Those Honeycomb tablets from Asus, Acer, Motorola and Samsung are looking mighty fine, but if you prefer to have an operating system that’s closer to the desktop than anything else, you might want to take a look at the Gigabyte S1080 tablet PC. Unlike some other tablets that have been announced and released in the market recently, the Gigabyte S1080 doesn’t run iOS or Android. Instead, it uses Windows 7. As you can imagine, using the Gigabyte S1080 would be like using a laptop without the keyboard. That is the very definition of a touchscreen equipped tablet computer, after all.

Although Gigabyte is better known in the desktop computing space as a producer of excellent and highly durable motherboards, they have set their foot on the tablet market to try and give users what they need: a real mobile computer with desktop grade programs instead of applications that usually can’t be used for real work. The innards of the Gigabyte S1080 contain an Intel Atom N570 dual core CPU and a 320GB hard drive. Its screen measures 10.1-inches diagonally and it weighs a hefty 895 grams. If the weight seems too much, this is because the Gigabyte S1080 uses a larger battery in order to power its Intel processor.

It is said that the Gigabyte S1080 will come out in the US and Taiwan soon, and the retail price is expected to hover around 700 Euros or about $1,000 USD. It’s a bit more expensive than other tablets you can buy, but then again, it’s just not the same as any of those other devices either.

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While we’ve heard it before, it seems that Microsoft are set on it this time – Windows XP will no longer be pre-installed on netbooks. Previously the OS was to stop being pre-installed on computers and laptops but, with the arrival of netbooks, the OS lasted longer than Microsoft had planned, largely due to the fact that the netbooks couldn’t run Windows Vista very well. Windows 7 on the other hand, works fine on the majority of netbooks. Most netbooks released now, come with Windows 7 Starter install, which while it does have reduced functionality, such as the inability to change the desktop wallpaper, netbooks are capable of running the OS. In fact many owners have also upgraded from Windows 7 Starter to Home or even Ultimate, with no issues. Very few netbooks still come with Windows XP pre-installed and from October 22nd 2010, consumers won’t have the choice. So if you still prefer Windows XP, it’s recommended to pick up a netbook before it’s too late.

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In an age where bigger, faster, and just overall better netbooks are popping up all over the place, it’s not at all surprising to find a reviewer that’s not impressed with the performance and value of LG’s X130 netbook as it was tested while running Windows XP. Its 10-inch TFT LCD screen, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive and 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor just aren’t enough to topple today’s latest netbooks which use Intel’s Pinetrail Atom processors and SSDs for storage. If you’re looking to buy an LG, you might have better luck with their newer netbook models. But being an old model, you could probably get the LG X130 at a fairly good price which would make it a good buy. Check out its full review via the link below.

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Asus has just added a new nettop to its online selection in the form of the EeeTop ET1610PT. The letter ‘T’ at the end of its name signifies that it will sport a touchscreen display, and you can expect a standard screen version of this nettop to become available without the letter ‘T’ at the end. Its list of features include a 15.6-inch 1600×900 resolution screen, integrated Intel GMA X3150 graphics and the Intel Atom D410 processor. 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi comes built-in, as are six USB ports, a 5-in-1 card reader, 0.3-megapixel webcam and an Ethernet port. The default operating system it comes with is Windows XP, but you should be able to upgrade it to Windows 7 very easily (though not for free). It’s slated to become available in Europe for less than 400 Euros or about $540 USD.

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Netbooks have become so many and choosing which one to buy for yourself or your loved one this holiday season has become so hard that it’s not even funny. Especially if you care about making the right shopping decisions during this very critical time of the year (for shopping). So, to make your life just a little bit easier, we’ve put together this handy list of netbooks you should consider in the case that you are in the market for any new ones before the year ends. From the cheapest to the best, we’ve got it all covered. Continue reading for the full list.
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Like netbooks, there seems to be plenty of UMPCs and MIDs to go around these days. And big-name PC manufacturers aren’t the only ones who contribute. Take this new 5.6-inch UMPC called the Shenzen HT560. Judging by its short list of specs, one can’t be faulted for thinking of it as ancient.

It’s got a 1GHz Via C7 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 16GB SSD, two USB 2.0 ports, an on-board 1.3MP camera, and its screen has a resolution of 800×480. It comes with a slew of wireless connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS which will make it come off as modern, but it uses an ancient OS by comparison–Windows XP.

This will probably be quite wallet-friendly considering what you’re going to get, but it doesn’t look like it’ll be easy to get one outside of China. To make matters worse, a minimum order of 10 is required for every purchase. Oh well.

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If you thought the 5.6-inch screen on Fujitsu’s LifeBook UH900 was small, you most likely still haven’t heard about ViewSonic’s VCP08 Windows XP phone. I’m not quite sure what resolution this thing will be running on, but its screen measures just 4.3-inches diagonally. And forget about the native screen res, it runs Windows XP! Probably where it got the words ‘XP’ and ‘phone’ in its name.
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Microsoft is planning to offer customized versions of Windows 7 to users in Europe that lack Internet Explorer, according a report from CNET. There will be at least two versions of Windows 7 without the said browser, one version being Windows 7 “E”, which will be distributed in all members of the European Economic Area as well as Croatia and Switzerland. Another version is supposedly called Windows 7 “N”, which will also lack Microsoft’s Windows Media Player. Since a Web browser is a very important part of any operating system, Microsoft is trying to arrange different ways of giving users access to a Web browser. It is possible that Internet Explorer will be offered in a separate install disk. In an update on Microsoft’s blog, it was also mentioned that there could be a “‘ballot screen’ that would prompt users to choose from a specific set of Web browsers.” In any case, this is good for the user, because ultimately the more choice he has, the better.

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This has been in the pipeline for months, and based on the original press release it’s actually a bit delayed, but Archos has finally unveiled the Archos 10s “MiniPC” alongside the just announced Archos 9 UMPC Tablet. The Archos 10s netbook is an updated version of the Archos 10 netbook, sporting a slightly slimmer and lighter case than its predecessor, constructed from Aluminium and magnesium. The Archos 10s features a 10.2-inch (1024 x 600 resolution) screen, 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard disk and Windows XP Home. Of course, there’s built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 1.3MP webcam, choices between 3-cell or 6-cell batteries and the usual number of free netbook ports and jacks. It will be available later this month but the price still hasn’t been specified.

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The Tablet UMPC is going to be relevant again, with the announcement of the Archos9, the first 9-inch Tablet UMPC running Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS. This sexy little machine is billed by Archos as a MiniPC that does away with keyboards in exchange for a virtual on-screen keyboard and stylus support on a resistive touchscreen display. As it comes pre-loaded with Windows 7, multi-touch is going to be one of its top features, though we’re not exactly sure if that’s such as good idea with the screen being resistive and all. It still looks like a pretty interesting offer, though, as the Archos9 is equipped with Intel’s new Atom Z515 processor, 80GB hard drive, built-in Bluetooth and two DVBT TV tuners with “diversity reception,” as Archos puts it in its press release. Besides on-screen controls, it also has several hard buttons on its sides for easier access and controls. Archos hasn’t announced a price or release date, but from the looks of it, we’re betting a lot of people are going to save up for one. Watch out for additional details here.

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