The eCafe Hercules is one of those netbooks that you’d probably not get  a chance to lay your hands on. This 8-inch netbook packs in some good features and specs, but nothing spectacular though.

Anyway here’s what we could get from the source as to the eCafe Hercules specs:

• 500MGHz AMD Geode (LX 800) processor
• 512 MB RAM upgradeable up 1.5GB
• 8-inch monitor (1024×600)
• Linux OS
• 20 GB hard drive
• Built-in sound card
• Card reader
• Webcam

The eCafe Hercules netbook will be available in Europe sometime in September with an SRP of around $441. No words yet as to whether this will be available in the US market. Although, we’re not counting on it. You’re best be if you’re interested to get this netbook is through the online. But that would shoot up your shipping costs. So, find a better alternative to this netbook.

Via PC Games Hardware

We really don’t know if it’s intentional on the part of Taiwan-based manufacturer Albatron to name its newest product, a Tablet PC into “Tee PC”. It would certainly make you put out a smile upon hearing/reading it, right? Anyway, in looks and feel the Albatron Tee PC is definitely different from the Eee PC. This Tablet PC was first introduced in Computex 2008, and after several months, it looks like Albatron is ready to unleash their product.

The Albatron Tee PC is your straight-out-of-the-box Tablet PC which packs all the hardware and software that you would need to use it. It even comes with a docking station, well obviously the Tee PC needs it as its not your usual mini-netbook or UMPC. Anyway, this Tablet PC comes with Windows CE 6.0 OS, pre-installed with WordPad, MediaPlayer and Internet Explorer. Definitely the most basic utilities that you would need to get going with your mobile computing needs.

Here’s the complete specs and features of the Albatron Tee PC to let you decide if it stand a chance in our mad netbook world:

• 400MHz ARM926
• Screen 7″W, 800×480 w/TP
• Memory: SO-DIMM DDR 128MB
• Storage NAND flash 128MB
• Video codec, VGA@30fps
• WiFi and Blue Tooth support
• Battery: 10.8Whr
• Adapter: 5V, 2.5A
• Dimensions 18.8×11.3×1.29 cm
• Weight: 343g
• OS: Win CE6.0
• Swivel Camera 0.3 or 1.3MP

No words yet on pricing and release date.

The MSI Wind U90, while still not available in the States is available to buy in the Philippines. At selected PC Corner branches the MSI Wind U90 is being sold for Php19,500 making it a strong competitor to the Asus Aspire One. The MSI Wind U90 however will not come with Windows XP pre-installed.

The following models are available for the below prices at the selected PC Corner stores.

Intel Atom 1.6GHz, 80GB HDD, 1GB RAM: Php19,500

Intel Atom 1.6GHz, 80GB HDD, 1.5GB RAM: Php19,999

Intel Atom 1.6GHz, 160GB HDD, 2GB RAM: Php23,999

Via: yugatech

Over on the MSI Wind.net forums new photos have been posted of the FTEC eBook. For those who haven’t read our previous story, the FTEC eBook is a rebranded ECS G10IL with a difference - the ‘flame’ design that FTEC have added to the case.

The below photos show off the smooth design of the FTEC ebook.

On release, the FTEC eBook is expected to be priced in the region of $625. There is also a possibility that a 3G wireless modem will be included in the price. Via: Liliputing

Asus are to launch a scented laptop in their newest line. The scented laptop, to be called Asus F6, will come in four different designs and smells to choose from. The external design of the laptops will match their flower scent.

The four different designs have been named Floral Blossom, Musky Black, Morning Dew and Aqua Ocean.

Floral Blossom
In glorious pink, this design evokes the imagery of a summer party, leaving the somber feel of conventional laptop designs far behind with its cheerful, floral motif and a floral scent – the most attractive laptop for ladies!

Musky Black
Boasting a glossy black surface emblazoned with a colorful motif inspired by extreme sports and graffiti art, this model emanates power, daring, and energy with its playfulness and musky scent.

Morning Dew
Realized in a pastel green hue, this graphic motif is inspired by the love and respect for nature. Return to the embrace of Mother Nature for a crisp and refreshing awakening of the senses whenever you work on your notebook.

Aqua Ocean
The freedom afforded by a boundless expanse of sky and the energy of breaking waves are captured perfectly on the cover of this notebook. The matching invigorating aquatic scent will keep your days energized!

The Asus F6 will feature an Intel Core Duo Processor, Wifi, 13.3 inch WXGA Color Shine LCD, web camera, fingerprint scanner and come in various hard drive sizes. You will have the option of a 120Gb, 160GB, 250GB or 320GB hard drive and will come with Vista installed as the OS.

Via: GirlGamers

The Dell Inspiron 910, aka Dell Inspiron Mini, was set to be released today, but EeePCNews.De has reported that Dell have told them that the netbook won’t be available until September.

Dell have also reported that the Inspiron 910 will run a varient of Ubuntu Netbook Remix which will allow an ‘easy mode’ which will work by using a horizontal bar, producing simple navigation for users.

Via: Small-Laptops

Those who are wishing that Acer would still reduced the price of their Aspire One would be glad to know that Acer has brought down the price of the said netbook to $329 from its previous SRP of $379. Although it’s not quite clear why Acer decided to bring down the price of the Aspire One, it could only point to one thing, it needs to be more competitive and is probably not getting any mileage as against the more popularly priced Eee PC 901 which is currently selling at Amazon for $379.99

For a difference of $50, you’ll get the same specs as the Eee PC 901 - 8.9-inch display, 1.6GHz ATOM processor, 512 MB of RAM, 8GB of Flash Drive and Linux OS. So, if you’re not really an Eee PC fan and looking for just a netbook which you can tout around, the Acer Aspire One would seem to be a better choice. Will this affect the Eee PC 901’s sales? I would like think that it won’t really matter. The interest with the Eee PC 901 has already gone down with the successive release of other Eee PC models.But if ACER is still targetting those who have not bought a netbook by now, chances are they might get those in their sales inventory.

Incidentally, other higher-end models of the Acer Aspire One has also received a price cut. The mid-range Aspire One is now selling for $349 from $399.

Via Electronista

If you are the owner of an HP Mini-Note 2133 then you might want to read this news on your netbook.

Despite it’s popularity and good reviews, it seems there could be a problem with the HP. There have been reports of the Mini Note simply going black and not booting back up. The advice being given is that the issue is being caused by a motherboard failure of some kind. Time will tell if the problem is going to effect more than a handful of Mini Note’s, hopefully not.

Via: Engadget

Zoomstorm, a UK computer manufacturer has released a new 7-inch netbook in the UK market called the Fizzbook. In case you’re wondering why Fizzbook looks familiar, well that’s because it was based on Intel’s second generation Classmate PC.

Fizzbook is being geared for the use of school children ages 6-14 and Zoomstorm has updated its design to make it more appropriate for the UK market as well as a full Windows XP for its operating system which kids would certainly not find any problem using at all.

The Fizzbook netbook features a 7-inch LCD screen, 512 MB RAM, 4GB storage, wireless connectivity and a 4.5 hour battery life.

It will be available early September and would cost around

Via ShinyShiny

Datavision and J&R are offering the Sylvania G Meso netbook for pre-order now.

There is an onyx black model which costs $399 from either store, both are offering this model. There are also models available in yellow, pink and white and they can be pre-ordered from Datavision for $449.

As well as a more colorful netbook, if you pick up one of the colored models, it will come with 1GB RAM, as opposed to the 512MB RAM of the onyx black model.

Each netbook will come with preinstalled Ubuntu Netbook Remix, 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 80GB hard drive, built in webcam and a 8.9 inch display.

Via: Cloudbook UMPC