
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]

The Cooler Master SNA95 is a 95-watts universal laptop power supply, that is able to run on anything from 100V to 240V. The device comes equipped with 9 different tips, that fit approximately 90% of the world’s laptops. It also has a USB port, so you can recharge USB gadgets without the need of the laptop or PC. You can get the Cooler Master Slim Universal Laptop Power for around $70. [Cooler Master]

Logitec Japan is out with a new portable DVD player to accompany your netbook. Powered by USB, the drive is capable of reading both single layer as well as dual layer DVD. In addition, it also serves as a ‘boot drive’ in case your hard drive crashes and you need to reinstall the operating system. It’ll be available in Japanese market starting October for $55. More

Portable Monkey has created the video review of the Onkyo Sotec C204 netbook. Weighing at just 930 grams, the netbook has a disturbingly slow SSD with write speeds that make the netbook a pain to use. The fan is also noisy. The worst part is its battery that only provides a poor 2.5 hours of operation time. Video after the jump. More