TongFang has unveiled its new TongFang Imini S1 mini notebook. This portable gadget features 10.2 inch LCD display with Via 1.2GHz processor, VIA VX700 chipset, 512MB RAM and 80GB hard drive. There is no word on availability or pricing. I think the TongFang Imini S1 Mini Note is cheaper than its competitor because it is not using SSD. [AVING via Laptop Blog]
Acer today released its mini notebook computer, which is designed to make online activities fast, simple and cool. Known as the Acer Aspire One, the laptop measures at only 9.8-inches x 6.7-inches x 1.14-inches and weighs at around two pounds. The Aspire One adopts 8.9-inch CrystalBrite LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels with integrated Acer CrystalEye webcam. Other features include an Intel Atom processor, Linpus Linux Lite or Windows XP Home, a 512MB or 1GB of RAM, and a NAND flash module of 8GB or an 80GB internal HDD. Its card reader is able to read Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and xD-Picture Card. The Aspire One will be available in early Q3 through with pricing beginning at $379. [PCLaunches via Laptop Blog]
The Asus Eee 1000 is now official at Computex, Taiwan. The company boasts that the Eee 1000 keyboard is 92% the size of an average laptop keyboard. Its battery life is up to 8 hours. Other features include an option of 8.9 inch or 10 inch LCD displays, Flash drive (SSD), Windows or Linux and 1.3MP webcam. [UberGizmo via Laptop Blog]
The Gigabyte unveiled its new M912 Mini Note. This tablet PC features a 8.9-inch touchscreen LCD, a 1.6GHz Atom CPU with 1GB of memory. Its hard drive provides a storage capacity from 120GB to 250GB depending on the exact model. The first version of the Gigabyte M912 mini note comes with Linux operating system and a 1.3MP webcam, Bluetooth and an SD card reader. The Gigabyte M912 Mini Note retails for around $500. [Electronista via Laptop Blog]
AMD has finally unveiled its new ultraportable notebook. The new AMD mini notebook features a 8.9 inch LCD display, 1GB RAM, AMD processor, ATI RS960 graphics processor and Linux operating system. The AMD mini notebook is priced at between 700,000 Won and 800,000 Won. [AVING via Laptop Blog] More »
MSI has recently unveiled its new Atom-based mini laptop, the Wind Series, during 2008 Computex in Taiwan. The 10 inch mini laptop weight at just 1kg and supports 80GB hard disk drive and Microsoft Windows operating system. This energy efficient gadget provides up to seven hours of battery life. Available in black, white and pink, the MSI Wind 10-inch Mini Laptop is priced at 636,000 Korean Won. [AVING via Laptop Blog]
Van Der Led will be launching the new Jisus V2 laptop. It comes with a pink leather casing, a 10.2-inch 1024 x 600 LED display, a VIA C7-M 1.6GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, a VIA Chrome9 graphics chipset, an 80GB hard drive, 802.11a/b/g, and bluetooth 2.0 support. Get yours June 20th for €349.99 or $546. [Van Der Led via Laptop Blog]
Korean manufacturer Ripple has released its new DIY tablet PC known as the TN120R. The gadget features 12.1 inch LCD display at 1,280 x 800 resolution, Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz processor, 120GB hard drive, 1GB RAM and DVD Multi Burner. No info on pricing so far. [UberGizmo via Laptop Blog]
Dell has introduced its new UMPC. Known as the mini Inspiron, the gadget features a trio of USB 2.0 ports, a memory card reader, VGA out, and an Ethernet port. There is no further details on this UMPC. Stay tuned for more updates. [Gizmodo via Laptop Blog] More »
Asustek will release the spanking new Asus Eee PC 1000, a 10-inch screen version of its popular mini-notebook, at the 2008 Computex show in Taipei, June 3-7, 2008.
ASUS is looking forward to welcoming you during Computex 2008 in Taipei, Taiwan, for the ASUS’ 08 Computex Trilogy of launch events. We would also like to specially extend an invitation to you to attend the official global launch of the new Eee PC™ 901 and 1000 series.
[UMPCFever via Laptop Blog]
