The Asus Eee PC 1004DN that was debuted at CES 2009 has finally released in Taiwan. The netbook is priced at approximately $608 from PC Home. Weighing at 3.2 pounds, the Asus Ships Eee PC 1004DN features a CD/DVD burner, a fingerprint scanner, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU and an Intel GN40 chipset with X4500M graphics. Other features include a 10.2 inch (1024 x 600) display, a 1GB of RAM, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, an ExpressCard 34 slot, and a 6 cell battery (5.5-hours of run time). The computer was able to handle 720p HD video playback with ease, and 1080p playback after tweaking some settings. [Netbook News]
LaptopMag has reviewed the recently released 10.1-inch Samsung Go netbook that is also known as the Samsung N310. The Go provides a larger capacity 6-cell (8850mAh) battery that provides enough juice for up to 8.5 hours of operation time. It is almost 30-minutes less than the ASUS Eee PC 1005HA, or an hour less than the Toshiba NB205. The price starts at $450, which is around $100 more than the high-end ASUS Eee PC 1005HA. Here is a verdict.
With the Go, Samsung has created one of the more attractive 10-inch netbooks on the market. Its compact build and peppy performance will provide the fashion-conscious a well-rounded package. However, its $449 price gives us pause. You can snatch up the Editors’ Choice-winning Toshiba mini NB205, which provides a larger touchpad and even better endurance, for $50 less. And for $50 more you can pick up the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 (retailing for $499), which has a larger 12-inch display but less endurance. Still, if a combo of style and a long runtime is at the top of your mobile computing list, the Samsung Go is worth the splurge.
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Still remember the Samsung NC10 netbook that we mentioned earlier this year? The netbook is now available at Expansys for only £394.99 ($646). The Windows XP-powered netbook features a built-in HSDPA with a 1.6Ghz Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 10.2-inch WSVGA display, a 160GB hard drive, WiFi 802.11b/g, and an integrated 1.3MP webcam. [Expansys]
LG has introduced its new Xnote Mini X120 Levi’s special edition netbook for the South Korean market. This special edition X120 comes jam packed with a 10.1-inch (1024 x 600) LCD display, an Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 160GB HDD, a 1GB RAM, Bluetooth 2.0, Microsoft Windows XP Home OS, and a 6-cell battery. No word on pricing so far. More
Gateway has recently rolled out the LT2000 10.1-inch netbook that features a 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, a LED-backlit 1,024 x 600 resolution display, a 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB 5400RPM hard drive, and an Intel GMA950 graphics set. Weighing at 2.62-pounds, the netbook also comes equipped with a card reader, a built-in webcam, twin stereo speakers, three USB 2.0 ports, and a three-cell battery. Available in NightSky Black (LT2001u) or Cherry Red (LT2021u), the Gateway LT2000 netbook is priced at $299.99 each. [Engadget]
The Dell Latitude 2100 is the latest education-oriented netbook, which features a rubberized case, optional anti-bacterial coating, an optional shoulder strap, and bright colors. Dell has released a promotional video for this netbook showing a theoretical school where all the kids and teachers seem to have the netbooks. Video after the jump. More
