The fact that there are newly released ultrabooks and hybrid devices to run the mobile PC market today, still, smaller and lighter laptops called netbooks are nonetheless gaining a hit part out of this growing electronic industry.

Acer has created once again some kicks and tricks for the rising laptop market. With its newly unveiled Aspire One 725 netbook, consumers can actually feel the need for a different light browsing alternative.

The Aspire One 725 is an 11.6 incher netbook boasting a 1366 × 768p display resolution. What’s more exciting is that it features AMD’s low-power Fusion chipset through the dual-core C-60 processor. Also, this unit is equipped with AMD Radeon HD 6290 GPU together with up to 4 GB of RAM and a 320/500 GB hard drive.

Acer opted to include brightness of up to 200-nits with its CineCrystal display; aiming to transform a quite better device than your typical netbook. The Aspire One 725 also features Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI port and will have support for the 850/900/1900/2100 MHz 3G bands for a max speed of 7.2 Mbit/s. It is one inch thick and comes with a 4-cell battery.

However, for now, Acer didn’t give even some hints about its pricing and releasing info.

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Users who own a Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook can now transform the LCD display of their device into a Pixel Qi 3Qi hybrid display. Using a Pixel Qi DIY kit from MAKE magazine’s Makershed, this modification gives users the chance to select among three screen modes: a black and white mode, a high resolution full color mode, and an e-paper mode for glare-free reading with ample ambient light.

This hybrid type of screen allows users to save from 0.5 to 2 W of power and prolong the battery life of the device which uses it. Originally, the Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook comes with a 10.1-inch WSVGA LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.

On the front, the Pixel Qi screen is matte as compared to the glossy Lenovo display. On the rear side, it comes with an inverter that works with the Lenovo S10-2. The original Lenovo display may be opened through an X-Acto knife and a screwdriver.

Users are warned, however, that the replacement is generally advisable only for experienced technicians, as it requires some level of difficulty especially with the opening of the device. It will likely also void warranties on the gadget.

It takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes to install the Pixel Qi 3Qi screen.

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Ever heard of the idiomatic expression “hitting two birds with one stone”? Then this might be the best way to describe Novero’s newest netbook called the Solana. It is a netbook which you can twist around 180 degrees and then close it with the screen facing outward so it could function like a tablet.

Since the model already passed through FCC, then this will surely be available in the US in the coming months. The processor that keeps this device powered is called the Intel Atom N2600 Cedar Trail. The model has a 9.7-inch panel size with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution display.

One of its distinct features is that it can run both on Windows and Android firmwares. You just have to choose and access your choice of OS by double clicking a designated icon on the desktop.

Its specs include 2 GB of RAM plus 128 GB internal storage. The integrated camera is 3 MP and connectivity is possible through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or HSPA + mobile broadband. Added features comprised of two USB 2.0 ports, and HDMI output as well.

The unit will cost $799 upon its US release.

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With tablets and smartphones dominating the electronic world today, Intel is rumored to be partnering with hardware makers to come up with a new generation netbooks. According to Fudzilla, the new variety of netbooks will have screens ranging from 7 to 12.1 inches. It will also feature Windows 7, Windows 8, Tizen Linux or even Google Chrome OS. Some netbooks could have premium features such as Blu-ray 2.0 support, WiDi (wireless display) technology, and fanless designs. Fudzilla further see some ultrabook-like features including rapid start and “Smart Connect” functionality which lets the computer keep email, social networks, and other data up to date even when the PC is sleeping. And finally, to make the netbooks more appealing, prices will be between $199 and $399.

There are no other reports validating this rumor yet. But if this realizes, this will sure change the fate of netbooks as a lot of portable PC users note that they will take any device with keyboard any day over tablets.

Sources:  Liliputing, Fudzilla

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Acer is bringing out a new notebook called the Aspire One AOD270.

Sporting an Intel Atom N2600 processor clocked at 1.60 Ghz. It has 1 GB of DDR 3 SDRAM, expandable through a Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD) card, or a Memory Stick.

For the storage, a 320 GB Serial ATA at 5400 rpm is onboard. Its screen spans 25.7 cm (10.1″) and is an WSVGA TFT display with LED backlighting. It has an aspect ratio of 128:75. Connectivity-wise, users have Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Fast Ethernet, and Bluetooth 4.0. Windows 7 Starter (32-bit) is the device’s operating system, which comes with the Bing Bar and Windows Live Essentials.

6-cell 2200 mAh (Li-Ion) battery is available, which promises up to 8 hours of computing time. The dimensions of this device are 24.0 mm x 257.0 mm x 184.0 mm. The device weighs 1.30 kg. The device carries certification from RoHS, Energy Star, and WEEE.

The new Aspire One AOD270 will be officially released on March 23rd. Its selling price is 40,000 Yen or around $479.

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ASUS is introducing the new ASUS 1025C-MU 17-BK Eee PC Flare netbook. From the company that created the first netbooks, this mobile device sports a dual-core Intel Atom N2600 1.6GHz processor. It has 1GB of RAM and a 320GB Hard Disk with 5400RPM. Its graphics are courtesy of Intel GMA 3600. Windows 7 Starter is its operating system.

Power consumption with this combination of specifications is low, allowing the device to be keep running for many hours. A 6-cell Li-Ion (46 Whr) battery powers the device, offering as many as 12.5 hours of computing time. Much of the weight is because of the huge battery. For cooling purposes, the device is packed with a fan. As for the screen, the netbook sports a 10.1-inch diagonal screen and a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.

Its interface is made of a combination of plastic and metal, with the palm rest and keyboard having a matte, fingerprint resistant finish. Its lid is also made of sturdy plastic. Integrated with this interface are three USB 2.0 ports, a microphone jack, a headphone jack, an Ethernet RJ-45 port, VGA port, HDMI-out, and an SD card reader.

The netbook comes in several color options: black, white, and pink. The netbook measures 10.3 x 7.0 0.82 to 1.35 inches and weighs 2.75 lbs.

ASUS hasn’t released its possible pricing or the date of its scheduled launch.

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The Chinese-based company Acamar offers a hybrid computer that is able to convert itself from a netbook to a tablet and vice versa. Hybrid computers, of course, are not a novel concept, but the design that this device, called the Acamar Transformer, possesses is unique.

To convert the notebook into a tablet, users simply have to tilt back its 8.9- inch screen before closing the device’s lid. This screen has a 1024 x 600 pixel display resolution. Input devices include a keyboard, and an optical sensor with left and right buttons as the pointing device.

When the device is in tablet mode, users may take advantage of its G-sensor and multitouch-capable display.

The Acamar Transformer runs on Intel Atom N450 single core processor clocked at a frequency of 1.6 GHz. It has 2 GB of DDR3 RAM working alongside 120 GB of hard drive storage capacity. Windows 7 is its operating system.

Users get connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Input/output ports include USB 2.0 (2 ports), VGA, Ethernet, and possibly, HDMI.

The hybrid device is powered by a 3000mAh battery, which promises up to 2.4 hours of battery life. The device has dimensions of 10.2” x 5.7” x 1” and weighs 2.4 lbs.

The Acamar Transformer has a price tag of around $460.

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The Android x86 project has enabled Android Ice Cream Sandwich to run on the Asus Eee PC X101 netbook. The build, however, is not official, and neither Google nor Asus had commissioned the Android x86 project to test if it could work. Still, the bottom line is that it does, which could prompt others to run a similar build on non-tablet devices.

Android Ice Cream Sandwich, which is generally for tablet use, runs quite slowly on the netbook, however. The mouse and the touchpad substitute for touch screen gestures such as touching or dragging. Wi-Fi is also working well on the build as well as input devices such the Volume and Escape buttons.

There had also been adjustments made in the interface for users to navigate through the home screen with ease using the mouse and touchpad. All of these is good news for users of the Asus Eee PC X101 netbook, who might experience less issues with Ice Cream Sandwich features than those using other devices, who report freezing or crashing problems.

Nonetheless, it is still advisable for users to backup their content before attempting to download ICS for their netbooks as there will be no official support in case something goes wrong.

To date, the OS has only been tested on the Asus Eee PC X101 netbook, although it is likely that the build could also work on similar devices.

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The new U180 notebook by MSI will soon be available in the Japanese market. This device features Intel Atom Processor N2600 and 1 GB of DDR3-800 RAM. This is still expandable for up to 2 GB. The system sports a 2.5-inch SATA 320GB storage capacity. Intel NM10 is the notebooks’s chipset, alongside is Intel GMA3650 graphics card. This combination is suitable for regular tasks as well as multimedia playback.

The device offers entertainment via its two built-in speakers and webcam of 3 MP. Users stay connected through its Wireless LAN and 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS. There are also various ports such as 15-pin D-sub, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, microphone input, headphones jack, and RJ-45 LAN. There is as well two-in-one card reader for SD card and MMC.

The notebook sports 3-cell lithium ion 2200MAh battery which lasts for up to 3.5 hours. When idle, the device consumes only 11 Watts. Its dimensions are 21.26 mm (width) x 263 mm (height) x 186 mm (depth), excluding protruding parts. The device also comes with a warranty up to a year after it had been purchased.

Japanese consumers may avail of the device starting March 23rd for 31,800 Yen or around $380. It comes in three color options: black, white, and deep purple.

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MSI has emerged with another Netbook update with the Wind U180, which really doesn’t look much different than the last MSI netbooks. Since it didn’t actually change the design, most of the changes are under its shell.

The netbook’s former Pine Trail processor is ow updated to Cedar Trail, thus providing the users the options between the 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N2600 processor and the 1.86 GHz Atom N2800 chip. The Wind U180 supports up to 2GB of RAM and has a 250GB or 320GB hard drive. The machine draws power from a 3 or 6-cell battery.

Moreover, the netbook has a 1024 x 600 pixel display, 2 USB 2.0 ports, and an HDMI port as well as 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0. The Wind U180 is pre-installed with Windows 7 Starter Edition.

While there are reported issues on its glitchy trackpad, some would suggest that users should also prepare a portable mouse with them when using this device.

The MSI Wind U180 still doesn’t have a price tag nor does it have a date for its availability. Nevertheless, it should start appearing in online markets real soon.

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