VIA Nano Roadmap and Netbooks

VIA has rolled out its roadmap for the future of its Nano CPUs last week, according to Eee PC News. There was a show in Japan (Embedded Technology 2008) that showcased low-powered devices. For netbooks, don’t hold your breath for dual-core Nanos anytime soon. VIA … Read more

HP Mini 1000 in Canada

Canadians wanting to buy an Intel powered HP Mini 1000 are now in luck. I’ve received a few emails saying that some retailers are starting to stock the Mini. Some stores appear to be stocking them in-store only, including Best Buy Canada and Future Shop … Read more

Dell XPS 1340 Leaked

It looks like the successor to the popular 13.3″ Dell XPS M1330 may have been accidentally leaked on Dell’s website. It’s referred to as the XPS 1340 and will probably have a 13.3″ display, given the naming scheme and the popularity of Dell’s 13.3″ offerings. … Read more

10″ Acer Aspire One, 13.3″ Gateway in 2009

A 10-inch version of the Intel Atom-powered Acer Aspire One netbook could be available in 3-5 months, according to an Acer executive. Acer Taiwan’s president Scott Lin recently discussed a 10-inch Aspire One model. Among other comments he made, he expects netbook prices to continue … Read more

MSI Wind U120, U120H Announced

In a few weeks, MSI will be offering another 10″ Intel Atom-powered netbook. This time, it’s the MSI Wind U120, and it’s not meant to be a replacement for the 10-inch MSI Wind U100. Instead, it offers a slightly different design overall, that is mean … Read more