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ViewSonic VNB106D 10-inch netbook announced

Jet Sun — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:11:56 +0000

Viewsonic has announced a new netbook for the UK market called the VNB106D. The model doesn’t stray from the typical netbook mould, offering a 10-inch (1024 x 600) display, last-gen 1.6GHz N270 Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD and Windows 7 Starter.

Despite standard specs, it is quite thin measuring just 18.2mm in thickness and weighs 1.26kg. Other features include Wi-Fi (b/g/n), a 0.3MP webcam, card reader, two USB ports and a 4-cell battery. Click through for the specs.

ViewSonic VNB106D Technical Specifications:

DIMENSIONS: Physical (WxHxD) 266 x 25 x 182mm

AUDIO: Speaker Built-in 2 x 1-watt stereo speakers
Microphone Built in and external device supported via integrated port

CONNECTOR: USB 2 USB 2.0 ports
Headphone Supported via integrated port
PC-VGA Support 15-pin D-Sub VGA output
Card Reader 4-1 Card Reader (MS/MMC/SD/MSPro)

POWER: AC Adapter Full Range AC adapter 36W AC in 100~240V, 50~60Hz DC Output 19V 2.1A

BATTERY: 4-cell 4400mah Lithium Ion battery

NETWORKING: Wireless – Built-in IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless networking
Ethernet LAN Built-in 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

DISPLAY: 10-inch (diagonal) TFT LED backlit widescreen
Resolution 1024 x 600

WEBCAM: 0.3M-pixel webcam

CORE: CPU Intel Atom® N270 (1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB)

GRAPHIC: Processor Graphic Intel® GMA950 graphics processor with 128MB (max.) shared with main memory

STORAGE: HDD 160GB Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive

MEMORY: 1GB DDRII 667MHz

SOFTWARE: Win 7 Starter / Win XP Home Basic ( Provided OS depends upon country)

WEIGHT: 1.26kg

Viewsonic ViewBook VNB108 video unboxing

Jet Sun — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:28:24 +0000

The Viewsonic ViewBook VNB108 is the company’s first 10-inch Pine Trail netbook. It’s a typically specced netbook with a 1.66GHz N450 Atom processor, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD and Windows 7 Starter. NetbookNews has managed to get hold of the VNB108 and shot an unboxing video.

You’ll probably be glad to hear it has a matte (1024 x 600) display, along with a matte finish on the lid. The version unboxed only comes with a 3-cell battery and unfortunately you can’t upgrade components without voiding the warranty. Check out the video after the jump.

Viewsonic VNB108 netbook announced and handled [Video]

Jet Sun — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:04:20 +0000

Viewsonic will shortly be releasing the 10-inch VNB108 Pine Trail netbook. The specs are nothing to get excited about (N450 Atom, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD and W7 Starter), but hopefully it will come with a budget price to match.

It’s nice to know it will come with a matte (1024 x 600) display. NetbookNews got their hands on a pre-production unit and give us a quick tour of the device. Check out the video along with full specs after the jump.

VNB108 (VNB108B_7BCN_01) Technical Specifications:

CPU Intel Atom N450 (1.66GHz, FSB 667)
Intel GMA 3150
10″ 1024 x 600 (220 cd/m2)
1GB DDRII (533Mhz)
250GB SATA (5400rpm)
10/100 Mbps
LAN 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
USB USB 2.0 x 2
VGA x1
RJ45 10/100 Mbps
Card Reader (SD/MS/MMC/MS-Pro)
Kensington
3cell 2200mAh
Dimensions: 260mm x 180mm x 32mm
Weight: 1.20kg

Viewsonic launches 12.1” Viewbook 120 ultra-thin [Video]

Jet Sun — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:17:13 +0000

Viewsonic has launched a new series of CULV-powered ultra-thin notebooks in Taiwan today. The smallest member of the family is the Viewbook 120. As the model number suggests, it comes with a 12.1-inch display with an unusual resolution of 1280 x 600 pixels.

It is powered by a 1.3GHz Intel SU2300 processor and supports up to 2GB RAM and a 250GB HDD. Other features include a 6-cell battery offering 7-8 hours of battery life and Windows 7. The Viewbook 120 is expected to cost $599 on launch. NetbookNews has a video of the device in action after the break.

ViewSonic announces VNB100 & VNB101 netbook range

Jet Sun — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:58:33 +0000

Viewsonic is traditionally known for its LCD monitors, however it looks like they are throwing their hat into the already overcrowded netbook segment. The company will be launching two new netbooks under the VNB100 and VNB101 model names.

Whilst both model names are very similar, they do look quite different from each other. Ironically the cheaper model (VNB100) has more features than the more stylish VNB101, which bears more than a resemblance to the luxurious Asus Eee PC S101.

The VNB100 has a 10.2-inch (1024 x 600) display powered by a 1.6GHz N270 Atom CPU. You’ll find the usual 1GB RAM and a 160GB HDD as well as Wi-FI, a 1.3MP webcam, card reader and three USB ports. Unusually for a budget model, it will also come with an Expresscard slot. The VNB100 measures 36mm (dimensions: 253 x 189 x 36mm) in thickness and weighs 1.4kg.

The pricier VNB101 has the same display as the VNB100 but comes with a marginally more powerful 1.66GHz N280 processor. It also comes with 1GB RAM and a 160GB HDD. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, card reader and 0.3MP webcam (versus 1.3MP webcam in the VNB100). This model is much slimmer at 27mm thickness and weighs a respectably 1.1kg.

There’s no word on battery life on either model, but they should be available in Asia-Pacific later this month. A European launch is expected later in the year. Converting the price, the VNB100 is priced at a reasonable £256 compared to the VNB101 which costs £293. The VNB100 will come in four colours (black, white, yellow and ‘hot pink’). The VNB101 will come in three colours (black, red and champagne).

Update: NetbookNews have a hands-on video of the VNB100 and VNB101 netbooks. Check it out below.

Via Engadget Chinese.

Viewsonic launching netbooks in China

Jet Sun — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:49:01 +0000

Viewsonic, which is better known for its LCD computer monitors, is set to launch a range of netbooks and notebooks in China according to industry sources in Taiwan. The Viewsonic VieBook netbook was shown during at CES in January, it is not known whether this model will launch in China or whether a new range of models are planned. However, it has been confirmed that a whopping 22-inch notebook model is planned exclusively for the Chinese market. It’s hard to imagine the notebook being that mobile!

The VieBook offers very standard specs and its form-factor doesn’t tread against the grain. It has a 10.2-inch inch screen powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU and 1GB RAM. It also sports a 160GB hard drive, WiFi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth, a 1.3MP camera, a 4-in-1 card reader, and runs Windows XP.

Via Digitimes.