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TG Averatec N1000 Netbook

Looks like a Wind PC to me but Averatec’s N1000 Netbook does seem to carry it’s own weight. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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[ More ] December 17th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Netbooks |

MSI Wind hits the Philippines. 320GB for 31,999? SOLD!

As expected, PC Corner was the first store to come up with the hot off the plant, MSI Wind Notebook.  The initial price?  P 23,999.
For a 512MB and 80 GB equipped notebook, that doesn’t say much not attract the casual buyer. That changes however as you move up the bracket. Bracket? Yes, MSI didn’t just [...]

[ More ] July 3rd, 2008 | 5 Comments | Posted in Netbooks |
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Facts about the MSI Wind Notebook

MSI’s upcoming UMPC bet has generated some (yes, just some when compared to the EEE) buzz to turn a few curious eyes away from it’s competitors. Under the Atom Processor banner, the new Ultra Mobile Notebook is set to make AsusTek run for it’s money with the delay of the Atom version of it’s [...]

[ More ] May 14th, 2008 | 7 Comments | Posted in Netbooks |

Asus EEE 900 starts shipping May 12th

This is just a minor update to my earlier post, Facts about the EEE 900. A minor yet very important update. Asustek finally released the final shipping date and price for the United States of the EEE 700’s big brother.
According to NotebookReview the Asus Eee PC 900 sells for $549 and starts shipping [...]

[ More ] April 21st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Netbooks |

Facts about the EEE 900

It’s cute, it’s cuddly and it’s on a lot of people’s waitlist/wishlist but what can we really expect from the EEE 900? So far, all we’ve confirmed is the larger screen at 8.9″ and 1024 x 768 native resolution and little else. For comparison’s sake, the chassis that houses the Eee PC 900 [...]

[ More ] April 17th, 2008 | 7 Comments | Posted in Netbooks |
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Spinpoint M6; a 500GB wonder

Standing at just 9.5mm, Samsung’s Spinpoint M6 hard drive may be slim but it packs an astounding 500 GB capacity. Another world first from the Korean Electronics Giant.
Official specs for this small wonder are as follows:

500 GB
5400 rpm
8MB cache
3.0Gbps SATA interface

The new Spinpoint drive is small enough to easily fit most existing laptop hard drive [...]

[ More ] March 10th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Gizmos and Gadgets |

Here comes big brother, EEE PC 900

Asus has created quite a storm when it first released the EEE PC 700 last year. The 7″ wonder broke new grounds and created a new and abundant market for UMPCs (ultra mobile PCs). It’s cheap, it’s light and it’s actually useful.
Banking on the little guy’s popularity, Asus is set to release the [...]

[ More ] March 5th, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Netbooks |

Choosing an OS: Linux or Windows

After Windows Vista with it’s Aero interface and high hardware expectations hit the market, people started looking for easy-to-use and less costly alternatives. Linux and many of it’s distributions have emerged to sate that need both for novices and enthusiasts alike. As you may now have noticed, this article [...]

[ More ] January 23rd, 2008 | 1 Comment | Posted in Software |

Taking Down Notes on your Computer

Whether it’s for assignments, projects or even just a blog post, we usually find snippets, pictures and links, note taking is both useful and essential. Ever had the experience of trying to remember that the impromptu assignment that your boss sent you on your IM but cant?
I’m sure many of you will suggest “isn’t [...]

[ More ] January 20th, 2008 | 13 Comments | Posted in Software |

Apple’s new MacBook Air

Apple new Macbook is a shiny, yet so thin piece of art.  With dimensions going for 12.8 inches by 8.94 inches and thickness from .16 to .76, the notebook can’t have a more deserving name, Air (yeah it sounds like a piece of footwear but hey, it’s a Mac).  Weighing in at 3 lbs, it’s [...]

[ More ] January 16th, 2008 | 6 Comments | Posted in Netbooks |