ASUS gave their Eee PC T91 convertible netbook/tablet an official launch at Computex this week. Press release is up on their site. Nothing we haven’t seen before in a CES preview, hands-on review and video demo, except for the marketing direction: The Eee PCâ„¢ T91′s unique software applications, collectively known as TouchSuite, allow users to [...]
I just had an insightful twitter conversation with AMD’s Patrick Moorhead about Microsoft’s anti-Netbook / Low Cost Small Notebook PC naming strategy (LCSNPC). I asked him for his thoughts, and although they don’t reflect AMD’s official position on this whole thing, they are pretty insightful and humorous none-the-less: @rbushway: @PatrickMoorhead would love to hear your [...]
According to David Meyer at CNET, Dell has surrendered the Mini-9 to the “end-of-life” bucket. What does this mean for the netbook, and mobile computing markets? Dell’s 10-inch and 8.9-inch displays are the same resolution. Does this mean that netbook buyers have declining eyesight? When Microsoft introduced the UMPC, the OEMs at the time were [...]
Just when things settle down a bit with regards to the whole netbook naming thing, here comes Microsoft trying to muddy things up again. According to a report from Digitimes, Microsoft is aiming to change the term for netbooks since most of them do more than just browse the internet – thus the reason for [...]
ASUS dropped a message of innovative and seamless design at Computex 2009. They’re showing off the new Eee PC Seashell, UX30 notebook, and a display with an interesting stand. They also reaffirmed their partnerships with Intel and Microsoft, just in case anyone was wondering whether we would see Atom-powered Eee PCs running Windows 7 soon [...]
NVIDIA’s press release on their new Tegra line of computer-on-a-chip processors seemed to me a bit dry for the exciting functionality they were promising. However, I see they were just holding back to give their partners a chance to show their stuff. First up is Mobinnova with their élan netbook. Check out these highlights first, [...]
I’ve long promoted specialized interfaces as must-haves for ultra-mobile devices, particularly anything with a screen 7″ or smaller. The variations on shape and size mean one-size cannot fit all. Thus, I’m glad to see Xandros leading the charge in this area, actively promoting their customized, integrated software for MIDs and Netbooks. Constant-connectivity, fast booting, and [...]
Marketing execs around the world can now breathe a collective sigh of relief. It is now safe to call your netbook a netbook again. Psion and Intel have settled the trademark dispute for “Netbook”, in what Psion is calling an “amicable agreement”. Checkout the press release here. Psion PLC announces that Psion and Intel Corporation [...]
Yesterday, the Windows Team blog announced some changes they’re making to the upcoming Windows 7 Starter Edition. They’re removing some limitations (no more 3 application limit, not just for emerging markets) but retaining a whole lot of others (no Aero, no changing the wallpaper, no multimon support, etc). Now I don’t know about you, but [...]
Netbooks are turning the mobile computing world upside down. With their low price and diminutive size, most everyone is doing a double-take when looking at what their next computer should be. Businesses on a tight budget are no different, and as I can attest to with my own clients, netbooks are getting some serious attention. [...]
HP just announced the Mini 110, a new lineup of netbooks. The Mini 110 has a 10.1″ LED anti-glare display, which is a big step away from the glossy world of consumer notebooks. The Mini 110 will start at $279 with a Linux OS dubbed MI or Mobile Internet experience. We recommend spending the extra [...]
Clevo slid under our radars again with their new TN70M available now for purchase. In March 2008, we missed the TN120R announcement, which turned out to be a 12.1†convertible tablet that was very customizable. The TN70M is Clevo’s latest foray into the realm of convertible tablets, this time competitively flirting with Asus’ upcoming T91 [...]
Lenovo’s officially introduced the first notebook to feature NVIDIA ION graphics. This new graphics platform offers outstanding graphics performance without sacrificing too much battery life. The IdeaPad S12 will be available in the U.S. soon for $449. I got a chance to play with a pre-production IdeaPad S12 and shot a quick video. The IdeaPad [...]
If the new slim Asus Seashell (EEE PC 1008HA) has your eye, I’m sure you’ll enjoy these videos. With some clever editing it makes it look like you can cut some carrots, cut through some ropes that might have you tied up, pick a lock, and even give yourself a shave.
We talked yesterday about the explosion in netbook and MID tailored-OSs. Part of the struggle with these tailored OSs and targeting ultra-mobile computers, like I experienced with HP’s Mini Mi 1000, was the lack of driver support + geeky type procedures for getting a WWAN modem working. A big draw for these devices is the [...]
AT&T announced today that it would sell subsidized Acer, Dell and Lenovo netbooks nationwide after successful tests in Atlanta and Philadelphia. As Rob Bushway’s pointed out, Verizon is already selling a variant of the HP Mini 1000 at its stores. Pricing details haven’t been released yet, but I highly recommend opting for a USB 3G [...]
With talk of Dell’s Mini 10V running Android CupCake, Moblin 2.0 beta being released, HP’s Mini 1000 Mi, Unbuntu‘s Netbook Remix, and Windows 7 taking users where Vista could never take them, it has never been a better time to be a mobile user. Here’s a quick run-down on my personal experiences so far. I’ve [...]
Moblin v2 UX is available for download at Moblin.org. The Moblin platform is still in beta, which means you shouldn’t install it on your primary device unless you’re comfortable tinkering with it a bit. Check out the intro video below.
I picked up this great video from Twitter this morning on the Mini Cooper and its flexible / minimalistic approach compared to the big, powerful gas guzzlers out there. When I saw it, I immediately thought of how it applied to what we often write about on GBM and our approach to mobile computing, as [...]
I’m in the parking lot at WalMart while my son is inside soliciting donations for his Eagle Scout project. I thought I’d take this little bit of free time to play with the Verizon MiFi 2200. Here’s how things are going.
Asus’ highly regarded 1008HA Seashell series EEE PC introduced at CeBit 2009 has been officially announced for the North American market. Pricing is set at $429.99 for the 2.4lbs. device. Pre-orders are also eligible for a $20 rebate. With the explosion in netbook popularity, manufacturers are turning towards design and elegance to set themselves apart, [...]
I am at Verizon getting a MiFi and noticed the Hp netbook on display. This local store has not sold any yet, but there has been interest say the local reps. I still maintain embedded wwan in netbooks and tablets is not the best solution for mobile warriors. Go MiFi or USB aircard.
At the end of March, we brought you news of a new player in the netbook market that raised a few eyebrows. What set this netbook apart from the rest of the pack wasn’t its stellar design, groundbreaking processor, or any breathtaking innovation. Rather, the OCZ opted to let end users customize the netbook based [...]
Joanna Stern’s review of the Samsung N310 Netbook confirms some of my thinking about Samsung’s designs for the Netbook class. I haven’t handled that many different Netbooks, but have handled a few and I’ve been very impressed with the build quality of what Samsung brings to the Netbook table. The battery life is also impressive.
I got a chance to take a close look at the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 today. It shares a lot of components with the original IdeaPad S10, but there are some nice upgrades. It is thinner, lighter and has a more stylish appearance. Both the keyboard and touchpad are bigger on the new model, making it [...]
Dell’s officially introduced the Mini 10v today. This new netbook will serve as Dell’s low-end netbook and start at $299 at launch. The Mini 10v comes with 1GB of RAM, Intel Atom N270 or N280 processor and a range of storage options that include 8GB SSD, 16GB SSD, 120 HDD and 160GB HDD. The Mini [...]
Lenovo’s introducing the IdeaPad S10-2 tomorrow. It’s thinner than the IdeaPad S10 and has a new, stylish look . The S10-2 also has a larger touchpad, three USB ports and optional 3G. This netbook will ship have a base price of $349 and ship with a 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, N270 1.6GHz Intel [...]
With what looks like the advent of a new Amazon Kindle and continued talk of an Apple Tablet of sorts, Crunchpads, and other just over the horizon mobile wonders, some are saying the new devices are driving Tablet PCs further into a niche market and some are seeing yet even more promise for the slate [...]
Here come the PeeWee PCs. Launched yesterday the PeeWee Pivot Tablet PC is designed for the younger set and the convertible PCs look to be a lot of fun. Based on the Intel Classmate PC, the Pee Wee PC can be used as a slate or a conventional net/notebook and includes software designed for the [...]
I’m not sure if this unscientific test proves anything or not, but it sure is fun. For what it is worth the results are surprising. Crave UK’s Rory Reid rides shotgun in a Citroen C4 with a European Rally Car winner to test out which device is easier to type on a high speed race [...]
Netbooks came upon us almost out of the blue and without warning. They proved to be a major disrupter that left everyone scrambling for a piece of the action. They’ve continued to be a major disruptive force as they’ve evolved more quickly than most can keep track of and stolen attention and profits (some argue) [...]
How can I make a Netbook that stands out in a crowd? Looks like Sharp has an attack on that problem. The Mebius NJ70A has a touchscreen trackpad that can also double as a secondary display. It can be used as an app launcher, controller, and it also has handwriting recognition. Otherwise the Mebius is [...]
Looks like Sascha the Netbook King is impatient and I don’t think the demo shows things in the best light. But for those who want to see Android running on a Netbook, here’s a video of that kinda happening on an iBuddie Netbook.
Toshiba is set to roll out a 10 inch form factor Netbook, using the Dynabook UX label. Initially we’re looking at this in Japan only, which is were we saw the previous Satelitte NB series roll out. Supposedly the UX series is a bit slimmer (even with a larger screen) than the Satelite series.
According to a report at Liliputing, it looks like IBM wants to join the great Netbook race and compete with Intel, VIA, ARM, NVidia, and a few we probably don’t know about yet. IBM is working on a 28 nanometer processor and hopes see something on the market in 2010. They are touting that it [...]
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