MSI is ready to launch even more netbooks. We showed you the U120 but MSI has a couple of new netbooks ready to roll out: the Wind U110 and U115.

The MSI Wind U115 is a 10 inch netbook, with WiFi and Bluetooth support and a 4-in-1 card reader. What’s surprising is the “hybrid storage” system which means you will have both a SSD and a HDD available. The netbook will be available either with an 8GB SSD/80GB HDD bundle or with a 16GB SSD/120GB HDD. As for processor, the U115 will come equipped with an Intel Atom Z530 processor.

The MSI Wind U110 will be similar to the U115 but it won’t have any SSD inside. You can choose from a 120GB, 160GB or 250GB hard drive. We have no idea about pricing and availability dates for the new netbooks yet but we’ll keep you posted.
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Tags: Laptops, MSI, netbook, Portable Devices, Wind

In case you didn’t get the chance to buy your first netbook yet we have some good news for you. Dell’s Mini 9 has an 32GB SSD upgrade available for you. Unfortunately it costs $100 so maybe the news isn’t that great all of a sudden. I mean you’d buy a netbook because it’s small and very cheap right? for $100 you could very well get some sort of a HDD. Better yet, add a few more bucks and get an external HDD. That would be even more useful.

via Boing Boing

Tags: Dell, Laptops, Laptops, Mini 9, netbook, Portable Devices

We have a new Hello Kitty for you gals and girls. It’s the C1 Netbook which has the whole Hello Kitty mark on it. Like any other netbook it weighs under 3 pounts and it packs a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive and a 10.1 inch display. Two USB ports, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, 802.11b/g WiFi and the usual Windows XP Home complete the specs’ list.

But unlike any other netbook, the C1 has Hello Kitty written all over it. That’s why it would cost you no less than $890 to get it. Too much you say? I agree!

via cnet

Tags: C1, Hello Kitty, Laptops, Mobile News, netbook, Ultra Mobile PCs

Following the lead of its predecessor, the MSI Wind U120 shows one more time that affordability is again one of MSI’s priorities. With the same 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, a 160GB SATA hard drive, 1GB DDR2 RAM and weighing only 3 pounds this netbook could be the best choice if you have to travel a lot and you need a computer!

Here’s a full list of its features:

• CPU: Intel® Atom™ Processor 1.6GHZ
• Chipset: 945GSE + ICH7-M
• Graphic: Intel GMA950
• Memory: DDR2 6673 MHz 1G On Board
• Display: 10 inch (1024 x 600) LCD, LED Back-lit saving
• HDD: 160 GB (2.5 inch SATA)
• Card Reader: 4 in 1 (SD/MMC/MS/XD)
• I/O: D-Sub x1, USB 2.0 x 3, Mic In, Headphone, RJ45
• Battery: 6-Cell
• Wireless: 8.02.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth V2.0EDR Intel® WiMAX Technology / 3.5G (HSDPA) Solution
• Webcam: 1.3 M
• Sound: 2 Speakers
• Dimension: 10.23″ x 7.08″ x 0.38″ ~ 1.29″
• Weight: ~ 3 lbs (w / 6-Cell Battery)

Choose between white or black and start enjoying the integrated 3.5G modem which will get you a fast internet connection! The netbook will cost around $550 and will arrive sometime next month. Possibly just in time for Christmas and possibly from your favorite carrier.

via liliputing

Tags: MSI, netbook, Portable Devices, U120, Ultra Mobile PCs, Wind

Dell strikes again in the netbook business. The manufacturer has just made available the Dell Mini 12. Unfortunately that’s not much to choose from. You get a $549 starting price but there aren’t that many upgrades available.

The Dell Mini 12 will offer only 1GB of RAM and only the Vista Home Basic OS. That being said you can choose from a 1.33GHz Atom CPU, 40GB hard drive and a three cell battery which bundled with the RAM and the OS comes at $549. For $599 or $678 you will get a 1.6GHz processor and a choice of 60GB or 80GB HDD.

So what do you think? Mini 12 good enough for you?

Tags: Dell Mini 12, Laptops, netbook

Apple has a future in the netbook business but we don’t exactly know how it looks like. According to official statements we aren’t going to see an Apple netbook prototype in the near future. The MacBook Nano in the picture here looks pretty but it’s a fake.

Here’s what the creators of this monstrosity have placed inside:

• MSI U100 MacBook Nano
• Windows XP Pro + Mac OS X 10.5.5
• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
• 2GB DDR II
• 10 inch WSVGA LED (1024×600)
• 320GB SATA
• MMC/SD/MS 4

What do you think Apple? Ready to sue them for the whole concept they have created here?

via Gizmodo

Tags: Apple, Apple, concept, Laptops, netbook

Netbooks strike again. Every computer maker is getting ready for 2009. Are they going to make them cheaper besides upgrading the components? During the quarterly earnings call, Asustek said it plans to drop the price of its Eee PCs in 2009.

We might see entry level Eee PCs to sell for as low as $200 which is remarkable. Asus sold 1.7 million Eee Pcs during the last quarter and they plan to ship another 1.8 million during the next quarter. Asus will cancel smaller netbooks too, in favor of the 10 inch versions.

A $200, 10 inch Eee PC… Is that possible in 2009?

Tags: 10 inch, ASUS, Eee PC, Laptops, netbook

LG has entered the netbook market with the release of their new LG X110 Netbook. The X110 feautures a 10in screen a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 512MB or 1GB of RAM and either an 80GB, a 120GB or a 160GB hard drive. The addition of integrated HSUPA 3G connectivity helps separate the X110 from the rest of the Netbook pack. Also unique is the choice of OS–Vista Home Basic instead of XP Home. When not connected to a cellular network, you can use the X110’s b/g Wi-Fi or 10/100 Ethernet connections. A multiformat media-card reader and a 1.3-megapixel Webcam come standard, and Bluetooth is listed as an option.

Its shipping date and pricing is not yet known, but a product page for the X110 has popped up on LG’s United Arab Emirates site.

via: lg

Tags: Laptops, LG, netbook, X110

Compaq has joined the fresh market of netbooks, and decided to reveal their new Mini 700 computer that is pretty similar to the HP Mini 100 - not only in terms of features, but also on the design and name.

Anyhow, one of the main differences between the two netbooks is the option of a HSDPA modem on the Mini 700 from Compaq. The other important detail is the price, it is close to $490 which is less $150 than the HP product. Another difference is the launch date, which in Compaq’s case will be made late this year in December, on the UK.

General Specifications:

- Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz processor
- From 512MB up to 2GB of memory RAM
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Tags: Compaq, Laptops, mini 700, netbook

We have definitely warned you about this netbook. The HP Mini 1000 was launched today which means you can go ahead an choose yours. HP has three different versions for you: the consumer oriented Mini 1000, the Linux-based Mobile Internet Experience edition and the Vivienne Tam edition.

All those models will share the same features:

• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz Processor
• 8.9 inch or 10 inch Brightview Backlight LED display with 1024×600 resolution. (Vivienne Tam is only available in 10″)
• up to 1GB DDR2 RAM
• black matte casing with a swirled imprint finish (Mini 1000 Standard and MIE version)
• vibrant red casing with a peony-flower inspired design (Vivienne Tam edition only)
• 92% full-size keyboard
• 8GB or 16GB SSD or a 60GB 1.8-inch hard drive
• expansion slot for a proprietary HP Mini Mobile flash drive (max of 8GB)
• 802.11b/g WLAN
• future mobile broadband/3G support
• 3-cell battery (3 hours run time)

The HP Mini 1000 will cost $379 if you chose the Linux version and $399 if you get the XP version. The XP netbook will be available starting Wednesday while the Linux version will arrive only later next year.

The Vivienne Tam edition comes with a floral design and a red keyboard. It has the same specs like the regular Mini 1000 but it will cost $699, although that price is subject to future changes. The Mini 1000 Mobile Internet Edition will get you the MIE OS built over the Ubuntu version. The MIE version comes with an Instant-On Dashboard Interface and there are various applications for web browsing, instant messaging and email. VoIP via Skype and video chat will be available too!

via Press

Tags: HP, Laptops, Laptops, Mini 1000, Mobile News, netbook, Portable Devices

When the HP2133 Mini-Note PC was first launched a few months ago, on April, the price range could go from $500 to $800 depending on your customization. But thanks to Amazon and their good will to make money, the HP netbook is now at sale with a price tag of $300 - less $200 than the original lowest price.

The model available at this price is entitled KR922UT, and the specifications can be a bit low-end, but in the end you get what you pay for. Which means that for $300 you get a VIA C7-M 1GHz processor, plus 512MB of memory RAM, and only 4GB on a built-in flash drive.

As you can imagine, Microsoft Windows would become a bit slow on this machine, and that is why it runs Linux.

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Tags: hewlett packard, HP, hp 2133, Laptops, mini note, netbook

Asus has another Eee PC ready for you. It’s the 10 inch Eee PC 1002HA. There’s nothing really particular here to see folks, although the features of the 1002HA might make you see it as a regular notebook. The netbook will sport a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB HDD and a two-cell 4200 mAh battery. The Eee PC 1002HA will be arriving in Europe for €449, or about $565.

Tags: ASUS, Eee PC, Europe, Laptops, netbook, Portable Devices, Ultra Mobile PCs

HP has been involved in the netbook business for quite a while. After its 8.9 inch Mini-Note 2133 we’ve analyzed in the past, we have just seen the new HP Mini 1000. Well actually we haven’t really seen it, since it’s briefly shown on HP’s site (check image above). The link doesn’t point to anywhere yet but that’s going to change soon. We know the HP Mini 1000 is a 10 inch netbook and its starting price is $399. We’ll be waiting for the hot specs then! Maybe someone… cough… HP… cough… should write up a nice press release about it!

Tags: 1000, HP, Laptops, Mini, Mobile News, netbook, Ultra Mobile PCs

I thought this was another netbook launched by Dell when in fact it’s the same Mini 9 we’ve seen about a month ago. The Dell Vostro A90 it’s a netbook which will launched in Japan only for now, and it will cost around $972 which is way out of my league when it comes to netbook prices.

The price is preposterous considering the fact the A90 doesn’t bring anything new to the table. It’s the same Mini 9 inside a new case. Anyone readying this from Japan? What do you think?

Tags: Dell, Japan, Mini 9, Mobile News, netbook, Portable Devices, Ultra Mobile PCs, Vostro A90

We have rarely talked about a HDCP. If you must know, a HDPC is a Hybrid Dual Portable Computer. It has a mobile OS and Windows XP all working together somehow. MIU has a new HDPC which comes with an Intel Atom processor inside. I don’t exactly like how it looks like and I know I’d have problems controlling that keyboard.

This HDCP will be a GPS, PMP, e-book reader, netbook and phone all rolled into one. It has GSM, GPRS, CDMA support so you’ll get a signal almost anywhere. There’s no info on prices and availability just yet.

Tags: GPS, HDPC, MIU, Mobile News, netbook, Phone, PMP, Portable Devices

There is a new netbook in the Korean market made by JCHyun, and codenamed Udia Min Note T100 Office. As the name suggests, this netbook model is preloaded with a Microsoft Office version, more specifically the Home & Student 2007.

It can’t be considered a top-notch netbook, but it serves the main purpose of doing normal tasks on word + excel + powerpoint. With that being said, the Mini Note T100 has an Intel Atom N720 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of memory RAM, and a hard-drive of 80GB.

Standard features like USB ports, multi-memory card reader, and VGA out are also included.

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Tags: jchyun, Laptops, mini note, netbook, Portable Devices, t100, udia

Steve Jobs got to answer to a few questions at the Apple’s quarterly earnings call. When asked about the future of Apple in the netbook business he claimed that the iPhone is their entrance in the category. And that’s when he said something to make all bloggers and reporters twist and turn: “we’ve got some pretty interesting ideas if it does evolve.”

So let’s start it then! Are we going to see an Apple touch netbook soon? Is it going to be a 7 or a 9 inch? Is it going to be based on the iPhone platform? Will it cost under $1,000? There you have it Steve, we played our part in this rumor mill.

via Gizmodo

Tags: Apple, Apple, iPhone, Laptops, Mobile News, netbook, Touch

LG has a 12.1 inch laptop ready. It’s the S-210 and I’d chose it over any netbook available today. Too bad I don’t know any pricing details yet but we’ll uncover them later on.

As for specs, the S-210 has a 2.43GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, eSATA/USB, Ethernet, a NVIDIA graphics set, audio in/out, VGA port, HDMI and Windows Vista. If you are in Seoul you can try one at the KES 2008.

Tags: 12.1 inch, KES, LG, Mobile News, netbook, vista

Apple’s MacBook event is less than 24 hours away. We’re waiting for Steve Jobs to deliver one more keynote this year, which we will, of course, deliver to you live. Until then we have more rumors to check out and share with you guys. This time we’re taking a look at Best Buy inventory lists which contain new MacBook and MacBook Pros. Below we have the rumored prices by model, size and color:

GREEN: $1,999.99 - 15″ MacBook Pro base model
PURPLE: $2,799.99 - 17″ MacBook Pro base model
YELLOW: $1,499.99 - 13″ MacBook top end model
BLUE: $2,499.99 - 15″ MacBook Pro mid model
ORANGE: $1,299.99 - 13″ MacBook mid Model
RED: $1,099.99 - 13″ MacBook base model

From where I am sitting, I can’t see any price cuts. And where’s the Air? Best Buy? What about the rumored Apple netbook? We’re going to see the real deal tomorrow!

via Gizmodo

Tags: Apple, best buy, Laptops, MacBook, netbook, Notebooks, Portable Devices

Lenovo, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of notebook PC’s, announced today the availability of the new Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Ultraportable Notebook PC. This is Lenovo’s entry to the netbook market rivaling Apple’s MacBook Air and Toshiba’s Protege R500. The X300 runs on Microsoft’s Vista operating system and uses ARC Sonic Focus™software to provide consumers with an extraordinary listening experience.

The Thinkpad focuses on entertainment audio systems and uses ARC’s Sonic Focus technology to bring back to life the fidelity of music and movies that had suffered due to the digitization process.

Thinkpad X300 feature:

Processor-1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SL7100
Memory-2GB of 667MHz
Hard drive -64GB solid-state drive
Graphics-Intel GMA X3100 (integrated)
Operating System -Windows Vista
Dimensions (WDH)-12.5 x 9.1 x 0.73 inches
Screen size -13.3 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter -3.4 / 4.0 pounds
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Tags: Laptops, Lenovo, Mobile News, Mobile Software, netbook, pc, Portable Devices, Thinkpad, Ultraportable, X300