HP's launch of the Mini 1000 netbook back in October 2008 seems like a long time ago; since then we've reviewed the budget ultraportable and, dare we say it, moved on to excitement over its rivals. However there's one last Mini 1000 variant to play with, that with HP's new Mobile Internet Experience (MIE) - a Linux-based version of the netbook with the company's own custom GUI. James Kendrick found one on his doorstep, and gave some first-impressions.
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HP Mini 1000 MI gets previewed
Acer confirm Linux & SSD options for 10-inch Aspire One
Acer are planning Linux and SSD versions of their 10-inch Aspire One netbook, according to the latest reports, which while not available from initial launch will follow after. The first versions of the larger Acer Aspire One will all use 160GB hard-drives and be Windows XP based; however an Acer spokesperson has confirmed that the netbook "will be available with XP or Linux, and HDD or SSD."
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CrunchPad $200 Web Tablet gets second prototype [Video]
It's been a long time since we last heard about TechCrunch's $200 Web Tablet project - July 2008, in fact - but the team has not been sitting idle. They've now got a prototype put together, complete with a 12-inch 4:3 aspect touchscreen, VIA Nano processor, 1GB of RAM and 4GB of flash memory. It also has WiFi, a camera, an accelerometer for screen orientation changes and a four-cell battery, and came in at just over $200. They're now trying to decide whether to spin off the project as a real company, making real products, or not.
Video demos and more photos after the cut
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CES 2009: Routon P760 MID
Routon have brought their latest Mobile Internet Device (MID), the P760, to CES this week, complete with a 4.8-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, ARM11 processor and optional mobile broadband. The P760 is based on Linux and has either 4GB or 8GB of solid-state storage, 128MB of RAM and a 2-megapixel camera.
EMTEC unveils new Gdium netbook
It appears that EMTEC's new Gdium netbook is ready for prime-time, or in this case, ready for display at CES. We went hands-on with a non-functioning prototype of the Gdium last August at IFA 2008 and now have pictures and specs for what appears to be the final product.
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Neuros offer cash incentives to open-source LINK coders
Open-source set-top box manufacturer Neuros have kicked off some "bounties" for their LINK media device, offering cash incentives for developers to code new functionality. The first task, for which Neuros are offering a $2,500 reward, is to get the LINK connecting directly with Netflix (or $500 if done via a PC app intermediary) before they themselves or Boxee manage it; meanwhile the second task is to develop a Move Networks plug-in for the device, for which Neuros will pay $2,000.
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90% of netbooks sold use Windows XP say Acer & Toshiba
Acer and Toshiba have revealed that more than 90-percent of their netbooks - the Aspire One and the Satellite NB100 - are sold with Windows XP rather than one of the compact Linux builds that are offered on the budget ultraportables. Dell, too, have confirmed that Windows XP sales have achieved similar dominance in netbooks as they have in the traditional PC space, while ASUS has shifted its Eee PC development priorities in response to the consumer demand.
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Dell Inspiron Mini 12 now featured Ubuntu and XP
Dell had 2nd thought about their Inspiron Mini 12, perhaps the fixed 1GB memory couldn't handle the bulky vista they thought it would. They have expanded the netbook-sized notebook with Linux and legacy XP options. Showing a little love for open source user by knocking off $50 to $499 with Ubuntu installed system featuring the following standard options : 1.33GHz Atom processor, 1GB of memory and a 40GB hard drive. The XP option with similar features has the standard cost of $549.
Comparing both systems, the Ubuntu’s Mini 12 having the same three-cell battery lasts twice as long as oppose to the XP version, it’s rated for up to six-hours use. Configurable system features and color options are available on both systems as well.
Nokia eyeing maemo Linux for future high-end cellphones
Nokia is considering using a Linux-based OS on its high-end cellphones, according to Ukko Lappalainen, vice president at the company's markets unit. However it's unlikely to be Google's Android OS; Nokia have their own Linux software, maemo, which is currently used in the N-series Internet Tablet range, and Lappalainen can't "see anything in Android which would make it better than Linux maemo".
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Good OS Cloud operating system introduced
The makers of the gOS Linux system, Good OS, have now announced their Cloud operating system, which will provide super fast access to web-based applications and services such as Yahoo, Google and Windows Live without having to wait for your computer to boot up.
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Indamixx Studio offers Linux-based netbook configured for music
If you're a big audiophile and are in the market for a netbook, we might just have something for you that fits the bill. The Indamixx Laptop offers up a ton of pre-installed audio software on a Linux-based OS and the entire system falls under $500.
The Indamixx Laptop, from Trinity Audio Group, was announced today and is the perfect choice for DJ's, producers and remixers. It uses an Intel Atom processor and makes it easy to create and broadcast your music on the web.
A unique OS called Transmission and software bundle comes pre-installed, including XT2 and Ardour, to make music production a snap. This netbook is built around music and only music, so the price tag of $499 is really pretty extraordinary. You can pre-order one now with a down payment of $99. All orders made by December 15 will arrive in time for Christmas.
Lenovo S10e & S9e netbooks with QuickStart available end of November
Lenovo Europe have announced the availability of the IdeaPad S10e and S9e, the Instant On versions of its existing netbook range. While the hardware of both netbooks is the same as the current models - a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, up to 1.5GB of RAM, 8.9- or 10-inch display, and between 4GB of SSD storage to 160GB of hard-drive storage - the key difference is the Lenovo QuickStart functionality provided by DeviceVM's SplashTop Linux OS.
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