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MSI WindPad U100 gets pre-IFA preview

, Aug 13th 2010 Discuss [0]

MSI has delivered a new batch of official WindPad U100 tablet images, ahead of the slate's (second) launch at IFA 2010 next month.  First shown at Computex, the WindPad 100 runs an Intel Atom Z530 processor paired with a 10.1-inch touchscreen display, 2GB of RAM and a 32GB SSD for storage. Read The Full Story

SkinnyBytes touchscreen All-In-Ones use ethernet power rather than AC

, Aug 10th 2010 Discuss [0]

We've seen Power-over-Ethernet used to allow network CCTV cameras and IP phones cut the AC cord, but a full PC is somewhat rarer.  SkinnyBytes new touchscreen Windows 7 all-in-ones can run on less than the 30W of power PoE 802.3at supplies, thanks to Intel's Atom CPU range and passive cooling. Read The Full Story

HP Mini 5103 netbook packs optional touchscreen & SSD

, Aug 5th 2010 Discuss [0]

HP has quietly outed a new netbook, the HP Mini 5103, complete with a choice of Atom N455 or N475 processors and an optional touchscreen display.  The 10.1-inch netbook has up to 2GB of RAM, a choice of up to 320GB HDD or 128GB SSD, and Intel GMA 3150 graphics as standard; buyers can specify the Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator, with an HD screen option. Read The Full Story

OQO Model 03 Shows Up, Featuring Windows 7 and a High Price Tag [Updated]

, Aug 2nd 2010 Discuss [4]

On May 22nd, 2009, OQO confirmed that they would be closing their doors, and that the Model 2+ would never see an official release date. A few months after that, a Model 2+ actually did show up on eBay, and it went with an extravagant price tag of $5,100. There were still days to go on that auction, too, so it could have sold for even more. But, that was supposed to be the end of it. Read The Full Story

Intel Atom tablet appeal waning despite Ballmer’s push for Windows adoption

, Aug 2nd 2010 Discuss [2]

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer may see a future where tablets running Windows are the status quo, but according to the latest talk from Taipei manufacturers are only considering Atom-based Windows slates to stay in favor with Intel.  DigiTimes' sources claim that despite Intel's aggressive promotion, notebook manufacturers are still looking to ARM-based tablets running Android rather an an Atom/Windows pairing; in fact, they've taken some persuading to even just create reference designs. Read The Full Story

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Review

, Jul 28th 2010 Discuss [2]

While ultra-compact nettops have been around for some time now, they’re still yet to revolutionize the HTPC market as we were initially promised. Hoping to change all that is Lenovo with their new IdeaCentre Q150, packing NVIDIA’s Ion 2 GPU paired with a low-power Intel Atom CPU. Lenovo say it’s good for 1080p HD; does the real-world experience live up to the spec sheet? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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Synology DiskStation DS411+ NAS Review

, Jul 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

Synology promised us speed, speed and more speed with their new DiskStation DS411+ NAS, and so we had to take them up on the challenge. A four-drive RAID array targeted at demanding home users or SMBs, the DS411+ may look sober on the outside but with the spec sheet promising read rates of 112MB/sec and write rates of 106MB/sec, it’s hardly an unattractive proposition. Can Synology back up their claims? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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HP Slate 500 Windows 7 tablet product page spotted

, Jul 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

HP's tablet intentions continue to be slowly fleshed out, with the latest being a new product listing for the HP Slate 500 (product code XB830PA) on the company's site.  Specifications are still unclear, but a mention of EnergyStar testing [PDF link] leads to a listing that tips a 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and Windows 7 as the OS. Read The Full Story

EKING multitouch MID gets render outing

, Jul 21st 2010 Discuss [0]

It's been a while since we've heard a peep out of EKING, but the company is back with a new UMPC/MID, at least in render form.  Currently unnamed, the Atom based ultraportable is expected to have a 5-inch 1024 x 600 multitouch-capable display (sourced from Sharp), WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G and GPS. Read The Full Story

Intel axing Celeron by 2011 in favor of dual-core Atom

, Jul 9th 2010 Discuss [0]

Looks like the Taipei mutterings earlier this week of Intel canning their Celeron CPUs may be true, with DigiTimes reporting that the company has informed manufacturing partners that the low-cost processors will be phased out sometime in 2011.  The change will leave more room for the new dual-core Atom CPUs, such as the N550, which will arrive in Q3 2010 at similar prices to the current Celeron chips. Read The Full Story

Verizon Samsung N150 netbook packs international 3G

, Jul 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

Verizon has outed its latest 3G-enabled netbook, the Samsung N150, which for $49.99 (after a $100 mail-in rebate) and the promise to stay faithful to the carrier for two years, can be yours today.  Toting a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor paired with 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard-drive and both WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, the 10.1-inch N150 has not only EVDO Rev.A 3G support but triband UMTS/HSPA (850/1900/2100) and quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE for use outside of the US. Read The Full Story

Acer and ASUS freezing netbook/ultra-thin releases over Atom N550 uncertainty?

, Jul 8th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you've held off from buying a netbook because there always seems to be a new model - and a price cut - just around the corner, now might be the time to buy. Acer and ASUS are reportedly freezing netbook releases until around mid-August, according to DigiTimes' market sources, to clear their inventory in the face of the incoming Atom N550 processor.  However, Intel's pricing for the new chip - and their uncertain plans for the Celeron processor range - are prompting uncertainty. Read The Full Story
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