Netbooks are increasingly generic. They all have their parts within a restricted spec list, and even from different manufacturers, it turns into a sea of sameness. If netbooks are the econoboxes of the computer world, I can’t blame the companies for trying to differentiate their products. Dell is taking the initiative and going with an Inspiron [...]
Continue reading...25. April 2010 | by Jonas
Amidst the roadmaps, Dell is hinting that they will be releasing a new netbook. It is codenamed Athens, and is in their XL category, which is larger than the smartphones they have in the pipeline. It is rumored to have an 11″ display, and an ARM processor. The operating system will be Android, and they [...]
Continue reading...1. April 2010 | by Jonas
With netbook profits pared to the bone, there is a rumor circulating that two major manufacturers may be looking to get out of the market. With most folks looking for a $300 netbook, there cannot be much profit in those things currently. Well, not enough for the likes of Dell and HP because they are [...]
Continue reading...23. March 2010 | by Jonas
I’ve watched as monthly mobile broadband prices remain stuck in the $60 range, and have not budged for what seems like forever. With the iPad coming out, it does make one wonder how much longer are they going to be able to justify that price? After all, folks are already paying for their smartphone data [...]
Continue reading...25. January 2010 | by Jonas
While for many the strengths outweigh the weaknesses, netbooks still have their shortcomings. On the top of many users lists is that the graphics are subpar. One solution is the Nvidia Tegra graphics chip. This serves to beef up the graphics prowess, and allow HD video to play smoothly, however, this comes at the price [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...21. December 2009 | by Robert Nelson
It looks like the Pine Trail based netbooks are going to be hitting the available market a little sooner than later, that is, at least with Dell. According to a post over at Liliputing, the Dell Mini 10 netbook is going to be getting an update that will include a Pineview Atom N450 processor. And to [...]
Continue reading...15. December 2009 | by Jonas
Still looking for a great deal on a netbook? I’ll save you the trouble of scouring the internet, and bring you some of the best deals on some nice ones, all at the under $300 price point. Starting off, we have the Lenovo S-10e from NewEgg. The pluses are that it has the Atom N270 chip, [...]
Continue reading...19. November 2009 | by Robert Nelson
As many know, a big shopping day is quickly approaching — its Black Friday and Dell will be celebrating. Or at least offering some deals, one of which is a nice price on the Inspiron Mini 10v netbook. On Black Friday, which is November 27, 2009 you will be able to score an Inspiron Mini 10v [...]
Continue reading...3. November 2009 | by Robert Nelson
We had heard the rumors, so this news comes with little surprise — Sprint has officially begun offering a subsidized Inspiron Mini 10 netbook. Unfortunately, as Jonas already mentioned the price is not all that great of a deal. The netbook, which more specifically is the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 will set you back “$199.99 with [...]
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13. July 2010 | by Jonas
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