Windows 7 Selling Like Crazy in the UK

Microsoft’s Windows 7 is selling like crazy in the UK - the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack for XP or Vista is selling particularly well (constantly jumping up and down on the best seller list), as is the Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade Edition for XP or Vista users and TG Daily is reporting that Amazon claims to have become the biggest pre-order product of all time in the UK.

That’s some pretty heady stuff, as it apparently beat out the Harry Potter books in the UK, including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which was their biggest pre-order to date. They claim that just over the past three months alone, only the latest Dan Brown book has beat out Windows 7 pre-orders and that it’s surprising when you look at it as a product versus product (software versus book) competition.

Link: TG Daily

Samsung N110 Shipping in the US

A few weeks ago, there were pre-orders available for the 10.1-inch Intel Atom-powered Samsung N110 in the United States.

At the time, the pre-orders were available through Buy.com, but Buy.com is now listing them as unavailable (they might have sold through their allotment or there was a delay).

However, as of some time last week, NewEgg.com is listing the Samsung N110-12PBK for $469.99 and it looks like it’s currently shipping, which matches the expected ship dates of the first half of April.

Specifications of the N110-12PBK:
- Intel N270 Atom (1.6GHz)
- 1GB RAM
- 160GB HDD
- 1.3MP Webcam
- Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR
- 6-cell Battery
- Windows XP Home

The Buy.com model was listed as the Samsung NP-N110-KA01US, but it looks to be the same as the N110-12PBK.

Differences over the Samsung NC10 include a glossy display, a larger touch/trackpad, and a higher-capacity 6-cell battery.

Asus Eee PC T91 Touch Shows Up at the FCC

There is some good news if you’re in the US and have been waiting to buy one of the first mainstream “convertible” Tablet PC/Touchscreen netbooks. The Asus Eee PC T91 Touch has made it’s appearance at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). That means it might start showing up for pre-orders later this month or next.

The Eee PC T91 is a touchscreen “convertible” - the screen can pivot, allowing it to lay flush against the keyboard and to be used as a Tablet PC, or it can be rotated into a position resembling a traditional laptop/notebook, with a normal keyboard (well normal = 92% or so, given the 8.9-inch display size). It’s possible that it will be the first of its type to be available in the US without the need to go through a 3rd-party importer.

While details about the T91 have been sparse in regards to plans for North America prior to now, it was believed that the T91 would be available sometime in the second quarter of this year. At this time, there’s not much in the FCC database though - just some photos and the FCC ID listing (MSQT91NE785H if you are curious).

About a month ago, Samsun Hu, who manages Asustek’s Asus Eee PC business unit, mentioned that Asustek believes that convertible/Tablet PC Eee PCs will account for up to 10% of the their Eee PC shipments this year.

Read:
- Full FCC Listing
via Netbook 3G (French) (English Translation)

Samsung NC20 - Available at NewEgg.com

The first VIA Nano-powered netbook/ultraportable available for customers in the US (and possibly Canada) has popped up at NewEgg.com. Back in March, it was officially delayed until April.

April is here, and the 12.1-inch Samsung NC20 is being listed for $549.99 and it looks to be shipping.

Specifications:
- Model: Samsung NC20-21GBK
- 1.3GHz VIA Nano U2250
- 12.1″ Display (1280×800)
- 1GB of DDR2 RAM
- 160GB 2.5″ SATA HDD
- VIA Chrome9 HC3 Graphics
- 6-Cell Battery
- Windows XP Home
- Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
- 1.3MP Webcam

View: Samsung NC20 at NewEgg.com

Dell Adds HD (1366×768) Displays to Inspiron Mini 10

It looks like the 10.1-inch Intel Atom powered Dell Inspiron Mini 10 will be the first of the mainstream Atom-powered netbooks/ultraportables to have a High Definition (HD) display. For $35 over the normal price, you can add the 1366×768 display to your build-to-order Inspiron Mini 10.

I thought the upcoming HD display version of the HP Mini 2140 might beat it, but the preliminary shipping date for the high resolution Inspiron Mini 10 shows April 15, 2009.

$434 USD will get you the following:
- 10.1-inch Anti-Glare 1366×768 Display
- Intel Atom Z520 (1.33GHz)
- 1GB RAM (maybe a limit of 1GB of RAM)
- Obsidian Black or Alpine White
- Windows XP Home SP3
- 160GB 2.5″ SATA HDD
- 802.11g
- 1.3MP Webcam
- 3-Cell Battery
- Intel GMA 500

For $50 more, you can upgrade the CPU to an Intel Atom Z530 (1.6Ghz).

You can pick up the Inspiron Mini 10 with the HD display here:
- Dell Home and Home Office Store

Samsung N110 Reviewed, Available for Pre-Order

Update: Available at NewEgg.com
- Samsung N110-12PBK - $469.99 - Intel N270 Atom, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 1.3MP Webcam, Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR, 6-cell Battery

The next netbook/ultraportable from Samsung that’s available in the US may not be the 12-inch VIA-powered Samsung NC20. Last week, the 10.1-inch Intel Atom-powered Samsung N110 was announced and it’s available for pre-order.

LAPTOP Magazine mentions a release date in the first week of April, but Buy.com seems to be the only retailer currently listing it. Buy.com has a pre-order up for $441.99 (Normally $469 USD):
- Samsung NP-N110-KA01US (Pre-Order)

It’s still based on the Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz) instead of the N280, and has a few other features found in the original Samsung netbook, the Samsung NC10, however there are a few other key differences over the NC10:
- Glossy display
- Different chassis (black glossy with a red border)
- Larger touchpad
- Larger/high capacity battery (5900 mAh)

Specifications:
- 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270
- 93% Full-size keyboard
- 1GB RAM
- 160GB 5400rpm (2.5″ SATA)
- Windows XP Home
- 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0

Samsung claims a maximum of 1GB of RAM, but it remains to be seen if this is the case, since the NC10 was easily upgradeable as far as memory.

LAPTOP Magazine has published what maybe the first review of the N110, at least in North America. With their LAPTOP Magazine battery test, they were able to get nearly seven and a half hours out of the battery. It was highly rated by LAPTOP Magazine - they gave it their Editor’s Choice award.
via Portable Monkey

Note: If you are curious, you can download the user manual through the Samsung N110 downloads page

ZipZoomFly - Asus Eee PC 1000HE w/2GB RAM for $359.98

ZipZoomFly is running a special from today through tomorrow night (11:59pm PST) on the 10.2″ Asus Eee PC 1000HE.

For $359.98 (and free shipping for most areas), you can get the 1000HE with 2GB of Corsair memory/RAM.

Specifications:
- High Capacity Battery
- Intel Atom N280 (1.66GHz)
- 160GB HDD
- Windows XP
- Black

ZipZoomFly Links:
- ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 1.66GHz 10in 160GB HDD 1GB RAM Laptop Retail $339.99 with purchase of Corsair 2GB DDR2-667 Memory
- Corsair 2GB DDR2-667 PC2-5300 Value Select SO-DIMM Memory Retail $19.99 with purchase of ASUS 1000HE netbook

Offer expires 3/28 11:59PM PST

Several Netbook/Laptop Deals (March 25)

This week, there have been a few decent deals on netbooks as well as laptops, including a refurbished HP Mini 1030NR for $279.

OnSale.com:
- Lenovo IdeaPad S10e - $299.99 after rebate (through April 30, 2009)
- Acer Aspire One A110-1588 - $249.99 Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 8.9″, Sapphire Blue, 16GB SSD, 1GB RAM, Windows XP

Buy.com
HP Mini 1030NR (Refurbished) - $279.00, 1GB RAM, Windows XP, 16GB SSD

ClubMac
- MacBook White 13.3″ 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - $913.99 after Rebate (Save $80), NVIDIA, 120GB HDD, iLife ‘09
- MacBook Aluminum 13.3″ $1,208 after Rebate (save $81), 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB RAM, 160 HDD, iLife ‘09

Amazon.com
- ASUS Eee PC 1000HA (EPC1000HA-BLK001X) - $341.67, 1.6 GHz Intel ATOM N270, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB HDD, 10 GB Eee Storage, XP Home, 6 Cell Battery, Fine Ebony

Prices subject to change

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