Here’s a first look at the Albatron Slimline, a 10.2-inch Netbook that weighs in at just 2.2-pounds. Technical specifications have not yet been announced, but we do know that it “packs at least an audio input and output.” Video after the break.
With the whole world feeling that the time is right to enter the quaint and mysterious realm of “thin and light” netbooks, this just proves that you’re totally vibing with money-hungry suits the world over.
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Amazon has the Acer Aspire One Netbook in seashell white for just $264.99. It “comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features.” Product page.
The Intel Atom processor uses a brand new design structure that packs in 47 million transistors into a single chip sized at just 22mm (0.87 inches), and it uses just 2.5 watts of power–less than 1/10 of the 35 watts used by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor–for excellent battery management.
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Amazon is selling the Sylvania GNET13001 Netbook PC — powered by gOS — for just $199.99 shipped, originally priced at $329.00. With “Google and Web 2.0, gOS utilizes Linux-based software to provide a robust and diverse set of applications simple enough for users to dive right in.” Product page.
At just under two pounds, the G netbook by Sylvania brings you ultra light portability and wireless Internet connectivity built right in.
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Amazon is selling the HP 2133-KX870AT for just $499.99 shipped, originally priced at $829.99. It features “a 120 GB hard drive, 2 GB of installed RAM (maximizing capacity), tri-mode Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11a/b/g), integrated Bluetooth, lightning quick Gigabit Ethernet, VGA webcam, and up to 4.5 hours of battery life.” Product page.
This Mini-Note PC comes equipped with the productivity tools you need to be efficient on the go: 8.9-inch diagonal, scratch-resistant, WXGA display; 92% full-size, user-friendly QWERTY keyboard; ExpressCard/54 slot, integrated Secure Digital Reader, and a touchpad with scroll zone.
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Amazon has the Sylvania GNET13001 Netbook PC for just $231.24 shipped, originally priced at $329.00. Weighing in at under 2-pounds, “the G netbook by Sylvania brings you ultra light portability and wireless Internet connectivity built right in.” Product page.
Using reliable architecture and gOS’s innovative operating system, the G netbook is a lifestyle solution keeping you connected and mobile. Using Google and Web 2.0, gOS utilizes Linux-based software to provide a robust and diverse set of applications simple enough for users to dive right in.
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The Mebius NJ70A is the first Netbook to feature an integrated optical sensor LCD pad, which “lets you use either you finger or stylus play piano, zoom in on a document like you would an iPhone, etc.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Behold the Sharp Mebius NJ70A, your average 10.1″ Netbook with an Atom N270 CPU, an Intel 945GSE Express Chipset, 160GB of HDD, a web cam.
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Sotec’s latest netbook may be Hello Kitty-branded, but it’s definitely no slouch when it comes to performance. Powered by an Intel Atom N270 1.60-GHZ processor and 1GB of RAM, it runs Windows 7 with ease, as you’ll see after the break.
The netbook was able to provide decent performance, from normal web surfing while data was being transferred in the background, as well as opening 400 pictures in Bridge, and even editing in Photoshop CS3.
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Next, with an Apple Netbook rumored to be launching within the next few months, what would you like to see included in the feature list? Or, just your dream netbook in general? Personally, I’d like a multi-touch display along with a comfortable keyboard that is easy to type on — throw in a 128GB SSD as well. Leave your replies in the comments section. Enter here for the survey contest.
Via unveils the Surfboard C855, the world’s first netbook with “1080p Full HD video playback.” You’ll also find: “8-channel HD audio, hardware decoding for H.264, MPEG-2/4, VC-1 and WMV9, and support for Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS and 3G connectivity.” Video after the break.
According to the company, the thing will play HD video with under 40 percent CPU use, supporting up to 1366 x 768 internal display resolution (1920 x 1440 external).
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Amazon is selling the ASUS Eee PC 1000HA for $339.99 shipped, originally priced at $389.99. This 10-inch model “comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features.” Product page.
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