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by Rafael Hernandez on December 22, 2009 · 0 comments

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 14, 2009 · 0 comments

As is quite apparent by now Nvidia’s ION chipset provides a “good enough” dose of graphics performance to give Intel’s Atom processor some legs with multimedia playback. The HP Mini 311 makes good use of the chipset and combines it all into a slick looking package. HotHardware has a look at what it can do: […]

Read more HP Mini 311 wraps itself around Nvidia’s ION

by Rafael Hernandez on December 2, 2009 · 0 comments

Normally there isn’t much to be excited about when you’ve got yourself a notebook with integrated graphics but with some careful tweaking and a beefy enough processor sometimes you can get something special out of it. The Dell Studio 14z sports Nvidia’s somewhat capable low-end 9400M chipset with the speedy Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 21, 2009 · 0 comments

Stepping up to a performance laptop usually means settling for a design that stands out like a sore thumb…of course there are those that enjoy that sort of thing but you’d rather blend in now wouldn’t you. TrustedReviews has a look at the Toshiba Satellite U500-178 notebook computer and its sporty Intel Core 2 Duo […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 9, 2009 · 0 comments

Seeing a high end brand labeled on products outside of their market usually means you paid more for that cologne or set of luggage…in other words nothing of value was added. This changes things a bit. The Acer Ferrari One Netbook switches things up by piling on some spirited hardware into an extremely tiny and […]

Read more Acer Ferrari One Netbook is actually speedy

by Rafael Hernandez on October 1, 2009 · 0 comments

Most netbooks are content to stick with the basics in order to get in at a low price but when you consider how much upgrading your new mobile wonder would cost you you might want to consider something that includes…

Read more iiView A2 12" Netbook, going all out

by Rafael Hernandez on September 15, 2009 · 0 comments

Its been a long time coming, well a few months is an eternity in gadget years, but Microsoft’s Zune HD has officially launched. Given the amount of hype surrounding it you’ll find plenty of coverage around the web. Here are…

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by Rafael Hernandez on September 1, 2009 · 0 comments

Netbooks have been one of the largest growing segments in the portable computer market givent heir small form factor and long battery life but they do lack any sort of grunt if you’re trying to do something remotely taxing on…

Read more Dell Inspiron 11z, trumps netbooks…sorta

by Rafael Hernandez on August 25, 2009 · 0 comments

Taking your data with you wherever you go gives you a great amount of freedom, of course the danger of losing or damaging that information comes along with that freedom. How exactly do you protect your storage when you’re constantly…

Read more In Win Ammo, Portable Ruggedized Encryption Storage Enclosure

by Rafael Hernandez on August 19, 2009 · 0 comments

The trend for most netbook manufacturers has been to make as colorful and shiny a design as you can in order to draw the customer’s eyes to your product, fortunately for your unassuming self Lenovo has a model to keep…

Read more Lenovo's IdeaPad S10-2, the All Business Netbook

by Rafael Hernandez on July 20, 2009 · 0 comments

Gateway has announced their new LT2000 netbook lineup powered by Intel’s Atom processor platform. The company says they’ve designed the new models for mobility and communication although its design is certainly a key selling point.Main features include a Intel Atom…

Read more Gateway Adds LT2000 Netbook Series, Goes Sleek