Netbook Computer
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Intel previews next-gen Atom, updates Moblin
News Chip architecture changes in "Pineview" promise to boost performance, while beta update to Moblin should let developers customize Linux-based netbook platform's look and feel.
Tags: Processors, Notebooks and tablets, Linux, Intel Corp., Open-source Software, Chip, Graphics, nettop, graphics chip, performance
Motorola turns to consumer electronics
News The beleaguered mobile handset maker sees a big opportunity in selling its wireless broadband technology to consumer electronics device makers.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Cellular phones, Motorola Inc., Electronics, Wireless Broadband, Wireless, Broadband, 4G, wireless technology, network
Acer execs downplay Android, hint at Verizon netbook deal
News Acer executives say Android isn't ready for prime time on netbooks and say another U.S. operator will soon be offering its netbooks with its 3G wireless service.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Open source, Operating systems, Verizon Communications Inc., Acer Inc., Smart Phone, Wireless, Windows Netbooks, operating system, AT&T Corp.
Chip sales bounce back in August
News Global semiconductor sales showed a small jump on July figures thanks to energy-efficiency programs and the rise of netbooks.
Tags: Processors, Mobile processors, Computer, netbook computer, chip sale, Semiconductor Industry Association, Chip, Sales, notebook computer, incentive program
HP studying Android for netbooks
News Hewlett-Packard said to be testing Google's Android, an operating system designed for mobile phones, for possible use in some of its netbooks instead of Microsoft's Windows OS.
Tags: Operating systems, AsusTek Computer, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Corp., operating system, HP PC, computer, phone, Google Android, PC
Nokia takes aim at Apple
News Finnish mobile maker's product launch offensive includes a new netbook, handset and tablet PC that seem squarely aimed at its top rival.
Tags: Cellular phones, Notebooks and tablets, Apple Inc., Smart Phone, Gartner Inc., Sales, Apple iPhone, Netbook, Notebooks and tablets, Cellular phones
Microsoft: 'Pressures are broad and deep'
News In its earnings conference call, the software maker says it remains "more cautious than most" about the global economy.
Tags: Earning reports/forecasts, Microsoft Corp., Quarter, CFO, EMC Corp., Sales, Emerging Market, financial analyst, licensing deal, hiring
Dell working on Android gadget
News Company is developing a pocket-size Internet device to take on Apple's iPod Touch, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Development/design, Apple Inc., Smart Phone, Cell Phone, Internet Device, phone, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Touch
