Archive for the ‘Netbooks’ Category

The first details on the first Dell Mini 10 with built-in T-Mobile 3G support have surfaced.
The carrier will begin to offer a version of the Dell Mini 10v with built-in T-Mobile webConnect support via embedded modem beginning on March 24th, the same day as the HTC HD2 launch for $199.99 after new agreement and [...]

Adobe has released a new beta version of its Flash 10.1 beta that now allows owners of netbooks with the Intel GMA 500 and Broadcom Crystal HD Accelerator graphics chipsets to view streaming video sites in high definition without issue.
The one caveat is that updated drivers for the respective chipsets should be installed before attempting [...]

The problem: Acer didn’t include a way to burn the Windows XP restore discs with the Aspire One. They also didn’t included the discs. Thus, to restore your OS if something goes wrong, Acer is violating the EULA by making you purchase restore discs.
The solution: We’re hosting the restore discs for you to download.
Keep in [...]

Problem: The Acer Aspire One doesn’t seem to get along with Windows 7.
Solution: TechNews.biz’s Acer Aspire One Tune-Up Kit
Yes, we’ve assembled all the tools you need to get your Acer Aspire One working properly with Windows 7. There are actually only two parts to this kit. First, is the right Wi-Fi driver (don’t use the [...]

Year after year, we’ve gone to Intel’s booth and snapped lots of photos. Lots of cool-looking netbooks on display that you’d love to own.
And, year after year we find that the vaporware from last year… was replaced by newer vaporware for this year.
Well, not anymore. At least for 2010, we’re not going to play Intel’s [...]

Graphics chipset developer Nvidia has formally announced the forthcoming launch of the Tegra 2 platform, the successor to the Tegra system on a chip solution currently found in the Microsoft Zune HD portable media player.
The Tegra 2 platform will consist of 2 ARM Cortex A9 cores and one ARM 7 core for applications, separate HD [...]

Like many, we have multiple HP and Compaq notebooks around the office… and like our Apple notebooks, we like to keep the health of those batteries well in-check.
Unfortunately, upgrading to Windows 7 breaks the HP Battery Check utility from functioning. It won’t even install (if you can find a copy).
Thankfully, there’s a simple guide to [...]

At this week’s Intel Developer Forum, Intel debuted a beta version of its Moblin 2.1 open-source operating system. It is targeted to run on a variety of devices, including smartphones, Netbooks, nettops, Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs), and in-car systems.  The goal of Moblin is to bring a linux hybrid OS for the tech savy nice [...]

Awhile ago, I lamented Intel’s mismanagement of the Core 2 Solo brand. Intel got tied up in the Atom craze, and the lack of a chip for bridging-the-gap I think hurt the market. First, UMPCs died a quick death, and then there was nothing in between Atom 270/280 crud and a traditional notebook.
Worse, Core i3, [...]

In an attempt to gain new customers, Verizon is offering free Wi-Fi access in select locations to customers who have  pre-existing FiOS service or High Speed Internet service.
For new FiOS customers, as long as you sign up for a 25/15 Mbps or faster service, you are eligible to use any of the thousands of Verizon [...]