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Insipron Mini 9 Going for $99 if You Buy Another Dell

Until 6AM September 9th, according to Dell's own blog, if you buy a Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 machine from Dell, you can buy an Insipron Mini 9 for a suitable mini price of $99. It's a mini bargain. [Direct2Dell]

Feature

4:26 AM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Kit Eaton
19,168 views, 27 comments

concepts

Project Inkwell 'Spark' Aiming for OLPC's Head With Its Handheld Form Factor

Project Inkwell's Spark is not only a potential OLPC competitor because of its handheld, UMPC form factor and K-12 educational focus, but also because it doesn't look like it's made exclusively for the preschool user base. The Spark was developed in conjunction with the design firm Ideo, and though details are vague, the visuals are somewhat revealing. The Spark looks roughly the size of a PSP, with a +/- rocker switch and scroll wheel adorning the left and right sides of the handheld. More »

7:40 PM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Adrian Covert
3,929 views, 9 comments

Latest by mariathephan: add in a phone and i'd carry it around :) more »

dell inspiron 910

Dell Inspiron 910 Gets Release Date: This Friday, September 5th.

We've been following the news and leaks on Dell's Eee PC answer, the Inspiron 910, and now here's some more info: we've learned it'll be released on September 5th. The news is not concrete, for sure, and there's no word on pricing, but that date's soon: this Friday, ultra-portable PC fans. Update: The Wall St Journal is now reporting a different date, September 4th.

Feature

7:20 AM on Tue Sep 2 2008
By Kit Eaton
14,812 views, 39 comments

Latest by Killjoy: Dell, Dell, Dell. August, Dell. That ring a bell? The only reason the Aspire One isn't in the mail is because more »

laptops

(Presumably) Very Cheap Tablet PCs by NEC

See this tablet? It's new from NEC and features the same monotonous specs (1.6GHz Atom, 512MB-1GB RAM and 80GB HD) that we see in those cheapie mini-notebooks like the Asus Eee. Running XP or Vista and loaded with a 12 or 15-inch touchscreen, it's by no means beautiful, but this NEC could be the forebear of a new netbook-tablet market. We don't have pricing or release details at this time, but we'll keep a lookout, just for you. [Akihabara News]

7:30 PM on Thu Aug 28 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,492 views, 13 comments

Latest by Bubblesaurus: hope it has a support on the back. complement with a soft roll-up keyboard and i would be set. But more »

lenovo

Lenovo's Ideapad U8 MID Under Starter's Orders at Olympics

Way back in April was when we first showed you details on Lenovo's Ideapad U8 mobile internet device, and Lenovo's just launched it at the Beijing Olympics. The palmtop phone/PC has an Intel Atom Z500 ticking away inside at 800MHz, GPS, dual cameras, and with 1GB of RAM and a sizable 6GB SSD. Connectivity-wise, it's fully loaded with 802.11 b/g wi-fi, Bluetooth, EDGE, 3G support and apparently "WiMAX support." There's also a dongle for picking up China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting signals so you can watch the Olympics for free. But therein lies the rub: The 10.6-ounce, vaguely PSP-like U8 is a China-only gizmo, so you won't care that it'll have a price "equivalent" to other smartphones. [Pocketables]

5:59 AM on Mon Aug 18 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,649 views, 5 comments

Latest by eblingmis: Did anyone else notice that Lenovo claims to be the official notebook of the Olympics, yet all the gymnastics judges more »

umpc

Specs and Prices for Lenovo's Ideapad S9 Lite Notebook Hits Web

Lenovo recently went official with details on the upcoming Ideapad S10 ultra-portable notebook, and now there's data on a little brother version, the S9 Lite. The S9 will have a slightly smaller screen, at 8.9-inches, with a 300-kilopixel webcam, 512MB of RAM and a 4GB SSD. It's got the same Atom N270 and 945 GSE chipset, though, so it sounds very much like its bigger S10 brother, and comes with Linux and a "multitouch function" trackpad. In three colors, the diminutive PC will cost you $370 upon launch in Hong Kong. [UMPCFever via Engadget]

4:43 AM on Mon Aug 18 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,963 views, 5 comments

Latest by eblingmis: @Cordfucious v 2.0.1: Cordfucious, get yourself a rabbit pelt and let off some of that steam. more »

Amilo Mini

Fujitsu Siemens Could Debut Amilo Mini Notebook on August 28

Fujitsu Siemens looks like it's about ready to launch the svelte Amilo Mini. According to IDG News, the company has announced a press event for August 28 at the IFA show in Berlin, and the signs and portents indicate a big reveal could happen at that time. The specs don't really differentiate the Amilo Mini from the plethora of other ultra portable notebooks hitting the market these days, but it does boast changeable face plates (brown, black, pink, and red). Cost is expected to fall between $600-800. [Liliputing]

3:50 PM on Sun Aug 17 2008
By Jack Loftus
2,598 views, 2 comments

Latest by nimblesquirrel: Yet another Intel Atom netbook, running the same chipset as all the others? Not exactly news. I do like the concept more »

rumor

Gigabyte's 3G-Capable MID M528 Coming Out On Sept 17 For $689

A release date and price has been set for UMPC contender Gigabyte's MID M528, a diminutive portable computer with a slide out keyboard, according to the folks over at UMPC Portal. A product page on Gigabyte's site put the cost at $689 and availability on Sept. 17. The page then disappeared, but not before intrepid internet surfers could get a nice screen grab. More »

11:00 AM on Sat Aug 16 2008
By Elaine Chow
8,125 views, 15 comments

Latest by N/A: @soggy_cheerio: I think they have the imagination, but the US industry stifles it. - There's just too much money being more »

eee

Asus' Ultimate Eee PC S101 Will Have 64GB SSD, $899 Price Tag

The shiny brown machine in the photo there is apparently the top-of-the-range Eee PC S101 that was shown in Asus' leaked presentation last month. It looks just a little bigger than the white 901 model next to it, and it will be about 0.87-inches deep, have a 10.1-inch LED-lit LCD, and have an Intel Atom purring away inside. What makes it "ultimate" is presumably in part its SSD: it'll come with either a 32GB or 64GB solid-state drive, and that's why the two models will cost around $699 and $899 when available in October. And they may not carry the "Eee" label, or so the rumor goes. [PChome.tw]

5:07 AM on Thu Aug 7 2008
By Kit Eaton
6,436 views, 15 comments

Latest by Obsidian: Someone should contact Asus and point them to one of these Gizmodo posts including all the comments. Maybe they'll take more »

umpc

Lenovo's Ideapad S10 Ultra-Portable Notebook PC Officially Due in September

Lenovo's gone official with details on its Ideapad S10 ultra-portable notebook: it'll come with Windows XP pre-installed, measure 9.8 x 7.2 inches, weigh just 2.4-pounds in its lightest configuration, and pack in a LED back-lit 10-inch screen. Powered by Intel Atom N270 and 945 GSE express chipset, the diminutive PC also has some advanced heat-dissipation tech so that your lap and wrists won't get overheated. Interestingly Lenovo notes that "In some countries there will be 9-inch versions," different colors and "Linux preloads"... but doesn't say if those systems will hit the US eventually. Initially then, the S10 will cost you either $399 for a 512MB memory, 80GB HDD model or $450 for a 1GB, 160GB HDD model, and comes in black red or white. Press release info below. More »

Feature

6:00 AM on Mon Aug 4 2008
By Kit Eaton
26,240 views, 26 comments

Latest by Scott: This is now available on the Lenovo website for pre order. With the 15% discount at the checkout it ran more »

wibrain I1

WiBrain I1 UMPC Gets Intel Atom Processor

The original WiBrain B1E was relatively inexpensive for a UMPC at $699, but it definitely fell well short of greatness. However, the manufacturer has made some upgrades with the upcoming I1 model that should address some of its predecessor's shortcomings. New features include: your choice of 1.1GHz (Z510) and 1.33GHz (Z520) Atom processors, a WWAN antenna, SD card slot, an optional SSD and a slightly different finish. Users can also choose between a Linux and XP machine with a 30GB or 60GB hard drive or a 64GB SSD. Pricing and a release date have not been announced. [Dynamism via Pocketables]

2:57 PM on Tue Jul 29 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,705 views, 20 comments

Latest by Imran Hussain: umm ok , which OS is that??? more »

asus eee

Asus to Release 23 Eee Models, Fail Grandma Test 23 Times

It shouldn't be a surprise, really, as Asus has already whored the Eee brand strength to computer peripherals and even a television, but in a recent presentation the company revealed a sort of USDA computer pyramid prescribing an Eee for every class of buyer. And whether or not the majority of these 23 models are cheap, tiny laptops (unlikely) or the pyramid represents the Eee branding hitting all Asus laptops (a bit more likely), the whole line is looking like a confusing mess to consumers who just heard about the Eee for the first time. [Engadget China via Engadget]

8:44 AM on Tue Jul 29 2008
By Mark Wilson
4,427 views, 17 comments

Latest by ManekiNeko: Asus, I like you, but you're coming dangerously close to market oversaturation here. You know how many iPhones that more »

eee

Eee PC's to Get "Whole Day" Batteries, Says Rumor

Not content with muddying-up the waters of the Eee brand, Asustek is apparently keen to "push out software and hardware upgrades every month to fill gaps in the netbook market." Though that sounds like a bad idea, at least one benefit may come of it: according to Digitimes, one of the upcoming products will be a "whole day" battery for the Eee UMPCs. Digitimes also talks about an "internet storage" solution, and cooperation with European telecoms vendors. Interesting stuff, though since it seems slightly unsubstantiated, we'll wait 'til we hear something concrete to believe it. [Digitimes]

11:40 AM on Fri Jul 25 2008
By Kit Eaton
4,488 views, 28 comments

Latest by N/A: @Gujustud: It's a conspiracy... big oil won't let us put solar panels on laptops. ... no, not really. more »

umpc

Toshiba Demos UMPC Hand-Held Tablet Prototype, But Thinks it's Too Small

At a recent presentation, Toshiba demoed a little hand-held UMPC prototype, indicating that the company is considering that product market. The silver-framed machine has a 5.6-inch touchscreen, and runs Windows Vista on an Atom processor and 64GB of SSD storage, and even packs in GPS. Though the onscreen touch keyboard takes up too much real estate, it's a great-looking little package. But apparently Toshiba isn't going to turn prototype into product as it's considered too small for practical use. That'll interest fans of the fabled Apple touch tablet, I'm sure. What do you think guys: would you buy a PC this size? [PCAuthority via Gizmodo.au]

5:51 AM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,627 views, 14 comments

Latest by N/A: It's a mirror more »

asus eee pc 1000h

Eee PC 1000H Price Drops, Now $549

Looks like Asus listened to us when we complained about the price of their biggest and best Eee PC yet, the Eee PC 1000H. It's been on sale for less than a week, but Newegg's already dropped the price by $100. In case that was the only thing preventing you from taking a bite out of Eee, go pick it up now for $549. [Mobile Stylus]

7:05 PM on Sat Jul 19 2008
By Elaine Chow
11,795 views, 16 comments

Latest by N/A: I have a few questions, hope you guys can help me... 1, can I install Autocad 2008/2009 on this eee PC? 2, more »

msi wind review

MSI Wind Review (Verdict: At Last!)

While the rest of the world has been enjoying the MSI Wind, the US release has suffered multiple delays due to battery shortages. Finally, after months of waiting, the little Asus-killer laptops are shipping. So while some of you may already have a Wind in your hands, I thought I'd take this chance to share my own impressions with you all the same. But maybe it's best summed up by my wife as she walked in the room, grabbed the computer off of my lap and said, "This is what I wanted the Eee to be." Seriously, she really said that. More »

12:00 PM on Mon Jul 14 2008
By Mark Wilson
36,853 views, 42 comments

Latest by N/A: "Oh, and if $499 is simply too much and my review really sold you, then just wait until September. more »

HTC mini laptops

HTC Revamping UMPC Line Into Mini Notebook Line Soon

HTC's already familiar with the UMPC seeing as they've been shipping the Shift for a while, but they're going to go even more hardcore into mini laptops. Their CEO Peter Chou didn't elaborate exactly what their strategy was, but Digitime's sources say HTC is planning on making mobile internet devices with Intel's Atm and Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets. To us this says many Eee PC-like laptops, as well as UMPCs that are running on Windows Mobile 7. [digitimes via Boing Boing Gadgets]

3:10 PM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Jason Chen
4,043 views, 13 comments

Latest by HawkSkater0: when you thought vista couldn't run any slower, they release it on an UMPC. Its going to lag like, well, more »

origami experience

Origami Experience 2.0 Ready For Download For UMPC Owners (Vista Only)

Microsoft has released its second version of the Origami Experience, making it available as a free download for Ultra-Mobile PC users with Windows Vista. The OE 2.0 software includes Picture Password, Weather, RSS functionality, an e-mail client, calender and other web features – basically what you get with Vista, but more touch screen friendly. OE 1.0 was barely used, partially because UMPCs had yet to really catch on in January 2007, but also because it made them slow down to a crawl. Hopefully, they've rectified that problem this time around. [JKontherun]

5:30 PM on Sat Jun 14 2008
By Elaine Chow
11,522 views, 18 comments

Latest by Kamalot: So I just installed this on my OQO model 2 and can safely say that this is the worst piece more »

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