So many netbooks, so little time
Actually, that isn’t true at all. I have the time; it’s the interest in the low-cost netbook craze that I’m missing.
It’s obvious that this mini notebook trend won’t be short-lived, especially now that major companies like Sony and Dell are involved, and it’s tough to ignore the deluge of new devices being revealed whenever I refresh my Google Reader feeds list. But rather than feign interest by covering the netbooks expected to be shown at Computex this week and elsewhere afterward, I’ve decided to use this post to compile a list of links where those interested in 8.9- to 10-inch netbooks can go for more information.
The list isn’t exhaustive but will be updated regularly with launch news and official details. So if you’re interested, check back often or bookmark this page to make sure you don’t miss anything.
Acer Aspire One
- Product page
- Is this the Acer Aspire One MiniNote? [UMPCPortal]
- Acer aspires to lead low-cost laptop race [CNET]
Asus Eee PC 901
- Meet Eee PC 901 with Intel Atom CPU [jkkmobile]
- Asus expands Eee PC mini-notebook line [InformationWeek]
Asus Eee PC 1000
- Eee PC 1000 specs leak [SlashGear]
- Press release
Dell E/Mini Inspiron (tentative name)
- Dell E and E slim revealed [Engadget]
- Exclusive: Dell Mini Inspiron, their first mini laptop [Gizmodo]
- Something from Dell at D6 [Dell blog]
- Up close with Dell’s Eee PC killer [APC]
Elonex
- Elonex has OneTwo3 four new netbooks [UMPCPortal]
Everex Cloudbook Max
- Product page
- Everex demonstrates new Cloudbook Max [Cloudbook UMPC]
FIC CE2A1 (VIA), CW0A1 (Intel)
Gigabyte M912
- Product page
- Bringing UMPC features to the netbook market [UMPCPortal]
- Hands-on [LAPTOP]
HP 2133 Mini-Note
Malata/AMD (unnamed)
- AMD joins netbook race with low-cost and high performance models [jkkmobile]
- AMD to reveal its 8.9-inch ultra low-cost netbook for $400 [AVING USA]
Medion Akoya (10.2" display)
MSI Wind
- Product page
- MSI Wind revealed [LAPTOP]
- First look preview [ZDNET UK]
- Is the Wind as hot as other mini notebooks? [LAPTOP]
Sony OpenBook (unconfirmed)
VIA OpenBook (reference design)
- Product page
- Hands-on [Engadget]
- VIA OpenBook introduction [YouTube]