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Asus N10, An Eee with Some Oomph

While Asus has gone a little Netbook-nuts, their recently leaked N10 is actually a promising revision on the genre dominated by clones. The 1.6Ghz Atom, 10.2" screen and 2GB of RAM—that's all pretty standard stuff. But three things other than its draft n Wi-Fi and face/thumb recognition have us interested in the N10. First, it's got HDMI-out. And with its small footprint, one can easily imagine hooking this little laptop up to their TV. Second, it's loaded with high quality Altec Lansing speakers. Third, Asus netbooks are finally dealing with that whole lack of graphics card issue. More »

8:45 AM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Mark Wilson
14,926 views, 24 comments

Latest by Shadowlayer: @craig_16: I agree, the Macbook should have an option for a real GPU. more »

mini-notebooks

Why I Hate Netbooks

The other day I walked into a coffee shop where I witnessed a man—a grown man—hunched over a tiny laptop. He wiggled with cautious, uncertain movements like a fat guy squeezing his way into an old pair of pants. His hands, too wide for the keyboard, made him look klutzy and a bit stupid. His face, in almost erotic proximity to the tiny screen, squinted to either see more clearly or repress the eyestrain. And to top off this scene of sleek convenience, a long, mismatching wire complete with power brick connected the computer to a nearby outlet. After all, such a small machine could never be expected to run off battery power alone!

Netbooks are torture.

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11:00 AM on Fri Aug 29 2008
By Mark Wilson
23,679 views, 60 comments

Latest by Jraktal: holy sh!t, its a tool people, yes its the size of a toy but a tool none the less. while more »

mini-notebooks

Why I Love Netbooks

Just because I’m a fat American doesn’t mean I’ve always wanted a fat American computer. Over the years I have grown to hate so-called performance laptops from Dell and HP. They were big, ugly and heavy enough to rip your shoulder out of your socket, and getting bigger, uglier and heavier all the time. Why didn’t we get those little laptops, you know, the ones made for Japan and available only on Dynamism? Like the lady who buys shoes a few sizes too small, I sought a computer that could be used for emails and surfing and not require steroid supplements to transport. Oh, and could it be cheap, too? I spend all my money on fast food.

Netbooks are wonderful.

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11:00 AM on Fri Aug 29 2008
By Mark Wilson
19,561 views, 29 comments

Latest by GeekChick: The majority of computer users are women and children. They generally have smaller hands and are very comfortable with more »

netbooks

A Comprehensive List of Ultraportables, Netbooks, Mini-Notebooks, Or Whatever You Call Them

When the Asus Eee came out, the market was simple. There was only one tiny, cheap laptop so you knew which one was for you. That was less than a year ago, but things move quickly in the tech world. Now it's tough to keep up with the major brands offering mini-notebooks, let alone every no-name knockoff (where you may still find the better deals and innovation ). Luckily, Liliputing has created a comprehensive list of these machines so it's easy to compare stats and prices. And there were a few that even we hadn't heard about. More »

8:38 AM on Fri Aug 22 2008
By Mark Wilson
20,154 views, 28 comments

Latest by takemetoyourtoaster: so out of these three which one do you guys think is the best. acer aspire one, MSI wind, or dell 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
5,286 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 »

windows XP is back

Crazy Talk: Why Small Laptops Are Going to Save Windows XP

Windows Vista hasn't been adopted joyfully by the masses, but consumers don't always have a say when it comes to the next Windows OS they'll be using. Most of us have to run whatever comes preinstalled on our machine of choice. And according to Microsoft, starting June 30th of this year, that OS will be Windows Vista only. More »

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11:00 AM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By Mark Wilson
9,075 views, 52 comments

Latest by x23: @Gann: you mean this clever marketing ploy? [www.snopes.com] FYI... don't drink coke after eating pop rocks. the combo will make your more »

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Asus Eee Crystal Case Actually Made of Plastic (But Still Good)

Asus Eee fandom has no bounds, and while replacing the case on most laptops seems preposterous, for the Eee it's just another day of tiny typing and eye strain at the office. This Crystal Case by Proporta is constructed of scratch/shock resistant polycarbonate, but maybe more impressively, features a double hinge that adds 360 degrees of screen rotation to the Eee (perfect for the touchscreen-modded system). Personally, I could use about another 15 degrees of tilt on my Macbook Pro—not for my own use, but for every time a friend checks their email and attempts to push the screen beyond its natural bounds. Ooh, I get shivers just thinking about it. [Product via BBGadgets]

UPDATE: Yes, it looks like a case protector rather than replacement...so no touchscreen fun.

8:52 AM on Mon May 12 2008
By Mark Wilson
5,714 views, 7 comments

Latest by NealDK: Sooo agree about the MBP screen... more »

asus eee 900

Asus 8.9-inch Eee PC 900 Confirmed

Asus has confirmed the Eee PC 900, which features a larger 8.9-inch screen with 1024x600 resolution, 1GB RAM and up to 12GB storage. Other than this, and a larger touchpad, it looks almost the same as the original. [DailyTech]

4:21 PM on Mon Mar 3 2008
By Jason Chen
95,920 views, 61 comments

laptops

Everex Cloudbook Gets Dropped By Its First Shipping Company

Things just get worse and worse for Everex's Cloudbook, previously thought to be a competitor to the popular Asus Eee PC, as the first company to actually ship the mini laptop has ceased selling it. ZaReason says they've lost so much money in shipping out refunds (due to bank transaction fees) that it's no longer profitable for them to sell it. Why would so many people want refunds? Because the laptop's kind of a crapfest, according to last week's Laptop Mag review—partially because the touchpad is placed in a horrible, horrible spot. But if you really want one, Wal-Mart's got it listed on their website. [ via Cloudbooker via eeesite]

5:00 PM on Thu Feb 21 2008
By Jason Chen
2,744 views, 18 comments

Latest by thebooksarehere: Who wants a computer with a touchpad on the top of the keyboard??? more »

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Asus to Debut $500 iMac-Like All-In-One

Asustek has announced it is adding an iMac-like all-in-one PC and a large-screen LCD TV with integrated Linux to its Eee PC line. The $500 all-in-one is expected to launch in September and should be seen as a companion to the Eee PC desktop model. The president of the Taiwan-based company revealed a few more juicy bits of info, as well. More »

4:52 AM on Wed Jan 30 2008
By Kit Eaton
13,173 views, 20 comments

Latest by x23: @niel718: ...and people say the Eee has too small a keyboard to type on reliably. proof positive. more »