Jolicloud is different from your traditional OS because it focuses on web applications for most of the functions like email, office documents and messaging. It's a Linux-based distribution and looks similar to Ubuntu's Netbook Remix.
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A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
Jolicloud busy with making their OS compatible with Intel Pine Trail and VIA C7
The folks at Jolicloud are pretty serious about making sure that their netbook-centric operating system works on every mini-laptop on the market. The team already has an impressive list of compatible devices. And it's about to grow longer.
Jolicloud posted a message on Twitter this morning indicating that the developers are working on compatibility with the VIA C7-M processor found in a handful of early netbooks such as the HP 2133 Mini-Note and Everex Cloudbook. Support for the Intel Atom Pine Trail chips found in many of the newest netbooks is also on its way.
Jolicloud is a Linux-based operating system that blurs the lines between desktop and web applications by allowing you to run web apps like Gmail, Google Docs, Twitter and Facebook as if they were desktop apps. You can also run some Windows applications using WINE, as well as native desktop applications including Boxee and Skype.
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Jolicloud netbook OS working on Pine Trail, VIA C7-M support
The Onkyo DX is a rebranded version of the Kohjinsha DZ dual screen netbook. The main difference is that the Onkyo model has two high resolution, 1366 x 768 pixel displays while the Kohjinsha version's two 10.1 inch displays can only handle 1024 x 600 pixel resolutions.
The folks at wow-pow.com have posted a video overview of the Onkyo DX on YouTube.
The laptop has and AMD Neo MV-40 processor and ATI Radeon 3200HD graphics, and as you can see in the video it does a pretty good job with some light weight 3D games, and also handles HD video playback. You can use the screen either with a single display, or you can slide the second display out from behind the first and either clone or extend your desktop.
The only real problem with the Onkyo DX is that it's crazy expensive by netbook standards. It's not available from US retailers, so you'll have to pay $1099 or more to purchase it from an importer like Conics.
You can check out the video after the break.
via Netbooked
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Onkyo DX dual screen netbook reviewed – Video
The first of Samsung's new Pine Trail netbooks hit the streets a few days ago. And now the Samsung N210 is joining the NB30 in the US.
Best Buy has the Samsung N210 in stock for $379.99. That's about $10 more than the price of the NB30. But while the NB30 features a semi-rugged design and a battery which Samsung claims is good for up to 11 hours, the N210 has a 12 hour battery and a slightly more professional look.
Both laptops feature Samsung's new island-style keyboard layout with a bit of space in between the flat keys. The N210 has some shiny chrome around the edges of the laptop while the NB30 is uniform in color and features a textured lid and case.
I got a chance to check out each laptop at CES earlier this month and you for more details you can check out my hands-on impressions of the Samsung NB30 and Samsung N210.
via Netbooked
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Samsung N210 now shipping in the US
Onkyo joins the Pine Trail netbook bandwagon by releasing its own Pine Trail netbook called the C411 series. As we all know that Onkyo is fond of rebranding netbooks, we can't help but think that the C411 series is actually the Acer Aspire 532H now loaded with Pine Trail, digital TV tuner and FM/AM radio.
Other features of the Onkyo C411 series include
Interested? Unfortunately there's no information yet if this netbook will be available internationally. So your best option would have to be to contact your friendly neighborhood Japanese seller.
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A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
Onkyo Outs the C411 Netbook, Also Loaded with Pine Trail
Their website lists it as coming soon for now but, Sinchun Electronic, who produce both models, from their own website, have the 7 inch model as well as a 5 inch model listed along side the 891A-NN. None of the products have a price listed but, hopefully, the price of the 7" model, will be more reasonable priced, than it's expensive big brother, which will retail for $1199.
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A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
7 inch Netbook Navigator to be released
Before we all forget what happened during the CES 2010 with the plethora of new netbooks that were announced, here's one last product that everyone might have forgotten to report - the Asus Eee PC 1005PEG.
It's practically the same Eee PC 1005PE that we've seen or read about. Only this time the 1005PEG carries an onboard UMTS 3G or WiMAX module.
The Eee PC 1005PEG boasts of the following features - Intel Atom N450 processor, 10.1-inch matte display (1024x600), 1GB of RAM, 250GB of HDD, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 6-cell battery and Bluetooth.
No words on pricing and release dates as of today. So just feast your eyes on some more photos taken during the CES 2010.
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A post from the Asus Eee PC blog.
Asus Eee PC 1005PEG Seen at CES 2010
The HP Mini 5102 is the updated version of the Mini 5101. As you can probably guess from the minor bump in the model number, the new version is a lot like the old one. It looks pretty much the same. But it replaces the Intel Atom N280 CPU with a new Atom N450 Pine Trail processor. There are also new optional components including a touchscreen display or an integrated handle.
CNET has posted a detailed reviews of the HP Mini 5102. Overall, they found it to be much the same as the Mini 5101, which is to say it's an excellent mini-laptop. But aside from the new processor, there's not really much setting the HP Mini 5102 apart from its predecessor. If you want to shell out the extra cash for an optional touchscreen or other premium features, then the Mini 5102 looks like the way to go. But if you're just looking for a netbook with good build quality and a low price tag, you might be better off looking for a deal on a refurbished or overstock Mini 5101.
Oh yeah, CNet says the netbook lasted for 3 hours, 19 minutes on a video playback battery drain test. I can only assume CNET picked up the model with a 3 cell battery, since earlier this month Laptop Magazine reported that the netbook can run for up to 10 hours on a charge.
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HP Mini 5102 reviewed… again
NEC is updating its line of LaVie Light netbooks with some shiny new Intel Atom Pineview processors. On the outside, the ntoebooks look a lot like the company's earlier models. But on the inside they pack 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processors and GMA 3150 graphics.
The NEC BL530/WH6B has a 10.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, 2GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. This model runs Windows 7 Home premium and has a 7.6 hour battery. It weighs about 3 pounds.
NEC has a slightly cheaper model called the BL350/WD which has a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel screen, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and Windows 7 Starter Edition. This model has a 4.1 hour battery and weighs 2.6 pounds.
It looks like there will alo be BL340, BL330, and BL310 models, but either Google Translate is failing me, or PC Watch doesn't make it entirely clear how each of these models differs from the others.
NEC is also launching a new line of LaVie M thin and light laptops with CULV processors.
via Netbooked
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NEC introduces Pine Trail netbooks
There appears to be a tweaked version of Windows 7 floating around called Windows 7 Netbook Edition. No, this isn't the Windows 7 Starter Edition that's been shipping on most netbooks introduced in the last month or two. Rather, it's a customized version of Windows 7 Ultimate that has had a number of drivers, language packs, and other features ripped out of it. The end result is that Windows 7 Netbook Edition is said to run well on pretty much any netbook, including the original Asus Eee PC 701 with only 4GB of disk space.
Of course, there's one major problem: this ain't an official Microsoft build. As far as I can tell, it's actually based on a pre-release version of Windows 7. I haven't downloaded the installer to test it out, but there's a decent chance that the OS will expire at some point if you don't have a valid product key, or possibly even if you do.
The safest way to install Windows 7 on a netbook is still to purchase a copy and either install it using a USB DVD drive or by using a USB flash drive. You'll probably have a hard time shoehorning Windows 7 Ultimate onto an Eee PC 701 that way, but it should play well with most netbooks with 16GB or more of storage space.
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Windows 7 Netbook Edition hits the shadier corners of the internet
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