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A Singapore-based vendor, iiView has recently showcased their upcoming 12.1-inch netbook called the A2. Taking a resemblance to the Macbook Air, this sexy netbook sports a 12.1-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, an Intel 945 chipset, a 2GB RAM, a 320GB HDD, WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, two USB ports, a mini-HDMI port, a 2-in-1 headphone/mic jack, a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 RC1 OS with Vista Home Premium license. The iiView A2 will start shipping in Singapore starting next week for an estimated retail of S$699 ($467.78).

It seems that Hewlett-Packard has several new netbooks for 2009/2010 release. ODM Quanta Computer will start producing an 11.6-inch mini-notebook for them in August this year and a new 10.1-inch model at the end of 2009 for Hewlett-Packard. ODM Inventec will be producing a revision of one of HP’s current netbook at the end of September 2009. Stay tuned for more updates about these new HP’s netbooks.

This ultraportable laptop is finally available to pre-order from European online store Notebook.de for €499 ($711) including tax. This model features a 1.4GHz Intel SU3500 processor, an integrated Intel GMA X4500MHD graphics card with an HDMI output, a 2GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 6-cell battery that lasts up to 8 hours of runtime. Another version that comes with 3G and a 3GB of RAM is also available to pre-order for €599 ($853) including tax.

The Averatec N3400 is a 13-inch aluminum notebook that boasts a 2.16-Ghz Intel T3400 CPU, a 1280×1024 display with a 1.3MP webcam, a 3GB DDR 2m 800Mhz (8GB max), a 250GB HDD, and a DVD drive. Weighing at 4-pounds, this ultra-slim notebook can be easily carried in a briefcase or backpack. Other specs include three USB 2.0 ports, a 3.5mm audio in/out, a multi-format card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth and Gigabit Ethernet. The Averatec N3400 retails for only $799.

The Satellite A500 is the latest high-end laptop from Toshiba that boasts a high definition LCD display. The laptop comes jam packed with a 16-inch HD Toshiba TruBrite display with 16:9 aspect ratio that offers a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and a luminance of 200 cd/m². Other cool features include a built-in TV-Tuner to receive analogue and digital TV channels over DVB-T, an HD webcam, and high-end Harman Kardon stereo speakers. The Satellite A500 also features an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU or an AMD Turion X2 Ultra Dual-Core CPU, up to 8 GB DDR memory, up to 500GB HDD, and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD GPUs with up to 1GB DDR3 VRAM. Additionally, the laptop can be configured with a 64GB SSD drive (Solid State Drive). The Satellite A500 can be operated with a remote control thanks to the REGZA-Link, a HDMI CEC(High-Definition Multimedia Interface Consumer Electronics Control) interface. If you are interested, you can buy the new Toshiba Satellite A500 for $1,522 upwards, depending on the specs.

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.

Touted as the World’s most powerful gaming laptop, Maingear’s latest eX-L 18 sports an Intel Core 2 Extreme quad processor and has dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M GPUs. The machine also comes with an 18.4-inch full HD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, up to 8GB DDR3 memory, 3x 2.5″ SATA SSDs, a 3MP webcam, a 7.1ch audio system, Windows Vista OS, WiFi, Bluetooth and several connectivity ports including eSATA, HDMI, USB 2.0 and FireWire. The Maingear eX-L 18 is now available starting at $2,999.

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.

ViewSonic has announced two new netbooks namely the VNB100 and VNB101. The VNB100 will come in four different colors including black, white, yellow and hot pink, while the VNB101 will come in black, red and champagne, all with a special coating to protect them from spills and wear. As for the specs itself, the VNB100 will feature a 10.2-inch display with 1024 x 600 resolution, an Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, a 1.3MP webcam, a memory card reader, WiFi, 3 USB 2.0 ports and an ExpressCard 34 slot. Meanwhile, the VNB101 will offer the same 10.2-inch display with 1024 x 600 resolution, an Intel Atom N280 CPU, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, a 0.3MP webcam, a rear mounted memory card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth and a USB 2.0 port on each side. The VNB100 and VNB101 will be released at the end of this month in Asia-Pacific and later this year in Europe for £256 and £293, respectively.

If you are searching for a brand new rugged tablet PC, then you can purchase the Duros 8404 that comes with an 8.4-inch sunlight-viewable SVGA touchscreen display, an Intel Atom processor, a solid-aluminum chassis, a hot-swappable battery and non-rotating compact flash drive. The tablet PC is specially designed for outdoor activity. The Duros 8404 comes with a LED sunlight-viewable display that provides a brightness level of 1,100 nit and a 120-degree viewing angle. There is no info on pricing so far, but I am sure it wont be cheap.

Remember the HP ProBook 4310s that we reviewed back in June? Now you could get your hands on this laptop for a starting price of $779 at HP’s official website. Targeted towards students and business professionals, the 4310s offers a 13.3-inch diagonal LED-backlit HD display, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics card, up to 8GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 2MP webcam, a Blu-ray drive, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI port and Windows Vista OS.

The Lenovo IdeaPad S12 netbook has finally made its way to European consumers, you’ll be able to pre-order it via Amazon.de for 454.95 Euros starting today. However, it’s only available in Intel Atom variant, while in US you can get the VIA Nano variant. So here are the specs: a 12.1-inch WSVGA display with 1280 x 800 resolution, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, an Intel GMA950 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD and Windows XP Home OS.

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.

Taiwan’s MSI has announced two new notebook PCs to its newly-formed Classic series. Like their predecessors (CX600 and CR600), the CX700 and CR700 sport a different graphics processing hardware. The former comes with an ATI’s Mobility Radeon HD 4330 3D 512MB graphics card, while the latter only uses a NVIDIA’s GeForce 8200M G GPU that shares memory with the system. Otherwise, specs are the same for both notebooks, including a 17-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1600 x 900 resolution, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 4GB RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a DVD burner, a 2.1-channel speaker system, a 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi, an optional Bluetooth, a gigabit Ethernet port, an HDMI output, three USB ports, a 6-cell battery and Windows Vista Home Premium OS.

Gigabyte Taiwan has recently announced the upgraded TouchNote T1028X with a HD 1366 x 768 10.1-inch display and WiMAX. The tablet PC is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor with an Intel 945GSE chipset, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB SATA 2.5-inch HDD, and Microsoft Windows XP Home OS. Other features include Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11b/g/n, WiFi, and a 1.3MP webcam. Measuring 265mm x 214mm x 41.4mm and weighing 1.48kg, the Gigabyte TouchNote T1028X retails for HKD$4,990 (US$643).

The new Dell Inspiron 17 is perfect for mobile professionals who are looking for a stylish notebook. The system is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and features a 17.3-inch HD WLED display with 16:9 aspect ratio, an Intel GMA X4500HD / ATI Radeon HD 4330 graphics, a 4GB RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a Blu-ray drive, WiFi, Bluetooth and Windows Vista OS. Price starts at $499.

If your daughter happen to be one of those Hello Kitty fans, then I suggest you to grab one of this Japanese Hello Kitty branded laptop as a gift for her. This standard notebook comes with a wonderful design, which would surely appeal to girl children. So here are the specs: a 15.4-inch widescreen display with 1280 x 800 resolution, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 2GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a DVD burner, a media card reader, a TPM 1.2 security chip, WiFi, 5x USB ports and Windows Vista OS. The Hello Kitty Laptop is now available in the Japanese market for a starting price of $1,353.

The Sony VAIO W netbook is now available for pre-order at Amazon for $499 in Brown and Pink colors. As mentioned earlier, this mini laptop is powered by a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU and features a 10.1-inch widescreen LCD with 1366 × 768 pixel resolution, a 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, Bluetooth, Windows XP Home OS and a 3-cell battery with up to 2.5 hours of use time.

Netbook Italia has posted a series of photos of the dissected Eee PC 1101HA and useful instructions for taking the laptop apart. In case you didn’t know, the Eee PC 1101HA has an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768 pixel) display with an Intel Atom Z520 CPU. The guide shows how to upgrade the RAM or hard drive. You can also find instructions for removing everything, including the entire motherboard.

This Disney-branded netbook is finally available for pre-order at Toys “R” Us for $349.99. In case you’ve forgotten, this mini laptop is equipped with an 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 LCD display, an Intel Atom N270 processor, a 1GB RAM, a 16GB SSD, a 0.3MP webcam, an HD audio, WiFi, 3x USB ports and Windows XP OS.