Samsung NC20 Leaked

Update, the Samsung NC20 is using a VIA Nano CPU. Is Samsung about to come out with a 12.1″ netbook? It certainly looks like it, although there are some continuity problems, since some sites are listing it with a VIA Nano CPU while others tack … Read more

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

Windows 7 Pre-Beta on HP 2133 Mini-Note

We’ve already seen a few instances of Windows 7 on netbooks. Now HP Mini Guide has loaded a Windows 7 Pre-Beta on a VIA-powered HP 2133 Mini-Note. Keep in mind the VIA CPU used (C7-M series) was underpowered compared to the Intel Atoms, etc., that … Read more

HP Mini 1000 – Starting at $399

HP Mini 1000 Over the last month or so, HP has been running some aggressive price drops on the 8.9″ HP 2133 Mini-Note. There was speculation that HP would be upgrading to the new VIA Nano CPU, but there also HP netbooks popping up with Intel Atoms (the “Vivienne Tam HP Mini-Note” which appeared to be a special edition launching in December).

This weekend, The Technicist mentioned the HP Mini 1000 showing up on Shopping.HP.com , as well as a hands-on at LAPTOP Magazine (that won’t be available until the 29th) with this excerpt: At long last, HP has finally released a follow-up (actually, two) to its flagship netbook, the 2133 Mini-Note. The newest model, the Mini 1000 (starting at $379; more on prices below), won’t replace.

From Shopping.HP.com/LAPTOP Mag:

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