Fujitsu MH380 updated to femme pink

Netbooks seem to be the perfect size device for women - it's small, portable and now comes in attractive colors. The small keyboard also bothers females less than males with their pudgy fingers.

Fujitsu realized this and updated the skin of their round-edged MH380 netbook. It now has hearts and pinkness all over, though the spec sheet for other features is the same as before.

Fujitsu MH380

• 10.1" 1366x768 display
• 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450
• 1GB RAM
• 250GB HDD
• Windows 7 Starter
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMax
• 3 x USB, VGA port, card reader, audio jacks
• 6-cell battery (5 hour battery life)
• Weight: 1.2kg

It's available in Japan only as far as I know. One thing it seems to be missing and hinting at is a Hello Kitty emblem. Fujitsu seemed to have missed the point that this should be lighter than 1kg if you're targeting the female market.

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Fujitsu MH380 updated to femme pink

Samsung working on a slate PC

Samsung Q1 UMPC

Samsung officials say the company will be ready to launch a new slate PC in the second half of 2010. APC Magazine reports that the computer will have a "PC-grade" processor. There's no information about exactly what that CPU will be, or what OS the tablet will run. But it sounds like Samsung is convinced that the iPad has limited appeal due to its ARM-based processor and smartphone-style software ecosystem. The Samsung tablet will reportedly be powerful enough that some people might consider using one as their primary PC.

Of course, Samsung would hardly be the first company to enter the tablet PC space with an x86 processor and a desktop operating system like Windows 7. In fact, Samsung's done it before. The company introduced a couple of tablets a few years back, when they were called UMPCs, cost too much, and din't sell in great numbers.

But Samsung has been pumping out some pretty high quality netbooks over the last two years, showing that the company knows its stuff when it comes to mobile devices. Samsung also has a pretty strong cellphone business. There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the new slate PC… even if we don't really know anything about it yet.

via jkkmobile

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Samsung working on a slate PC

Samsung eyes 3G netbooks as its niche

In a bold move, Korean manufacturer announced during the Samsung Forum in Singapore that its push for this year would focus on netbooks with 3G capabilities. A niche within a niche, eh? Sammy already has a few partners lined up including Optus, Telstra and Vodafone.

The netbooks will be fitted by 3G modules made by the device maker themselves and will be compatible with any of their partners' wireless bands. Samsung is well-known for making quality monitors, computers and notebooks.

source APCMag

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Samsung eyes 3G netbooks as its niche

Quanta QW6 netbook arrives at the FCC

Taiwanese OEM Quanta is apparently working on a netbook called the QW6. There's not much information about it at the moment, but odds are this machine will be released under a different brand name, as Quanta doesn't sell PCs directly to consumers. But the company does manufacturer notebooks for big name PC makers.

According to an FCC listing, uncovered by Wireless Goodness, the netbook will have HDMI and VGA ports, 3 USB ports, a 1.3MP webcam, and a touchpad that doesn't seem to have physical left and right buttons. That's about all the info that's available — but I"m guessing we're looking at a machine with NVIDIA ION graphics, otherwise I don't see the point in the HDMI port.

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Quanta QW6 netbook arrives at the FCC

Qi Hardware's Ben Nanonote Hobbyist Toy

In the world of small and portable computers, there are netbooks. Then there are smartbooks.  And then there is the Ben Nanonote.  This little "handheld laptop" is a class on its own.  Looking like a cross between a Nintendo DS and an electronic dictionary, the device is supposed to be an easily hackable Linux computer.  The goal: developers will turn it into some sort of media player, offline dictionary/encyclopedia, or some other random device.  Here are the specs:

• 3″ 320×240 Resolution LCD
• 336 MHz XBurst JZ4720 CPU
• 32 MB RAM
• 2 GB Flash Memory
• Expandable MicroSD Card Slot
• No Wi-Fi
• One Massive Bevel

There really is not that much incentive for people to buy these, except for the $99 price tag. But even that can quickly be overshadowed by the fact that the Nanonote is easily outperformed by a smartphone.  Still if tinkering is your thing, it might be worth a look.

Via Engadget

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Qi Hardware's Ben Nanonote Hobbyist Toy

In the world of small and portable computers, there are netbooks. Then there are smartbooks.  And then there is the Ben Nanonote.  This little "handheld laptop" is a class on its own.  Looking like a cross between a Nintendo DS and an electronic dictionary, the device is supposed to be an easily hackable Linux computer.  The goal: developers will turn it into some sort of media player, offline dictionary/encyclopedia, or some other random device.  Here are the specs:

• 3″ 320×240 Resolution LCD
• 336 MHz XBurst JZ4720 CPU
• 32 MB RAM
• 2 GB Flash Memory
• Expandable MicroSD Card Slot
• No Wi-Fi
• One Massive Bevel

There really is not that much incentive for people to buy these, except for the $99 price tag. But even that can quickly be overshadowed by the fact that the Nanonote is easily outperformed by a smartphone.  Still if tinkering is your thing, it might be worth a look.

Via Engadget

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Qi NanoNote Offers Linux-Based Mini Handheld Laptop at $99

If you'll look at the pictures of this Qi NanoNote Linux-based "handheld laptop", you might think that it's another mini netbook. But after knowing that this baby has a 3-inch (320x240) display, then you'd realize that it can actually be a PMP or perhaps a Nintendo DS.

But don't let its size fool you. The NanoNote is actually running on Linux OS, has a 336MHz XBurst JZ4720 CPU 32MB of RAM, 2GB of Flash storage and microSD card slot.

Talk about being "ultra-compact" eh? But honestly, I really could think of a better use for this device and reason to get it instead of an iPod or other smartphone. But if you're into this kind of thing, well you can grab the Qi NanoNote for $99.

For that price you'd get the following specs:

• CPU: 336MHz Xburst Jz4720 (MIPS compatible)
• RAM: 32MB
• Storage: 2GB flash storage
• Display: 3″ color 320 x 240 TFT display
• Expansion: microSD card slot, Mini-USB port
• Other: mic, speaker, headphone jack
• Dimensions: 99 x 75 x 17.5
• Weight:126
• Battery: 850mAh Li-ION

Via Engadget

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Qi NanoNote Offers Linux-Based Mini Handheld Laptop at $99

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Asus' Eee 1001P Brings In The Next Generation of Netbooks

Asus is considered to be the father of netbooks. When the company first released the Eee PC netbook, the company pioneered a new genre of processing system; and sure enough, the Eee proceeded to win multiple awards such as the Forbes Asia's product of the year. Now, Asus has finally released the next line in the acclaimed Eee series: the Eee PC 1001P. The new netbook offers numerous specs:

• Processor: Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz
• Intel GMA 3150 graphics
• 250GB HDD
• 1GB RAM (2GB max)
• 10.1-Inch Matte 1024×600 WSVGA LCD Display
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Windows 7 Starter
• 11 hours battery life

Clearly, the Eee 1001P is a solid netbook. However, there has been some controversy regarding the recent change in policy for the physical recovery media. When problems occurred with the operating system, Asus offered the option of pressing the F9 key when the Bios screen appears to help restore the computer to a backup mode, and they also provided a CD to restore the netbook in case the user deleted the F9 method file. Asus now has decided to no longer send any restore CD.

As a result, the user is obligated to keep the F9 function, and if not, will have no alternative in terms of restoring the system to its original settings.  But with a price tag of $290 and stylish black, white, pink, or blue color options all with a nice matte finish, Asus' new line of netbooks are nevertheless truly extraordinary products.

Via Geek and New Netbook Reviews

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