Asus Eee PC 1201PN ION netbook benched
March 2, 2010 at 2:38 pm
The last time we saw some benchmark numbers for Nvidia’s next-gen ION, it seemed to suggest that the performance wasn’t up to the original. Following the official new ION announcement this morning, we now know that two ION versions are hitting netbooks. An 8-core version for 10-inch netbooks and 16-core version for 12-inch ones.
It is safe to say that the Asus Eee PC 1201PN will sport 16-core ION and Notebook Italia has managed to conduct a benchmark to give us an idea as to where performance sits. Using the 3DMark06 benchmark, they managed to record a score of 2,013. This compares to a score of around 1,580 3DMarks for the Asus Eee PC 1201N. Read more
Asus Eee PC 1005PR: Pine Trail netbook with HD display
March 1, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Asus are on a roll, yet another new netbook has been spotted on the CeBIT show floor. The Asus Eee PC 1005PR looks identical to the 1005PE in most respects, however it differs by sporting a 10.1-inch high resolution (1366 x 768) display.
It is powered by a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor, 1GB RAM and a 250GB HDD. Other features include the Express Gate instant on OS, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and a 63Whr 6-cell battery good for 11 hours. There is no pricing or availability on this one. The last Asus netbook to feature a HD display (Eee PC 1005HR) never made an appearance outside of Japan.
Via NetbookNews.de
Gigabyte T1000, Q1000C and M1000 netbooks hands-on at CeBIT [Video]
March 1, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Gigabyte is set to announce a number of new netbooks at CeBIT that officially begins tomorrow. The T1000P already made an appearance on Gigabyte’s official website last week, so there’s not too much we don’t already know. It is the Pine Trail update to the 10-inch T1028 TouchNote that also sports a chiclet keyboard.
Two versions are due, the T1000X has a 4-cell 4500mAh battery and weighs 1.3kg (2.9lbs). The more expensive T1000P will have a N470 Atom CPU, multi-touch display, 6-cell 7650mAh battery and weighs 1.48kg (3.3lbs). JKKMobile has a hands-on video of the T1000P that we’ve attached below. Read more
Asus Eee PC 1016P/1018P netbooks pack N455/N475 DDR3 Pine Trail CPUs
March 1, 2010 at 4:40 pm
We caught our first glimpse of the beautiful Asus Eee PC 1016P and 1018P aluminium netbooks last week, however little was known about the hardware underneath the hood. Luckily all has been revealed over at CeBIT and we now know that these new netbooks will be powered by the, as yet, unannounced N455 and N475 Pine Trail processors. As a quick reminder, the N455 & N475 CPUs are rumoured to support faster DDR3 memory.
The top model is the ultra-slim Eee PC 1018P that measures just 18mm in thickness and sports an aluminium chassis. It comes with a chiclet keyboard boasts a 10-hour battery life. It comes with 1GB RAM, and storage of 160GB/250GB. The Eee PC 1016P is similar but not as slim. Asus will also be selling ‘GO’ versions that are 3G enabled. Click through for specs and pictures of both models. Read more
Asus Eee PC 1201PN: 12.1-inch Pine Trail netbook with next-gen ION
March 1, 2010 at 3:20 pm
It was only a matter of time, but Asus will launch a Pine Trail update to its popular dual-core ION Eee PC 1201N netbook. The Asus Eee PC 1201PN has been spotted at CeBIT but will not be a dual core machine, it will sport a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor and come with next generation Nvidia ION graphics.
Design wise, the Eee PC 1201N looks exactly the same as all of the other Eee PC 1201 ranges from Asus (1201HA, 1201N, 1201T, 1201 and 1201NL). It is from the Seashell range and comes with a 12.1-inch (1366 x 768) display, chiclet keyboard and dimpled touchpad. Read more
Asus Eee PC 1001PQ netbook for kids
March 1, 2010 at 1:11 pm
A new netbook from Asus targeted towards kids has been spotted on the show floor at CeBIT. The Asus Eee PC 1001PQ will arrive in two colours, yellow with a black stripe down the middle and an all-black model. A strange decision on the colours, certainly not bright and colourful as one would expect. It’s perhaps being targeted to an older child compared to the previous Disney netbooks Asus released.
Don’t expect miracles under the hood, this is your basic specced netbook including10.1-inch (1024 x 600) display powered by a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor, 1GB RAM and a 160GB HDD. The operating system is likely to be a kiddie-customised version of Windows XP. Read more
Lenovo Ideapad S10-3t reviewed – sluggish performance with little endurance
March 1, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Lenovo’s Ideapad S10-3t 10-inch convertible netbook has seen its first review courtesy of Laptop Mag. For those hoping this may be some dream machine with a multi-touch display coupled with Intel’s recently announced 1.83GHz N470 Atom processor, you’re in for a disappointment. Two of the biggest criticisms the S10-3t faced related to poor battery life and sluggish performance.
The 4-cell battery lasted just three hours and 12 minutes in its custom battery test, around half of the netbook average. An 8-cell battery is quoted to last 7 hours and should be available soon, although pricing is unknown right now. Whilst they found the display to be bright and responsive, performance was sluggish. The processor had trouble keeping up with the (poor) bundled touch apps. The tiny touchpad was also another negative. Read more
Averatec N1200 Pine Trail netbook with chic design
February 28, 2010 at 10:30 pm
The Averatec N1200 doesn’t break the mould when it comes to specifications. It is a 10-inch (1024 x 600) netbook that comes with a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor, 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD and Windows 7. However, it does have good looks on its side (well compared to previous Averatec efforts).
Other features include two USB ports, webcam, card reader and 2-cell 3200mAh battery. Its chunky 2.5-inches thickness belies the fact that the netbook weighs just 995g. No details on pricing or availability right now.
Via NetbookNews.de.
MSI Wind U140 netbook spotted
February 28, 2010 at 9:56 pm
We first told you about the Wind U140 Pine Trail netbook back in December. At the time, we thought we might see it announced at CES along with the U130, U135 and U160 models, however it never appeared.
A few photos of the Wind U140 from December 2009 have now been unearthed. It’s still unknown whether the U140 will be formally announced and for what regions, but if you’re curious to know what it looks like then you can check out a few photos after the break. Read more
Nvidia Optimus tech demoed on Acer Aspire One 532G ION netbook
February 27, 2010 at 5:31 pm
The Acer Aspire One 532G is the world’s first 10-inch netbook to be armed with next generation Nvidia ION graphics. It was announced last week at the MWC show in Barcelona and we managed to get hands on with the device at a press event in London earlier this week.
The AAO 532G is expected to launch in late April/early May and will come in two configurations. The 1GB RAM/160GB HDD combo will cost £349, whilst a 2GB RAM/320GB HDD combo will cost £399. These prices are not set in stone and depending on exchange rates may end up costing another £30 more. However, Acer is keen not to price the higher end SKU above £400 if they can help it. Read more
JooJoo Tablet to start shipping on March 25
February 27, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Fusion Garage’s JooJoo 12.1-inch capacitive tablet has seen a delay and is now expected to ship to consumers on March 25 2010. The delay is due to a “manufacturing issue” that the company become aware of recently. This issue relates to fine tuning the sensitivity of the touchscreen. To appease all of those who pre-ordered the JooJoo a few accessory, without stating what that is.
Medion Akoya E1222: 10-inch Pine Trail netbook for £259.99
February 27, 2010 at 11:15 am
Medion will launch the Akoya E1222 10-inch Pine Trail netbook in Aldi stores on 4th March for a very reasonable £259.99. The E1222 comes with a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD and Windows 7 Starter.
It seems quite well featured for the price including Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1, a multi-touch trackpad and a 6-cell battery. It looks quite a stylish device with a glossy lid and 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) glossy display. Check out the full specs after the jump. Read more
LG T280 ultra-thin notebook hits the FCC
February 27, 2010 at 10:39 am
It looks like LG is preparing to launch the T280 CULV-powered ultra-thin in the US, according to documents passing through the FCC. The 11.6-inch notebook is powered by an Intel Pentium SU4100 or Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor and will come with a HDMI port.
Other features include up to 2GB RAM support, a 500GB HDD, a 1.3MP webcam, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), Bluetooth, three USB ports and weighs 1.5kg (3.3lbs). There are no details on pricing or availability right now, but maybe we’ll hear more at CeBIT in Germany next week. Click through for some more pictures after the break. Read more
HP Mini 210 HD netbook tested
February 27, 2010 at 9:43 am
The HP Mini 210 HD netbook costs $75 extra over the standard model coming in at $425. What you get for the premium is a high-resolution (1366 x 768) display with a Broadcom Crystal HD media accelerator card. This is a route a few manufacturers are taking and we saw yesterday that Dell has started to recently ship a similar bundle.
Engadget has posted a review of the HP Mini 210 HD and they felt that whilst Flash playback was supported through the latest Flash Player 10.1 Beta 3, performance was still inconsistent. They recommend instead going for an ION based machine that has no problems playing HD Flash or even waiting for the new Optimus-equipped ION netbooks. Read more
Dell Mini 10 with HD display & Broadcom accelerator released
February 26, 2010 at 11:21 pm
The Dell Mini 10 is now available with a high-resolution (1366 x 768) display and Broadcom’s Crystal HD Accelerator card. Dell includes the latest Broadcom Crystal HD driver (Version 3.18) as well as Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Beta 3 to get HD video content working on the netbook smoothly.
This new Dell Mini 10 SKU comes as part of a Mini 10 bundle that you can check out here. It also includes a 6-cell 56WHr battery, 250GB HDD and SRS audio. The Broadcom chip supports a number of different media players with hardware acceleration. Check out a list after the break. Read more
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