Archive for the ‘Netbook’ Category

Shenzhen-based Saycool passed a tablet computer called the M5A, pictured above, through the FCC today.  The device actually sports a decent feature set that includes a 5” touch screen with an 800 x 480 resolution, Intel Atom Z515 processor, Intel GMA500 graphics, between 8 to 32GB of storage, external storage via SD, 0.3MP webcam, Bluetooth and 802.11b/g WiFi. 

The M5A will run Windows 7, as pictured below.  In addition to its touch screen, the device can be controlled by what appears to be an optical mouse with left and right mouse buttons placed on the left hand side of the device.

The M5A weighs in at 12.3 ounces with battery, and measures 6.3” x 3.7” x 0.9”.  That makes the device a bit too large to comfortably pocket, but definitely portable enough to fit in a small bag or purse.

We’re not sure how usable Windows 7 will be on a 5” touch screen, and the device does appear to be a bit bulky, especially when compared to other tablets.  We’re also not sure if, or when the M5A will make it to the United States – currently Saycool’s products are only available in the US on a limited basis through importers.

We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

Toshiba’s dual screen Libretto W100 laptop went on sale in the US on Monday, and as of late this afternoon the US version of the device appears to be completely sold out.  Some users who purchased the device from Amazon have even reported that their orders have been cancelled.

Toshiba has always maintained that the W100 is a limited edition device, but it looks like the company may have underestimated US demand for the device by quite a bit.  Considering the W100’s $1,100 price tag, we’re actually a bit surprised the device sold out so quickly.

If you really have your heart set on a W100, you can pick up a Japanese import version of the device from Conics.net, although this will cost you $1,460.  The Japanese version of the W100 does come with a few bonuses, however, including an extra battery and integrated WiMAX.

Source:  Pocketables

The One Laptop per Child project promises to develop low cost PCs, and make these PCs accessible to children in developing countries.  The first generation of the OLPC, known as the OLPC XO-1, was released in 2007.  In 2009, an updated version of the device, known as the OLPC XO-1.5 was released.  Thanks to the FCC, we can take a good look at the innards of the XO-1.5, and see what this low-cost, low-power PC is made of.

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You probably know Coby as a manufacturer of low-end audio/video accessories, but today the company jumped on the netbook bandwagon with the NBPC1330 netbook PC, pictured above.  The device features a 13.3” TFT LCD screen with a 1024 x 600 resolution, a 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo processor, 160GB hard drive, up to 2GB of RAM, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, HDMI out and a 3 cell battery with 2-3 hours of runtime.

No word on pricing or availability, but the device just passed through the FCC today, so we’d expect that it will be released soon.

Chinese electronics manufacturer Haier isn’t exactly well known for its computers, but today the company passed a decent-looking convertible tablet PC through the FCC.  Known as the X220P, the device rocks an Intel Atom processor (speed unknown), 10.1” touch screen display with a 1024 x 600 resolution, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and 3G wireless data, all in a package that weighs slightly less than 3 pounds.  The user manual for the device shows that the device runs Windows XP or Linux.

No word on pricing or availability yet.  The device doesn’t appear to have any obvious branding either, so it’s possible that the device will be rebranded before it makes its way to the States.

Samsung’s N230 netbook made an appearance at Computex this year, and today the device made its way through the FCC thanks to a filing by Broadcom.  The N230 features a 10.1”, 1024 x 600 display, Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive and Windows 7 – all in a 2.2 pound package.

You can preorder the device today for $405, although we don’t have an official release date for the device yet.  However, today’s FCC filing is good evidence that we will be seeing the N230 soon.

Shenzhen-based E-Benton Laptop Co., Ltd. passed the miniNOTE netbook pictured above through the FCC yesterday.  The device features an 11.1” WXGA screen, Intel Atom N270 processor running at 1.6GHz, integrated Intel GMA950 graphics, a 1.3mp camera, 3 USB ports and Windows XP.  The miniNOTE weighs in at 3 pounds, and measures 10.8” x 7.1” x 1.2”.

There’s not much new with the miniNOTE, although we like the device’s slick styling.  There’s no word if or when the netbook will be making its way to the United States.  Most likely, the device will be rebranded if it does make its way out of China.

ASUS’ Eee PC 1016P made its first appearance at CeBIT this year, and today the netbook made an appearance on the FCC.  The device features a 10.1, a choice of Intel Atom N450, N455 or N475 processors, up to 2GB of RAM, and a 9 hour battery life.  Wireless features include 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and WiMAX, although today’s FCC filing only focused on WiFi and Bluetooth.

No word on pricing or availability, but today’s FCC filing is a good indication that the netbook will be released soon.

Asus’ Eee PC 1018P first emerged at CeBIT this March, and today the 10” netbook made an appearance on the FCC.  According to test reports, the device supports 802.11 b/g/n, although there’s no indication that the device will have 3G data capabilities.  We also know that the device will rock Intel N455 or N475 Atom processors, and feature Bluetooth, USB 3.0 connectivity and 10 hours of battery life.

We don’t have any info on pricing or a release date, but we’ll keep you updated when this info is available.

Dell unveiled its Latitude 2110 netbook earlier this month, and today the device showed up on the FCC thanks to a filing by Intel.  FCC photos show the device with an Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 card, as well as a pretty hefty battery, below.  Other specs for the Latitude 2110 include a 10” screen, Intel Aton N470 processor, up to 10 hours of battery life, and a funky rubberized cover, below.

Pricing for the Latitude 2100 series will start at $419.  Unlike the rest of the Latitude line, which is targeted at business, Dell is targeting the Latitude 2110 at the education market.