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Computers
Asus to World: Your Biceps Don’t Look Enough Like Boobs
7:40AM Mark Wilson | Wow, did this guy really go all out for this new Asus Eee ad and get inked? Because that would be amazing! Nah, nothing more than a cheap sticker. But apparently, certain circumstances dictate a more hands-on approach. More »
Computers
Acer Aspire One: Also Priced To Kick Assus, Soon To Pack 3G
11:22PM Mark Wilson | Acer has just announced their new 8.9″ Aspire One ultraportable laptop. With a starting price of just US$379, configurations include an Intel Atom processor, up to 1GB of RAM and either 8GB of flash storage or an 80GB hard drive as well as a choice between Linpus Linux Lite and Windows XP. Nothing here is out of the ordinary for this new class of laptops except its competitive price and that future iterations are planned with 3G data support–yes, your computer may finally replace your smartphone. Read on for more details: More »
Hardware
Nvidia Tegra All-in-One Mobile Processors Aim to Nuke Intel’s Atom, Promise 30 Hours HD Playback
3:01PM Matt Buchanan | Nvidia’s launch of its Tegra processors makes World War Mobile official, with multiple major players cramming serious juice into tiny, ultra efficient chips for a range of mobile devices. Nvidia is calling Tegra “the world’s first computer on a chip for mobile visual computers” which squeezes a CPU, GPU, system memory and more onto a dime-sized chip that Nvidia says is 10x more efficient than the competition, with up to 30 hours of HD video playback (WSJ says 26). It’s for so-called mobile internet devices that fall between smartphones and subnotebooks (like Nokia’s N810), so it’s taking on the lowest end of Intel’s Atom chips, though we’ll have to see how it fares head-to-head.
Computers
Subnotebook vs. UMPC vs. Netbook: WTF Is the Difference?
7:00AM Matt Buchanan | When Blam broke the news on Dell’s mini Inspiron, there was one thing he was stuck on: How to categorise it. Is it a subnotebook? A UMPC? A netbook? (Knowing the specs might have helped, but probably not much.) Part of the problem is that the category names themselves are very new and pretty vague. Here’s a mini-compendium of the most popular terms for dwarfish laptops being tossed around, where they come from and what they’re trying to say. Help us decide which ones to keep, and which to ditch.
Computers
Dell Leaks Rugged E6400 ATG and XT2 Ultraportable Tablet
6:03AM Mark Wilson | The Boy Genius report has gotten their hands on Dell’s upcoming Latitude roadmap. The big news? Among a whole line of upgrades, Dell will release a rugged E6400 ATG and lightweight XT2 Tablet. The ATG will run 14.1″ and resist dust and humidity while featuring a spill-proof keyboard and shock-mounted hard drive (available this June). The XT2 will be under 1.6kg with a 12.1″ touchscreen display and a Centrino 2 processor (available this November). Hit the link for details on the full lineup. [BGR] More »
Computers
Lightning Review: HP 2133 Mini-Note
4:00AM Mark Wilson | The Gadget: HP’s response to the Asus EEE PC, the HP 2133 Mini-Note. More »
Computers
Crowded Ultraportable Party Gets Dissected
12:00PM Gizmodo US Edition | The guys over at Liliputing have a done a great service for all who are looking for the perfect low-cost ultraportable notebook. They’ve made a “comprehensive list of low-cost ultraportables”, that not only shows you what’s available and what’s not, but also provides information for every unit. So if you’ve been craving an ultra-portable, check out the list. Though proceed with caution, ’cause if you’ve already decided on a model this list might make your head explode. [Liliputing] More »
Computers
Kojinsha’s New E8 Is Tablet Competitor for EEE PC
10:18PM Gizmodo US Edition | Clearly aiming for the same market as the EEE PC, Kojinsha’s new E8 UMPC has the added bonus of being a touchscreen tablet. It does, however, beat me how the Korean-made E8 is being labelled by some as a UMPC—it looks more like a sub-notebook to me. More »
Computers
MSI Readying Its Own Ultra-Low Cost Laptop
12:30PM Sean Fallon | If you prefer MSI boards over brands like Asus (although I certainly do not fall into that category), you will be happy to know that MSI is planning on throwing its hat into the increasingly crowded ultra-low cost laptop ring. MSI is hard at work on the new device and they are betting on Intel’s upcoming Diamondville microprocessor to give it an edge over devices like Asustek’s Eee PC. According to an MSI executive, the product should be out sometime in July or August—just a few months after Diamondville is slated to be unveiled at the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai. [PC World] More »
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