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HP Readying New 10” & 11” Netbooks

UP1News — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:07:00 +0000

According to DigiTimes, HP is readying at least two new netbooks: an 11.6-inch model, which will go into production next month, and another 10.1-inch model which is scheduled for production in September.

No word yet on when these models will be available for purchase, but with these production dates, it seems likely they’ll arrive in stores in time for the holidays.

via Engadget

Opt for an N280 Netbook If You Can

UP1News — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:42:00 +0000

It’s not a major difference (yet), but if you’re buying a new Netbook, look for systems powered by the updated Intel Atom N280 CPU. The N270 is still the dominant chip in today’s Netbook offerings, but the N280 offers a slight clock speed improvement (1.66Hz v 1.60GHz), and a faster Front Side Bus (667MHz v 533MHz).

With the N280, you should see faster boot times and quicker load times when opening programs. And, while the difference may be minimal, there’s no reason not to buy the latest and greatest if you A) can afford it and B) don’t need a specific N270 system for a specific reason.

There are more interesting Netbook goodies on the way in coming months from Intel, NVIDIA and other component makers, but for now, we suggest looking for N280-powered systems. Our current favorite: The ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Seashell

Windows 7 Hits Retail October 22

UP1News — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:44:00 +0000

Now we know the date. On October 22, 2009, end-users can purchase Windows 7. This is great news for Netbook and Ultraportable users alike as Win7 runs much better on existing hardware and doesn’t require the type of hardware power Vista did when it was released in early 2007.

Windows 7 Starter will likely be the best choice for Netbooks.

Find out more at the Wall Street Journal Online.