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Atom Dual Core: The N500
The Intel Atom has been made in a dual core version for the desktop space. However, with few exceptions, these are mostly used in nettops. For the netbook space, from the N270 to the N470, these have all been single core chips. This has suited Intel just fine; after all if you want more performance, [...]
Continue reading...Averatec N1200
2. March 2010 | by Jonas
Averatec announced an update to their netbook line today, better known as the N1200 series. While the 10.1″ screen with 1024 x 600 resolution may not make these products stand out, the Intel Atom N450 is also in the category of vanilla ice cream. However, there are two things that make the N1200 worth a [...]
Continue reading...Intel’s Newest Atom: Oak Trail
17. February 2010 | by Jonas
Most netbooks use the N series of Atom processors. The venerable N270 and N280 recently got “upgraded” to the N450, and upcoming N470 chips. (I put upgraded in quote because so far they are not all that different in performance). However, when you want the absolute lowest power consumption in an x86 processor, it is [...]
Continue reading...Asus T101MT Tablet
15. February 2010 | by Jonas
While it was known that Asus was planning on releasing a tablet convertible, the device was officially announced today. The Intel Atom N450 processor and 10.1″ LCD are standard netbook parts. However, it will be available with either 1 GB or 2 GB of RAM. Similarly, it will have the option of a 160 GB [...]
Continue reading...UMID mbook BZ
10. February 2010 | by Jonas
Portable devices constantly have to balance portability and power. While we all want the most powerful and functional devices, chances are that the one that fits into our pocket will be the one we use most as we can take it with us. If you have been on the hunt for a netbook that will [...]
Continue reading...Next Atom Chip Found
2. February 2010 | by Jonas
The next Atom chip has been found, and it is dubbed the N475. If you were waiting to buy a netbook to get the latest performance, well, unless we’re missing something here, you can just go ahead and buy now. Due out by the Fall of 2010, the N475 will sport a 1.83 GHz clock speed. [...]
Continue reading...ExoPC Slate
1. February 2010 | by Jonas
It is starting to look like 2010 will be the year of the tablet PC. With Apple entering the market with their iPad, other manufacturers are also rushing into this market segment. The latest tablet spotted is from ExoPC. This tablet is expected to be available in March, at the $499 price point that seems to [...]
Continue reading...Atom N470 Available To Order
29. January 2010 | by Jonas
While the Atom N450 added nothing in the performance department over the N280, the roadmap did have a clockspeed bump on it. Intel had stated that the atom N470 chip would be available in the first quarter, and so far it looks like those goods will be delivered. While the N450 clocks in at 1.66 GHz, [...]
Continue reading...Acer Aspire One 532h Review
22. January 2010 | by Jonas
There has been a whole flurry of new netbooks in the last month. Acer is generally known for their more affordable gear, and their new model that uses the latest Atom N450 chip is the Aspire One 532h. I have to admit that with a price tag of $299, sometimes it almost seems a little [...]
Continue reading...Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Update
5. January 2010 | by Jonas
At CES, Dell has announced their update to the Mini 10 netbook. One selling feature is that unlike a lot of vaporware that gets showcased, this one can actually be ordered today. It is also affordable at $299 for the starting point. Here is what 3 Franklins get you these days… 10.1″ LCD, 1024 x 600 Intel [...]
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