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Super-slim MSI X340, Intel CULV coming this month

Super-slim MSI X340, Intel CULV coming this monthI just saw a demo model of the MSI X340at my friendly PC shop here in southern Taiwan. It's ultralight, but I wouldn't call it ultraportable: 13.3 inches is too wide for me. Not to carry it around in my backpack, no, but...

Tags: Serial ATA, Memory, MSI, ASUS, Super-slim MSI X340, Intel CULV, Eee PC 1000H, RAM, Microsoft Office, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-28

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'Acid test' for Ubuntu on a netbook

'Acid test' for Ubuntu on a netbookI thought UbuntuHad packaged installers? Or has skype not been approved by the Ubuntu Community?Try opening CheeseCheese is the native UNR webcam application used for quick pictures and videos. If that program works then the drivers are okay and it's a Skype problem. If...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Loverock, Built-in Camera, Ubuntu, Acid-test, netbook, Skype Technologies S.A., Linux

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

Are netbooks really junky?

Are netbooks really junky?To be blunt..... yes, Netbooks are JunkyIn regards to the hardware and capabilities that are in them. I am sorry, but 6 hours of battery life is NOT enough for me to leave out the ability to play non-hardcore games, i.e. RealArcade, GameHouse and Reflexive games.These things...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook

Discussion threads 2009-04-23

Dell unveils Adamo

Dell unveils AdamoYou knowApple has some distinctives beyond style that help sell it's overpriced systems. For starters, they have the venerable OS. While I am not a Mac user too cheap having a Unix base makes the Mac attractive to me. Also, there is the whole user...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., Adamo

Discussion threads 2009-03-17

Asus launches ultra-thin Eee PC 1008HA Netbook; what Apple Netbook should be

Asus launches ultra-thin Eee PC 1008HA Netbook; what Apple Netbook should beOS?So what does it run? Linux, XP, or - what are the compatabilities for OSX? Will this be a contender with the Dell Mini?RE: Asus launches ultra-thin Eee PC 1008HA Netbook; what Apple Netbook should beAnd how...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, ultra-thin, Eee PC 1008HA Netbook, Apple Netbook, ASUS, netbook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-03-04

Has Moore

Has MooreAnd to think...All of the idiots who poo poo'ed Apple for not making low-end budget computers. Once again, Steve Jobs proves he's ahead of the curve. Dell, Gateway and their ilk are doomed. Michael Dell should sell his company now and give the money to the stock holders.A few...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, RAM

Discussion threads 2009-02-20

Apple's 8 hour battery: breakthrough or bungle?

Apple's 8 hour battery: breakthrough or bungle?i think i'm going to get one of thesei have owned laptops before and never bought a 2nd battery... honestly, my laptops have been plugged in 80% of the time anyway. but with an 8 hour battery I may change my habits.RE: Apple's 8...

Tags: Engineering, Notebooks, battery, Apple Inc., laptop computer, Apple MacBook, Wintel

Discussion threads 2009-01-14

First reactions to Windows 7

First reactions to Windows 7Wow, Vista has 1/5 of the Market?Not bad for such an unqualified failure that Vista is supposed to be. I'd imagine militant iBoi's and FOSS Bolsheviks could only dream of that kind of market share.As far Win7, I don't expect the echo chamber of FUD that...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), desktop virtualization, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, First reaction, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-01-04

Competing with Asus, MSI to demo touchscreen Wind at CES

Competing with Asus, MSI to demo touchscreen Wind at CESSnoozer[i]It's an interesting strategy — a touchscreen netbook, no Linux? — but what do you think?[/i]Touchscreen might be nice but the "no Linux" is a deal breaker.Hope they demo W7 on it at CESIf Windows7 runs as well on these as...

Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Linux, Microsoft Windows, touch screen, Consumer Electronics Show, ASUS

Discussion threads 2008-12-10

My netbook experiment: Where's the niche?

My netbook experiment: Where's the niche?I am not on the fence as much...I enjoy having the Eee PC 701 that I have. The problem is, the item is more of a conversation piece at this point, rather than a tool. While useful when nothing else is around, anything...

Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer, netbook

Discussion threads 2008-12-08

Whassup with Netbooks?

Whassup with Netbooks?netbook problemI completely agree that netbooks would be better off being marketed as a phone, with the option of a significant discount with an ISP contract. The problem netbooks have is that they are almost a single commodity. All of the big name producers use the exact same...

Tags: Engineering, Chipsets, Netbooks, Whassup, netbook, Intel Atom, battery

Discussion threads 2008-12-02

Netbooks + Ubuntu: On fence about form factor; OS solid

Netbooks + Ubuntu: On fence about form factor; OS solidCongrats on getting yoursAccording to Dell there was an "illegal configuration" that would not allow them to send me a Dell Mini 9 in Florida. Their words. No one could tell me what the problem was with the configuration and no...

Tags: Keyboards, Operating systems, Wi-Fi, Notebooks, WIRELESS, Ubuntu, Netbooks, fence, operating system

Discussion threads 2008-11-24

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Top 5 Netbooks

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Top 5 NetbooksWhat, No MSI Wind?I liked the Aspire One, and actually had no problems with the strange touch pad button layout, but ultimately choose the Wind. Better keyboard, bluetooth, easily upgradable (Per MSI, this no longer voids your warranty) and can run MAC OS-X...

Tags: Engineering, Operating systems, NOW IT, MSI, Top 5 Netbooks, Microsoft Windows XP, Holiday Gift Guide 2008, netbook, Top 5, Linux, battery, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-11-21

One more reason for Classmate to step up

The Register Hardware is reporting that Asus will be phasing out all smaller-screen versions of its Eee netbooks. According to the article, Buy your 7in and 8.9in Eee PCs while you can - Asus is going to phase them out next year, company chief Jerry...

Tags: ASUS, Durability, Register Hardware, Productivity, Notebooks, Smart Phones, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Components, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-11-02

OS X versus Vista, RAM division

OS X versus Vista, RAM divisionWhy must we try to compare apples to oranges?Two different OSes. Two different ways of managing memory.Period.b .bu..but, everybody knows Vista is sluggishThe Apple ads say so, the army of valley tech bloggers keep repeating it, so it must be true - just like the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Memory, Operating systems, RAM, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X, Vista RAM, Vista RAM division, Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2008-10-24

Apple set to release $800 notebook

Apple set to release $800 notebookNot the first time sub $1000Apple had a $999 notebook at one time. Actually, I think the iBook had that price tag at one time. My only hopes is that this $800 Notebook doesn't come with the specs of a Asus Eee 701.RE:...

Tags: Notebooks, MacMini, Apple-set, notebook, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-10-09