be the first to develop these new Ion-based netbooks but that’s still a mystery. Key players from the netbook business are going to be involved but we can’t name any names yet. Since Acer has launched its first Ion-based nettop, the AspireRevo, we can only assume that the company is secretly working on Ion netbooks too.

via pocket-lint

Tags: Atom, Computex, Intel, Ion-based, Laptops, Mobile News, netbook, nvidia, Portable Devices

Here is another flashy netbook option for people who want mobile solutions within their grasps. Offered by Acer, the Acer Aspire One AOD150 is not too flashy and not too dull. It has a good number of features, and it also has the best screen we have ever seen in a netbook, so it gets by on much more than just its good looks.

It’s a 10.2in netbook with a fully featured keyboard. The keys are smaller keys than the ones found on the ASUS Eee PC S101, which means that the Acer is not as wide as the Eee PC. This makes it uncomfortable to type on for long periods of time, but eventually you get used to it. Touch-typists will have no problem using the keyboard as it has a regular QWERTY layout and large shift keys on both the left and right sides.

The Acer Aspire One AOD150 differs a little in layout to the 8.9in Aspire One ZG5, but it’s not a complete overhaul of the original design; it still retains much of the original’s look and feel. The touchpad’s left- and right-click buttons are now located at the bottom of the touchpad, rather than either side of it; it has a teardrop-shaped hinge detail, rather than a circle; and it only has one SD slot, rather than two. In the original Linux-based Aspire One, the second SD slot was used to supplement the solid-state drive in the unit.

There is a 160GB, 4200rpm hard drive in the Acer Aspire One AOD150, which is a massive step up from the 8GB solid-state drive found in the original Aspire One. The configuration of the Acer Aspire One AOD150 also includes a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM and Intel GMA950 graphics.

The unit looks great and feels good. It doesn’t get overly warm, so it probably won’t be uncomfortable after long periods of use on your lap. The touchpad feels smooth and is accurate, but we wish there was a physical distinction between the two buttons.

(Source) PC World

Tags: asus eee pc, Atom, hard drive, intel gma950 graphics, keyboard, laptop, Laptops, mobile solutions, pc world, qwerty layout, S101, touchpad

Intel is looking for a new place to put it’s Atom in. Besides all the netbooks which carry it, Intel suggests a media phone which should use the Atom and replace current home phones. Essentially the concept phone would basically be a more powerful MID capable of doing more stuff than your regular home phone. The phone will most likely look like a touchscreen nettop running on Mobiln and making calls for you. When will we see a prototype?

Here’s what Intel’s Atom phone should feature:

Dimensions • 5.4 inch x 9.6 inch (137.3 mm x 243.7 mm)

Processor • Intel Atom processor Z5XX 533 MHz FSB

Chipset • Intel System Controller Hub (SCH) US15W

Supported operating systems • Moblin

Memory • 1 GB DDR2 533 MHz SODIMM

Storage • 8 GB Compact Flash• 1 SATA optional

Display/Video/Graphics • 8.9-inch resistant-touch LCD (16:9 aspect ratio LVDS)

Audio • HD audio, up to 4 audio streams

I/O connectivity • 2 SDIO/MMC serial interfaces • RS232 • 1 PCI Express port • 6 USB (5 external, 1 internal) • 2X RJ45 (LAN and PC) • 1 HDMI • 1 RJ22 • 3.0 mm audio jacks – mic input headset output • 2.0 mm phone headset jack • Internal speakers and mic

Modular options • Wi-Fi/Bluetooth • USB port (DECT FXO) • (Camera optional) • 1 mini PCIe slot

via Tom’s Hardware

Tags: Atom, Home Phone, Intel, Mobile News, nettop, Phone

Though the brand is something that is not readily familiar, the features that this new 7-inch touchscreen mini notebook unveiled by Kojinsha is bound to get some curious techie geeks’ attention. Can you imagine such features and not noticing it?

Thanks to its compact and easy interface option, this is another mobile solution that is sure to be a hit with people looking for notebooks with advanced technological feature.

Powered by Intel Atom processor Z520(1.33Ghz), 1GB of RAM and 60GB HDD, the S130 notebook supports GPS module, navigation map software and DMB function as well as a variety of dictionary content including English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

Weighing only 798g, the S130 comes two different colors such as black and white.

(Source) Aving

Tags: Atom, Intel, kojinsha, Laptops, mini-notebook, mobile solution, Notebooks, techie

Intel seems to really enjoy these netbooks. Besides the Atom processors, the company has neatly created a personal Linux OS, especially designed for the Atom processor. Moblin is the name of this modified Linux version and you should give it a chance if you have a netbook around. It might replace that Windows XP you might be using currently.

Moblin is available as an alpha release for now but we’re hoping it will grow to a final version. The software was built off of the GNOME Mobile platform and will use the Clutter and GUPnP open source technologies which are also properties of Intel. Let’s see what manufacturer will offer the first netbook with Moblin on it.

via Moblin

Tags: Atom, Intel, Laptops, Linux, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Moblin, netbooks, open source, OS, Portable Devices