Acer to Launch Touchscreen Netbook in 2009

By Charles P. Jefferies | 4/10/2009

A DigiTimes report claims that Acer is working on a third-generation netbook that will have a touchscreen display; it is expected to launch by the end of this year.

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Targus Netbook Accessory Kit

By Allison Johnson | 4/10/2009

Oh, the places your netbook will go. An ultra-portable computer can turn even an airline tray table into an office, but what good is a tiny computer with oversized accessories? Notebook manufacturers are rolling out smaller accessories to match undersized computers, and Targus is offering some one-stop shopping with their new Netbook Accessory Kit. They've bundled a mouse, USB hub, and sleeve in one small package. Sounds like a good deal, but how do the smaller accessories measure up?

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Windows XP to Ship Into 2010?

By Charles P. Jefferies | 4/6/2009

AppleInsider claims that Microsoft will allow HP to ship computers loaded with Windows XP until April 30, 2010, almost a year later than Microsoft was originally going to allow.

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HP to Intro ARM-based Netbooks

By Charles P. Jefferies | 4/2/2009

The Wall Street Journal reports that HP and several other PC makers are considering using Google's Android operating system using the ARM platform on their netbook computers.

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OCZ Intros DIY Neutrino Netbook

By Charles P. Jefferies | 3/31/2009

OCZ Technology has announced a Do-It-Yourself netbook, dubbed the Neutrino.

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ASUS Eee PC with Optical Drive Upcoming

By Charles P. Jefferies | 3/28/2009

ASUS is planning to launch an Eee PC with a built-in optical drive in May.

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Samsung Intros New N120 Netbook

By Charles P. Jefferies | 3/24/2009

Samsung has introduced a new 10.1-inch netbook to its lineup, the N120, which is claimed to have up to 10.5 hours of battery life.

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Kingston Intros Low-Latency RAM for Netbooks

By Charles P. Jefferies | 3/3/2009

Kingston introduced a 2GB HyperX low-latency memory module for netbook computers using the Intel Atom processor.

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Compal Notebook Outlook for 2009

By Charles P. Jefferies | 2/26/2009

Compal president Ray Chen gives an overview of the notebook and netbook market in 2009.

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Upcoming ASUS N10 Netbooks to have Nvidia 9400M

By Charles P. Jefferies | 2/20/2009

FCC documents have revealed four upcoming models of the ASUS N10 netbook, some of which will have integrated Nvidia 9400M graphics and HDMI for connection to external displays.

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Lenovo Chooses Nvidia Ion Platform for Larger Netbooks

By Charles P. Jefferies | 2/19/2009

A DigiTimes report states Lenovo plans to introduce netbooks with 11.6- and 12.1-inch screens based on the Nvidia Ion platform.

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8.9-inch Eee PC to be Phased Out

By Charles P. Jefferies | 2/19/2009

A DigiTimes report states that ASUS will be completely phasing out its 8.9-inch Eee PC netbooks this year.

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