Netbook
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Smartbook won't replace smartphones, maybe netbooks
News While consumers are unlikely to give up their phones for smartbooks, they may do so for netbooks, says industry analyst.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Network infrastructure, Development/design, Qualcomm Inc., Computer, Phone, laptop computer, mobile, Smart Phone, Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
Linux-Windows gap to remain for five years
News Don't expect mainstream adoption for Linux five years down the road, even if Linux operating systems become more user-friendly, say analysts.
Tags: Linux desktop OS, Open source, Open Source, Ovum, Operating System, GUI, Microsoft Corp., Linux Desktop Experience, Sales, Microsoft Windows
Microsoft: Windows 7 tool used GPL code
News Microsoft confirms tool intended to allow netbooks to more easily move to new operating system was based in part, and unintentionally, on open source code.
Tags: Open source, Windows 7, Software licensing, Open Source, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., software, Windows 7, GPL, Tool
Google has its own plan for netbooks
News No, the search giant isn't saying it will build a netbook. But it sure knows what it would like one running Chrome OS to resemble, and that's a little different from the netbook of today.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux desktop OS, Personal Computers, Google Inc., Operating System, software, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Web Browser, Google Chrome, Hardware
Easing XP netbook owners' path to Windows 7
News Microsoft plans a tool that will allow users to download Windows 7 and create a bootable USB drive that can be used to upgrade machines that lack their own DVD drive.
Tags: Windows 7, Notebooks and tablets, Netbook Owner, bootable USB, Microsoft Corp., Windows 7, USB Flash Drive, Tool, Microsoft Windows 7, BIOS
Microsoft pulls Windows 7 download tool
News Software giant takes down tool aimed at making it easier to put Windows 7 on Netbooks after blogger raises question about whether the software improperly uses open source code.
Tags: Open source, Open Source, Microsoft Corp., software, GPL, Tool, USB, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Linux
A Netbook/ultramobile hybrid from Sharp
News The five-inch touch-screen mobile computer is meant to be used as a handheld device with thumb-typing.
Tags: Smart phones, Notebooks and tablets, Open Source, Samsung Q1, Sharp NetWalker, Sharp Corp., Sales, Japan, Mozilla Firefox, ASUS
Why Apple leaves low-end computers to the competition
News Apple with its luxury-goods maker strategy adheres to graceful design esthetic and limits lineup keeping margins sky-high.
Tags: Personal Computers, Consumer Technology, Apple Inc., Computer, laptop computer, Apple iMac, Apple Macintosh, keyboard, NPD Group Inc., desktop
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
Nokia's netbook gamble
News PC companies have already stepped on Nokia's smartphone turf, and now Nokia is taking them on in the Netbook market with the Booklet 3G.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Nokia Corp., Apple Inc., Phone, cell phone, laptop computer, Smart Phone, Device, Wireless, AT&T Corp.
Schmidt: Enterprise is Google's next opportunity
News Next big source of revenue for Google is selling services to big business, CEO Eric Schmidt says. Also, consumer and enterprise customers aren't that far apart.
Tags: Services, Business applications, Google Inc., Chrome OS, advertisement, CEO, Information Technology, Business applications, Web Browser, Gartner Inc.
Netbooks changing the PC game
News Boosted by telco bundles, netbooks are "the only PC segment enjoying growth this year" and forcing big change to the industry, says Canalys.
Tags: 3G (Third Generation), Notebooks and tablets, PC Company, Asia-Pacific, Sales, leader, analyst, telecommunications company, computer game, PC
Nokia enters PC market with Booklet 3G netbook
News Handset manufacturer announces netbook weighing 1.25kg and just over 2cm thick, that includes many of the same features as its high-end smartphones.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Battery, Intel Corp., 3G, Microsoft Windows, Mobility, handset company, PC, Netbook, Notebooks and tablets
Dell discontinues 12-inch netbooks
News Customers are keen on the portability of 10-inch screened netbooks and expect more horsepower in larger devices, according to PC maker.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Product development and design, Intel Corp., Ovum, Chip, Notebook, Intel Atom, subnotebook, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp.
Report: Acer Android netbook pushed back
News Report says the company isn't seeing as strong demand for Android-based netbooks, and will delay a previously announced model.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Operating systems, Acer Inc., PC Company, Android, Google Inc., ASUS, Google Android, Microsoft Windows, Computex
