Intel’s Atom processors popularized the netbook mobile computer platform but its shortcomings were starting to become glaringly obvious with the media rich websites becoming so prevalent. The Asus Eee PC 1005PE takes the familiar netbook dimensions and piles in the new Intel Atom “Pine Trail” platform which promises even better energy efficiency and improved performance. [...]
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by Rafael Hernandez on December 22, 2009
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Did you install Apple OS X on a lowly Intel Atom-based netbook? Proud of your tech-fu? If you answered yes, then be sure to skip the next Snow Leopard update from Apple. According to reports, Mac OS X Leopard 10.6.2 is incompatible with Intel’s netbook powerhouse, the Atom processor, delivering a blow to folks that [...]
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by Pedro Hernandez on November 2, 2009
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The Intel GMA 500 integrated graphics core is popping up in many Intel Atom powered netbook designs due to its low power draw and improved standards support which is perfect for a long battery life mobile environment.The company maintains driver…
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by Rafael Hernandez on September 10, 2009
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Nvidia is in a bit of a bind. The GPU maker is all but being shut out of the CPU chipset business by Intel with their next series of CPUs and compelling chipset offerings from AMD are making it difficult…
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by Rafael Hernandez on August 26, 2009
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Tablet computers fill that sweet little niche of gadgetry where you feel infinitely cool walking around and using one bringing many geek kudos…while everyone looks at you as an oddball.HotHardware has a look at the Asus Eee PC T91 swivel-screen…
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by Rafael Hernandez on July 15, 2009
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There was a time when the Mini-ITX platform was reserved for some exceedingly underpowered hardware which was catered to with extremely expensive motherboards and cases. Intel’s Atom has changed the landscape a bit so the form-factor is much more…
Read more Antec's ISK 300-65, Mini-ITX Goes Mainstream
by Rafael Hernandez on July 10, 2009
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The question “How did they do that?” is easily answered nowadays by forcing open the gadget for all the world to see. It’s even more interesting when the product isn’t even officially launched yet so we know what’s going on…
Read more Asus EeeKeyboard Tested and Dissected
by Rafael Hernandez on July 8, 2009
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