NEC is out with another portable netbook computer in the form of the LaVie Light Lui Mobile. Weighing just 1.32kg, the machine sports a 10.1-inch LCD display with 1024 x 600 resolution, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, a 1.3MP webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, an 8.5 hour battery lifespan and runs on Windows XP SP3 OS. No to mention, the system is also designed to work with its Lui Remote Desktop System which allows you to access and use the LUI server remotely. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [Akihabara]
Asus has plan to add red and pink models for its Eee PC 1005HA netbook in the near future. The netbook is currently available in the US in black, white, and blue. There’s no word on whether the new colors will affect the netbook’s price. Stay tuned for more updates. More
Samsung starts selling the 10-inch N310 and the N510 in the US market. The N310 is also known as the Samsung Go, which will arrive this July 15th onwards for around $479. However, there is no word on a release date for the Samsung N510 at this time. This netbook will come with an 11.6-inch display accompanied by an NVIDIA ION chipset. [Liliputing]
BenQ has rolled out a new netbook computer in the form of the Joybook Lite U102. Weighing only about 1Kg, this portable machine sports a 10.1-inch WSVGA LED backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution, an Intel Atom N270/N280 processor, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, 3G, WiFi, a 4-in-1 card reader, 3x USB ports and Windows XP OS. Pricing is still unknown at the moment. More
Dell today released the Vostro 1220 in the Japanese market. It is a 12.1-inch business laptop that has an Intel processor options (a 2.20GHz Celeron or 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo), a 1GB or 2GB of RAM, a WXGA (1,200 x 800) glossy display, a 4-cell battery (a 6-cell is available), WiFi, three USB 2.0 ports. FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet, VGA output, ExpressCard slot, a multicard reader and a 1.3MP webcam. The 12.1-inch Dell Vostro 1220 is priced at 79,980 Yen ($837) upwards, depending on the specs. [Impress]
Samsung has unveiled their upcoming Ion-based netbook in the form of the N510. This mini laptop sports a 11.6-inch widescreen display with 1366 x 768 resolution, a 1.66GHz Intel atom N280 processor, a NVIDIA Ion chipset with GeForce 9400M graphics, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, Windows XP OS and a 6-cell battery. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [Blogeee.net via PCLaunches]
