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Sheng T108 Brushed Aluminum Netbook Breaks Cover

We wouldn’t bother you with yet another Chinese Atom-based N280 netbook that packs a 10.1-inch display, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, WiFi, 3G WWAN connection, 3-cell battery and a built-in webcam, if it wasn’t for that stunning brushed-metal plate that covers the Sheng T108 netbook, spotted in Shenzhen only few days before. Yes, it looks very similar to HP’s 2133 machine that was first introduced over a year and a half ago, but price wise, it should cost a lot less money, when this thing becomes available across Asian markets.

[via shanzai]

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Smartbook AG To Launch Zenid GC Crystal, a Crystals-coated Netbook Priced Out Of Your Range

When we say the word “netbook”, we tend to think about a chip portable laptop, weighs around 1.4 kilos and packs some basic specs that suppose to handle most of our day-to-day tasks and even some more. But as you know, for every such edge there is an exceptional, and today it’s a very expensive one, coming from Smartbook AG, called Zenid GC, and completely covered in Swarovski crystals, top to bottom. In general, it’s just a regular Chinese ODM S40 netbook, which boasts a 10.2-inch WXGA LED screen, along 1.6GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, 2GB of RAM, built-in WiFi connection, a standard  Li-ion 2200mAh battery, and the rest of the stuff we already know – nothing that 299 Euros can’t buy you these days. But that model, in specific, is probably out of your shopping range, and its whopping price, which stands at 2,001 Euros (about $3000), sounds and feels bombastic thanks to its prestige cover, made out of those shiny Swarovski encrusted crystals, spread on the back. Think you’d buy this thing if you got yourself a huge bank account? Maybe. Only as a piece of furniture.

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[via Netbooknews.de]

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NEC Brings Out To The Pond a Newer Hybrid Storage "LaVie Light" Netbook

NEC is about to update its netbooks lineup with a new LaVie Light hybrid storage edition, which is literally the 10.1-inch version in the series. But screen size aside, the latest LaVie Light netbook (AKA: BL350/TA6) also adds a more-classic design, along with a LED-backlit display, Atom N280 processor, 1GB of RAM, 802.11n WiFi, and the dual 16GB SSD and 160GB hard drives, sitting next to each other. Availability isn’t determined yet, but in terms of money, you’ll be able to get this one for an expropriated price of ¥70,000 (around $730), either in Black or White flavors. There are better options for this amount of money, don’t you think?

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[Via Portable Monkey]

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Asus Eee PC 1000HV Netbook To Include Radeon HD3450 Graphics Card

Are you fed up with those endless netbook machines around? Make sure you have enough room for one more version to digest, as Asus recently announced the new Eee PC 1000HV Atom N280 edition, which allegedly includes the ordinary specs we’re all familiar with, but also a strong ATI Radeon HD 3450 graphics set, to take care your hefty video duties, such as HD content and gaming treats. Other than AMD’s powerful card (which isn’t that common among this laptop category) this sleeky portable device houses a 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 display, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive and a VGA output to hook your new toy into a larger screen. Still no word on price or availability, but we’ll feed you in with the details as soon as they arrive.

Update: First benchmark results of the Radeon HD 3450 graphics set just came in, showing an impressive score of 37,430 points, compared to the 28,923 you’d get with the Asus 1000HE.� Make sure you hit the jump to see the complete comparison table.

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[Via Slashgear]

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Asus' Latest Eee PC 1002HAE Netbook Is "Even Faster" Than Previous HA Version

Apparently, the Eee PC 1000HA is getting a faster alternative, as Asus announces a new 1002HAE version, which adds “E” to the title, but also an aluminum chassis that includes Intel’s 1.6GHz N280 Atom processor, together with a 10-inch 1,024 x 600 backlit display, 1GB of  RAM, 160GB HDD, 802.11b/g/n WiFi connection, 1.3 megapixel webcam and a 3.8-hour Li-Polymer battery – to be exclusively offered in Japan (starting May 16th) for ¥49,800 ($505), either in Dark Blue or a strong Red. No other details to share at this point, but we do hope to see this one in some other parts of the world. stay tuned.

Update: Checkout the unboxing video from Portable Monkey after the break.

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Gateway LT2000 Netbook To Be Released In Japan Somewhere in April

Only 3 months after the LT1004U was spotted on Office Depot in Redmond, WA, carrying a 1.6 GHz Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 160GB hard drive, Gateway introduces the LT2000 (an Aspire Pro rebranded model), coming up with more-or-less the same specs as the previous netbook, only with the newer N280 Atom CPU inside. Other than that, you get a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, 945GSE Chipset, 802.11g WiFi connection, Dolby headphone port, multi-card reader, 0.3MP Webcam and either Black or Red flavors to choose from. No availability details to share at the moment, but in terms of pricing the LT200 will cost you around 49800 Yen ($502), which could have been a real bargain if the “3G” mark at the bottom right was for real.

Update: Looks like the new LT2000 netbook is going to have a very competitive price tag in the US, as Gateway is making it available for $299, in two different models, with the LT2001u coming in NightSky Black (pic) and the LT2021u arriving with a Cherry Red flavor. Read the full specs after the break.

[via akihabaranews]

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Acer's Aspire One D250 and 531 Netbooks Turn Official In Europe

To be more accurate, those two have just popped up at Acer’s page in Germany, both featuring a 10.1-inch WSVGA display along with Intel’s 945GSE chipset, 160GB HDD, up to 2GB of RAM, WiFi, ethernet, built-in webcam and a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor or 1.68GHz N280 CPU together with WWAN connectivity, in case you’re getting the upgraded version. So what’s the difference between the two? The 531 is only 1-inch thick, which makes it thinner and sleeker than the first one, and while there are no details about a Stateside release, European residents will have to shell out �379 ($502) for the D250 and �399 ($529) for the 531 flavor. Stay tuned.

Update1: Checkout the D250 unboxing video after the break.

Update2: The D250 is now available in Japan, featuring the same specs for a staggering price of 49800 Yen (381�). Us release remains unknown at this point.

Update3: Acer’s aspire One D250 is finally up for sale Stateside, competitively priced at $298.

Update4: Looks like Acer’s Aspire One 531 is finally up in the US in couple of versions, including the AO531h-1791 “Pro”, AO531h-1440 and AO531h-1766, as last two models pack the usual specs, like 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 display, 1GB RAM, Atom N270 processor, 160GB hard drive and optional 3G module (for extra $150), while premium versions get 2GB RAM and XP Professional flavor, on top of the basic package – With prices, starting for $450.

Update5: Another D250 version is up officially, as Acer releases the dual boot Windows 7 / Android netbook edition, flavored with a 10.1-inch WSVGA screen, Atom N280 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a six-cell battery and these two operating systems sitting next to each other side-by-side. To get it, you’ll have to pay a reasonable price of $349.99 – not bad at all.

[via engadget]

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Asus Eee PC 1004DN To Be The First Netbook With Optical Drive

If you had any thoughts on buying a new netbook for traveling usage, but stopped yourself from getting one just because there was no optical drive inside, Asus might have the right solution, as the company has  rolled out the Eee PC 1004DN, which is considered to be the first netbook device, coming with an integrated Super-Multi DVD burner, to handle your CD/DVD tasks without the need for any external accessories.  Other than that, the new machine packs a 1.66GHz Atom N280 processor, together with a 10-inch 1024X768 LED backlight display, 1/2GB of DDRII RAM, 1.3 Megapixel Camera, up to 120GB of storage, 802.11n WiFi/Bluetooth connections, a 6-cell battery and high-end chiclet keyboard aboard. But optical drive aside, the 1004DN is expected to house the long awaited Intel GN40 chipset, which includes GMA 4500M graphics core for better video handling. Regretfully, there’s no word on price or availability yet, but you know it’s just a matter of time, so stay around.

Update: Looks like the Eee PC 1004DN has finally landed in Taiwan, and is now available there for NT$19,988 (about $610 USD).

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Asus To Boost Up Eee PC 1002H With Atom N280

Without any roaring announcements, ASUS has just rolled out a new version of the Eee PC 1002HA, featuring the same specs, only with an Atom N280 CPU, instead of the traditional N270. Besides that, the new 1002H (it’s all about the missing “A”) netbook packs a 10-inch LED-backlit display, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, a card reader, three USB 2.0 ports and a 1.3MP camera. Regretfully, we have no pricing or availability details, but in terms of design, you’ll be able to purchase this new version either in Black, Pink or Pearl White (our favorite flavor).

Update: Looking at the image, might let us think the new 1002H includes a chiclet keyboard inside (the kind you have in the new VAIO models),  but we can’t be 100% sure about it.

[Via Eee PC-Blog]

Computers, Hardware

Asus Eee PC 1000HE Gets a Touchscreen Modding Tutorial

Plenty of netbook fanboys refuse to settle with their regular out-of-the-box devices, even if it’s the new Asus Eee PC 1000HE, which comes with a nice chiclet keyboard  and 9 hours battery inside. Instead, they tweak and mod the 10-inch display, turning it into a very useful touchscreen machine, that can easily compete with the upcoming T91 models from Asus itself.

If you consider yourself a tech geek who can handle those cool screen-upgrades, you should take a look at this three-parts tutorial video, featuring a 1000HE display modding, as the original screen turns into a Hoda Technology touchscreen, with all the necessary steps involved. This kit can be found on eBay for $99, so it won’t be that expensive to take this revamping adventure. Hit the jump to watch the videos.

[via Slashgear]

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Gigabyte To Launch The M1022, S1024 And T1028 Netbooks at Cebit

Gigabyte unveils three new netbook models, to be officially introduced at CeBIT this week. The new line includes the “Booktop” M1022 version, which boasts a special dock that houses various essential outputs, together with the ability to vertically place your lappy on the desktop. Additionally you get a 10.1-inch display, 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, 160GB HDD, 2GB of RAM, 6-cell battery and Windows XP onboard. The T1028 on the other hand, is a tablet netbook, packing the same specs as the M1022, only with the new N280 Atom CPU and the revolutionary GN40 chipset that aims to be the “next thing” within the netbooks world. The third, out of the three, is the ThinNote S1024 model which looks like a basic version, sporting the usual specs we’re all familiar with. Naturally, there’s no word on price or availability yet, but you can hit the link below for further details.

Update1: Gigabyte has officially uploaded specs and info about the new coming ThinNote S1024 and M1022 devices, so feel free to jump over and get your impression.

Update2: The guys at UMPCPortal have managed to put their hands on the T1028 Touchnote tablet netbook, which comes with an integrated 3G module inside. Check out the unboxing video after the break.

Update3: Checkout Gigabyte BookTop M1022unboxing video after the break [in German].

Update4: Looks like Gigabyte Booktop M1022 and TouchNote T1028 tablet PC are finally available Stateside, and can both be ordered on Amazon, for $449 and $599 respectively.

[via engadget Chinese]

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Acer Aspire One Presumably Gets a Slimmer Version

Word in the street says that Acer is about to launch a slim version of the popular Aspire One netbook. According to netbooknews.de the next model will apparently feature a chassis, sized at 0.95 inches thick, 10 inches wide, and 7.28 inches deep, while other specs will remain the same, with 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB RAM, 3-cell battery, and 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 screen resolution. Other than that, we hear speculations that you might also get an integrated UMTS along with SSD drives inside, but we have no clear evidence to verify this information at this point. Stay tuned for more to come. There’s another picture after the break.

[via netbooknews.de]

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Lenovo's S20 Netbook Is Rumored To Be Released With a 12-Inch Display And Atom N280 Processor

Nothing much to tell, but seems like Lenovo plans to launch its IdeaPad S20 netbook with a 12-inch display, somewhere this year. The rumored S20 will join the already-exist S10 version which carries a 10-inch frame, but screen size aside, the new model is expected to pack an Atom N280 processor instead of the N270 inside the S10. Additionally, the S20 will carry Intel’s GN40 chipset, together with the usual Windows XP onboard. Still no word on exact date release but looks like the bundle will be priced at around NT$20,000 (US$586). Stay tuned.

[via digitimes]

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Asus Eee PC 1000HE Netbook Will Support Longer Working Hours

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It’s been a while since we were last hearing from Asus about any new netbook release, but no worries the Taiwanese are here, live and kicking with the Eee PC 1000HE, which is part of the 1000H lineup, only capable of providing up to 9.5 working hours (!), thanks to the high-density battery and Super Hybrid Engine technology that the company has developed. Surprisingly, the official announcement first popped up on ASUS Eee PC Facebook group, suggesting a 10-inch LED backlit display, together with a 1.66GHz Atom N280 processor, 160GB hard-drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi connection and Bluetooth 2.0. Price wise, the new 1000HE model will set you back for $399 in pre-order, but FB group members get an additional $25 discount, which makes the entire deal very affordable. Checkout the official announcement after the break.

Update1: checkout the preliminary review from Laptop Mag.

Update2: now you can find it in-stock at ZipZoomFly, without the $25 rebate. Otherwise, you should patiently wait for other retailers to get their shipments.

update3: looks like Amazon starts taking orders, offering the 1000HE for an attractive price of $374, which is a very competitive one, specially when we talk about a 10-inch model with N280 CPU and up to 9.5hrs of battery time.

[Via SlashGear]

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Acer's Aspire One 103 10-Inch Netbook Makes an Unofficial Appearance (Update: Now It's Official)

Aspire One is one of the top selling netbooks around the globe, thanks to the nice minuscule design and the impressive 8.9-inch display, coming with a reasonable keyboard, a fair 120/160GB hard drive and some other alluring specs which make it so likable. Having said that, it seems Acer won’t settle down until a 10-inch version will be released, and while speaking, the guys at jkkmobile have managed to put their hands on Acer’s next generation netbook, carrying the name 103 and packing a 10.1-inch display, Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz N280/N270 CPU, 1GB of Ram, 160 Gb HDD, Multitouch trackpad, Bluetooth/Wifi connectivity, SDHC card reader, 1.3MP webcam, Windows XP OS, and built-in 3G capabilities (Optional). Naturally, there’s no word on price or availability, but I guess everyone expects this version to go out in the following months, so stay tuned for further developments.

Update1: Acer has confirmed the new 10-inch version. 3 models are expected to be released within Acer’s Aspire One D150 series – The first, which suppose to hit Europe on February, is the D150-0B that includes a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB memory, 160GB hard drive, and a 3-cell battery, all for about €329 ($425). The second, which suppose to hit Europe on March, is the D150-1B, boasting  the same specs as the previous model, only with a 6 cell battery inside, will set you back for €349 ($450). The third, which will be scheduled for March as well, is the D150-2BG, coming with an Intel Atom 1.66GHz N280 processor, a built-in 3G quadband HSDPA/UMTS broadband and a 6-cell battery, all priced at €449 ($575).

Update2: It is now available in Amazon and J&R for pre-order with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU and a 6-cell battery, but no word on N280 processor at all. Meanwhile, you can check the video preview from Netbooknews.de after the break.

[Via jkkmobile]

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