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New Atom Processors Boost Netbook Performance
Higher clock speeds and the ability to use DDR3 memory obviously allows for faster netbooks, and now Intel’s low-power Atom processors take a step up in clock speed when the D410 and D510 are replaced by the D425 and D525. What separates the new processors from the old is that they can run at a [...]
Tweaking SSD Performance in Linux Netbooks
Here are some tips submitted by a guest author/Linux guru on how to tweak your netbook’s SSD when running Ubuntu. Disclaimer: Use carefully! This website takes no responsibility if you mess up you Linux installation. Always create a full backup before attempting to modify system-critical files. Disable file access time updates to reduce writes When [...]
Full-size Keyboard on New Netbook from Toshiba
If you are tired of netbooks with tiny keyboards you may want to have a look at the new Toshiba NB250. Toshiba claims that its latest netbook offers a full-size keyboard, which is just a tiny bit confusing considering the physical limitations – it’s just as small as last year’s NB205. Other than some new [...]
Next-Gen Eee Official: ION2 and Atom
Asus has announced its next generation Asus Eee PC . This is a 12″ netbook optimized for multimedia, with an impressive 1366×768 screen resolution. This new member of the Eee family is based on the Nvidia ION2 chipset and an Intel Atom N450.
First Netbook with Atom N455
In early February some information was leaked about the Atom N455 processor – the CPU that will likely take over from the N450. It was mentioned that netbooks with the Atom N455 would go on sale during the third quarter, but now a German website begin is taking preorders on a computer with the new [...]
MSI Wind U250 gets Dual-Core CPU, Dedicated Graphics
A new and interesting netbook from MSI, the Wind U250, has appeared online. There is still not much official news about the machine, and what is available of can be dug up on the Energy Star website. Unfortunately no pictures, but some specs can be found.
HP ION Netbook Scheduled for Release with Windows 7
A rumor has surfaced concerning an upcoming netbook from HP – the HP Mini 311 – sporting the snazzy Nvidia ION platform, of which we haven’t seen enough so far.
New Nokia Netbook One of the Most Feature Packed Yet
It’s no secret that Nokia has been working on a netbook for a while now, but the Booklet 3G still comes as a positive surprise with its impressive specs.
41 MSI Laptops Now Windows 7 Certified – Including X-Slim and Wind Netbook
MSI just announced that quite a few of the company’s notebooks (including several netbooks) are now certified to run Microsoft’s new OS. It’s hardly surprising that the MSI’s mainstream and gaming laptops have been certified for Windows 7, considering that the new version is considerably less resource-intensive than Windows Vista. Somewhat more interesting to note [...]
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Eee PC 1001PX: $179.99 with...
The Eee PC 1001PX is your average netbook, with a 10-inch LED backlit display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive. What makes it stand out for the time being is the price tag–for a limited time you can get a refurbished 1001PX with a 90-day warranty for just [...]
