Currently, Toshiba’s netbook offerings consist of a single model. The Toshiba NB105, a netbook with a 9-inch screen, 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 120GB hard drive and a 3-cell battery. They’re only offering the said netbook in select markets worldwide, and with competitors constantly churning out better and more valuable alternatives, the company is not in a hurry to promote it elsewhere across the world.

So what chance does Toshiba have of succeeding in the U.S. market if it offers the NB105 there? Practically none, or close to it. Which is why it would make sense for the company to introduce a slightly better specced model than the NB105, one that preferably features a 10-inch screen, faster processor and longer battery life. A new report on Channel Web clues us in on the company’s plans to enter the U.S. netbook market, and having an improved version of their first product for the category on tap wouldn’t hurt them at all.

CRN via Liliputing

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