More SSD choices for ASUS S101 EeePC

If you own a Windows-based ASUS S101 Eee PC and are running out of storage space, there's now another choice of upgrade.

Super Talent Technology (STT) announced that it now offers a new solid-state drive (SSD) for the Netbook with capacities up to 64GB.

While 64GB doesn't sound a lot compared to hundreds of gigabytes found in new laptops or desktops, that's a lot for a Netbook. The Windows model of the S101 originally comes with only 16GB.

According to STT, the new SSD features a SATA Mini PCIe interface and delivers up to 90 MB/sec max sequential read speeds and up to 55 MB/sec write speeds.

The company says the new SSD has been rigorously tested both in performance and functionality to ensure it's compatible with the ASUS S101. The drive is available immediately and costs US$169 for the 64GB version. It also comes in 32GB and 16GB versions, which are priced accordingly.

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Emtec debuts Linux-based Netbook with removable SSD

Emtec, a supplier of laptop peripherals, is setting up a new Netbook, called the Gdium, based on Madriva's flavor of Linux.

The 10-inch Netbook runs on 512MB RAM from a 16GB removable USB thumbdrive, a unique configuration. Wi-Fi, VGA-out, and an integrated Webcam are all included. It weighs in at just over 1.3kg.

The Gdium runs all open-source software, and ships with Open Office, Mozilla's Firefox and Thunderbird, instant-messaging clients, and a "blog editor", whatever that is. Oh, and it comes in black, white, or lovely pink for less than US$400.

There are already a ton of different Netbooks out there, but this one's use of the USB drive for security is interesting. The built-in Linux will make some people very happy but might confuse casual users.

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Acer patent app reveals MID aspirations

With so much attention paid to Netbooks lately, the MID category has been largely ignored as a portable device that basically exists for accessing the Internet. But not by Acer, which looks to be readying a device for the category.

An application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office shows a small, rectangular device whose front is taken up entirely by screen except for a thin bezel. Besides what appears to be a 3.5mm headphone jack and dock connector for PCs, there's not much else in the way of distinguishing features revealed in the drawing.

It's designed by one Arif Maskatia on behalf of Acer, and the file date was more than a year ago, although the application just recently started gathering attention on tech blogs.
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10 inches is the new 9 inches (for Netbooks, at least)

When 9-inch Netbooks started to replace the original 7-inch models, we got firmly behind that trend. When 10-inch Netbooks started to appear, we declared that we liked them better than the 9-inch versions, but many PC makers didn't immediately follow suit.

Now we're pleased to report that the 10-inch Netbook trend is in full swing, with two big holdouts, Dell and Acer, getting on board.

Dell semi-secretly showed off the 10-inch version of its Netbook at CES, minus pricing and details. Concurrently, Acer (which owns a surprisingly large percentage of the Netbook market thanks to steep discounts on the 9-inch Acer Aspire One (pictured)), has finally officially announced a 10-inch version of the Aspire One, which may very well completely replace the smaller model in Acer's lineup. Final price and release date are still up in the air.

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Laptop bags for the ladies

Frankly, many females already own a laptop these days and, unless it's an ultraportable, most likely the system will be carted around in a fashion monstrosity masquerading as a notebook bag.

The Charis Asher label, which hails from Singapore, has just released the Dark Series Enigma collection. These are fashionable ladies bags with built-in interior laptop carriers which can hold 13.3-inch to 15.4-inch notebooks. Starting from S$69.90 (US$50.33), you can trade in old laptop bags for a S$20 (US$14.40) gift voucher at the Charis Asher Suntec Outlet in Singapore. If you have no idea what to give to your loved one this Valentine's Day, this might just be the gift for her.

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