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Dell Inspiron Mini 10: a simple mini netbook from Dell

admin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:41:06 +0000

Dell has launched Dell Inspiron Mini 10 lately. From its name, I’m sure you know why it is named Inspiron Mini 10. Inspiron Mini 10 is a10-inch netbook from Dell which is extremely light in weight with a weight of mere 1.2 kg.

This mini netbook from Dell is equipped with 1 GB of RAM and a hard drive of 160 GB capacity. Powered by a 1.33 GHz Atom Z520 processor, this Inspiron Mini 10 also features an SDHC/MMC flash card slot, and an HDMI output.

Since Dell still insists that netbooks are only being used for email and web browsing, the Mini 10 supports Microsoft’s Works 9.0 but without Microsoft Word. Another thing that is quite disappointing is the battery. Dell has given it only a 3-cell battery instead of a 6-cell unit as a standard, but you don’t need to worry; a 6-cell battery is available for an extra £40. It’s better for you to prefer the 6-cell option so you can have at around 5-6 hours of battery life.
However, if you care enough with the appearance of your stuff, well, you’ll be happy to read this: The Mini 10 is a stylish unit that will be available in various colors. The available colors are black, white, blue, red, green, pink and some other patterned options.

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 in red

Source: dell.com

HP Mini 1150NR: a smart HP mini netbook

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:49:47 +0000

The slender HP Mini 1150NR netbook will make your personal computing experience more and more fun. It measures only 10.3 x 6.56 x 0.99 inches and weighs 2.45 pounds. Although it has a mini size, the keyboard is 92 percent of the size of a standard laptop.

Powered by Intel Atom N270 processor, this mini 1150NR is equipped with 80GB hard disk drive (HDD) and 1GB of RAM. Further, the HP mini is pre-installed with windows XP. It also includes the following software: Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009, Microsoft Works, Skype, MSN live messenger, and AOL instant messenger.

Other interesting features of this mini HP 1150 NR are the built-in HP mini webcam, the built-in speakers, SD/MMC memory card reader, 3-cell battery, stylish HP imprint finish, and the integrated 54g Wi-Fi networking. It already includes the built-in AT&T 3G wireless capabilities too.

However, because of its mini size, HP mini 1150NR doesn’t have an integrated optical drive, but there are optional CD/DVD read/write drives which can be connected to it via one of the three USB ports, so you will still be able to burn movies, create your own music mixes and so on.

In short, this mini HP 1150NR is a perfect netbook for you who need a quick and easy access to online resources and digital entertainment anytime anywhere.

ASUS eee pc 1008HA Seashell: the smart touch of nature’s beauty

admin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:30:45 +0000

ASUS eee pc 1008HA Seashell is one of chic netbooks that you may find in the market. The 1008HA Seashell has a handsome exterior. In short words, it doesn’t just look like every other netbook. Whether open or closed, the 1008HA is extremely comfortable to hold and carry about in one hand because of its weight and compact design. Weighing just 2.4 pounds, you may find out that the Eee PC Seashell is a highly portable companion for you. Further, the Seashell presents a smooth, uninterrupted exterior since It’s got a high gloss finish and the ports are hidden behind teeny doors.

Powered by 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, ASUS eee pc 1008HA Seashell is equipped with 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and Intel GMA 950 graphics. Other features are two USB ports, a standard headphone jack, and mini VGA port, all hidden behind the tiny flaps. To accommodate the lack of VGA port, there’s a mini VGA to VGA adapter included in the box, and a dedicated magnetic slot to house it on the bottom side of the chassis. Is that all? Nope. The Seashell is also equipped with 802.11 B/G/N Wi-Fi, 10/100Mbps Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, and a high-density, non-removable, lithium polymer battery that supposedly gets up to 6 hours of life.

Sony Vaio VGN-Z21ZN/X: notebook inside, netbook outside

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:53:12 +0000

Sony Vaio VGN-Z21ZN/X is the answer for you who look for a compact notebook yet complete enough in terms of the features. The VGN-Z21ZN/X is equipped with 2.53 GHz Intel Core2 Duo Processor P9500, and then 4GB of onboard RAM. Its battery life of up to 4.5 hours which is definitely something you would expect more of a notebook. Other thing that may impress you is the onboard Blu-ray drive, high resolution WXGA++ (1600 x 900) screen and advanced graphics which means that this Vaio VGN-Z21ZN/X notebook will be able to play the latest Blu-ray movies excellently in terms of the quality. It is also embedded with Nvidia GeForce 9300M GS graphics card, which will play most graphics intensive games and applications without any complications. Well, since it has a small size and weight only 1.5 kg, the VGN-Z21ZN/X is practically has a netbook appearance but with a notebook performance.

Various Terms referring to Portable Computers

admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:19:15 +0000

There are some terms which refer to portable computers, such as: notebook, laptop, tablet pc, desktop replacement, netbook, net top etc. Most of the time, the terms above are confusing especially for us who are not computer-expert. Well, we don’t really need to know the difference between the various terms in specific. But there is time when we should know the terms and recognize the difference between them in order to get the suitable portable computer for us. As an example, if you are a student or a housewife, you should prefer a laptop rather than a tablet pc. They look similar but they have different specifications. In summary, each kind of portable computers has their own weaknesses and their own strength. Certain portable computers are better than the other ones for us in terms of the functionality.