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Asus Intros Eee PC Keyboard with Screen
TechwareLabs is reporting that Asus has introduced their new Eee PC keyboard with an integrated screen. The keyboard itself apparently features the guts of a typical netbook and integrates some type of built-in navigation screen. No word on whether the integrated screen is removable or touch sensitive. Official specs are unclear other than it’s running the Intel Atom processor and the keyboard is Aluminum. Think netbook trapped in a keyboard. It would be neat to have a removable, mobile device built into the keyboard, but that seems unlikely.
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Asus Eee PC Touch Tablets On Video
We got an Asus rep to show off their Asus Eee PC tablet prototypes - both the 10″ and 8.9″ - they wouldn’t turn them on, but you get to see the keyboards better and in more action than photos.
No word on release date or price, but the rep is clearly excited about their new tablet netbooks.
Asus EEE PC Tablet - More pics of the T101 H
As Rob posted from the floor, Asus aims to impress again with a tablet version of the ever popular EEE PC. Even though this can be seen as just another EEE device, the significance of that swiveling hinge cannot be understated. The device will have a resistive touch screen and will make a compelling case for people looking for an ultra-small Fujitsu P1630 alternative. Check out more pics after the jump.
Asus T101H Tablet Prototype
Asus demoing a new 10 inch Touch Tablet / netbook, running Intel Atom N270.
Netbooks Brighten Energy Star
It appears that netbook popularity is flowing into Energy Star, a joint venture between the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy that helps consumers make informed energy choices. Presently, Energy Star’s searchable computer database only yields three categories: Workstation, Notebook/Tablet, and Desktop. This PDF File (text version) seems to show an Energy Star proposal which outlines a plan to introduce a new Netbook category. The proposal seeks to introduce a low-end, low performance category labeled “netbooks” due to widespread consumer adoption.
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USB to IDE Adapter: Must-Have in the World of Netbooks
Ever wonder how you could install different operating systems on your new netbook or backup all your data to a DVD-R? A USB to IDE adapter is one device that might be unfamiliar to novice computer users, but soon finds great value as a necessary, must-have item. In the world of netbooks and similar devices that lack a CD/DVD, a USB to IDE adapter provides a cheap and convenient way to use an internal drive as an external peripheral.
Here are a few common uses for a USB to IDE adapter.
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What is a Netbook? Best Buy to the Rescue
Best Buy has attempted to resolve consumer confusion regarding the purpose of netbooks with this flash presentation. As Warner described, many first time shoppers and novice users are purchasing netbooks with the belief that they will be a desktop/laptop substitute. While it is true that a netbook does provide necessary computing functionality, they do lack standard laptop features like DVD/Rs, faster processors, and larger screens. The Best Buy presentation won’t teach power users anything new, but does highlight the popularity of the netbook platform.
If you’re a first time netbook shopper, consider splurging for these must-haves:
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Sponsor Needed for Biggest, Baddest Head to Head Netbook Video Review Ever
We want to do a head to head video review between the following netbooks - in one big video review: Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook, Lenovo S10, Acer Aspire One, HP Mini 1000, Samsung NC10, Toshiba NB100, the Asus 901 Eee PC, and possibly others. We want to compare the keyboards, the webcam, the screens, the weight, typing speeds, the standard battery life, the size, and more. Wouldn’t that be a heck of a video review?
We’ve had some of the units in at various times, but never all at one time, and in one place, in order to pull off such a head to head review. If your company is interested in sponsoring this video review for us, getting some fantastic press, and making a lot of mobile pc readers happy, contact me at rob@gottabemobile.com.
Toshiba and Acer Say 90% of Netbooks Sold are Win XP
I don’t think this is a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention, but Toshiba and Acer are saying that 90% of the Netbooks they are selling (the Acer Aspire One and the Satelitte NB100) are running Windows XP.
Acer, Asus, Toshiba Planning to Use Snapdragon?
Interesting. According to this article at CNet, Asus, Acer and Toshiba are working on small notebooks using Qualcomm’s instant-on solution, Snapdragon. Actually, according to Manjitt Gill (the interviewee) it is more like always on.
“Our vision is that (the device is) always connected. Even when you shut it down, it’s still ‘on.’ (The laptop) goes to your Exchange server, gets your e-mail, puts it on the drive–solid-state or hard drive–and then when you’re ready to do e-mail, you flip it open and it’s right there. Instant on, always connected”
2008 GottaBeMobile Awards Announced
In many ways, 2008 can be considered the year of mobile computing. The introduction of the Netbook has totally revolutionized the landscape of cost-friendly mobile computing. Couple that with the iPhone and its’ App Store, and the time to “go mobile” has never been more intriguing. If 2008 is any indication, 2009 could be a game-changing year as well.
With that, here are the winners for the 2008 GottaBeMobile Awards
Acer Leads In Netbook Sales
I wouldn’t have thought this to be the case, but then that shows you how much or how little I know. A report out today from DisplaySearch shows that Acer leads all Netbook manufacturers accounting for a 38.3% market share. Asus is in second place with 30.3% and way behind in third place is HP at 5.8%. Other manufacturers fall in line below that line.
Asus R50a Available to Order, Breaks the Bank
Remember the Asus R50a UMPC that we told you about in January? Well, it appears Asus wasted no time at all in bringing it to market and, in an apparent attempt to actually not sell any, has priced it $1,839.
For that price you get: 1.33GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD for storage, 3G HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth, and Vista.
Asus Aiming for $200 Netbook in 2009
File this under news that isn’t news or news that anyone who follows the scene could reasonably surmise. Asus CEO Jerry Shen says Asus is aiming to have $200 Netbook on the market in 2009. Show of hands, anyone surprised by this? According to this DigiTimes report, we would of course assume this would be an entry level Eee, but the market pressures that would bring to bear would I’m sure continue the disruptive ways Asus has become so accustomed to these days.
That said, the DigiTimes report is interesting to read because Asus folk are saying that the business outlook is still unclear for 2009. Of course that could go either way.