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ASUS
Eee PC 900
8.9 Inch 20GB SSD
Linux NetBook
or
ASUS
Eee PC 900
8.9 Inch 12GB SSD
Windows XP Home
Netbook
The new 8.9" Asus Eee PC 900 is
the second generation of original
Eee PC. It upgrades your options
for 'on the go' computing. weighing
slightly more than 2 lbs. ASUS
is leading the market into the year
of the 'Netbook' generation. Leo
Laporte of TWIT, one of the best
PodCasts, is always raving about
his Asus Eee PC. Andy Ihnatho
calls into the TWIT Podcast from
this backyard using the Skype
program which come with both the
7" model and the 9" Linux version
of the new Eee PC 900 line.
Asus has broken into an area that
many mobile consumers have
been waiting for. With the built-in
WLAN (Wi-Fi) you can connect at
hot-spots like Cosi and Starbucks,
or around the house and be
interacting with friends, with both
sound and picture using Skype
and be truly one of early adopters
of the Netbook phenomena.
I think the new Eee PC 900 is
going to be worth the price over
the cost of the 7" model and you
should opt for the new model
because of all the improvements
in the new package which is
almost the same as the old
package, such as better screen
resolution of 1024 x 600 Vs.
800x480 on a 8.9" LCD Vs. 7"
LCD for starters. Also the Eee
PC 900 packs twice the punch
with 1GB of installed DDR2
memory.
Specifications:
• 8.9" Wide TFT LCD
• LCD Resolution: 1024x600
--(WSVGA)
• Graphic: Intel UMA
• Chipset: Intel Mobile Chipset
• Processor: Intel Mobile CPU
• Memory: 1GB DDR2
• S.S.D Storage (Solid-State Disk):
• 20GB S.S.D. with Linux or 12GB
--with XP Home
• OS Supported Preloaded: Linux
--or
-- Windows XP Home
• 40 software programs
--depending on XP or Linux
• (Windows XP Compatible, Drivers
- included)"
• Audio: Hi-Definition Audio
--CODEC
• Microphone:
--1 Internal Microphone
• Speakers: 2 Internal Stereo
--Speakers
• Audio Jack - Out (3.5mm): 1
• Audio Jack - In (3.5mm): 1
• Wireless Included: 802.11 b/g
• LAN / Connector:
--10/100 Mbps / RJ-45
• USB 2.0 ports: 3
• Memory Card Reader
--MMC/SD(SDHC)
• VGA Port: 1 (D-sub 15 pin)
• Integrated Camera: YES (1.3MP)
• Inner Sleeve Case: YES
• Battery: 4 Cell
• Battery Life: = 2.5 hours
• AC Adapter Output: 12V, 2A
• AC Adapter Input: 100-240V AC,
-- 50-60Hz universal
• Unit Weight: 2.18 lbs
--(with Battery)
• Unit Dimensions (W x D x H):
8.86" x 6.69" x 0.79" ~ 1.33"
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LENOVO
IdeaPad S10
10.2 Inch NetBook
(The following info is from Lenovo's
website. My "First View" look will
post soon.)
10.2" LED IdeaPad S Series
Multiple color choices: black,
white, red, blue, or pink (piano
finish for red, blue, pink)
Processor
Intel ATOM Processor N270
Single Core
Hyper-Threading technology
1.60GHz 533MHz system bus
512KB L2 cache
Operating system
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Display type
10.2 WSVGA AntiGlare TFT with
integrated camera 1024x600
System graphics
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Total memory
512 MB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM
667MHz
(512MB or 1GB std / 1.5GB max)
Hard drive (SATA disk)
80GB or 160GB (5400 rpm)
1.5Gb/s, 2.5" platter
not removable
Communication adapter
Broadcom 11b/g Wi-Fi wireless
ExpressCard slot
One ExpressCard/34
Ethernet
10/100 on systemboard
Broadcom® BCM5906, PCI 2.3
Multicard Reader
4-in-1 Multicard Reader
(MultiMedia Card, Memory Stick®
Memory Stick PRO™
Secure Digital Card)
Battery
Lithium Ion, 3-cell 2600 mAH
Weight
starting at 2.43 lb (1.1 kg)
Warranty
One year parts and labor
(system battery: one year)
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HP
2133 Mini-Note PC
8.9-inch NetBook
The price you pay at the low end, $499
pre-configured with Linux (one of 5
choices) and at high end, $984 when
you chose 2GB of SDRAM, the 1.6 GHz
processor and the 120GB 7200rpm
hard drive.
One way it can be configured, at $984
can it still be referred to as a NetBook?
Will I need the faster hard drive
running at 7200rpm to see the best
video performance? Which drive uses
up less battery, the 5400rpm or the
7200rpm? Will the extra $50 for the
2GB of SDRAM Vs.1GB be worth it?
That part seems like a good deal.
But should I still be interested in a
fully configured Mini-Note PC when
the price is nowhere near mini?
Probably not unless money is no
object. The HP has the same size
screen as most other Netbooks, but
it boasts the highest screen resolution
of any other Netbook. However it is
larger, heavier, has a spinning hard
drive and can cost a lot more,
depending how it is configured. It does
have some extra features and a larger
battery, adding to its weight. The larger
battery has to spin the hard drive, so
I'm not yet sure how the HP will
compete in usage times, compared to
Netbooks with solid state drives. You
might want to check the street price to
determine whether the extra price is
worth the extra size, weight and
available features to make this a better
choice then other Netbooks.
Stay tuned for my update.
Specifications
Display type
8.9-inch diagonal WXGA
8.9-inch diagonal WSVGA
(1280 x 800 resolution)
System graphics
VIA Chrome 9
128MB shared system memory
Optional VGA camera
Slots
1 Express Card/54
1 secure digital
Ports
2 USB 2.0
1 microphone in
1 headphone/line-out
1 external VGA monitor
1 RJ-45
Total memory
512MB or 1GB or 2GB 667MHz DDR2
SDRAM (1 DIMM)
Processor
VIA C7™-M 128 KB L2 cache
1.0 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)
1.2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
1.6 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)
Hard Drive
120GB or 160GB 5400 rpm SATA
or
120GB or 160 GB 7200 rpm SATA
Communication adapter
Broadcom 4311AG 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Adapter
HP Integrated Module with
Bluetooth® Wireless
Audio
ADI1984HD High Definition
CODEC; 24-bit DAC
Integrated stereo speakers
Stereo headphone/line out
Stereo microphone in
Operating system
SUSE Linux Enterprise
Desktop 10
or
Genuine Windows Vista®
Home Basic 32
or
Genuine Windows Vista®
Business with downgrade
to Windows® XP (optional)
Battery
6 cell Li-Ion battery
Prices from HP's website
$499 to $984
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ACER
Aspire® one
8.9 Inch Netbook
(The following text if from Acer website.
The specs are for the four models.
My "First View" look will post soon.)
Acer® redefines mobile connectivity
with the Aspire® one, a netbook
(or mini-notebook) packed with fun
and powerful computing features in a
diminutive 8.9" form factor weighing as
little as 2.2 lb. Aimed at business
professionals, students and world
travelers, it offers a choice of operating
systems, wireless connectivity, Internet
access, built-in webcam and the storage
space needed for digital photos. It’s
time to simplify your life with the
Aspire® one.
AOA150-1006
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Intel® Atom™ Processor N270
(512KB L2 cache
1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB)
1GB (512MB onboard
512MB SODIMM slot) DDR2 533 SDRAM
120GB hard drive
multi-in-one card reader, SD Card reader
8.9" WSVGA (1024 x 600) TFT display
Acer® CrystalBrite Technology
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, webcam
seashell white chassis
AOA150-1532
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Intel® Atom™ Processor N270
(512KB L2 cache
1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB)
1GB (512MB onboard
512MB SODIMMslot) DDR2 533 SDRAM
120GB hard drive
multi-in-one card reader, SD Card reader
8.9" WSVGA (1024 x 600) TFT display
Acer® CrystalBrite Technology
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, webcam
sapphire blue chassis
AOA110-1295
Linpus Linux Lite
Intel® Atom™ Processor N270
(512KB L2 cache
1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB)
512MB DDR2 533 SDRAM
8GB NAND flash memory (SSD)
multi-in-one card reader, SD Card reader
8.9" WSVGA (1024 x 600) TFT display
Acer® CrystalBrite Technology
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, webcam
seashell white chassis
AOA110-1722
Linpus Linux Lite
Intel® Atom™ Processor N270
(512KB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB)
512MB DDR2 533 SDRAM
8GB NAND flash memory (SSD)
multi-in-one card reader, SD Card reader
8.9" WSVGA (1024 x 600) TFT display
Acer® CrystalBrite Technology
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
802.11b/g WLAN, 10/100 LAN, webcam
sapphire blue chassis
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MSI Wind
U100-002LA
10.2 Inch NetBook
(The following info is from MSI's website.
My "First View" look will post soon.)
General
Built-in Devices
Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
Bluetooth antenna
Width: 10.2 in
Depth: 7.1 in
Height: 1.2 in
Weight: 2.2 lbs
Color: White & Others
Screen type: Wide-screen
Wireless 802.11g, 802.11b, Bluetooth
Processor: Intel Atom N270 / 1.6 GHz
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Chipset type: Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
L2 cache
Cache size: 512 KB
RAM
Installed Size: 1 GB
DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Storage Controller
Storage controller type
Serial ATA
Storage Controller
Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
Hard Drive
80 GB - Serial ATA-150
Card Reader
4 in 1 card reader
Supported flash memory cards
MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro
Memory Stick, SD Memory Card
Display
10 in TFT active matrix
Max Resolution: 1024 x 600 ( WSVGA )
Widescreen Display
LED-backlit
Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video
Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
Audio output type
Sound Blaster
Audio Input = Microphone
Notebook Camera
Integrated Notebook Camera
Sensor Resolution = 1.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
Keyboard, Touchpad
Networking
Wireless LAN Supported
Data link protocol
Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Bluetooth
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
1 x Headphones
Output, 3 x Hi-Speed USB
4 pin USB Type A,
1 x Microphone - Input
Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Network
Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA
15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
Carrying case
Features
802.11 b/g wireless LAN
Bluetooth, Camera
Battery
3-cell Lithium ion
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software
Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
Limited warranty - 1 year
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Dell
Inspiron Mini 9
8.9 Inch NetBook
(The following info is from Dell's website.
My "First View" look will post soon.)
Inspiron Mini 9
Intel® Atom Processor® N270
(1.6GHz/533Mhz FSB/512K cache)
OPERATING SYSTEM (Ubuntu)
Ubuntu Linux version 8.04.1
or
Windows® XP Home Edition
LCD Panel
Glossy 8.9 inch LED display (1024X600)
MEMORY
512MB2 DDR2 at 533MHz
or
1GB DDR2 at 533MHz
Hard Drive
4GB Solid State Drive
or
8GB Solid State Drive
or
16GB Solid State Drive
VIDEO
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
Sound
Base LCD Assembly
Wireless
Wireless 802.11g Mini Card
Battery
32WHr Battery (4 cell)
System Color Option
Obsidian Black
Service
1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service
List price $349 to $489
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