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May 12

ASUS Eee PC R101 surfaces in Deutschland with Atom N450, carbon fiber flair

Posted in: ASUS, germany, laptop, leak, leaked, leaks, netbook, Today's Chili

It ain’t the first Eee PC we’ve seen with a carbon fiber finish, and if the second one in as many months is any indication, we get the feeling we could see quite a few more of these surface at Computex in just a few weeks. The latest netbook from ASUS has found itself plastered on a German e-tailer’s website, with the R101 proudly boasting a 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor, 250GB hard drive, a 10.1-inch LCD, native 1,024 x 600 resolution, Intel’s GMA 3150 graphics and a battery that’s good for 9.5 hours (if you use it sparingly, we’re sure). The only other nugget we’re made aware of is the €299 ($379) price tag, but it’s pretty obvious we won’t be treated to a chiclet keyboard and a trackpad bar with a split in the middle. Fiddlesticks.

ASUS Eee PC R101 surfaces in Deutschland with Atom N450, carbon fiber flair originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 06:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 12

Dell Latitude 2110 updated with Pine Trail Atom, already thinking about fall semester

Posted in: intel atom, IntelAtom, laptop, netbook, netbooks, Today's Chili, ubuntu

We’re not going to lie, it’s a little late in the game for Dell to update its Latitude netbook with Intel’s Pine Trail processors — you know, since the chips were released back in January — but it’s better late than never, we suppose. The 10-inch Latitude 2110, like the previous 2100, is still very much aimed at students, and keeps its chassis in tact with the same rubber cover (available in red, blue and black) as well as that anti-microbial keyboard to protect against insect secretions, misplaced mayonnaise and far-flung mucus particles. The studious laptop will be available with an Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM and Ubuntu for $389, and clicking the Windows Starter option should boost the price to $419. That’s a bit more expensive than the average Pine Trail netbook these days, but who wouldn’t pay a bit extra for some added durability for the kids? In case you haven’t seen the little guy before, we’ve got a few beauty shots below (and a press release after the break).

Gallery: Dell Latitude 2110 press shots

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Dell Latitude 2110 updated with Pine Trail Atom, already thinking about fall semester originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 01:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 11

Acer Aspire One 521 and 721 spotted in France handling HD video, eying a croissant

Posted in: AMD, ati, Laptops, netbook, Today's Chili, video, VideoGames

You could say this is one of the odder ways to make something official, but Acer’s Aspire One 521 and 721 have been deemed just that after surfacing at an event today in France. Just as we’d heard the 10-inch 521, is rocking a heretofore unheard of AMD 1.2GHz V105 (single-core) processor, 160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, ATI’s Radeon HD 4225 GPU and a penchant for handling 1080p video without breaking a sweat. It’s also equipped with VGA / HDMI outputs, a media card reader, three USB sockets, audio in / out, Ethernet jack and a native 1,024 x 600 resolution. The 11.6-inch 721, on the other hand, has AMD’s newer 1.3GHz Athlon II Neo K325, which similarly sports full HD playback on its 1366×768 resolution screen. And oddly, Acer seems to also have a new Aspire 1551 lying around, which also has an 11.6-inch display and dual-core Athlon II Neo K325/K625 processor options. Sadly, no further details were available, but we suspect they’ll be outed faster than you can turn yourself around, mash play on the video past the break and ping your financial manager to get his / her thoughts on picking this up alongside a new Ditch Witch.

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Acer Aspire One 521 and 721 spotted in France handling HD video, eying a croissant originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 22:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 11

Sony turns VAIO P into world’s most expensive PS3 keyboard

Posted in: laptop, netbook, playstation 3, Playstation3, ps3, sony, Today's Chili

Yesterday we told you what we thought about the new VAIO P, an $800 conversation piece of a netbook, and now Sony is giving potential owners something else to talk about. The little laptop has been granted “Remote Keyboard” functionality, turning it into a sort of giant economy sized version of the PlayStation 3 Wireless Keypad, a device we weren’t particularly fond of when we first played with it way back in 2008. Like that device, the VAIO P has a battery life that’s too short and a keyboard that’s uncomfortable to use, but this new ability adds one more piece of function this very form-centric laptop desperately needs. The software isn’t officially available in the US yet, but we’re told the Japanese version at the source link will do you just fine if you’re one of the few, the proud, and the financially irresponsible rocking a VAIO P today.

Sony turns VAIO P into world’s most expensive PS3 keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 07:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 10

Canonical shows off ‘Unity’ desktop, Ubuntu Light for OEMs

Posted in: Linux, netbook, netbooks, Today's Chili, ubuntu

Linux development moves at a rapid pace and, faster than you can say Lucid Lynx, Canonical has now unveiled two new major additions to its Ubuntu bag of tricks. The first of those is the so-called “Unity” desktop, which will be the new desktop environment for Ubuntu 10.10 Netbook Edition (slated to debut in October of this year). Among other things, it boasts a range of enhancements for netbooks and touch-based devices, including a pared-down interface and a new panel and application launcher that gives you quick access to your favorite apps. The other big news is Ubuntu Light, which is Canonical’s take on an instant-on OS, and is targeted directly at OEMs for use on netbooks and other mobile devices. While it can be used on its own, Canonical mostly sees it being used in a dual-boot environment with Windows (giving Canonical a bigger foothold in the process). Like other instant-on OS’s, it will integrate with Windows and give you access to things like music, photos and other files, as well as provide all the basic apps you need. Unfortunately, there isn’t one catch-all version of Ubuntu Light that you’ll be able to download since it’ll need to be tweaked for each device, but it is available to OEMs immediately — still no word of any devices that will be using it, though.

Canonical shows off ‘Unity’ desktop, Ubuntu Light for OEMs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 May 2010 11:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 10

Sony VAIO P Series review

Posted in: intel atom, IntelAtom, laptop, netbook, netbooks, review, sony, Today's Chili, video

In a day of $300 netbooks and $500 tablets, it sure is mystifying to see Sony still pushing a secondary, $700+ Atom-powered device. That’s right, Sony hasn’t given up on its 8-inch VAIO P Series, and has updated the 1.3-pound mini-laptop with a slightly different design, a faster Atom Z560 processor, touchpad, and last but not least, an accelerometer that lets you tilt the machine to the navigate the web. It’s got some pretty cool tricks, that’s for sure, and considering that our main complaints about the first generation included performance and desktop navigation we’re certainty taken with this next iteration. So, does a mild retooling and a smattering of new abilities make the VAIO P a better product, or better yet, worth a lofty $800? Hit that read more link to find out in our full review.

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Sony VAIO P Series review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 May 2010 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 10

Sony VAIO P Series gets an accelerometer, touchpad (Updated: starts at $799)

Posted in: intel atom, IntelAtom, laptop, netbook, netbooks, sony, Today's Chili

Well, we did have some strong evidence to suggest that Sony was planning a design update to its VAIO P Series, but there happens to be a lot more than fresh aesthetics going on with the new 8-inch lappie. Sure, it gets a new matte lid that’s available in five different shades, but Sony has also updated the 1.3-pound P Series with an optical touchpad and accelerometer. The former is built into the LCD bezel and, as the picture above shows, is all about navigating the desktop by just holding the screen – the pad is on the right bezel while the right / left mouse buttons are on the left. The accelerometer is probably the most interesting addition – you can flip the device vertically to read documents, but also tilt it to the left or right to move forward or backward while surfing the web. Pretty cool stuff, and there’s even more: it’s been given a faster Intel Atom Z560 processor option, though the entry-level unit has a slightly-slower Z530 CPU. Still waiting for US pricing to see if Sony can tempt us with its notoriously expensive VAIO P when it begins shipping in June. We’ll have a piping hot review of the new VAIO P coming up later this morning. So, will you hit the break for the official PR, or just wait for the review? Decisions, decisions.

Update: The U.S. has finally released its PR. The VAIO P will start at $799 stateside, though that includes the 1.6GHz Atom Z530 processor, and not the newer Z560 upgrade. That’s an $100 price drop, but still too much if you ask us.

Gallery: New Sony VAIO P Series press shots

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Sony VAIO P Series gets an accelerometer, touchpad (Updated: starts at $799) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 May 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 06

Ask Engadget: what’s the best netbook out there now?

Posted in: AskEngadget, laptop, netbook, Today's Chili

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Garrett, who needs a few sets of fresh eyes on the netbook lineup that’s out there today. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“This past week my mom decided she would like to be able to use her computer on the patio. The problem is she only has a desktop, so my question is what would be the best netbook for a not-so-tech-savvy mom? All she really would need is WiFi, access to the internet, and Word. Doesn’t have to be too fancy, but she would want it to look nice too. Any suggestions?”

Suggestions? Oh yeah, we’re sure these fine folks have plenty of those. We’ve actually thrown this same question out in 2008 and 2009, but given all the changes since last decade, we figured the time was right to re-visit things. So, help a mother out, won’t you?

Ask Engadget: what’s the best netbook out there now? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 22:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 06

ARM blames Flash, netbooks and tablets for smartbook delay, oh my

Posted in: adobe, arm, flash, intel atom, IntelAtom, netbook, netbooks, tablet, tablet pc, TabletPc, tablets, Today's Chili

It’s not easy to launch a new product category, especially if devices don’t have a magically-delicious hook, but that’s not why ARM thinks it’s taken so long to deliver the smartbook. In an interview with ZDNet UK, VP Ian Drew said Adobe’s blame was undeniable — Flash didn’t deliver ARM optimization in time for subnetbooks to be viable. Compounding the issue, the tablet craze has manufacturers all atwitter, he said, diverting smartbook resources to the iPad party instead. As far as netbooks are concerned, Drew cited poor adoption of Linux; he reminded us ARM smartbooks can’t do x86. Asked if Atom (which can) might be the real reason for delay, he said absolutely, positively no way. The executive said manufacturers apparently hadn’t brought up that idea even once. Guess we’ll have to take his word on that one.

ARM blames Flash, netbooks and tablets for smartbook delay, oh my originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 02:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 05

HP Mini 210 updated with trippy lids, Pavilion dm1 with new AMD processors

Posted in: AMD, hands-on, HP, laptop, Mini, netbook, netbooks, Today's Chili

Aww, HP, so nice of you guys to think of the little guys amidst your massive unleash of mainstream laptops. While the Mini 210 was just released at CES, the 10-inch netbook will be available starting June 15th for a couple extra bucks — $355 to be exact — with some “fashionable” new lids. We definitely prefer the “crystal white” to “preppy pink” covering, but both use a pretty cool in-mold layering technique — when you look closely at the lid and matching underside there’s a 3D-like effect where some colors and shades appear above or below others. HP’s also expanding its netbook line with the Mini 110, which at $280 buys you a six-cell battery and standard Atom parts. The netbooks don’t get any internal updates — nope, all the new performance parts go to the 11.6-inch Pavilion dm1. Though it still sports the same chassis as the Mini 311, the dm1 will grab AMD’s newest Turion II Neo dual core and Athlon Neo processors, which promise improved performance and battery life over the previous generation. We’re hoping that’s the case, because our experience with those chips haven’t exactly been peaches and cream. That’s all we got for you, but if you are in a pink mood head on down below for some hands-on pics, or after the break for the sort of “Pretty in Pink” we don’t mind rocking.

Gallery: HP Mini 210 preppy pink, crystal press shots