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An updated Pine Trail version of the popular Samsung Go netbook popped up on Samsung’s US website. The new version N315 looks identical to the original Samsung N310, which was designed by award-winning Japanese designmeister Naoto Fukasawa, a top designer good for 50 design awards. The large Samsung logo embossed across the back of the ...... Read More

Samsung - Netbook with Intel Atom Processor N450- White
Model: NP-N210-JA02US | $379.79

Retail Giant Features Samsung R80 Series Notebooks with Blu-ray Drives, Along With N210 Netbook Offering Options to Families and Students

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. March 4, 2010 – Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, will launch the new line of multimedia powerhouse R80 series notebooks at Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com on March 7th. The new line features Blu-ray Disc drives, nVIDIA GeForce graphics cards and Samsung’s unique Crystal Wave design. Best Buy also features ...... Read More

iPad Available in US on April 3, Pre-Order on March 12

Apple yesterday announced that the new iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3 in the US for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB.  iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.

Beginning a week from today, on ...... Read More

Bermuda Blue $359.00 Amazon  free shipping / $361.98 Best Buy inc shipping


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CEBIT—HANOVER, Germany—Mar. 2, 2010— NVIDIA introduced the Next-generation NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor today, which will supercharge netbooks with 10 times the graphics performance of standard netbooks1 and enable up to 10 hours of battery life2 thanks to NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology.

The new ION graphics processing unit (GPU) vastly outperforms basic netbook graphics by delivering rich HD media in games, movies, and Internet-based video. Unlike ...... Read More

Samsung N210 Netbook Specifications


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Samsung	NP-N210-JA02US
Display	10.1" 1024x600
Graphics	Intel GMA3150
CPU	Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz
O.S.	Windows 7 Starter
Ethernet	10/100 LAN
Wlan	802.11b/g/n

How to Upgrade RAM Memory of the Samsung N210 Pine Trail Netbook - a Complete Guide


Adding RAM is often the most cost-effective upgrade you can make to speed up a computer. When a computer runs short of RAM, it's forced to swap the overflow data on and off of the hard drive, which can ...... Read More

The new MSI Wind U160 Netbook causes a sensation: It breaks new records with a batterylife of up to 15 hours; according to MSI. The Wind U160 really is advanced technology in a great body: The stunning design was even honoured with the popular "iF product design Award".

MSI U160-006US 10-Inch Black Netbook - 15 Hour Battery Life $379.99
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MSI U160-006US 10-Inch Black Netbook - 15 Hour Battery Life $379.99
MSI U160-007US 10-Inch Brown Netbook - 15 Hour Battery Life  $379.99

Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the new MSI Wind U160 Netbook.

   


Samsung NB30 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 6.5 Hour Battery Life $359.00  [Specs ...]

Samsung NB30 Netbook Specifications

Samsung	NB30
Display	10.1" 1024x600
Graphics	Intel GMA3150
CPU	Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz
O.S.	Windows 7 Starter
Ethernet	10/100 LAN
Wlan	802.11b/g/n
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MSI U160-006US 10-Inch Black Netbook - 15 Hour Battery Life $379.99
MSI U160-007US 10-Inch Brown Netbook - 15 Hour Battery Life  $379.99

Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the new MSI Wind U160 Pine Trail powered Netbook.

• Great design
• 1.66GHz Intel N450 Atom Processor ...... Read More

Dell's Inspiron iM10-3324OBK 10-inch netbook comes equipped with a built-in digital TV tuner. You can Watch, pause, rewind, and schedule Live TV recording wherever you roam thanks to the internal digital TV tuner. This netbook is powered by the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, which is designed especially for mobile devices and features an innovative hafnium-infused circuitry that reduces electrical current leakage in transistors to ...... Read More

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The MSI Wind U135 Pine Trail powered NETBOOK is now available. It's a beauty of a netbook, featuring the latest Intel Atom N450 Processor, 160GB or 250GB HDD, Chiclet Keyboard, Windows 7 Starter Edition, 10" Widescreen Display, 1.3MP Webcam, 802.11b/g/draft n Wireless LAN and Bluetooth. The U135 not only supports 3.5G, but is also WiMAX ready.

The best news is, that prices start at $309.99 for a model with a 3-cell/3 hour battery. Spend a little more, ...... Read More

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Latest Intel Atom N450 CPU Prices between $298.00 and $379.68 Click Here to compare 10 different models of the HP Mini 210

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Toshiba Mini NB305-N410WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook - Price:  $399.99
Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL 10.1-Inch Royal Blue Netbook - Price:  $399.99
Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 10.1-Inch Black Onyx Netbook - Price:  $349.99 
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... you decide ...

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The Pros 01.   thin 02.   light 03.   solid state drive (no moving parts) 04.   it looks awesome 05.   not ludicrously expensive 06.   app-compatible 07.   it's a full-colour e-book reader too 08.   voice over screen reader 09.   ePub support 10.   it's also a gaming device 11.   third-party support 12.   HTML5 13.   10 hours of battery life 14.   digital compass Read More

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Toshiba Mini NB305-N410WH 10.1-Inch Frost White Netbook - Price:  $399.99
Toshiba Mini NB305-N410BL 10.1-Inch Royal Blue Netbook - Price:  $399.99
Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 10.1-Inch Black Onyx Netbook - Price:  $349.99 
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Amazon is now taking orders for the ASUS Eee PC 1008P Karim Rashid Edition and the new Seashell should ship within 3 to 5 weeks. The new model is not cheap with a price tag of $499.99, but it’s a beautiful, stylish netbook and it comes with a massive 320GB 2.5 inch SATA II 5400RPM HDD.

The 1008P packs the latest Intel Atom N450 CPU (Pineview), allowing the 1008P to get up to 6 hours of battery life, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, ...... Read More

How to Upgrade RAM Memory of the Samsung NB30 Pine Trail Netbook - a Complete Guide

Adding RAM is often the most cost-effective upgrade you can make to speed up a computer. When a computer runs short of RAM, it's forced to swap the overflow data on and off of the hard drive, which can significantly slow performance. Fortunately, upgrading netbook memory is often one of the easiest computer upgrades. Do you want to get a little more power out of your Samsung NB30 Pine Trail powered Netbook? ...... Read More

Several U.S. online retailers now have the Samsung NB30 in stock. The new little Sammy is one of the many new netbooks featuring the new Intel Atom Processor N450 ( 1.66GHz 667MHz 512KB ) with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 and NM10 chipset. The CPU used in Pine Trail, called 'Pineview,' moves the memory controller and GPU onto the same die as the CPU. This means Pine Trail will be a two-chip solution, one less than Intel's ...... Read More

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Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device 9.7" Display, International Shipping & Global Wireless, Latest Generation Price: $489.00.

Live Outside the U.S.? Good news. Amazon's popular large-screen Kindle DX just got better. Just like it's smaller ...... Read More

MSI Wind U135 Pine Trail N450 NETBOOK. Great specs for only $324.99 in 4 color options. Our favorite NETBOOK at the moment.

MSI Wind U135-204US - Atom N450 / 1.66 GHz - RAM 1 GB - HDD 160 GB - GMA 3150 - WLAN : 802.11b/g/n (draft) - Windows 7 Starter - 10" Widescreen TFT 1024 ...... Read More

Samsung N150 Netbook Specifications

Samsung	N150
Display	10." 1024x600
Graphics	Intel GMA3150
CPU	Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz
O.S.	Windows 7 Starter
Ethernet	10/100 LAN
Wlan	802.11b/g/n
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World-renowned industrial designer Karim Rashid's touch is evident in this techno-chic take on the Eee PC Seashell 1008P. Available in a glossy Hot Pink or matte Coffee Brown finish, the Karim Rashid Collection marks ASUS' unique ability to meld form, function, and fashion in an elegant, yet understated package.

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How to Upgrade RAM Memory of the Samsung N150 Pine Trail Netbook - a Complete Guide

A computer memory upgrade is often the best way of increasing overall computer performance, and upgrading netbook memory is often one of the easiest computer upgrades. Do you want to get a little more power out of your Samsung N150 Pine Trail powered Netbook? Upgrade that 1GB memory module with a 2GB SODIMM. It will speed up opening new applications, running multiple applications at once, and switching between ...... Read More

The new 10.1-inch Samsung N150 Netbook is now available for pre-order in the US. Like most other recently launched netbooks, the Samsung N150 features the next-generation Intel Pine Trail platform, which should consume less power than its predecessors. However, the battery life of this new Samsung Netbook isn’t too impressive at 7 hours, but according to Samsung battery life is based on independent MobileMark test scores. So you might just get ...... Read More

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE Netbook  Models Comparison Chart & Specs

ASUS Eee PC	1005PE-MU17-BK	1005PE-MU17-WT	1005PE-PU17-BK	1005PE-PU17-BU
Dislay	10.1"
Resolution	1024 x 600
Graphics	Intel Mobile Intel GMA 3150
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ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P Netbook Models Comparison Chart & Specs

ASUS	1001P-MU17-BK	1001P-MU17-BU	1001P-MU17-WT	1001P-MU17-PI	1001P-PU17-BK	1001P-PU17-WT
Dislay	10.1"
Resolution	1024 x 600
Graphics	Intel Mobile Intel GMA 3150
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The new 10.1-inch ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P Netbook is now available for pre-order in the US. Like most other recently launched netbooks, the Eee PC 1001P features the next-generation Intel Pine Trail platform, which consumes less power than its predecessors, allowing the 1001P to get up to a whopping 11 hours of battery life. The new model is encased in a new special latticework (checker-patterned) casing.

Two models are ...... Read More

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Cool Demo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mz8Y9O9j1E

Doug Albregts of Samsung Electronics America announces two new Samsung eBook Readers at CES 2010. The readers grab downloads content over WiFi (no 3G) and can display PDF, ePub and plain text files.  The touchscreen allows you to take notes on with a stylus.

How to Upgrade RAM Memory of the ASUS Eee PC 1005PE Pine Trail Netbook - a Complete Guide

A computer memory upgrade is often the best way of increasing overall computer performance, and upgrading netbook memory is often one of the easiest computer upgrades. Do you want to get a little more power out of your ASUS Eee PC 1005PE Pine Trail Netbook? Upgrade that 1GB memory module with a 2GB SODIMM. It will speed up opening new applications, running multiple applications at once, and switching between software applications (multi-tasking). Here's a complete and easy guide on ...... Read More

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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t 0651-37U 10.1-Inch Netbook Tablet (Black). Pre-order from Amazon for $499.99 with free shipping.


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Couldn't make it to Vegas? Visit the Samsung Booth at #CES from the comfort of your couch.

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Following Amazon Germany's footsteps, The new ASUS Eee PC 1005PE Netbook is now also available at Amazon in the US too. The ASUS Eee PC 1005PE features the next-generation Intel Atom Pine Trail platform promising both lower power consumption and enhanced performance,

Features: New Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz CPU, NM10 chipset, Intel Mobile Intel GMA 3150 graphics (integrated), 10.1" screen 1,024x600, 1GB RAM, Windows 7 ...... Read More

Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t is one of the coolest netbooks that has been announced at CES. It’s a convertible netbook tablet which that comes with a multi-touch screen. ...... Read More

CES 2010 Video: Samsung USA CES Theatre - Netbooks and Notebooks

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ASUS Press Release:



Life is Eeeasy with ASUS Eee Series PCs
Innovative Choices for an Easy Life

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (January 7, 2010 / PST) — Whether it is for the person who is constantly on-the-go or someone who is looking for that next innovative gadget, the entire range of Eee products has everyone covered.

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Lenovo's third generation 10-inch Netbook, The Ideapad S10-3 which was just recently announced, is already available. It's one of the new netbooks featuring ...... Read More

January 6, 2010 Samsung USA Press Release.

SAMSUNG ADDS N210, N150 AND NB30 TO BRING SPEED, AFFORDABLITY AND RUGGEDNESS TO NETBOOK COMPUTING

Instant On and Smart Power Management Technology Bring Cable-Free, All-Day Mobile Computing to Reality

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 6, 2010 – Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, announces the launch of three new netbooks ...... Read More

Daily First Week of January. Looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of CES 2010? Check out CNET's live video streams of CES 2010, featuring the latest video coverage straight from the showroom floor.

CES 2010: Samsung press conference can be seen live at 5:00 PM Eastern time today:

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Toshiba Europe yesterday, uploaded a product page for the upcoming Toshiba NB300 Netbook featuring the Intel Pine Trail Platform. Today, it appears Toshiba has already taken the page offline, but for those looking for details of the NB300’s spec set, the page is still available in Google’s cache for as long ...... Read More

Happy new year and on to CES January 7-10, 2010.

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The U135 features the latest Intel ATOM N450, GMA 3150 graphics, a 10" LED backlit display with 1024×600 screen resolution, 1GB RAM, Windows 7 Starter, Chiclet Keyboard, 802.11b / g / draft n Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, 160 GB or above (2.5” SATA), 1.3 M Webcam, 3 cells / 6 cells ( optional) battery.

The U135 not only supports 3.5G, but is also WiMAX ready. The U135's design features significant improvements, with ...... Read More

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Press Release

Last Updated: Dec 28, 2009
MSI's All New Stylish & Refined U Series
Kicking Off a New Wave of Mobile Technology at CES 2010

(Las Vegas) The 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) officially kicks off on January 7 in Las Vegas! MSI's formidable achievements in R&D and design will be out in force. In addition to ultra-thin and stylish designs, the much talked about and yet to be released 2010 iF Product Design Award winning netbook, the Wind ...... Read More

The Asus Eee PC 1005PE is the first Netbook available with the next-generation Intel Pine Trail platform promising both lower power consumption and enhanced performance: Intel Atom N450 1.6GHz CPU, NM10 chipset, Intel Mobile Intel GMA 3150 graphics.

The new ASUS Eee PC 1005P and 1005PE netbook models have popped up at Amazon's website in Germany.  The Asus Eee PC 1005P ships with a 160GB HDD for only EUR 279,00 and you can order the 1005PE with a larger 250GB HDD for EUR EUR 299,00.

The netbooks are expected to ship within 2 to 5 weeks. The Asus Eee PC 1005PE is the first Netbook available with the next-generation Intel Pine Trail platform promising both lower power consumption and enhanced ...... Read More

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ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17-BU 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook - Up to 14 Hours of Battery Life, $379.99
ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1005PE-PU17-BK 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - Up to 14 Hours of Battery Life, $379.99
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Installing Jolicloud on an Eee PC 901 (SSD) from a usb flash drive, using the Jolicloud USB Creator.


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Music:  Wax Tailor - Que Sera (download)

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Jolicloud Express



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The App Directory



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6-inch Kindle $259.00 Global Wireless

The 6-inch Kindle is available for $259.00 and can now be shipped to customers outside the U.S. with Global wireless. You can download books, newspaper and magazine wirelessly in over 100 ...... Read More

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Jolicloud Internal Specs

Kernel

• Linux 2.6.32-rc6 (i386)
• Linux 2.6.32-rc6 (Atom Optimized)

XServer

• X.org 1.6.0

Window Manager

• Gnome 2.24.0

Default Browser

• Firefox 3.5.3 (XULRunner 1.9.1.3)
• Prism 1.0b2 (XULRunner 1.9.1.3)

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