Archive for category Netbook
Video Review CaseCrown Vertical Mobile Messenger Bag
Posted by Steve Trotto in Netbook, Video on September 2, 2009
Today I take a look at the Vertical Mobile Messenger Bag. This bag has multiple pockets for storing all of your gear and provides great protection for your netbook. I will be using this to transport my netbook for the…
Survey: School shoppers opt for netbooks over Macs
Posted by Steve Trotto in Netbook on August 18, 2009
The majority of student laptop shoppers will not be buying Macs, according to a study released Tuesday.
Sunnyvale Calif.-based consumer electronics marketplace Retrevo Inc. said its new “Gadgetology” survey showed that 34 percent of students who are buying laptops…
Verizon Offers Free Netbooks With BlackBerry Tour
Posted by Steve Trotto in Netbook on August 14, 2009
Verizon Wireless is again offering a second BlackBerry with each one purchased, but this time the deal includes any other device — of equal or lesser value — that Verizon sells.
Intel to suspend Atom Z sales
Posted by Steve Trotto in Netbook on July 31, 2009
Intel has reportedly informed customers that it will accept no more orders for its Atom Z processors from netbook makers soon, as it is getting close to completely digesting its inventory, according to industry sources.
Will Wal-Mart Blur Notebook/Netbook Lines?
Posted by Steve Trotto in Netbook on July 24, 2009
Internet News is reporting that with Wal-Mart’s planning aggressive discounting and marketing around notebook PCs, hardware vendors may be facing an unpleasant situation: The line of demarcation between notebooks and netbooks may be blurring at the point of pricing, perhaps…

Intel has made available for download its latest Linux-based operating system, Moblin 2.1, just a few days after announcing the new software.