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Samsung Launches NF Series Netbooks

Samsung announces a new series of netbooks called the NF series. There are a 3 models announced under the NF seres: NF110, NF210, and NF310.

Netbooknews.com has a hands-on video for each of the new netbook models:

1. Samsung NF310

The Samsung NF310 is the highest end among all 3 models. It comes with a 10.1-inch 1366 x 768 high-definition matte display, an option of the dual core N550 or single core N455 CPU, up to 2GB DDR3 RAM, 250GB HDD, and 11 hours of battery life (48Wh). It’s expected to be released on October in the US for $399.

2. Samsung NF210

The Samsung NF210 is slightly lower-end with a standard definition display (1024 x 600), and lower quality build material. It has however got a larger capacity battery (66Wh) which promises up to 14.5 hours of battery life. Specs wise, it’s equipped with a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 matte display, an option of the dual core N550 or single core N455 CPU, up to 2GB DDR3 RAM, and 250GB HDD. The NF210 is expected to be released in the US on October for $379.

3. Samsung NF110

This is the most affordable and of course the lowest-end model among the three. It comes with a 10-inch display, an Intel Atom N475 processor, up to 2GB DDR3 RAM, 250GB HDD, and Windows 7 Starter.

Source: Netbooknews.com

Acer Aspire One Happy

Macles just revealed another new Aspire One netbook model.. it’s called the Aspire One Happy.. but in fact it’s just an Aspire One D255 (an upcoming model with dual core Atom N550 CPU) with a white chassis and keyboard in combination with a few available bright colors. Here are some pictures of the new design:

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Netbook + Internet Stick = Get Connected Anywhere!

It’s amazing what you can do with a netbook and Internet stick. Check out the video below by netbooknews.com:

Asus Eee PC 1215N Released And Reviewed

The Asus Eee PC 1215 is finally released in the US. It’s currently on sale for $499 at Amazon and comes with the following specs:

  • Intel Dual Core Atom D525 (1.8GHz)
  • Nvidia ION 2 graphics with 512mb dedicated video memory
  • 12.1″ WXGA (1366×768) LED screen
  • 2GB DDR3 RAM (2x1GB), 4GB Max
  • 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
  • Windows 7 Home Premium Operating System (32 Bit)
  • HDMI out
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • 10/100 LAN
  • 0.3MP Webcam

Several reviews have been published as well for this 12-inch netbook. Overall the 1215N is said to be the best performing Atom-based netbook on the market, thanks to its dual core Atom D525 processor and Nvidia ION 2 graphics. Battery life is around 5 hours and 40 minutes from Laptop Magazine’s battery test (continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi). 3D games at native resolution and low details are quite playable. WoW yields 45 FPS and Left 4 Dead 2 gives low 20 FPS.

Check out full review from these websites: LaptopMag, Notebookreview, CNET, Engadget

Dual Core Atom N550 Powered Netbook Showing Up

The next batch of netbooks featuring the new dual core Intel Atom N550 processor starts to show up. The new processor promises better performance for multimedia tasks such as gaming and videos playback. Below are the few upcoming netbook models that will be equipped with the new N550 processor:

1. Acer Aspire One D255

This model of netbook from Acer was sported earlier on a US retailer site HSN.com, but the product page was then taken down. Besides the 1.5GHz Atom N550 with GMA 3150 graphics, the 10.1-inch Aspire One D255 will come with 1GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 6-cell battery that lasts “up to 8 hours”, and Windows 7 Starter OS.

2. Asus Eee PC 1015PEM

The ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM is similar to the 1015PE, only to feature a more powerful Atom D550 CPU. Other specs includes: 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 screen, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 250GB HDD, and GMA 3150 graphics. The Eee PC 1015PEM will be available in black, red, pink, and white.

3. Asus Eee PC 1015PN

This model from Asus is similar to the 1015PEM we mentioned just now but will feature the Nvidia ION 2 graphics instead of the GMA 3150. It’s expected to be made available in the US on September.

Source: Engadget, Netbook News

Netbook Deals Of The Week (23 Aug, 2010)

Netbook Deals Of The Week (23 Aug, 2010)

To help our readers finding the best netbook deals online, we scout the Internet and release a post with all the best deals we find online every week.

Here’s the netbook deals highlight for the week of August 23, 2010.

1. Asus Eee PC 1005PE-MU27 ($294.99)

Amazon is offering the Asus Eee PC 1005PE-MU27 with Kindle pre-installed for only $294.99. Available color including black, white, blue, and pink.

Quick specs: Intel N450 Atom Processor, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 10.1-inch display, up to 11 hours battery life, Windows 7 Starter (full specs)

Rating: 4 out of 5 >> Read customer reviews

2. Acer Aspire One 532h-2588 ($279.45)

Quick specs: Intel N450 Atom Processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 10.1-inch display, up to 8 hours battery life, Windows 7 Starter (full specs)

Rating: 4 out of 5 >> Read customer reviews

3. Samsung N150 ($279.99)

Quick specs: Intel N450 Atom Processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 10.1-inch display, up to 7 hours battery life, Windows 7 Starter (full specs)

Rating: 4 out of 5 >> Read customer reviews

4. Asus Eee PC 1201PN-PU17-BK ($438.57)

Quick specs: Intel N450 Atom Processor, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 12-inch display, up to 6 hours battery life, Windows 7 Home Premium (full specs)

Rating: 4 out of 5 >> Read customer reviews

Android Based Acer Aspire One D255 Hands On

Sascha from netbooknews.com got his hands on the Android-based Acer Aspire One D255. Check out his hands-on video review below:

This model of netbook is currently available only in Taiwan.

Asus Eee PC 1215N Benchmarked

Asus Eee PC 1215N

While the Asus Eee PC 1215N is yet to be released in the U.S., Notebooktv.hu from Hungary has got their hands on this “multimedia netbook” and run a few benchmark test on it.

The battery life is between 2 to 6 hours depending on what you are doing with it. According to Notebooktv.hu, they get 2 hours for playing games, 2.5 hours for watching HD movies, and 6 hours for normal computing tasks.

Other benchmark scores for the Eee PC 1215N are:

3DMark06: 2715
PCMark05: 2348
Windows 7 Index : 3.3 points
World of Warcraft (1366×768): 35-51 fps

You can check out more benchmark results on Notebooktv.hu.

Netbook Deals Of The Week (16 Aug, 2010)

Netbook Deals Of The Week (16 Aug, 2010)

To help our readers finding the best netbook deals online, we scout the Internet and release a post with all the best deals we find online every week.

Here’s the netbook deals highlight for the week of August 16, 2010.

1. Asus Eee PC 1005PE-MU27-BK ($294.99)

Quick specs: Intel N450 Atom Processor, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, 10.1-inch display, up to 11 hours battery life, Windows 7 Starter (full specs)

Rating: 4 out of 5 >> Read customer reviews

2. Acer Aspire One 532h-2588 ($279.45)

Quick specs: Intel N450 Atom Processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 10.1-inch display, up to 8 hours battery life, Windows 7 Starter (full specs)

Rating: 4 out of 5 >> Read customer reviews

3. Disney Netpal by Asus ($259.99)

Quick specs: Intel N270 Atom Processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 8.9-inch display, up to 5 hours battery life, Windows XP Home (full specs)

Rating: 4 out of 5 >> Read customer reviews

4. Samsung N150 ($288.14)

Quick specs: Intel N450 Atom Processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 10.1-inch display, up to 7 hours battery life, Windows 7 Starter (full specs)

Rating: 4 out of 5 >> Read customer reviews

Amazon UK Start Taking Order For Asus Eee PC 1215N

The much awaited Asus Eee PC 1215N “multimedia netbook” is now available for pre-order at Amazon UK. It’s priced £429.00 and will comes with the following specs:

  • 12.1″ 1366 x 768 display
  • Intel Atom D525 processor (dual core, 1.8 GHz)
  • Nvidia ION 2 graphics with Nvidia Optimus technology
  • 2GB RAM
  • 250GB HDD
  • Bluetooth 3.0
  • webcam
  • 7 hours battery
  • Windows 7 Home Premium

According to Amazon product page, the Eee PC 1215N will start shipping on September 7, 2010.

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