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Netbook/Thin-and-light notebook deals of the weekend

Here are the latest set of netbook/thin-and-light notebook deals to hit the scene. == Best Buy == ASUS Eee PC 1001PXB-BK301 is currently on sale at Best Buy for $249.99. Specs to this 10.1 inch netbook are as follows: Intel Atom N450 processor clocked at 1.66GHz 1GB of RAM 10.1 inch WXGA LED widescreen display 160GB SATA 5400RPM HDD 3 in 1 media card reader 2 USB 2.0 ports Intel integrated graphics 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet connectivity Weighs 2.4 lbs and measures  1.4 x 10.3 x...

Verizon Wireless offers Samsung N10 mobile broadband package

Missed this one last week. Verizon Wireless announced a new netbook mobile broadband bundle in the form of the Samsung N150. The 10.1 inch netbook is available for a mere $49.99 after a $100 dollar mail-in rebate and a new two year agreement for a Verizon Wireless mobile broadband plan. The N150 has the following specs: Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor Windows 7 Starter Built-in 3G connectivity Global-ready with a pre-installed SIM card for access in more than 200 countries Built-in chargea...

Gateway LT32 Series provides HD goodness in a 11.6 inch package

Gateway expanded their netbook product portfolio with yesterday’s announcement of the new LT32 series of netbooks. Straddling that hazy line between netbooks and thin-and-light notebooks, the LT32 aims to deliver high-definition multimedia playback support via a combination of AMD Neo processors, ATI graphics, and an HD-resolution 11.6 inch display. Features and specs to the LT32 include: 11.6 inch LED backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution AMD Athlon II Neo K125 processor 2GB DDR3 memor...

MSI updates Wind U135 to the U135.. DX.

MSI is out with a slightly updated Wind U135 netbook, now known as the U135DX. The new 10 inch portable features a slightly faster processor in the form of the Intel Atom N455 processor, support for up to 2GB of DDR3 RAM, an LED backlit display, and a battery life of up to 7 hours. There’s a color print film on the chassis that protects the netbook from everyday wear and tear as well as improvements such as a chiclet keyboard and a wider touchpad. Expect the U135DX in August for £229. [Check...

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246 thin-and-light now available at Amazon for $729.99

Oh boy.. could the Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T be the next thin-and-light notebook to drool over? The new Core i3-based 13.3 inch notebook is now available for purchase over at Amazon.com for a cool $729.99. That’s a pretty good price when you consider Core 2 Duo SU7300-based Acer UL30 series notebooks are ranging in price from $599 to around $700 dollars on Amazon.com. Not familiar with the Acer AS3820T? Here’s what you need to know about the system (actually it’s the model AS3820T-5246). ...

Gateway LT23 Series netbook now available

Gateway’s outed a new lineup of netbooks on their website called the Gateway LT23 Series. With suggested retail prices ranging from $329.99 to $349.99, the new series feature updated stylish designs, the Intel Atom N450 processor, 8+ hours of power, and a 10.1 inch WSVGA LED-backlit display. Complete specs for the LT23 include the following: Windows 7 Starter OS Atom N450 processor clocked at 1.66GHz 1GB RAM 160-250GB SATA HDD Intel GMA 3150 graphics Intel NM10 Express Chipset 802.11 b/g/n W...

Toshiba to launch mini NB250 this Sunday

Remember how Toshiba Japan announced an updated dynabook netbook model earlier this week? Well it looks like a similar model is being introduced here in the U.S. this coming Sunday called the Toshiba mini NB250. The features and specs to the mini NB250 are as follows: Intel Atom N455 processor Intel GMA 3150 graphics 10.1 inch LED backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution Up to 250GB HDD 1GB DDR3 RAM 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Built-in microphone Celestrial Black finish Three USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet...

Toshiba’s new Satellite T200 series of thin-and-light notebooks

It certainly looks like Toshiba could have a winner on their hands with the new Satellite T200 series lineup of thin-and-light notebooks. Featuring the 11.6 inch T210/T215 and the 13.3 inch T230/T235, the new series come with raised tile keyboards and wider touchpads reminiscent of those found on the NB series of netbook systems. Additionally, the new notebooks feature a dual-tone Fusion Chrome design with three color options for the patterned lid – red, white, and black. Spec wise, both mode...

Toshiba announces 11.6 inch Dynabook MX series

Toshiba Japan has a new thin-and-light notebook lineup out called the Dynabook MX series. Consisting of the MX/36M and MX/34M models, the models feature: Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Intel HM55 Express Chipset 2GB of RAM (max of 8GB) 11.6 inch HD TFT Clear SuperView LED backlit display with 1366 x 768 resolution 85 key keyboard 320GB 5400RPM SATA HDD Ethernet, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi 3 USB 2.0 ports, eSATA port, LAN port, RGB port, and HDMI port Measures 284 x 202.8 x 17.6 ~ 26.2 mm ...

PC Mag reviews ASUS Eee PC 1005PR

PC Magazine reviews the ASUS Eee PC 1005PR Seashell netbook here on their website. Although at first glance, the 1005PR looks like any other ASUS Eee PC 10.1 inch netbook, the system actually features a higher-resolution display (1366 x 768) and the Broadcom Crystal HD decoder (BCM 70015) to help decode 720p/1080p video clips. The Broadcom Crystal HD solution provides much needed help to the Atom processor for decoding HD video content – although this does assume your video decoder applicatio...