Remember Averatec’s Buddy netbook which was released in Korea not so long ago? Well, if you have been waiting for this netbook to arrive on U.S. shores, you can now order the said netbook online through Averatec’s online store. It is currently listed in stock with an SRP of $449.99 just like what we reported before.

As a review, here’s the complete specs and details of Averatec’s Buddy netbook:

• Windows XP Home
• Intel Atom 1.6GHz Processor
• 160GB HDD
• 1GB RAM
• 10.2-WXGA Wide Screen LCD (1024×600)
• 4-in-1 media card reader
• 1.3 MP webcam
• Wireless LAN

Via News.com

Words on the street (and we mean Electronista) are saying that Averatec is set to bring its Buddy Netbook to US shore soon. In fact, it has already launched the said netbook, although it is still not showing on Averatec’s online store.

If you would recall, Averatec’s Buddy Netbook went on sale in Korea earlier this month. Dubbed Buddy HS-103, said netbook was selling for around $588. It comes with the usual netbook standard Atom processor, Windows XP, 1GB of RAM, 10.2-inch AveraBrite LCD plus other features which we usually see in other netbooks.

During it’s launch in the Korean market, Averatec’s Buddy Netbook was packed with an 80GB HDD. But for its American version, Averatec has increased the HDD capacity into a whooping 160GB. Now here’s the best part, the Buddy Netbook’s SRP was brought down to $450. Possibly because Averatec realized that the original price in Korea was way too high from the netbook’s competitors.

Now words yet on when the Buddy netbook will be released though.

Still remember that MSI Wind-like netbook from Averatec? Akihabara News is reporting that said netbook is already out for sale in Korea, and it now goes by the official name - Averatec Buddy HS-103. Like we reported before, the Buddy HS-103 would have a 10.2-inch LCD, Intel Atom Processor and 80GB HDD. It is selling in Korea for around $588.

And here’s the complete features and specs of the Averatec Buddy HS-103:

• Intel Atom processor N270 (Single Core, 1.6GHz, 533MHz FSB)
• Windows XP
  
• 1GB (Max 2GB) RAM
• 10.2 “AveraBrite ™ LCD (1024 x 600)
• 80GB HDD
• Intel GMA950 Graphics Card
• 3 USB Ports
• Li-polymer (Battery life 5 Hours)

Take note, the published battery life is a whooping 5 hours. In netbook standards that’s above average.

Averatec, who are more well known for producing cheap computers, are the latest to join the world of ultra portable netbooks.

The company’s upcoming netbook will have a 10.2 inch display, 120GB hard drive and Atom processor.  There are tell tale signs looking at the image above that this could just be an MSI Wind, but with different packaging. There is certainly a resemblance between the two netbooks.

We’ll have to wait until further details are released before we know anything for sure but, we should expect to see the first Averatec netbook in stores this Christmas for between $399 and $499.

Via Engadget