Lenovo IdeaPad S20 – 12-inch Netbook?

We’ll file this one under rumors for now, but it brings up some interesting issues. DigiTimes is reporting that Lenovo will be launching the Lenovo IdeaPad S20, a 12-inch netbook (probably 12.1″). It’ll be based on Intel’s new Atom N280 (1.66GHz, with a faster FSB … Read more

Dell Starts up Adamo by Dell Campaign

Dell is starting up an advertising campaign for their upcoming 13″ Dell Adamo, a high-end ultra-thin laptop designed to compete with the Apple MacBook Air and Voodoo Envy 133. They are putting quite a bit of emphasis on the design of the Adamo itself. The … Read more

Asus Eee PC 1000HE Reviews Starting

While it hasn’t shipped to the general public, at least in the US, some websites have gotten their review models of the new Asus Eee PC 1000HE and have started posting reviews online. These are the latest netbooks/ultraportables from Asustek and Asustek has worked to … Read more

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 – More Information?

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Engadget has a link to a slide from what looks to be presentation about the upcoming 10″ Dell Inspiron Mini 10. We’ve already had a false start or two about the Mini 10. While it was announced and discussed at CES last month, very little is known. The slide has quite a bit of information.

Their target customers are (and I quote):
– Youth social networking/entertainment
– Vacation/coffee shop companion

The primary usage they see from the Mini 10 (again, I’m quoting):
– Mobile web & communication
– Video entertainment
– Social networking

Specifications:
Display: 10.1″ 16:9 (1024×576) or 1366×768 (close to 720p)
CPU: Z520 1.3GHz, Z530 1.6GHz Intel Atom Silverthorn
Weight: 2.2 pounds
Battery: 3-cell (3-4 hours) or 6-cell (6-8 hours)
OS: Linux (Probably Ubuntu) or Windows XP Home
Colors: black, white, red, pink, blue, green, “Picasso”
HDD: 2.5″ 120GB or 160GB – (unsure if SATA or IDE)
RAM: 1GB or 2GB DDR2
I/O: 3x USB 2.0, 2 headphones(?), HDMI
Wireless: 802.11g/n + WWAN options
Internal Options: GPS, TV Tuner
– Multi-touch Touchpad

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More on 10-inch Acer Aspire One, Linux, and SSD

On the heels of the brief hands-on that Akihabara News got of the upcoming 10-inch Acer Aspire One, ZDNet UK has obtained more information on the plans for the larger version of the 8.9″ Acer Aspire One. Acer has informed ZDNet UK that those interested … Read more