Netbooks

Moblin 2.1 released for netbooks

The Moblin Linux project, which aims to create a user-friendly, lightweight and media-rich interface for mobile devices, has announced the release of version 2.1 for Intel Atom-based devices. A video overview of version 2.0 is on Youtube, and there's a pile of screenshots...

Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009 - laptops

With laptop innovation moving faster than just about any other area of consumer technology, it seems rather unfair to do a best laptop of the year category. Anything released back in January is comparatively obsolete next to anything from the last few months. The arrival...

Snow Leopard update removes Intel Atom support

Apple appears to be removing support for Intel Atom processors in the forthcoming 10.6.2 patch for Snow Leopard. OS X Daily is reporting that the update kills support for the processor, which is primarily found in netbook and nettop computers.

Apple doesn't sell...

PHOTOS: Asus Disney Netbook

Asus has rolled out a couple of kiddie's netbooks, both complete with Disney branding. They're pretty similar to Asus' "Seashell" Eee PC, coming as they do with an 1.6GHz Atom Processor, Windows XP, 8.9-inch display and 1GB of memory.

There's no SSD option, only...

Shenzen offers pen-input touchscreen netbook

It's not easy for netbook manufacturers to stand out from the crowd, especially when you consider how small the actual differences in terms of hardware from one model to another is.

Tablet PC models have turned up more recently, although until now they've all...

Michael Dell: Netbook novelty wears off fast

Michael Dell has slammed the netbook saying that while it's on everyone's wish list the excitement soon fades once they get it home.

"If you take a user who's used to a 14- or 15-inch notebook and you say 'Here's a 10-inch netbook,' they're gonna say 'Hey, this...

PHOTOS: Acer Aspire One D250 with Android

Acer unleashed its Android netbook on the world today, something it had already admitted it was going to do.

The addition of Android isn't the only bonus for the D250 – it also now comes with Windows 7 rather than the Windows XP of the original version.

Acer officially announces Aspire One D250 with Android

Acer has officially launched their dual OS netbook, combining the Android operating system and Windows 7, which we first brought you news of back in June 2009.

This will mean instant-on booting (18 seconds "to be able to chat") and fast shutdown (3 seconds). You'll...

Nokia Booklet 3G hits the US

Nokia has confirmed the launch of its Booklet 3G netbook in the US on Tuesday.

"We are going to sell a lot of these", Nokia's US head honcho said at the New York launch event.

The mini-laptop, which we saw at Nokia World earlier in the year, as Nokia is...

Daily Tech Deal: Asus Eee S101 netbook from Amazon

The blurb on the Amazon website describes the Asus Eee PC S101 as an "exquisitely designed netbook for fashion forward individuals who view style as much of a factor of success as substance".

However, if you are not one of those "fashion forward individuals"...

Dell Inspiron 11z available now

Already available at the Carphone Warehouse, Dell has announced the wider availability of its 11.6-inch Inspiron 11z.

Claiming to combine the mobility of a netbook with the capability of a laptop, it's another size zero effort weighing in at 1.4kg and measuring...

Sony Vaio X Series announced

In the States Sony has take the wraps off what it says is the world's lightest notebook - the Vaio X Series.

With a lightweight carbon-fibre chassis, the 11.1-inch X Series weighs in at 1.6 pounds - about 0.72kg - and is just over half an inch thick, although...

Asus eee 701 gets modded into kitchen cupboard

One man's urge for a computer in his kitchen has pushed him into gutting an Asus Eee netbook and fitting it in his kitchen cupboards.

No doubt baulking at the price of the LG or Samsung "connected" fridges that feature built in computers, a gadget fiend from Germany...

Daily Tech Deal: Sony VAIO W11

Launched back in August, the Vaio W series mini notebook has seen a drop in price from its RRP of £499 down to £339.99 at Play.com - although we previously had its entry price at around the £400 mark.

Sony clearly has the female of the species in mind with this...

Medion launches AKOYA E3211 laptop

Medion has announced a 13-inch notebook that comes packed with a ultra-low voltage processor, 16:9 HD display, and an integrated optical drive - something which is relatively rare on 13-inch machines.

Insides, along with the optical drive, there's a 1.3GHz Intel...

PHOTOS: Samsung N130, N140 and N510 netbooks

There's nothing wildly spectacular about the looks of the refresh to the Samsung N-series netbooks but then there isn't supposed to be. The tech giant has affordability in mind with the N130 and N140 which are designed to take over from the popular NC10.

On...

Nvidia and Google working on Chrome OS hardware

Further to previous rumours, Nvidia has now officially confirmed it is "working closely with Google" on Chrome OS Tegra devices.

As well as Android devices, Mike Rayfield, Nvidia's GM of mobile business, has told JKOnTheRun that netbooks, or "smartbooks" running...

PHOTOS: We catch up with the Acer Ferrari One netbook

2009 may mean a lot of things to a lot of people but for Acer it's time to remind the world of its partnership with Ferrari by the launch of the annual motor car inspired laptop. This year sees the arrival of the Ferrari One, the first netbook to be handed the label. That...

Acer Ferrari One netbook races on to the scene

Acer has launched a Ferrari branded netbook called the Ferrari One hoping to appeal to racing fans on a budget.

Coming in the Ferrari racing red the model will feature a 11.6-inch high-definition 1366x768 pixel resolution, ultra-thin and light form factor,...

Asus Eee Disney MK90 netbook launches

Asus has announced the UK launch of the Asus Eee PC Disney MK90 netbook.

The 8.9-inch netbook weighs in at just over 1kg, and is said to be "a dream come true for little Disney Princesses".

Little Disney Princes get a blue version, the Princess'...

Daily Tech Deal: Samsung NC10 netbook

For today's tech deal we have a tidy little netbook in the form of the Samsung NC10.

Available from Ebuyer for £268.79, the 10.1-inch device is pretty light, with the weight coming in at 1.3kg.

Specs are what you would expect with a 1.6Ghz Atom...

The BlackBerry laptop: Redfly mobile companion announced

BlackBerry users struggling with the small QWERTY keyboard and screen size will be offered another solution in the coming weeks - a laptop.

The Celio Redfly is a "mobile companion" that once connected to your phone offers users a 7- or 8-inch screen and a much...

HP Pavilion DM1 sneaks out

An Italian blog - notebookitalia - has released word of a new HP ultra-portable that didn't make its way into the rash of HP announcements that we've had over the last week or so. It's an 11-inch ultra-portable called the Pavilion DM1.

It has almost the same...

Hercules eCAFE netbook announced

Hercules, a manufacturer that produces speakers, webcams and the like, has entered the netbook market with the launch of the 10.1-inch eCAFE EC-1000W.

Specs include the Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Wi-Fi "N", chiclet keyboard, three...

PHOTOS: HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje

HP is no stranger to special designer editions. The latest in their range is the HP Mini 110 given the treatment by Tord Boonjie.

Pitched at "tech savvy women", the unique design weaves floral images around endangered animal motifs, so you'll find elephants...