The latest laptop news from around the web for May 14th:
- Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook with 3G capability (Digi Times) – Lenovo has announced the IdeaPad S10-2 netbook with 3G connectivity and Dolby headphone technology.
- NVIDIA G84 & G86 Flaws Finally Make it to Court – Toms Hardware – While Nvidia’s technology may have moved on from the GeForce G84 and G86 fiasco, owners of that chip certainly haven’t. In fact, five laptop owners who have the older, faulty GeForce hardware are now banding together to sue Nvidia, reported …
- ASUS Eee PC 1005HA Leaked and Listed – Softpedia – Just recently, netbook pioneer ASUS has further expanded its netbook lineup with the introduction of the ultra-slim Eee PC 1008, also known as the Eee PC Seashell. Unlike any of the company’s previous models, the new Seashell provides one distinct …
- Verizon HP Mini 1151NR $199.99 Netbook confirmed (I4U) – As rumored earlier this week Verizon Wireless will launch a subsidized netbook with 3G data service on May 17th. The HP Mini 1151NR will be available for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and new 2-year activation on a Mobile Broadband plan. …
- Toshiba Dynabook SS-RX2: World’s First Laptop With 512GB SSD [Laptops] (Gizmodo) - Despite Asus’ earlier announcement, Toshiba is the first manufacturer to bring a laptop with a 512GB SSD to market. The 12.1″ screened laptop also boasts a 12-hour battery in a svelte body. We want….
- Lifehacker Laptop Bags: Kevin Purdy Edition [What's In Our Bags] (Lifehacker) – Lifehacker’s editors couldn’t quite decide on what should be inside the Ultimate Laptop Bag. Instead, we’re opening up our own road warrior satchels and examining what’s inside that we can’t live…
- (AFX UK Focus) 2009-05-14 05:59 Verizon Wireless to sell HP netbook computers (Interactive Investor) - May 14 (Reuters) – Verizon Wireless, a venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group Plc, will start selling Hewlett-Packard Co’s netbook computers from May 17, according to a statement from Verizon Wireless. The netbook is priced at $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year activation on a mobile broadband plan, the statement said. The netbook will have a Windows XP Home …
- Confirmed: Verizon to Sell HP Mini Netbook May 17th [NetBooks] (Gizmodo) – All the details leaked out a few days ago, and now Verizon’s officially announced the 10.1″ netbook and its sorta-pricey plan. It’ll be available online and in stores May 17th. [Boy Genius Report]
- Hackintosh netbook, anyone? – Australian PC World – It seems unlikely that Apple will enter the netbook market, though Mac OS netbook rumors continue to circulate. Apple COO Tim Cook dissed the hot product category and suggested those wanting a Mac netbook should just buy an iPhone or iPod Touch …
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