Dell Inspiron Mini 10V Review
The new Dell Inspiron Mini 10v netbook comes with Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB and 512K cache level 2. It also comes with DDR2 533MHZ 1GB RAM expandable to 2GB and reduces the storage capacity of 160GB hard drive to one 120GB.
The screen has 10.1-inch LCD with 720p resolution and 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. It can be connected to an HDTV via an HDMI port and has the option to include an external drive for DVD playback.
Improvement options are somewhat limited on the Dell Inspiron Mini 10v: It is not allowing upgrades of processor and screen. Even so, the netbook can be configured with up to 160GB hard drive (or 16GB SSD), Beamer internal Wi-Fi 802.11n, optional Bluetooth 2.1 and various colors.
The price is the most important thing on new Dell netbook. It start with just just $ 299 with the option of Ubuntu Linux operating system version 8.04 or Windows XP Home Edition SP3 installed.
The technical specifications of Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook:
- Processor: Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K L2Cache)
- Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP3, Ubuntu Linux version 8.04
- Memory: 1GB, DDR2, 533MHz
- Chipset: Intel ® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 945GSE UMA
- 10.1-inch LCD (1024 × 576) WSVGA
- Two 1.0W speakers
- Integrated Microphone
- Hard Disk: 2.5 inch SATA 120GB at 5400rpm or SSD 2.5-inch 8GB
- Li-Ion Battery 3-cell battery with optional 6-cell
- 1.3MP Web Camera
- Wi-Fi: Dell 1397 WLAN 802.11g – Half Mini-card, Dell 1510 WLAN 802.11g / n Mini Card
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth Internal (2.1 + EDR) Mini-card
- Memory Card Reader 3-in-1 (SD / MMC / MS)
- Integrated network connector 10/100 LAN (RJ45)
- VGA
- 2 USB ports and 1 USB port Power
- Dimensions: 26.8 – 28.3 mm x 261mm x 182mm
- Weight: 1.2kg with 3 cell battery
Review:
“Same basic chassis as Dell’s more expensive Netbooks ; very low entry price” (cnet.com) – Scored 79
“Very aggressively priced. Almost 8 hours of battery life. Other colors are available as options… “(pcmag.com) – scored 70
“The design is no longer cutting-edge, but this reasonably priced portable offers fast performance and long battery life, along with plenty of bells and whistles” (Laptop Mag)
Asus Eee PC 1005HA Review
Asus does not want to leave their EeePC netbook series back. They have launched Asus Eee PC 1005HA first in Japan for a business audience. It comes with silver casing aside mixing between black and white. Really perfect color combinations for business people.
This model features Intel Atom N280 processor at 1.66 GHz, Intel 945GSE Express chipset, 250GB hard drive, connectivity, WiFi b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1, integrated webcam, and 3 USB ports 2.0.
Continue to rely on 10.1 inches screen and 1024 x 600 standard resolutions; the netbook has 160 GB hard disk capacity. The original model had 1 GB RAM that expandable to 2GB
The netbook will include Windows XP Professional without any option to upgrade to the new operating system. You have to buy it for yourself. This equipment will be working for 10.2 hours with its integrated battery.
Compared to other Netbooks (Mini Laptops), the Asus Eee PC 1005HA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 99/100 (Excellent quality) in Alatest. While CNet and PCWorld give same rate (84) for this netbook.
The Asus Eee PC 1005HA price starting from $ 300 in US.
Asus-EeePC-1005HA photo
Apple Tablet PC Will Arrive on Christmas?
This time seems to be serious. According to the Financial Times, Apple would launch a new Tablet PC details in September, as well as they presenting a new iPod Touch and iPod Nano update.
The rumor said that this product seems focus mainly on music and less on everyday tasks you need like conventional Mac. Several rumors claiming that the Apple company is working with four of the biggest record labels to deliver multimedia content without any need for physical media.
It also said that Apple Tablet PC will come with 10 inches screen and may be equipped with the iPhone’s operating system and as usual. It will be available a few months after filing.
Moreover, rumors said that in December we will have a new gadget from Apple. If it is true, I’m quite sure that will steal the hearts of not only geeks, but throughout the world.
Apple has had an impressive impact on the world of technology through the quality of their products. A perfect example would be the iPhone which has had an impeccable level of satisfaction with a new device output.
And Steve Jobs company are ready to eat the world alive.
Sony Vaio W Entering The Netbook Market
Sony started entering netbook market with Sony Vaio W. The netbook based on an Intel Atom N280 processor running at 1.66GHz, the same used by many other manufacturers of ultra chipset and integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics.
Like most of the netbooks, the Vaio W has a 10-inch LCD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio, Instead the common 1024 x 600 pixels resolution, it has 1366 by 768 pixels. This means that more than one site may be fully sighted on the screen, and users have to scroll down the screen much less than the typical resolution.
Sony planning to use the highest resolution of the display of its new netbook as a key to differentiate Vaio W from other market. It also promotes the touch panel of the netbook, which is roughly the same size that can be found in a conventional laptop.
In Japan, the Sony Vaio W netbook cost about 60,000 yen (630 dollars), which is just in line with prices of netbooks from other Japanese manufacturers like Toshiba and Fujitsu, but more expensive machines that foreign manufacturers like Dell and Acer .
The Vaio W measured 27 by 18 by 2.7 centimeters. Use Windows XP operating system comes with 1GB of memory, a 160GB hard drive at 5400 RPM, two USB ports, 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN and Bluetooth technology.
At the top of the screen includes a webcam and a memory card reader built with support for Memory Stick Duo / SD.
The battery offers 3.5 life hours.
The Sony Vaio W netbook will be available in white, pink and brown in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain and Russia from August, and may be purchased from Sony’s online store. Although no information on when it will be available for the American market.
Disney Launches Children Netbook
The Disney launches Netpal, a low-cost children netbook designed especially for little demanding tasks like surfing the internet and email.
Goes on sale at Toys R Us stores in the United States and Canada, and on Amazon.com in late July. However the company also intends to sell Netpal in international markets like Europe and Asia by the end of this year.
The decision of the company occurs while toy manufacturers like Mattel Inc, Hasbro Inc, and retailers such as Toys R Us, point to the demand for cheaper toys, due to a crisis. According to many analysts, sell toys available will be the best bet for this year to attract buyers.
It is the first attempt by Disney to sell a laptop in North America, and comes five years after the largest entertainment conglomerate United States tried to enter the market for personal computers using a at $ 1000 desktop, according to Disney.
The current scope of the company in the electronic segment includes products such as children’s television with the theme Pirates of the Caribbean and High School Musical, DVD players, karaoke, video games, radio-alarm clocks and portable music equipment.
However, weak consumer spending has beaten the business license of the unit of consumer goods, which presented a 9 percent drop in sales and a 24 percent decline in operating profit in second fiscal quarter.
via: Reuters
