One thing I like about netbooks is that is doesn't have a DVD drive, something I don't actually use that often in my main computer as well. It lets manufacturers create a sleeker design for this portable device and also makes it so much lighter to carry around.
Gateway, a subsidiary brand of Acer, went the other direction though and crammed in a DVD burner in its new EC14D notebook. By all the common standards, this isn't a netbook but it's an interesting play to grab those users who still need to create and use DVDs.
Gateway EC14D
- 11.6" 1366 x 768 LCD screen
- 1.3GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 CULV with Intel GS45 chipset, GMA 4500MHD
- 4GB DDR2 RAM
- 320GB HDD
- 8x DVD burner
- Windows 7 Home Premium
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi, LAN
- 3 x USB, HDMI out, card reader, webcam
- 6-cell 5600mAh battery
- weight: 1.61kg
More pics in the link to Notebook Italia below.
source Notebook Italia via Engadget
A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
Spotted: Gateway EC14D in Italy
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