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MSI Wind12 U230 Low-Power Consuming 12.1-inch Laptop

Sierra Monica B. — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:24:28 +0000

The latest high-end mini laptop launched by MSI is the Wind12 U230, a 12.1-inch system featuring the AMD 2nd Generation Ultrathin Platform, a dual-core processor and the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

Let’ s get to the specifications and see what else it features.
Wind12 U230 is powered by the AMD Congo CPU MV40 / L335 CPU, running on the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system edition, while being equipped with an AMD RS780MN + SB710 chipset, up to 4 GB of DDR2 667/800MHz in two SO-DIMM memory, the ATi Radeon HD3200 shared graphics card, two built-in speakers, up to 320 GB SATA hard disk drive, built-in 1.3MP web camera for video conferences, a 4-in-1 card reader with support for SD, MMC, MX and XD memory cards, 10/100/1000 LAN, 802.11b/g/n WLAN card, optional Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate, three USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, and a 3-cell or 6-cell battery.

The laptop measures 297 x 190 x 31 mm at a weight of 1.3 Kg including the default 3-cell battery type.
About the display we can add that it enables a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and is HD Ready.
MSI Wind12 U230 consumes 60% less power when compared to standard notebooks available on the market.

Asus Launched the Highest-Performance Netbook

Sierra Monica B. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:35:42 +0000

A new mini laptop powered by Intel Atom was launched by Asus featuring the Nvidia Ion graphics technology. The model was named Eee PC 1201N and makes a great multimedia netbook for those wanting a reliable mobile computer solution for web browsing, communication, listening to the music, watching videos and playing fun games on the go.

The latest Eee PC has a 12.1-inch LED backlit display with a high resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, while running on the Windows 7 operating system. It is powered by the low-power consuming Intel Atom 330 Dual Core processor and features Nvidia Ion graphics acceleration, up to 3 GB of DDR2 SO-DIMM memory, up to 320 GB of internal storage, 500 GB online storage at Asus WebStorage, wireless draft N connectivity, Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate, built-in 0.3 MP web camera with zoom function, microphone, High-Definition Audio CODEC, and integrated stereo speakers.

It uses a 6-cell Li-Ion battery that keeps it operating for up to five hours. The netbook also has ports and slots for VGA, HDMI, USB 2.0, LAN and headphones, as well as a card reader. It measures 296 x 208 x 33.3 mm at 1.46 Kg and comes in black, blue, red and silver.
Asus says that thanks to the Nvidia Ion technology and the Intel Atom 330 dual-core processor, the netbook offers the highest performance ever enabled in a mini laptop.

MSI Announced the 12.1-inch Wind12 U210 Laptop

Sierra Monica B. — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:46:23 +0000

Coming in a slim and lightweight form factor, the new MSI Wind12 U210 mini notebook computer fits even some of the smallest bags, while enabling high performance for computer users who need to stay up to date with the latest news on the Internet, chat with friends and colleagues, or JUST have a notebook to continue their work on at any time.
It features a 12.1-inch widescreen display with LED backlight technology and a resolution of 1366 x 768, a low-power processor and the company’s ECO Engine that extends battery life. With the battery the mini laptop weighs only 1.3Kg, but it comes equipped with several software bundles and useful capabilities that make it a great value product.

Even if it’s small, which might give the impression that it’s hard to type on the small keys for hours, the keyboard was designed with ergonomics in mind, based on the Ergonomic De-stress technology from MSI, with 51% larger key surfaces, to minimize stress to wrists and fingers.

MSI Wind12 U210 powers from a 6-cell battery and uses the Turbo Battery mode to reach four hours of operating time.
Besides these, the computer has a built-in 1.3MP web camera, which is great for Internet chat, also providing the Easy Face software for face recognition.In addition, there is the Webcam Companion,Visual Effect 2 and the Print Creation tools for editing and sharing photos captured with the camera.

Specifications of the new laptop include an AMD Yukon MV40/L335 processor, the AMD RS690 + SB600 chipset, Windows XP or Vista pre-installed, ATi Mobility Radeon X1250 graphics, 2GB of system memory, built-in speakers, wireless LAN, optional Bluetooth, 320GB SATA hard drive, and HDMI port.

As usual, MSI didn’t say anything about the new laptop’s price yet.

Hannspree Launches its First Netbook Called HannsNote

Sierra Monica B. — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:55:48 +0000

The designer and developer of the colorful themed television sets matching every lifestyle has announced its first ultra-mobile laptop computer series prepared for the US market.
HannsNote laptops coming in High-gloss Pearl Black and Pearl White feature a 10-inch widescreen display with backlit and a small form factor of a letter-sized sheet of paper that allows the user to carry it inside a bag or large pocket.

The mini computers are ideal for web browsing, Internet chat, composing emails, reading the latest news and watching videos on the go, while HannsNote provides all of these features for a starting price of $379.99.
It powers from a 6-cell Li-Ion battery to enable up to five hours of continuous operation from a single charge, and comes equipped with a low-power-consuming Intel Atom N270 processor of 1.6GHz speed, 1GB of RAM memory, 160GB of hard disk drive space, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth 2.0 for short-range wireless transfers to and from compatible devices, built-in 1.3MP web camera for video conferences, built-in microphone and stereo speakers, and a 3-in-1 card reader.
The operating system pre-installed is Windows XP Home Edition SP3.

HannsNote measures 10.2 x 1.8 x 7.1 inches at 2.9 lbs with the battery and comes with a protective carrying sleeve and a cleaning cloth.

Sony Introduces the Vaio W Series in Japan

Sierra Monica B. — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:13:42 +0000

Earlier today, Sony Japan announced a new netbook computer model included in the Vaio W series, and prepared for release next month in chocolate brown, white and pink.
Japanese customers will have the chance to get their hands on a new stylish mini laptop powered by the low-power-consuming Intel Atom processing technology, pre-loaded with a wallpaper that matches the exterior design of the computer.

The netbook seems to be designed for women, as Sony specifies in its press release that the keys have enough space between them to provide comfort while typing with long nails.

The 10.1-inch Sony Vaio W netbook features a display resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, coming with Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 3 pre-installed, and equipped with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor model, 1GB of system memory, 160GB of hard disk space, Intel GMA 950 graphics, Wireless module with draft N support, built-in web camera for video conferences, Bluetooth connectivity, and 3.5-hour operating time.
You could use it for mobile entertainment applications such as watching movies, listening to the music, playing simple games and working with office documents.

Each laptop comes with Sony’s Media plus software that allows you to connect your netbook to compatible devices in your home and share media files. For example, you could connect it to a large TV panel and show family members and friends the pictures and videos you took during your last trip.
If you missed a TV show, but set the TV recorder in the living room to record it, you can simply connect the Vaio laptop to it and watch the show from another room.
12 Zone Analysis creates playlists based on moods, while the 24 Music Channels is a cool function that allows you to play the music playlist that fits your current mood.

Sony VPCW119XJ measures 267.8 x 27.5 x 179.6 mm and will be available for a retail price of around $650.

BenQ Launches the Joybook Lite U102 Netbook

Sierra Monica B. — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:58:27 +0000

The latest laptop introduced by BenQ and called Joybook Lite U102 features a small and lightweight construction for increased portability. It was designed for mobile entertainment and equipped with a 10.1-inch UltraVivid LED backlit display enabling a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, while powered by the low-power-consuming Intel Atom processing technology.
It comes with plenty of HDD capacity for your media files, of up to 250GB, built-in high-resolution web camera, built-in speakers, integrated microphone with noise suppression and echo cancellation, Wi-Fi module for wireless Internet browsing, three USB slots, and a 4-in-1 card reader.

The netbook can be used on the go for browsing the web, watching videos, document processing, Instant Messaging applications and listening to the music.
It’s ultra-portable characteristics enable a weight of just 1Kg, while measuring 1 inch in thickness. Even so, the mini laptop features a 90% of a full-sized keyboard and the QWERTY style for increased ergonomics.

In addition, BenQ Joybook Lite U102 can be paired with an optional 3.75G HSUPA module for highest wireless speeds, while a dedicated key allows you to switch between different types of wireless networks when needed.
By default it comes with a 3-cell battery that enables about three hours of continuous operating time, but you have the option to choose the 6-cell version for up to six hours of battery life. The alternative would be to keep the netbook plugged in using the included small AC adapter.

BenQ Joybook Lite U102 will be available for purchase with an eye-catching polished obsidian finish in Taiwan, China and Thailand.
The price was not unveiled yet.

HP Mini 5101 Durable Netbook for Business Professionals

Sierra Monica B. — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:11:22 +0000

Instead of using a rugged design for increasing durability of its latest netbook model, HP chose to build it using anodized aluminum for the display enclosure, and magnesium alloy in the lower case of the frame, while adding a split-resistant QWERTY keyboard with HP DuraKeys that shows no wear after long time typing.
This way, the new 10.1-inch HP Mini 5101 mini notebook computer with LED display, powered by the Intel processing technology, becomes a durable yet lightweight system matching pretentious users’ needs.

In addition to durability, the netbook sports a black, brushed finish around the screen and soft finish on the palm rest area, as well as on the base.
HP says it’s the first time in the netbook industry when this material combination is used.

Inside the 2.6-pound netbook we find a 4-cell or optional 6-cell battery for up to 8 hours of continuous operating time, an Intel Atom processor enabling low-power consumption, a fast HDD at 7,200 RPM, optional solid state drive of up to 120 GB capacity, an optional HP Mobile Broadband module, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0, a 2MP web camera, and the HP 3D DriveGuard that protects stored data by shutting down the hard drive in case of accidental shocks.

HP Mini 5101 will be available for purchase starting July, for a price of $449.