The advantage of this is that you are not paying for features you may not want. For example, a lot of people upgrade their RAM to 2GB that means the 1GB installed RAM is wasted. It also means that you don’t pay the ‘Windows-tax’ if you only want to install your favourite Linux distribution.

The specifications are average and include a 1.6GHz N270 Atom processor, Wi-Fi (b/g), 3-cell battery, three USB ports and a card reader. The CyberBook N10 comes in a variety of colours (pink, blue, red, green, yellow, black and orange) and costs €213. There’s no word on whether this will be available outside Italy right now.

AmazePC CyberBook N10 Technical Specifications:

Processor: Atom N270
Chipset: Intel G945GMS
Diagram: GMA950
Screen: 10.2 ” 1024*600
Room: 1,3MP
Networking: LAN 10/100, WiFi 802,11 b/g, Bluetooth, 3G optional, GPS optional
Battery: 3 cells
Dimensions: 250mm x 195,6 millimetre x 25 millimetre
Weight: 1.03KG

Via Netbook Italia.

Thanks Marco!

However, the Neutrino ION system won’t be pairing the N270 CPU (as found in the original system) with Nvidia 9400M graphics. Instead, it will be using a 1.6GHz Atom 230 single-core processor. Other specs remain the same and include 1GB RAM and a 160GB HDD. It also comes with a 4-cell 2200mAh battery, 1.3MP webcam and WiFi (b/g only). You’ll find the usual array of ports that include two USB ports, Ethernet and VGA. No release date or pricing has been confirmed thus far.

Via PC Perspective.

Solid State Drives offer a quieter, cooler and more durable alternative to traditional hard-disk drives. Battery lives are also extended due to lower power consumption and improved access times. They are ideal for netbooks in that they are much more shock resistant compared to normal drives, especially considering a netbook is likely to get knocked around on the move.

The drives will come in both 16GB and 32GB storage options and will be backed by a two year warranty. They will also be available in both SATA and PATA interfaces. As you would expect, the SATA version is faster delivering a 110 MB/s read and 51 MB/s write speed. This compares to a maximum 45MB/sec read and 35MB/sec write speed on the PATA interface. Pricing has not been confirmed thus far.

Laptop Mag has taken the Neutrino through its paces and felt that whilst the overall platform was inexpensive it was still let down by a poor touchpad and short battery life. However, the latter is likely to be a short-term issue as a 6-cell battery is due in May. The ‘core’ specifications include a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) LED backlit display powered by a 1.6GHz N270 Atom CPU and 945GSE Intel chipset. It comes with a 4-cell 2200mAh battery, 1.3MP webcam and WiFi (b/g only).

We have attached the key points of the review after the break. What we would point out is to take the performance statistics with a pinch of salt, the results may differ depending on the hardware installed. The OCZ Neutrino costs $269 in the US, we don’t have confirmation of UK/European pricing at this time.

Key points from the OCZ Neutrino review:

• Design is functional but not desirable. The lid is a fingerprint magnet.
• Compact design at 10.4 x 7.3 inches and tapering from 1.1 to 0.8 inches thick. When fitted with all components it weighs around 1.4kg (3lbs).
• Installing components is easy as the bottom cover can easily be removed by the six screws holding it in place. Installing the software took the most time, around two hours to get everything loaded onto the machine.
• 10-inch (1024×600) LED-backlit matte display was bright and crisp. It has good horizontal and vertical viewing angles.
• Four-cell 2200-mAh battery lasted 2 hours and 28 minutes (continuous Web surfing over Wi-Fi). This is 18 minutes shorter than the average for netbooks with batteries smaller than six cells.
• Keyboard offered springy feedback and the right shift key is large. Overall good, spacious keyboard.
• Trackpad is quite small and does not support multitouch gestures.
• PCMark05 result was 1,551, about 200 points higher than the netbook average. Neutrino’s integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics scored 689 on 3DMark03 which is 69 lower than the respective average.
• Handled 720p video playback smoothly but 1080p video constantly stuttered.
• System stayed cool under use. The keyboard, touchpad, and underside never exceeded 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Luckily, the bottom of the case has an easily accessible upgrade hatch. Removing five screws reveals a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive slot, a PC-5300 SO-DIMM RAM slot, and a free mini PCI-e slot. The chassis is the same as other netbooks, probably not a surprise since it is designed by a third party. Whilst the looks were somewhat bland, it did feel light. The keyboard offered solid feedback and all of the buttons were in their proper locations. This included the touchpad buttons which were located below the pad.

The ‘core’ specifications include a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) LED backlit display powered by a 1.6GHz N270 Atom CPU and 945GSE Intel chipset. It comes with a 4-cell 2200mAh battery, 1.3MP webcam and WiFi (b/g only). Laptop Mag will have a full review in the next few days when they intend to insert a hard-drive, 2GB of RAM and install Windows XP. In the meantime, check out some pictures after the jump.

OCZ has now made the 10-inch Neutrino official and also has its product page up. We couldn’t see any options to purchase a kit, although that can’t be too far behind. The parts that are not included in the package are RAM (2GB supported), a hard-drive (SSD/HDD up to 250GB), 4-in-1 card reader and an operating system (XP and gOS/Ubuntu Linux supported).

The ‘core’ specifications (that can’t be changed) of the machine are pretty standard. You get a 10-inch (1024 x 600) LED backlit display powered by a 1.6GHz N270 Atom CPU and 945GSE Intel chipset. It comes with a 4-cell 2200mAh battery, 1.3MP webcam and WiFi (b/g only). It also includes the usual array of ports, two USB ports, Ethernet and VGA. The unit weighs 1.3kg (2.86lbs) although it is unclear whether this weight includes all of the parts including battery. The dimensions suggest a unit that is 27mm thick at its highest point, and from the pictures it certainly looks a little chunky.

In these credit crunch times, it is an interesting idea, especially as fitting RAM/HDD etc is within the realm of most people. However, it is a shame that you can’t also change the CPU like you can in OCZ’s laptop DIY range. Pricing will be key but at $269 (€203/£188) it certainly sounds competitive. The OCZ Neutrino is expected to launch in mid-April.

OCZ Neutrino DIY Technical Specifications:

Weight: 2.86lbs
Dimensions: 263(W) x 185(D) x 19.6~27(H)mm
Display: 10” WSVGA (1024×600), LED Backlight
Intel® Atom™ Processor N270 1.6 GHz (533MHz FSB)
Integrated 512KB L2 Cache
Core Logic: Intel® 945GSE + ICH7M
Integrated Intel® 945GSE Graphics

Included:
1 PCI-Express (34mm Mini Card)
2 High Quality Speakers (1.5W)
Integrated Micro Pad
83 Keys with inverted-T cursor keys, Windows Hotkeys
1 VGA port, 1 RJ-45 port, 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 DC-in Jack,1 Headphone Jack
4 cell 2200mAh battery Removable Smart Battery Pack
Built-in 1.3MP Digital Video Camera with built-in Microphone
Wireless 802.11 b/g/

Equipped For (Not Included):
Up to 2GB DDR2-667
30GB-250GB Solid State Drive
Supports up to 2.5” 250GB Hard Disk Drive at 5400 RPM
4-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS-Pro)
Supports Kensington Lock Security Devices
External Display up to UXGA 1600 x 1200
Compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and gOS/Ubuntu Linux

Warranty:
1 year Notebook
1 year LCD and Battery

Part Number:
OCZDIY10N1-US

In terms of the Neutrino, the standard specifications are similar to most netbooks on the market. It is powered by Intel´s N270 Atom CPU and 945GSE+ICH7M chipset. It sports a 10-inch (1024 x 600) LED backlit screen. It will allow up to 2GB of DDR2 memory and up to 250GB of 2.5-inch hard disk drive at 5400RPM. If you don’t fancy sticking in the components yourself, it also comes pre-equipped with OCZ´s memory and 250GB SSD drive. The Neutrino will be available in the next few months.

Via Fudzilla.