Well it looks like Google may be getting into the tablet game soon as well. There are several interesting tablet concept videos and mockups that were posted today on the Chrome OS development blog. This video shows a tablet that is much larger than the iPad, but can also function as a sort of desktop-replacement with it’s large size and capabilities.
There were also several mockup images that were released today which show some of the tablet’s possible capabilities.
via Techcrunch
Sometime soon the Alienware M11x gaming netbook will be available and if you’re looking for an extreme gaming netbook then this is it. Of course it will run you $799, but have you ever heard of a netbook getting a 7000 on 3DMark06! What about running Crysis at 50 fps. This is due to the switchable graphics cards, the gaming one being the Nvidia GT335M 1GB GPU.
This netbook has been under development for the last 5 years, and of course it includes all of the usual Alienware touches (backlit keyboard, custom paint, etc). The release data for this netbook has been rumored as early as Wednesday of this week to “sometime in spring”, but we’ll hope it’s closer to the former. Here are the specs on this beast:
Here are some pics:
And a video of the M11x running Left for Dead 2 at full fps and graphic settings on high except for aa turned off.
via alienware
The upcoming Foxconn tablet with Nvidia Tegra 2 graphics was unveiled by Nvidia at CES in January, and now it’s getting closer to launch. Did we mention that Foxconn is the company that makes all of Apples’s product from the iPhone to the iPad? With that being said it includes the new Nvidia Tegra 2 graphics chip so playing 1080p videos makes this thing laugh. Oh and you can play those HD videos for 16 hours until the battery runs out. This tablet might give the iPad a run for its money.
It has a custom finger friendly user interface, support for Adobe AIR apps, and a custom Bing search engine built right into the home screen. No word on release date or pricing, but we’ve heard it will cost less than the iPad, so look for sub $500.
HP has just put up their new 5102 and 2102 netbooks on their business website. The 5102 starts at $518 and the 2102 starts at $508. What we’re really looking forward to is when the netbooks will be listed on HP’s normal consumer site (not the business one). This is because when they are listed there the price for the 5102 will fall to $399, due to the removal of the “business markup”.
The 5102 is highly configurable but includes the N450 1.67GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, Windows 7, 160GB hd, etc. Some interesting options include a touchscreen, 1366 x 768 HD 10.1″ display, and wireless broadband cards. Once you start adding options though the price skyrockets.
Another interesting item to note about the 5102 is that it has a built-in handle on the back. This is a pretty ingenious idea.
The estimated shipping date for these netbooks is 2/14, but they should be listed on HP’s other site before then at more reasonable prices.
Well Apple has finally unveiled their iPad tablet pc and I can say that I am pretty disappointed. I didn’t have very high hopes to start with but it’s basically just a large iPhone that costs from $500 to $830 dollars.
Here are some pros:
Here are some low points:
Steve Jobs has said that Apple won’t make a netbook because they are pieces of junk and they can’t bring themselves to make a product for less than $500 (paraphrased). Well if this is as close to a netbook as Apple comes then that’s fine with me, I’ll stick with an Asus Eee PC 1201N if I want to spend $500 and get something worthwhile.
What it does do well is browse the web, and I’m sure it will make a fun toy for millions of fanboys. Here is a hands on:
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new netbook but are looking for a bargain then here is a list of great netbooks for under $300. All of these netbooks feature the new N450 Pine Trail processor and Windows 7, which means that even though they are under $300 they have great battery life and good performance. Here they are:
Asus 1001P – 11 hour battery, N450 processor, Win 7, $290
Acer AO532h – 8 hour battery, Win 7, N450 processor, $299.00
HP Mini 210 Intel N450, 160GB hd, Win 7, $299.99
According to an MSI executive via multiple sources, MSI is planning on making their dual screen netbook prototype a reality. The netbook was debuted at CES as a concept device and drew alot of buzz. It has dual screens, and the bottom one can be used as a virtual keyboard with haptic feedback.
Both screens are 10.1″ capacitive multitouch, and it features an Intel Atom Z processor with 1GB of RAM. Windows 7 Home Premium is the operating system of choice.
The netbook’s all metal construction makes it a little heavier than most, but it does have two screens after all. Each monitor acts as an extension of the other so you can drag items back and forth between them. MSI is looking to capture some of the E-reader buzz with this device, and the rumor is that it will be available sometime later this year.
Here is a hands on of the netbook at CES by Joanna Stern.
via netbooked, engadget
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