Netbook Revolution Over?

With Intel’s Intel’s announcement of the Atom N550 announcement yesterday, which marked a concentrated effort to bring dual-core netbook-level processors into the mainstream, Avram Piltch over at LAPTOP Magazine is declaring the netbook revolution over and asking what we’ve won. Obviously it’s a commentary, but … Read more

Dual-Core Intel Atom N550 Available in Netbooks today

Intel has formally announced that as of today, a dozen new netbooks are available on the new dual-core Intel Atom N550 processors. Intel Atom N550 “Pineview” Details: – 64-bit, 45nm, with SSE3 and XD bit – Dual-core, Hyper-Threading – 1.5 GHz – Built-in GPU is … Read more

Asustek CEO Discusses Netbooks, Eee Pad in Wake of iPad

Jerry Shen, Asustek’s CEO, gave a strong vote of confidence to Eee PC netbooks and their continuing ability to attract buyers in the wake of Apple’s iPad launch. In a conference with investors in Taipei earlier today, he discussed what he (and Asustek Computer) see … Read more

Asus Sort of Announces Eee PC 1218

ASUS DESIGN has found a unique way of introducing a new Eee PC netbook, by announcing that it’s won the 2010 international red dot design award. The new netbook from Asustek is the Eee PC 1218 and they have reason to mention it winning a … Read more