Here is the successor to the standard MSI U100 netbook. Dubbed as the Wind U100 Plus, the 10-inch netbook comes equipped with an Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz processor, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB hard drive with Windows XP Home preloaded, the GMA 950 integrated graphics, and a 3- or 6-cell battery. Its 10-inch LED backlight display comes with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels. Available in Imperial Black, Angelic White, Regal Red, Rose Champagne and Metallic Blue, the MSI Wind U100 Plus also supports a 1.3MP webcam, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an Ethernet LAN port, three USB ports, a 4-in-1 media card reader, and a VGA output. [MSI via Laptop Notebook News]
MSI just launched the Wind U123, U123H, and U123T all featuring a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU, a 10-inch LCD screen (1024 x 600 resolution), 1GB of RAM, up to 160GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a webcam, an optional 3 or 6 cell battery, and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. What makes these netbooks special is the Easy Face Manager function that can scan the face of the user and record facial recognition through eyes, cheekbones, jaw line, and nose detection. The user can then use this to adjust personal security identification with up to ten facial expressions per user. The Wind U123H comes with a built-in 3.5G HSDPA modem, while the Wind U123T is packed with digital TV tuner, and that’s about the only difference between the three. [MSI via Laptop Notebook News]
Acer today rolled out their latest Aspire One 751. The 11.6 inch netbook comes with a larger trackpad compared to its predecessors and competitors. The 11.6 inch display provides a resolution of 1,366 x 768. Other important features include Wi-Fi, 3G, an Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz, a SCH USW15S Chipset, GMA500 graphics, 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a 6-cell battery, and Windows XP Pro. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [Portable Monkey via Laptop Notebook News]
The pricing and availability for the MSI X320 and X340 netbooks have been unveiled. Priced at under $1000, the MSI X340 comes equipped with an Intel’s SU3500 CULV processor running at 1.3Ghz, 4GB of RAM, and a 1080p-capable GMA4500MHD graphics. Meanwhile, the MSI X320 is priced at $700 for the basic configuration that consists of a 1.6Ghz Atom CPU, GMA500 graphics, 2GB RAM, and an optional 3G/WiMAX. Both netbooks feature a 1366 x 768 13.4-inch display, 250GB of HDD, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, three USB 2.0 ports, VGA outputs and a 4-Cell battery. You can also choose an optional 6-Cell battery for longer battery life. The MSI X320 and X340 will be released in May 2009. [Slashgear via Laptop Notebook News]
Dell Japan has decided to release an updated version of their Inspiron Mini 10 in Japan. The new netbook offers a 10 inch LCD (1366×768 resolution), 160GB of HDD, GPS, WiFi B/G, Bluetooth, 1.3MP webcam, 1GB of RAM, and the new Atom Z520 CPU (1 Core 1.33GHz). [Akihabara via Laptop Notebook News]
The U123 is the latest netbook from the Taiwanese manufacturer MSI. The netbook comes equipped with an Intel Atom N280 CPU running at 1.66GHz on a 945GSE+ICH7M Chipset. Other specs includes a 10 inch WSVGA LCD, 1GB of RAM (Max 2), 160GB of HDD, Wifi N, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, SDHC port, and a webcam. The MSI U123 Netbook will be released on April 11th in Japan for around 49,800 Yen or €372. [MSI via Laptop Notebook News]
Still remember the LG X120 netbook that was introduced at CES 2009? LG today announced the release date of this netbook. This portable gadget will be released in Japan by the end of this month, and in Europe and 20 other nations next month. Stay tuned for more info. [Engadget via Laptop Notebook News]
Due to the increasing popularity of small-sized, low-power, portable computer systems, also known as netbooks, PC vendors worldwide are continuing to refresh their product lineup with the introduction of new models. One of these manufacturers is Samsung. The NC310 is Samsung’s latest netbook that will be released worldwide. The company announced that the NC310 weights at 1.23kg and has a 10.1 inch LCD, 5hours of battery life (11h with the enhanced one), WiFi BG, HSDPA, WiBRO (Wimax in Korea), 1GB of RAM, 160GB of HDD, Bluetooth, and a 1.3MP webcam. Stay tuned for more updates. [Samsung via Laptop Notebook News]
MSI Taiwan today introduced their Wind U110 ECO netbook that boasts up to 9hours of battery life. It is powered by an Intel Atom Z530 CPU and a powerful ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200 graphics card. No word on pricing at this time. [MSI via Laptop Notebook News]
Most of netbooks in the market today doesn’t have DVD burner. Bufallo today releases new slim DVD burner DVSM-PN58U2V for netbooks. Measuring 137mm × 20mm x1 42mm and weighing only 340 grams, the device is currently available in black or white. The Buffalo DVD burner is able to record DVD DL, DVD RAM, and connects to your netbooks via USB port. [DailyDigitals]
