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Intel Reports Record Earnings, Forecasts Even Better 2011 By David Needle | Article Published January 13, 2011 CEO Paul Otellini promises chip giant will be more competitive in smartphones and tablets versus ARM and others, and plans push forward on netbooks. Tags: earnings, processor, Intel Atom, Intel, netbooks Linux Desktop and Google in 2011 By Matt Hartley | Article Published December 06, 2010 Will Google be the driving force behind Linux adoption in 2011? Tags: Google, netbooks, Linux, Linux downloads, Chrome OS 9 Linux Desktops for Netbooks By Bruce Byfield | Article Published December 02, 2010 Netbooks have substantially expanded the options for Linux desktops. Tags: free software, netbooks, Ubuntu, Linux, open source Toshiba Mini NB305 Netbook: More RAM, Please By Daniel Dern | Article Published November 03, 2010 Like many of the sub-$400 netbooks, the Toshiba Mini could use some more RAM to turn it into a more fully capable unit. Tags: RAM upgrade, netbooks, netbook review, iPad, Toshiba Ubuntu Netbook 10.10: Usability vs. Constraints By Bruce Byfield | Article Published October 20, 2010 Your comfort with the Ubuntu Netbook depends on whether your work habits conform to the assumptions built into the design. Tags: netbooks, netbook, open source tools, Linux downloads, Ubuntu Panasonic Toughbook F9: Ultra-Light, Ultra-Pricey By Eric Grevstad | Article Published September 08, 2010 Yes, the Panasonic Toughbook F9 laptop is remarkably expensive, yet it has a feature list the justifies the price tag. Tags: notebook PC, laptops, netbook reviews, netbooks, notebook review Acer Aspire TimelineX: A Nice Box By Daniel Dern | Article Published August 19, 2010 Performance-wise, the 4820T is great, and with its specs, that's no surprise. Tags: notebook review, notebook PC, Acer Aspire, notebooks, netbooks MSI X350 Notebook: Thin and Light By Eric Grevstad | Article Published August 16, 2010 The MSI X350 Notebook is almost as thin as the MacBook air, but it is far cheaper. Tags: MacBook Pro, netbook review, netbooks, MSI, PC buying guide Acer Aspire One Netbook: Good Graphics, Modest Battery By Housen Maratouk | Article Published July 29, 2010 This netbook's graphics rival a fully-equipped notebook, yet its computing power takes a toll on battery life. Tags: netbook reviews, netbooks, netbook, Acer Aspire, graphics Microsoft Puts Limits on XP for Netbooks By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published June 11, 2010 The company this week tells PC OEMs that they won't be able to package XP with netbooks for much longer. Tags: Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows 7, netbooks Top Netbooks Compared: the Eight Best Netbooks By James Maguire | Article Published May 27, 2010 With most top netbooks now offering similar specs, choosing the best netbook is a matter of selecting which features -- like keyboard design or battery life -- matter most to you. Tags: Top netbook, keyboards, netbooks, Atom, netbook review TEO Linux Netbook: Ultra-Sturdy By Carla Schroder | Article Published May 21, 2010 Made by ZaReason, the TEO Linux netbook runs Ubuntu out of the box and offers easy-to-use portable computing. Tags: Ubuntu, laptop, netbooks, Linux, netbook HP EliteBook 8440w Notebook: "W" For Workstation By Eric Grevstad | Article Published May 17, 2010 The HP EliteBook 8440w notebook isn't cheap, but then it claims to offer the equivalent of a workstation in a portable package. Does it live up to its claim? Tags: netbooks, notebook review, workstation, netbook, Notebook Laptop as Workstation: HP EliteBook 8440w By Eric Grevstad | Article Published May 10, 2010 HP touts the EliteBook 8440w as a true workstation, muscular enough for demanding engineering and scientific applications and built with professional-grade graphics. Does it live up to the hype? Tags: workstation, laptop review, laptop, Notebook, netbooks Toshiba Tecra A11 Notebook: Business-Class Muscle By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published May 06, 2010 The Toshiba notebook's speed, storage and memory makes it a robust tool for any business road warrior. Tags: netbooks, laptop, business, notebooks, netbook review Google Buys BumpTop 3D Desktop - Maybe With Mobile in Mind By David Needle | Article Published May 03, 2010 Startup gives Google a flashy desktop user interface, but will Android or the netbook-focused Chrome OS be in the mix? Tags: Google, Chrome OS, netbooks, cloud computing, cloud app Encrypt Your Laptop for Top Security By Laura Taylor | Article Published April 14, 2010 Neither personal firewalls, passwords or recovery software provide the level of security enabled by self-encrypting your laptop's drive. Tags: data protection, netbooks, laptop security, encrypt, notebooks Google CEO Eric Schmidt Talks Up Web-Based Enterprise Apps By David Needle | Article Published April 13, 2010 Wrapping up a one-day summit for CIOs, Google's CEO explains why the company continues to venture beyond its core search services. Tags: Atmosphere, Google Apps, netbooks, Chrome OS, Microsoft Web Sites Load Faster on iPad Than Netbooks: Report By David Needle | Article Published April 08, 2010 iPad truly faster than netbooks? Early analysis by Gomez shows some leading Web sites are optimizing for the iPad, though others have work to do. Tags: iPhone, netbooks, iphone apps, iPad, iPad apps Netbook Buying Guide By Joseph Moran | Article Published March 16, 2010 The plethora of netbook choices may appear remarkably similar, yet the differences in hardware make all the difference for the busy professional. Here are some tips on selecting the best netbook for your needs. Tags: netbooks, netbook, netbook review, cloud computing, top netbooks Laptops vs. Lectures: Let's Ban Lectures! By Mike Elgan | Article Published March 12, 2010 Few would argue with the idea that the Internet, PCs and mobile devices open up massive new opportunities to transform university education. So why the resistance to laptops in class? Tags: Notebook, laptop, netbook, notebook PC, netbooks Muscle for Netbooks: Nvidia's New Ion By Andy Patrizio | Article Published March 03, 2010 Netbooks aren't known as performance machines, yet Nvidia second generation Ion claims to change that. Tags: nVidia, netbook, netbooks, netbook reviews, Ion Anjal: GNOME's Evolution for Netbooks By Bruce Byfield | Article Published February 09, 2010 Anjal, a light interface for GNOME mail reader Evolution, demonstrates how netbooks are affecting open source software. Tags: Linux, netbooks, netbook, Gnome, Linux desktop Why You'll Use a Tablet. Yes YOU! By Mike Elgan | Article Published February 03, 2010 Touch tablets will come out optimized for operating systems ranging from closed (iPhone OS) to open (Linux) and everything in between. Take your pick. Tags: Windows Mobile, tablet, Android, Apple, netbooks Will the Linux-Windows Netbook Change the OS Wars? By Emery Fletcher | Article Published January 08, 2010 Lenovo's new hybrid Linux-Windows netbook, debuted at CES, could be a game changer. Tags: netbook, netbooks, Linux desktop, Windows 7 Nokia: Businesses Interested in Netbook By - Reuters | Article Published November 19, 2009 Nokia launched its netbook with the consumer market in mind, yet now sees major corporate interest. Tags: netbooks, media, consumer, IT, Nokia Netbook Top Sellers: Acer, Asus, Samsung By David Needle | Article Published November 06, 2009 Netbooks are enjoying zooming sales figures, with Acer, Asus, Samsung as the top netbook sellers. Tags: netbook, integrated, netbooks Toshiba Mini NB205-N210 Netbook: Good Traveler By Eric Grevstad | Article Published October 14, 2009 Toshiba sells two Mini NB205 models, with and without Bluetooth. Both are good netbooks for their respective prices. Tags: Intel, wireless, netbooks, netbook, Windows HP Unveils New Netbook, Ultra-thin PCs By - Reuters | Article Published September 15, 2009 The PC maker is navigating the downturn by targeting the sweet spot of consumer desire. Tags: Intel, HP, netbooks, Microsoft, netbook ZaReason's Linux Netbook Strategy By Carla Schroder | Article Published September 10, 2009 Linux PC maker ZaReason -- with its Terra A20 -- targets a tough but growing market. Tags: Windows, Microsoft, software, Linux, netbooks Microsoft Defends Its Netbook Efforts By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published September 10, 2009 While some critics claim Microsoft is behind the curve on the booming netbook market, the software giant says otherwise. Tags: netbook, Google, Windows, Microsoft, netbooks Netbook Review: Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 By Eric Grevstad | Article Published September 02, 2009 The Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 netbook lacks the ExpressCard slot of the prior model, but it offers three USB ports. Tags: netbook, wireless, Microsoft, netbooks, Intel Netbooks Zooming Ahead of Laptops By Andy Patrizio | Article Published September 01, 2009 Who buys a full-size notebook anymore? Netbook sales are healthy despite -- or perhaps because of -- the recession. Tags: IT, Microsoft, laptops, netbooks, data Windows 7 Netbook Batteries: Below XP By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published August 26, 2009 Tests by leading tech publications indicate that batteries on netbooks running Windows 7 will have a shorter life than those with XP. Tags: Vista, Windows, software, netbooks, Microsoft Nokia Launches Netbook By - Reuters | Article Published August 24, 2009 The cellphone market will enter the crowded netbook market with a lightweight unit whose battery reportedly gets up to 12 hours. Tags: Intel, netbooks, Microsoft, Windows, HP Netbook Review: HP Mini 5101, Business or Fun By Jamie Bsales | Article Published August 20, 2009 The HP Mini 5101 netbook, with a 95-percent keyboard and a 10.1-inch screen, offers enough capability for business -- or pleasure -- users. Tags: netbook, netbooks, HP, Intel, wireless Forget Netbooks, Desktops Rule By Don Reisinger | Article Published August 20, 2009 The headlines keep coming about Netbooks, yet the small units' capabilities still pale in comparison to good old-fashioned desktops. Tags: desktop, e-Mail, netbooks, Dell, video Netbooks Unlikely for Newbies, Intel Says By - Reuters | Article Published July 30, 2009 First time buyers are far more likely to buy a full-size unit, says an Intel marketing representative. Tags: chips, consumer, netbooks, marketing, Intel Netbook Wi-Fi: Which Netbooks Offers Better Wi-Fi? By Joseph Moran | Article Published July 24, 2009 All netbooks have Wi-Fi, but some netbooks have better Wi-Fi than others. Tags: netbooks, Dell, Wi-Fi, wireless, Wimax Lenovo IdeaPad Y450: Cheap and Appealing By Eric Grevstad | Article Published July 21, 2009 Netbooks have been getting all the love, offering tons of features for cheap. The Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 wants you to know you can also get a full-size for small cash. Tags: Intel, netbooks, nVidia, Lenovo, notebook reviews Netbooks Selling Like Hotcakes By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 14, 2009 Remarkably, netbooks have already attained a hefty 20 percent share of the laptop market. Tags: Linux, netbooks, netbook, wireless, Google Microsoft Should Be Worried, Part 2 By Chris Nerney | Article Published July 09, 2009 Microsoft Should Be Worried, Part 2 Tags: start-ups, operating systems, Microsoft, Chrome, OS, Google, netbooks Google Guns For Microsoft With Netbook OS By Chris Nerney | Article Published July 08, 2009 Google Guns For Microsoft With Netbook OS Tags: Microsoft, Google, Windows, browsers, OS, PCS, Chrome, netbooks Netbook Review: Asus 1000HE, the 'Champ' By Eric Grevstad | Article Published June 24, 2009 With different user needs, it's hard to call one netbook "the best," yet the Asus Eee PC 1000HE has as good a shot as any netbook. Tags: netbooks, asus, Windows, Dell, HP Asus Eee and the 'It's Better with Windows' Campaign By Bruce Byfield | Article Published June 02, 2009 Once a Linux Netbook pioneer, Asus now promotes the joys of Windows – but its campaign is decidedly strange. Tags: Linux, netbooks, asus, Microsoft, Windows Verizon to Offer HP Netbooks By - Reuters | Article Published May 15, 2009 The HP netbook is priced at $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a new two-year activation on a mobile broadband plan. Tags: Verizon, Qualcomm, HP, wireless, netbooks Will Desktop Virtualization and the Rise of Netbooks Kill the PC? By Jeff Vance | Article Published May 13, 2009 Not in the short term, but longer range factors like Microsoft’s strategy and ever cheaper netbook chips complicate the issue. Tags: virtualization, netbooks, Microsoft Open Source Netbook Protection: Adeona By A. Lizard | Article Published May 13, 2009 Adeona gets a lot of credit as a top open source laptop/netbook protection app, yet some say it doesn't work as well as intended. Tags: search, privacy, open source, wireless, netbooks Asus Eee Top ET1602: Stylish Package By Joseph Moran | Article Published May 05, 2009 Asus Eee Top PC ET1602 boasts a stylish design, a touch-screen LCD display, and an integrated Wi-Fi. Yet its performance is just okay. Tags: asus, wireless, netbooks 24 Open Source Apps for the ASUS Netbook By Cynthia Harvey | Article Published April 28, 2009 Open source apps geared for the ASUS, many of which will work on other netbooks or more traditional laptops. Tags: open source, Linux, support, asus, netbooks Open Source Android Netbook Due Soon By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 28, 2009 Reports suggest that a Chinese firm will produce the first Android netbook as early as July. Tags: HP, Android, wireless, netbooks, Google Ubuntu 'Jaunty' Touts Faster Boot Time By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published April 23, 2009 Canonical has unveiled Ubuntu 9.04, codenamed "Jaunty Jackalope." Touting a faster boot time, "Jaunty" offers new versions for netbooks, desktops and servers. Tags: Ubuntu, open source, Linux, HP, netbooks Is Microsoft Better Without Bill Gates? By Mike Elgan | Article Published April 22, 2009 Since the late 1990s it seemed that Microsoft consistently failed to capitalize on the biggest opportunities. Since Gates left last summer, the company seems to be doing everything right. Tags: Microsoft, netbooks, Gates, Windows, Linux Top Netbooks: the Eight Best Netbooks Compared By James Maguire | Article Published April 21, 2009 The top netbooks all offer a similar feature set. So which small portable is the very best? Tags: netbooks, Acer, asus, netbook, laptops Windows 7 Tweaked for Netbooks By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published April 21, 2009 Two versions of Windows 7 will be slimmed down for netbooks, with the focus on a lean and fast OS. But are the OSes too bare bones? Tags: netbooks, Vista, software, Microsoft, Windows 7 HP Mini 2140 Netbook: Upscale Portable By Eric Grevstad | Article Published April 20, 2009 With a 10.1-inch screen and an ExpressCard slot, the Mini 2140 is HP's effort to romance mobile professionals or serious students. Tags: netbook, HP, netbooks, wireless, Intel Netbook Sales Strong By Andy Patrizio | Article Published April 17, 2009 Amid a slumping PC market, the low-end continues to be healthy. Tags: Dell, Intel, netbook, HP, netbooks Having FUD With Facts By Chris Nerney | Article Published April 09, 2009 Having FUD With Facts Tags: Linux Today, netbooks, Microsoft, Linux, research, Ubuntu, NPD Living with a Netbook: Battery Life to Screen Resize By Michael Horowitz | Article Published April 06, 2009 Okay, so you've bought that new Acer or Samsung netbook, but how do you extend the battery life, get the best apps and easily resize the tiny screen? Tags: netbooks, battery, policy, Firefox, Internet Explorer Netbook Market Challenges Windows By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published April 03, 2009 Clearly Windows is the top dog in the emerging netbook market, but the competition seems tougher all the time. Tags: Linux, netbooks, Microsoft, Google, Windows The 10-Minute Netbook Guide By Jamie Lendino | Article Published March 31, 2009 Buying a netbook? Here’s everything you need to know to make the right decision. Tags: Linux, Windows, netbook, netbooks, asus Newest Netbook Competitor: Verizon By Michelle Megna | Article Published March 28, 2009 The telecom provider has a chance if it can offer lower connection fees than its competitors. Tags: voice, carriers, Verizon, netbooks, wireless Netbook Review: HP Mini 2140, the 'Mobile Professional' By Eric Grevstad | Article Published March 25, 2009 The HP Mini 2140 netbook is HP's first netbook targeted at the professional crowd. We find it handsomely understated, or, if you prefer, understatedly handsome. Tags: Microsoft, HP, wireless, netbooks, Intel Netbooks, Linux and the Lenovo S10 By Carla Schroder | Article Published March 18, 2009 A look a the netbook world, focusing on the Lenovo S10 netbook and open source software. Tags: wireless, Linux, netbooks Netbooks: Hackers Private Data Gateway By - Reuters | Article Published March 03, 2009 Today's popular low-cost netbooks may offer hackers security holes to steal personal data. Tags: virus, Dell, marketing, netbooks, security Best Netbook OS: Ubuntu vs. XP vs. Windows 7 By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published February 11, 2009 Each of the operating systems has its strengths and weaknesses, but which does best given the limits of a netbook? Tags: Linux, Ubuntu, netbooks, XP, Windows 7 Netbook Linux at a Crossroads By Jamie Lendino | Article Published February 02, 2009 The mixed reactions Linux-based netbooks generate among mainstream users are not an indication of failure -- they’re a learning opportunity for developers. Tags: Linux, Linux desktop, handhelds, open source, netbooks Netbooks: Permanently Shaking the Laptop Market By Vince Freeman | Article Published January 13, 2009 Netbooks – they're now everywhere. Vendors are busily working on netbook product lines, promoting their current editions and quickly adding newer revisions. Tags: Intel, Linux, netbooks, HP, AMD Why Netbooks Aren't There Yet By Jamie Lendino | Article Published December 01, 2008 Screen size, keyboard comfort, and CPU power are common netbook drawbacks, but they're not the real problem — here’s what needs to happen for netbooks to really take off. Tags: Intel, iPhone, Linux, Windows, netbooks One Guy, 3 Netbooks By Michael Horowitz | Article Published November 24, 2008 Reviews of the Acer, Asus and MSI Wind netbooks from a tech reporter who purchased all three. Tags: asus, Microsoft, netbooks, Acer, Linux Netbook Smackdown: Compare the Six Top Netbooks By James Maguire | Article Published November 17, 2008 The netbook race is on, with units from Asus, Acer, HP, Dell, Lenovo and MSI. Who makes the best netbook? Tags: Dell, asus, HP, wireless, netbooks |
