Dell to offer 8.9-inch mini-notebook?

Darius Chang | Apr 09, 2008

Rumor has it that Dell is entering the UMPC race with its own 8.9-inch offering, hot on the heels of the HP Compaq 2133 and, hopefully, before the ASUS Eee PC 900 hits the streets.

Taiwan maker Compal, which manufactures laptops for big-name brands like Toshiba and HP, claims that Dell will start its first range of mini-notebooks with a US$499 price tag. The expected launch date is in June, by which time Intel Atom machines would have started shipping. Not many details at this time, but we'll keep you informed.

Via Engadget

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jhei

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jhei says...
Looks like the 8.9-screener ultra-portables turn out to be yet another trend for technology nowadays.

Apr 10, 2008 10:09

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sylclh

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sylclh says...
early bird catches the worm..

Apr 10, 2008 10:39

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Hillary

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Hillary says...
I can't wait to get my own Ultraportable. :)

Apr 12, 2008 20:48

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isaac976 says...
the mini-note by HP would burn all these guys away, still awaiting for official launch, but if HTC can outdo the UMPC race with a PHONE feature in its shift or advantage.. definitly they will win ! HTC R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Apr 20, 2008 14:25

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