Articles on Netbooks

Atom chipset getting a refresh at CES 2010 - Nov 10, 2009

Crave With CES coming in January and Windows 7 computers already everywhere to be found, a casual observer might assume that Vegas' annual consumer electronics extravaganza might not be as exciting for ... Read story »

2009 is the year of? - Dec 14, 2009

Blogs We saw a lot of new technologies introduced this 2009.  New products and new innovations.  I would like to believe that 2009 is the year of "Touch".  Almost every gadget adopted ... Read story »

Will Netbooks get smaller? - Sep 25, 2009

Crave The Yukyung Viliv lineup ultraportable of mini-computers is, in a way, a bit of a throwback to the days when UMPCs and MIDs ruled the pocket-gadget landscape and laptops were bulky ... Read story »

Windows 7 compatibility sticker: Netbooks not included - Oct 1, 2009

Crave Now here's an oddity: Microsoft's "Windows 7 compatible" sticker that will be affixed to nearly all Windows computers around Windows 7 launch doesn't seem to include current Atom Netbooks. The reasoning, ... Read story »

No new Asus and Acer Netbooks till 2010 - Jul 29, 2009

Crave If you're looking for a Netbook this holiday season, perhaps this is an indication that today's selection might be as good as it gets for a short while: Acer and Asus, ... Read story »

Is the HP Mini 311 a gaming Netbook? - Oct 13, 2009

Crave As long-time Netbook fans, we've been well aware of the platform's limitations, from choppy video playback to a total lack of gaming ability. These sticking points have kept many people from ... Read story »

Android Acer Netbooks on track for this year after all - Jul 31, 2009

Crave Despite reports to the contrary, the latest from Acer is that their long-promised Android Netbook is still on its way for Q3 2009, not 2010. This also seems to blow a ... Read story »

XP Netbook owners' upgrade path to Windows 7 made easier - Oct 23, 2009

Crave After months of grappling with the issue of how to allow Windows XP Netbook owners to move to Windows 7, Microsoft is ready with its answer. Starting on Thursday, Microsoft is ... Read story »

Pre-beta Flash update a booster for Nividia Ion Netbooks - Nov 18, 2009

Crave Got an HP Mini 311? Download the Flash 10.1 prerelease update ASAP. The HP Mini 311 is one of our favorite current Netbooks, thanks to its hi-def screen, reasonable price, and ... Read story »

Acer claims it'll be out first with Chrome OS Netbook - Dec 3, 2009

Crave Chrome OS will be coming to Netbooks next year. Acer says it will be first. The world's second-largest PC maker has designs on being the first to offer a Chrome ... Read story »

Wait till October 22 to get a Netbook if you can - Aug 26, 2009

Crave We recently asked (and answered) the burning question: "Should I buy a new laptop now, or wait for Windows 7?" Much of our answer revolved around the fact that almost anyone ... Read story »

Business card-size solid state drives from Toshiba - Sep 23, 2009

Crave Toshiba's new solid-state drives. Toshiba has unveiled solid state drives based on the new mini-Sata interface standard, which lets manufacturers create very small drives for use in Netbooks and other ... Read story »

Samsung launches new laptops with impressive uptimes - Sep 4, 2009

Crave Samsung's X3 uses a six-cell battery to offer nine hours of battery life, or six hours when playing video. BERLIN, GERMANY--Most companies find one press conference sufficient at gadget shows, ... Read story »

Google Chrome OS launch: What we now know - Nov 20, 2009

Blogs As I said, I don't see a compelling reason yet to embrace a Google OS, but I'd be lying if I said I'm not just as curious about Google Chrome OS ... Read story »

Google's Chrome OS on Netbooks doesn't scare Microsoft - Jul 13, 2009

Crave While it may not have the same buzz as a new iPhone, Google's announcement of a new computer operating system based on its Chrome Web browser, has certainly set tongues wagging ... Read story »

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