The Netbook as an e-Book Reader (CNET)

Dan Ackerman at CNET has written an article, “Kindle, schmindle…I’ve got your $350 e-book reader right here” where he discusses alternatives to the Amazon’s Kindle 2, namely netbooks, and specifically the 10-inch Acer Aspire One. He points out the display is not the best, since … Read more

Netbooks Boosting Cloud Computing?

Jason Hiner at ZDNet, has written an article, “Are netbooks quietly driving us toward cloud computing?” He’s laid out a case that not only are netbooks/subnotebooks bucking the current trends of the PC industry (shrinking sales with some companies), but that they are poised to … Read more

Upcoming Apple Event? Plus Possible Netbook/iPhone News

A couple of smaller Apple/Mac-related sites are reporting that there will be an upcoming event held by Apple to introduce new products. They have received tips that it would be towards the end of March – Maybe March 24th. Chances are it’s going to be … Read more

Ars Technica: The State of the Netbook, Part II

Earlier this month Ars Technica published the first part of their “State of the Netbook” series. The first part covered around 15-20 years prior to 2008/2009. Yesterday they published part two, aptly named “The State of the Netbook, Part II: The Inevitable Eeeruption” which covers … Read more

LAPTOP Magazine Updates 10-inch Netbook Face-Off

LAPTOP Magazine has updated their 10-inch netbook face-off with a couple of new models, as well as well as updated models of previous netbooks they have reviewed. In the original face-off, the MSI Wind U110/U100 and the Samsung NC10 came out on top when it … Read more