LG Xnote Mini X120 netbook gets Levi Special Edition makeover
July 21, 2009 at 5:32 pm
Now I’m not sure how this partnership came together, nor do I understand why it came together, but LG Korea has partnered with Levi Jeans to create a ‘Levi’ themed netbook. The netbook in question is the well received 10.1-inch LG Xnote Mini X120, which now sports a Levi jeans graphic on the front cover as well as a denim netbook sleeve!
Personally, I’m not sure why anyone would want a picture of jeans on their netbook cover but there you go. The specifications remain the same including a 1.6GHz N270 Atom CPU, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD and the instant-on Splashtop OS. Other features include Bluetooth 2.0, Windows XP Home and a 6-cell battery. As an added incentive, only 2,500 of the Levi’s Special Edition netbooks will be sold, starting from July 24th and continuing for just 28 days.
Via Engadget.
Extended impressions of LG X120 netbook
May 20, 2009 at 3:37 pm
A couple of weeks back, Engadget went hands-on with the LG X120 netbook and provided some initial impressions. They now have their ‘review’ up, but I’ve labelled the post ‘extended impressions’ as there are a number of crucial points missing from their write-up including battery life, audio performance etc.
Whilst they felt that it didn’t really distinguish itself in any way, they didn’t have anything significantly negative to say about it either. They were fond of its looks, given its matte white finish and green accents. This finish doesn’t extend under the lid, with a glossy finish gracing the palm rest and screen bezel. They also found it to be quite sturdy, although its proportions were slightly out of shape given the 6-cell battery. Read more
LG X120 netbook unboxed & initial impressions
May 7, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Engadget has got their hands on a final retail version of the 10-inch LG X120 netbook. They’ve posted a number of unboxing pictures on their website and it’s hard not to notice how glossy the palm rest and screen bezel are. Initial impressions seem to be positive with a solid build quality, a matte white finish on the exterior with lime green highlights and a perfectly usable keyboard. LG’s instant on OS called Smart On (which is powered by Splashtop) was also found to be quick to start up.
The LG X120 was due to hit Europe for an April launch, although it has so far failed to materialise on UK shores. As soon as we hear anything concrete on release dates and pricing we’ll let you know. In the meantime, head over to Engadget for the full gallery of photos. More in-depth impressions are expected to follow at a later point.
Lenovo 3G and LG X110 netbooks hit the FCC
April 16, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Two netbooks have passed through the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) overnight. The first is a 9-inch Lenovo netbook with built-in 3G card. We heard rumours last week that a 3G-enabled S10 was being planned, but this is the first we’ve heard of a 3G-enabled Lenovo S9. The card is compatible with AT&T which could suggest that AT&T may start to offer this netbook on a subsidised data contract.
The second is the 10-inch LG X110, which has been available in Europe for some time now. The news is not surprising as we already know that both the X110 and X120 netbooks are due to hit the US by July. The specifications remain the same with the X110 having a 10-inch (1024 x 600) display powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM and 160GB hard drive. It is believed that the X110’s unsubsidised price will be around $400.
LG planning convertible tablet netbook?
April 4, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Whilst the netbook form-factor has been a phenomenal success since its launch in 2007, we have not seen too many netbook convertible tablets (or net tablets if you prefer). From Asus, we are looking forward to the T91 and T101 and Gigabyte will soon be launching its TouchNote T1028. However, apart from that there doesn’t seem to be any forthcoming net tablets. However, with the advent of multi-touch panels in the second half of the year as well as the launch of Windows 7, the net tablet is really set to take off in 2010 in our opinion. Read more
LG cools netbook strategy
March 28, 2009 at 6:18 pm
LG is pulling back from its laptop and netbook strategy as a result of the weak global economy and consumer demand according to Mobile Today. It will instead focus its efforts on the faster-growing smartphone segment in the short-term before returning to a ‘full’ netbook strategy in 2010. The manufacturer is expected to release smartphone devices later in 2009 that will be thinner, have better camera quality and memory, or will be more basic, to meet even lower prices.
As far as I’m concerned LG didn’t really have a full netbook strategy to begin with. There is only one netbook model on the market currently, the X110, and the second, the X120, is due to appear in the next couple of months. The LG X120 does look like a smart bit of kit but with all of the competition in this particular segment, maybe LG did not want to suffer the margin hit just to compete. We do look forward to the arrival to the X120 netbook, however if this story is true it could be a while before we see another LG-branded netbook.
LG X120 Whatchamacallit? LG seeks alternative to ‘netbook’ name
March 26, 2009 at 10:23 am
Whilst the trademark dispute over the term ‘netbook’ continues to rage between Psion and Intel, LG has taken the matter into its own hands by looking for an alternative tag to attach to its upcoming X120 netbook.
In a unique promotion, LG Canada is asking the public what this new category name should be called. The three names with the most votes will win themselves a LG X120 netbook. From the LG site: “Previously, this small computer had a well-known category name, but since lawsuits are waged over that name, we’ve decided to ask you, our customers… What should we call it?”
Some of the more popular entries include LoGo, PocketRocket, LG Flight, LG Breeze and my current favourite ‘bing bang bing bang bong’! Have a look at the entries yourself here. So, what would you call it?
LG X120 ripped apart
March 9, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Whilst we wait for the first LG X120 reviews to appear, it seems that some people just can’t be pleased. Linus was one of the few lucky people to have received a LG X120 but promptly took a screwdriver to the netbook as well as posting his initial impressions. Taking it apart was quite simple and thankfully both the hard drive and RAM can be easily changed. He liked the keyboard/touch pad and found the glossy screen to be very bright & vibrant. Click through for more pictures of the X120’s internals exposed. The unit is expected to start shipping in Europe this month and we look forward to hearing more soon.
LG to ship X110 netbook in US by July
March 3, 2009 at 6:22 pm
LG plans to ship its 10-inch netbook models, the X110 and X120, to the US this Summer. The X110 model had already launched in most territories last Winter and now the company is preparing to bring it to the US. Whilst no firm date has been given, it hopes to release the X110 before July. It is believed that the X110’s unsubsidised price will be around $400. LG’s X120 which debuted at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month is also scheduled to launch in the US this summer, whilst hitting European markets later this month.
The X110 was LG’s first foray into the netbook market and bears a strong resemblance to the well-established MSI Wind U100, this time with an HSDPA 3G modem added. It has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 10 inch (1024 x 600) screen, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive. The LG-X120 netbook is powered by an Intel Atom 1.6Ghz CPU and includes integrated HSDPA, a 10.1″ WSVGA screen and 1.3 megapixel webcam.
Via Forbes.
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