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Philippines to get first Atom laptop
News Acer's Aspire One will be available in "a week's time", making it the first Atom-based low-cost notebook to debut in the Philippines, says company exec.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Mobile processors, Acer Inc., Philippines, Notebook, Intel Atom, public sector, ASUS, processor, Laptop Computer
XP is dead; long live XP
News news analysis Windows XP was supposed to be discontinued on Monday, but a series of concessions by Microsoft have ensured that is no longer the case.
Tags: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, ASUS, performance
Ecosystem breaking from Microsoft's grip
News Microsoft got where it is today through its influence over manufacturers. It no longer has the control it once enjoyed.
Tags: Business Strategies & Functions, Asset/resource/knowledge management, Microsoft Corp., Intel Corp., Mobile, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Mobile, phone, ASUS, software
Microsoft limits XP subnotebook specs
News Reports suggest XP is being offered at a discounted rate to makers of low-cost subnotebooks, but only if they agree to limit the devices' hardware specs.
Tags: Windows XP, Notebooks and tablets, Microsoft Corp., Notebook, Touch Screen, CPU speed, ASUS, performance, processor, subnotebook
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.
Acer to sell Android netbooks, phones this year
News After the launch of a model running on Android later this year, the majority of Acer's netbooks will offer the open source OS as an alternative to Windows.
Tags: Linux, Open source, Notebooks and tablets, Acer Inc., Smart Phone, Android, operating system, phone, subnotebook, Microsoft Windows
Microsoft in talks over Windows 7 broadband bundles
News The software giant is talking to mobile operators about bundling Windows 7 with netbooks for 3G mobile-broadband deals.
Tags: Mobile platforms/communications, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Broadband, operating system, 3G Network, subnotebook, Microsoft Windows XP, Brussels, Microsoft Windows
Nvidia chipset to challenge Atom and Nano
News With its Tegra line, Nvidia weighs into the same subnotebook-oriented market that is currently occupied by Intel's Atom and Via's Nano.
Tags: Mobile processors, Notebooks and tablets, Mobile, NVidia Corp., Touch Screen, ASUS, processor, subnotebook, handheld, Computex
Asus denies plans to phase out smaller Eee PCs
News The Taiwanese manufacturer claims its president did not say that 7- and 8.9-inch models of the popular Netbook would be phased out in favor of 10-inch models.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, PC Company, Spokesperson, ASUS, subnotebook, manufacturer, president, PC, Notebooks and tablets, Eee PC
Samsung preps 'antibacterial' Netbook
News As well as silver ion-coated keys, Samsung's first Netbook will also have a 10.2-inch screen, full-sized keyboard and durable casing.
Tags: Windows XP, Notebooks and tablets, Keyboards and mice, Webcam, ASUS, processor, subnotebook, keyboard, Microsoft Windows XP, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
Fujitsu brings Transmeta notebook to S'pore
News Fujitsu has gone ahead with the launch of its Transmeta-based notebook, the Lifebook P-1000, unveiling the subnotebook yesterday with a price tag of S$2,888.
Intel ready with Atom processors for low-cost notebooks
News Two new Atom processors are ready for prime time, adding low-cost desktops and notebooks to the mix after tackling mobile Internet devices earlier in the year.
Tags: Processors, Notebooks and tablets, Intel Corp., Mobile, Internet Access, Notebook, processor, Facebook, Computex, desktop
Intel swings at Transmeta with new chips
News When it comes to mobile processors for notebooks, there's low power and there's ultra-low power. Now, Intel has both.
Toshiba taps Transmeta for mini-notebook
News Transmeta, facing increased competition from established chipmakers, scored a timely victory Monday with the announcement that Toshiba will use the company's Crusoe chip.
Transmeta wins big with Toshiba laptop
News Transmeta, facing increased competition from established chipmakers, has scored a timely victory with the announcement that Toshiba will use the company's Crusoe chip.
