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by Rafael Hernandez on June 29, 2009 · 0 comments

The netbook arms race is heating up once again and this time Samsung is busy preparing their salvo into the market. The company is preparing an 11.6″ netbook computer which is pushing dangerously close into the notebook size department which…

Read more Samsung Ups the Ante, Develops 11.6" Nvidia ION Powered Netbook…Notebook…Thing

by Rafael Hernandez on June 4, 2009 · 0 comments

Computer manufacters haven’t been known for their design aesthetics, in fact up until a few years ago you could have any color computer case you wanted, as long as it was beige.Times have changed though, thankfully, and Asus has…

Read more Asus Eee PC 1008HA "Seashell" Netbook, At Home on the Beach or Your Lap

by Rafael Hernandez on May 26, 2009 · 0 comments

Netbooks were supposed to be these tiny machines designed to fit in anywhere and offer up just enough performance for web browsing and lite office work, apparently computer manufacturers want to change the rules on all of us.Lenovo is putting…

Read more Lenovo Announces IdeaPad S12, Mini Notebook / Netbook Confusion

by Rafael Hernandez on May 25, 2009 · 0 comments

It’s not an easy task tracking down a netbook preloaded with Linux on it, and while you may be technically savvy enough to load it yourself there’s just something nice about a computer working right out of the box.The TechZone…

Read more Netbook Preloaded With Linux? The Acer Aspire One Has You Covered

by Rafael Hernandez on May 20, 2009 · 0 comments

Netbooks have become an increasingly popular way to get your computing done and could have been a platform where the nimble Linux OS could have flourished, unfortunately that hasn’t been happening and you’re likely to see the bulk of new…

Read more Moblin v2 Beta Released, Netbook OS Fun

by Rafael Hernandez on May 14, 2009 · 0 comments

Netbooks were supposed to be the cheaper, and smaller, alternative to notebooks boasting their low-power hardware and massive battery life as bonuses. They’ve been going upscale now and while you are getting a nicer looking product you’re also paying more.The…

Read more Asus Eee PC 1008HA, Classing Up the Joint

by Rafael Hernandez on May 8, 2009 · 0 comments

HP hasn’t had the same sort of popularity that the competition has gained with their netbook products, that doesn’t mean the company will stop pumping out their own take on the platform.Their Mini-Note 2140 takes the same Intel Atom CPU…

Read more HP's Mini-Note 2140, Not That Mini Actually

by Rafael Hernandez on May 6, 2009 · 0 comments

With all of the interest surrounding netbooks it seems like there’s no hope for a middle ground. Something that’s low-power and sports a larger format but not as large as a normal notebook. Enter the Samsung NC20.The ultra-portable sports an…

Read more Samsung NC20, Sleek Ultra-portable

by Rafael Hernandez on April 14, 2009 · 0 comments

The general concept behind a netbook is keeping things small and low-power so you’ll have plenty of battery time and a lighter load to carry. The OCZ Neutrino netbook attempts to put a spin on the old design.Normally your netbook…

Read more OCZ Neutrino Netbook, Yes You Can Assemble Some Of This Computer Yourself

by Pedro Hernandez on March 12, 2009 · 0 comments

March 6th 2009 marked the date that Nintendo shipped its 100 millionth DS gaming machine, surpassing the venerable Game Boy Advance. The portable, since its “phat” debut four years ago up to its slimmer camera-packing DSi, has found a…

Read more Nintendo Ships 100 Million DS Handhelds

by Rafael Hernandez on December 2, 2008 · 0 comments

Loud color schemes and rounded over swooping corners on laptops are all the rage, what better way to show off your individuality and stick out like a sore thumb all at once? Lenovo’s IdeaPad Y530 forgoes the distinct color pallet,…

Read more Lenovo IdeaPad Y530, As Plain As Can Be