The Rising Popularity of Netbooks

Netbooks, also known as mini laptops and ultraportables, are devices smaller than laptops that are mainly intended for basic computing, accessing email, and browsing the Internet. Considering the trend of netbooks for the past years, it can be assumed that these little devices will continue to be popular in the digital world for the next years. Even though netbooks have almost the same features and capabilities with laptops and desktop computers, netbooks do not actually replace them. According to research, people who own netbooks use them to complement their laptop or desktop computers. Most...

March 2nd, 2009 by admin 

MSI announce MSI Wind U123

Following on from the popular U100 and U120, MSI are to release the next model in their netbook line up this April. Their newest netbook, U123  will feature a 10.2 inch screen a couple changed specifications from their previous netbooks. Unlike the U120, the U123 will have the ability for users to upgrade it’s RAM to 2GB. The MSI Wind U123 will also be using the newer Intel Atom processor, the N280, currently found on the Eee PC 1000HE from ASUS. While there’s no starting price for the netbook, it has been confirmed that the standard model will feature a 6 cell battery with the option...

March 1st, 2009 by admin 

Enhancing Your Netbook’s Portability

Ultra portability is what netbooks are known for. If you own one, you may invest in some accessories to ensure convenience when you use your netbook on a daily basis, especially if you travel a lot.If your netbook came with matching sleeves when you bought it, then it’s good. But it would be better if you get a new laptop bag. A laptop bag for a mini laptop? Yes, you read it right. Especially if you use your mini laptop frequently, you will need more space for your netbook’s accessories such as USB drive, charger, and portable keyboard. A 12-inch laptop bag for your netbook will do. If you...

February 27th, 2009 by admin 

Easy Ways to Pimp Your Netbook

The two great things about netbooks or mini laptops are their portability and affordable prices. You can’t expect that from many laptops and desktop computers. Netbooks can be conveniently carried anywhere. And what better way to make your netbook stand out than personalizing it. This will make you proud every time you take your digital baby outdoors. Also, enhancing the appearance of your netbook will change its boring look. Even if your netbook has sleeves that came with the package, you’d want more attractive sleeves for your netbook. Neoprene sleeves are available for netbooks. Some are...

February 26th, 2009 by admin 

Netbook from Seamless begins shipping

The Seamless Corporation have issued a press release stating that shipments of their netbook, the SNBK-1 Mini, have begun and will reach retailers soon. Unfortunately the number of units they’re shipping hasn’t been released. The SNBK-1 features many of the features you’d expect to find on a netbook such as a 10.2 inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 and 1GB of RAM. The netbook also features a 120GB hard drive, Wifi and a 1.3 megapixel camera. The netbook is available in a 3 cell or 6 cell battery version. Unlike most netbooks, the SNBK-1 Mini will feature a VIA C7-M...

February 21st, 2009 by admin