1
Aug
2009
Asus Eee 1002HA Netbook
The little machine is the latest in Asus’ long line of Eee netbooks and brings with it some new features that netbook fans will really like at a price that fits well with the budgets of most people shopping for a new computer. Read on for all of the details on the Asus Eee 1002HA.
Features & Specifications
Specifications for the Asus Eee 1002HA include Windows XP Home, SD card reader, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, a 10-inch LCD with a resolution of 1024 x 600 and the CPU is an Intel Atom N270. The 1002HA weighs 2.6 pounds and is 1-inch thick. Rather than plastic like the majority of the Asus systems, the Asus Eee 1002HA is covered in brushed aluminum. Read the rest of this entry »
30
Jul
2009
Lenovo U450p 14” CULV Notebook Is Coming
If you’ve been looking to try out a CULV this Fall, you might not need to look any further than Lenovo’s new IdeaPad line of CULV notebooks. So far the only model out is the U350, a 13.3” machine that comes with a variety of processor options and an integrated optical drive. If you’re looking for something a little bigger though, Lenovo’s just started to advertise their 14” U450p.
We don’t know anything other than size about the U450p, but there are a few things we can make an educated guess about thanks to its little brother. The U350 comes with your choice of either a 1.2 Ghz Celeron processor, a 1.3 Ghz Pentium dual-core, or a 1.4 Ghz Core 2 Solo. Processor options will more than likely be the same for both machines.
The U350 comes stock with a 4 cell battery, although you can upgrade to an 8 cell one that Lenovo claims gives the CULV ten hours of battery life. That’ll likely go down a bit for the U450p due to the extra monitor size.
I really like what Lenovo’s doing to the CULV line-up. They’re bringing in machines that actually have a solid bit of horsepower behind them, and giving customers room to customize. The U350 itself can range from 1 to 8 GB of RAM, and possible hard drive sizes of 250, 320, and 500 GB. If the U450p proves to be as scalable, I might just end up buying one myself.
20
Jul
2009
MSI Wind U100 Netbook
The machine is a small 10-inch netbook that has been on the market for a while now. Since it has been available for a while and newer models are coming out, the machine is one of the lower cost netbooks consumers can get their hands on. If you have been thinking about getting a netbook, but have wondered if the Wind U100 would offer the power.
Specifications
The MSI Wind U100 has a 10-inch screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 and LED backlighting. The netbook has an Intel Atom N270 processor running 1.6GHz and uses the Intel 945GSE+ ICH7-M chipset. Graphics are Intel GMA 950 integrated and the machine has 1GB of RAM and a 160GB HDD. Other features include integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth along with a memory card reader and 1.3MP webcam. Power for the machine comes from a 6-cell lithium ion battery pack. Read the rest of this entry »
16
Jun
2009
Gateway LT2000 Netbook
Gateway has announced its latest netbook called the LT2000. The machine has a 10.1-inch screen that has LED backlighting. The netbook uses the class standard Intel Atom N270 CPU and runs Windows XP home.
Other features of the LT2000 include 1GB of RAM, 160GB of storage, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 3-cell lithium ion battery, and graphics via Intel GMA950. Gateway promises that the 3-cell battery is good for up to three hours.
The machine is available in black or red colors and I will say it is one of the better looking netbooks on the market. The LT2000 is available now for $299.99.
26
Mar
2009
Samsung N120 Netbook
Samsung N120 Netbook is First ECO Certified Netbook
Samsung has announced that the N120 netbook has become the first TCO Certified netbook in the world. The netbook is certified as free from mercury and other hazardous materials and offers outstanding energy efficiency and an ergonomic keyboard and LCD.
TCO certification proves that the netbook is completely mercury free and uses an LED backlit display for energy efficiency. The netbook was certified and tested by an independent company called Nemko. The certification is more than an eco label according to the company proving the netbook is green and ergonomic for users.
“We are proud that the N120 is the first netbook achieving TCO certification which leads consumers to regard Samsung computers as safe and user friendly products. Samsung’s commitment to the environment is one of our top values and we are constantly trying to develop our products to be qualified for TCO standards.” comments Kyu Uhm, Vice President of Samsung Computer Systems Division.
