The latest laptop news from around the web for April 14th:
- Mini-laptop CPU showdown: Atom vs. Neo vs. Nano – CNET News – For a long time, Intel’s Atom CPU ruled the mini-laptop universe, powering Netbooks from Asus, Dell, HP, Acer, Lenovo and others. After all — who wouldn’t want an inexpensive processor capable of powering an almost-pocket-sized laptop? Especially …
- HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook – Australian PC World – HP’s EliteBook 2530p is a 12in laptop that weighs 1.7kg, yet packs in a lot of features. It’s aimed squarely at business users and has a tough exterior that protects it from knocks and scratches while on long business trips. However, it’s not perfect …
- What an Apple Netbook Might Look Like (PC World) – Apple netbook rumors have resurfaced once again. David Coursey imagines what Apple might do in this category.
- Review: Asus Eee PC 1000HE netbook (Geek.com) – The first time people laid eyes on the Asus Eee PC 1000HE, at CES 2009, it was clear that this was going to be the next netbook to beat. The 1000HE follows up the 10-inch 1000H, which was a major hit, as well as systems that branched off the 1000x tree, like the 1002HA. As [...]
- MSI details Wind U123 netbook, announces gaming laptop (ZDNet) – At CTIA Wireless earlier this month, I got a first look at MSI’s latest netbook, the Wind U123, along with some new laptops. Now MSI has posted details on the new models. MSI currently sells two 10-inch netbooks, the Wind U100 for consumers and the Wind U120, which has a more business-like look. Both start at $430. The U123 is a new design–also geared toward business users–based on a 10.2-inch …
- WSJ: Jobs heading up Apple netbook project (ZDNet) – In 2008 Steve Jobs called the netbook market “nascent” and in October he dismissed the entire category saying “We don’t know how to make a $500 computer that’s not a piece of junk, and our DNA will not let us ship that.” Since then Jobs has come around, upgrading his remarks to take a “wait-and-see” approach on the diminutive notebook computers. According to NPD Group netbooks accounted for 12 …
- Poor Mans Netbook sees more potent successor, created a monster (Engadget) - Do you know what the new hotness is? We’ll tell you — computers in suitcases. Big, brawny, rugged suitcases. After seeing the Poor Mans Netbook offered up to the least poor bidder on eBay, one Daniel Spalding has concocted a more powerful successor dubbed the Poor Mans Notebook. Within the near-bulletproof suitcase, he managed to shove an 8-inch touchscreen (1,024 x 768 resolution), 2.5GHz …
- Felt Laptop Sleeve Unfolds Like a 1960s Flower [Laptops] (Gizmodo) - I don’t believe in laptop sleeves, but Redmaloo’s folding felt crosses in hues that make me think 1960s Europe (or maybe just Austin Powers) are fantastic. Too bad they’re $140. [ex49 via swissmiss…
- The evolution of the netbook – Australian PC World – ASUS is responsible for introducing the netbook to the PC market as an affordable and simple laptop solution for students. Since the release of the original Eee PC, almost every major PC vendor has released competing models — many taking alternate …
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