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Sony’s VAIO W Series Billabong mini netbook on sale for $499.99

Just wanted to mention that the new Sony VAIO W Series Billabong mini netbook is now in stock and available for sale over at SonyStyle.com for $499.99.  The Billabong mini netbook takes the standard VAIO W netbook and adds splashes of “beachside colors” to it ranging from ocean blue to tropical green hues. Features and specs to the system are as follows: Intel Atom Processor clocked at 1.83GHz Windows 7 Starter Edition 10.1 inch LED backlit LCD display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 1G...

Samsung launches N150-11 netbook at Best Buy

  Samsung launched the new N150-11 netbook this past Sunday at Best Buy retail locations around the country as well as online at BestBuy.com. The N150-11 features an Intel Atom N450 processor, 10.1 inch LED backlit WSVGA display, a 9 hour Lithium-Ion battery, and Windows 7 Starter OS. Other notable specs include: 1GB RAM 250GB HDD Intel GMA 3150 graphics 3W stereo speakers (1.5W x 2) Built-in 0.3 megapixel webcam 3 USB 2.0 ports (1 rechargeable) 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity...

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 updates dynabook UX with UX/24M model

Toshiba Japan announces an update to their dynabook UX 10.1 inch netbook series with the addition of the UX/24M model in Japan. Featuring the new Atom N455 processor clocked at 1.66GHz, the UX/24M features the Intel NM10 Express chipset, 1GB of RAM (max of 2GB), a 10.1 inch WSVGA Clear SuperView LED display with 1024 x 600 resolution display, 250GB 5400RPM SATA HDD, 85 key keyboard with 19mm spacing, Ethernet and 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity, 3 USB 2.0 ports, RGB port, and of course a LAN ...

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 ...

MSI Wind-Pad – an Atom-powered tablet

Wait a second.. didn’t someone already kill this device? Oh.. whoops. it’s not the HP Slate but rather the newly announced MSI Wind-Pad – a new Windows 7 powered tablet running on rather mundane netbook specs. Features of the Wind-Pad include a 10 inch 1024 x 600 capacitive touch-screen display, an Intel Atom processor clocked at 1.66GHz, 2GB of RAM, a 32 GB SSD, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, USB and HDMI ports, and an 8 hour battery life. Unfortunately the Wind-Pad comes bundled with Windows 7 ...

Hannspree HannsNote 10 inch netbook

I didn’t realize this but Hannspree USA apparently has their own 10 inch netbook called the HannsNote. Featuring somewhat dated specs, the HannsNote features: Mirror finish and contoured edges Intel Atom N270 processor clocked at 1.6GHz Windows XP Home Edition Intel 945GSE + ICH7M chipset 1GB of RAM 10 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display Microphone/Line-in/Headphone out Built-in speakers 160GB SATA HDD Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam 3 in 1 media card reader 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Ethernet and Bluet...

Lenovo announces new IdeaPad U series notebooks

Lenovo announces a refresh of the ultra-portable IdeaPad U series with today’s introduction of the U160, U460, and U460s thin-and-lights. Features of the new models include the following: New “U” shaped outline inspired by a closed book lying on its side Textured aluminum top cover A measurement of less than one-inch thick and a weight of less than 3.8 pounds Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity Ambient Light Sensor, Active Protection System, and data recovery tools The U460 and U4...

Dell adds WiMAX as an option to Inspiron Mini 10

WiMAX connectivity is now available as a configuration option for the Dell Inspiron Mini 10. Available as a $60 dollar upgrade to the Mini 10, the WiMAX support comes in the form of a internal combo mini-card supporting both WiMAX and Wi-Fi connectivity. If you’re not sure about WiMAX coverage in your area, head over to clear.com’s website for more information. Yes, it’s sparse at this time in the U.S., but it’s expanding rapidly in Asia and Europe. [Check it out via Direct2Dell]

ABI Research predicts 163 million smartbooks to ship in 2015

ABI Research is out with some interesting predictions for the new smartbook category. According to Jeff Orr, senior analyst with the group, an estimated 163 million smartbook units will ship worldwide in 2015 – a significant uptick for a category that just recently launched. So what’s ABI Research’s notion of a smartbook? Here are their exact words: “As ABI Research defines it, a smartbook is a low-powered device running a mobile operating system that is always connected, either via Wi-Fi...