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

2010 Netbooks

Note: * This is far from complete and is being constantly updated * This list encompasses netbooks that were introduced or in production in 2010 * Battery life is based on manufacturer’s estimate and the default battery that ships with that model * Introduced = … 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