Packard Bell Announce their first Netbook
Posted in: 10-inch, 9inch, Netbook, accessories, competitor, dell, tags: dot, Netbook, packard bellAnother day and another computing brand name announces it’s entry into the netbook world and this time it’s the turn of Packard Bell who have announced the release of the Packard Bell ”dot”, an 8.9-inch netbook that features a full installation of Windows XP.
A spokesman for Packard Bell explained at the press conference that the company have been working towards producing a netbook aimed less at the business user and more at families and with XP installed, they certainly seem to have done that - it’s the operating system that many are used to and that they can just pick up and use with ease.
The “dot” is built around an Atom processor with 160Gb of hard disk space and 1Gb of RAM. Additional extra’s can include a 6-cell battery for extended battery life, a webcam and a 3G module to enhance browsing.
With specs like that, a sleek design and a price of around £315 which according to xe.com is $584, the “dot” has the potential to be a success for Packard Bell. It is due for a European release in November this year.
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almost 600$?
Well, I guess we will buy another Acer One for the little lady since she prefers mine to her Dell XPS laptop.
What is it with the size queens and large HDs in the netbooks?
I want something with no moving parts so I can throw it in the gym bag.
I want the netbook to be quiet and and I dont want it to be hot.
Why would I want a hard drive?
I have yet to see friend/family tell me that they are wishing they had a bigger, louder, more sensitive drive.
Online storage, apps, mail, throw in the 1 terrabyte drive we can access at home by wifi and by VPN elsewhere means no storage needs.
I bought an 8GB USB key for 18.99$ and a 8GB SD card for 26.99$ and my brother bought himself a 16GB USB key for 35$.
I also have an 80GB HD that is smaller than a pack of cigarettes that I bring in the car for the kids to watch videos on teh Acer One but really have no major use for.
160GB?
Why? Because you can?
If you need to always carry 160GB with you, maybe a netbook is not for you.
I totally agree Robert. Silent, cool, etc. I would love a laptop w/ only Flash memory.
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