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Today's Netbook Market: Current Trends and Our Take
PUBLISHED: Monday, March 08, 2010
The market for netbook computers (you know, those low-priced, miniature laptops) has exploded since their inception in late 2007. Today we take a look at current and future netbook market trends, netbooks themselves, and the pros/cons of netbook ownership.

Recent News

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LG Announces X300 Netbook - 0.7" Thin, 2.1 lbs
PUBLISHED: 3/8/2010  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
LG has announced its top-of-the-line ultraportable netbook, the X300.
FULL STORY (1,753 Reads) | DISCUSSION (8 Replies)

Averatec Intros N1200 Series Netbook
PUBLISHED: 3/4/2010  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Averatec today announced what it claims to be the thinnest and lightest 10.1-inch netbook on the market, its N1200 series.
FULL STORY (770 Reads) | DISCUSSION (1 Reply)

MSI Wind U135 Review
PUBLISHED: 2/1/2010  BY: Kevin O'Brien
The Wind U135 is the one of the newest netbooks from MSI in the 10-inch form-factor. Packed with the Intel Pine Trail platform this netbook promises increased battery life and performance compared to models still using the previous Intel Atom chipset. Our longest lasting notebook to date is the ASUS Eee PC 1005PE, clocking in at over 12 hours with average use. How does the MSI netbook compare? Keep reading.
FULL STORY (9,701 Reads) | DISCUSSION (8 Replies)

Why the Apple Tablet (or iSlate) Will Change Everything
PUBLISHED: 1/26/2010  BY: Jerry Jackson
Apple's upcoming tablet computer, which is expected to be unveiled tomorrow, has everyone talking. NotebookReview.com's Site Editor examines the most reliable rumors and explains why this will likely be the most important consumer electronic device since the iPhone.
FULL STORY (12,576 Reads) | DISCUSSION (78 Replies)

Lenovo Introduces IdeaPad S10 Netbook Tablet
PUBLISHED: 1/5/2010  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Lenovo today introduced its IdeaPad S10 netbook convertible tablet PC.
FULL STORY (2,625 Reads) | DISCUSSION (1 Reply)

Acer Updates Aspire One Netbook
PUBLISHED: 1/4/2010  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Acer today announced an updated version of its popular Aspire One netbook.
FULL STORY (2,045 Reads) | DISCUSSION (6 Replies)

$99 Cherrypal Africa Netbook Now Available
PUBLISHED: 12/31/2009  BY: Jamison Cush
The sub-100 dollar laptop is now a reality in the form of the Cherrypal Africa, a $99 seven-inch laptop intended to help developing countries and low-income persons connect to the Web.
FULL STORY (3,246 Reads) | DISCUSSION (19 Replies)

Next-Gen Nvidia ION Coming Next Year
PUBLISHED: 12/17/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Nvidia is planning to launch its next-generation ION netbook platform next year.
FULL STORY (3,154 Reads) | DISCUSSION (25 Replies)

ASUS Eee PC 1201 Now Available
PUBLISHED: 11/30/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Two of ASUS' latest Eee PCs are now available - the 1201HA and the 1201N.
FULL STORY (11,542 Reads) | DISCUSSION (28 Replies)

AT&T to Offer Samsung Go Netbook
PUBLISHED: 11/16/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Beginning 22 Nov AT&T will be offering a Samsung Go netbook for $199 after mail-in rebate and 2-year DataConnect service contract.
FULL STORY (1,218 Reads) | DISCUSSION (0 Replies)

Sony VAIO P Gets 2GHz Atom, Windows 7
PUBLISHED: 11/5/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
Sony has updated its 8-inch ultraportable VAIO P with a faster 2.0GHz Intel Atom processor and Windows 7.
FULL STORY (4,609 Reads) | DISCUSSION (24 Replies)

VIA Intros Nano 3000 Processors
PUBLISHED: 11/3/2009  BY: Charles P. Jefferies
VIA introduced its new Nano 3000 series processors today for thin-and-light notebooks and all-in-one desktops.
FULL STORY (1,318 Reads) | DISCUSSION (10 Replies)