Blush Pink: Asus Eee PC

The blush pink Eee PC is reported to be the best seller in Asus Eee PC retailer.



Introduction to Eee PC:
Asus Eee PC, one of the earliest mini laptop introduced to the market, is more often referred to as a netbook / sub-notebook due to the following characteristics: smaller size (7 to 10 inch screen), solid-state flash hard drive, and lower cost (start from $299). Because of these characteristics, the Asus Eee PC netbook becomes a highly portable Web surfing and office productivity machine.

If you are looking for a netbook in pink, Asus Eee PC provides a few models in blush pink: Eee PC 2G Surf, Eee PC 4G Surf, and Eee PC 4G.

Update: Other than the 3 models mentioned above, the new Asus Eee PC 904HA will be available in pink. Read


- Specifications:
~ Weight : 922g (2.04lbs)
~ Processor : Intel® Celeron M
~ Memory : 512 MB DDR2 RAM (Onboard)
~ Storage : 2 GB Solid State Disk
~ Display : 7" 800x480 LCD monitor
~ Battery : 4400 mAh Battery (4 cell)
~ OS : GNU Linux
~ Webcam : N/A
~ Colors : Pure White, Galaxy Black, Blush Pink, Lush Green, Sky Blue

- Customer Reviews:

Fantastic (June 14, 2008)
By Robert Kohr (Morristown, NJ United States)

"This little machine kicks arse!

One thing you should not do: Don't get the 2G model if you want to install anything. Setting the destination for binaries to anything other than the the main drive is nearly impossible (and I am an advanced linux user). With the OS and everything else installed that leaves you with only a few hundred M to play with.

I went in and wiped out all the internationalization configs to clear up some memory.

Pick up the 4 G Model if you want to save some cash, and then get an SD card for non-application files.

Another thing to note: the middle of the mouse button is not the button, it is a rocker. Press the left side for left click, right side for right click. Took a little while to figure that out, but now it works great."

This thing is a godsend... (March 15, 2008)
By G. Rivet "G @ Arabia"

"Who would have thunk 2 years ago, that you could get a full-fledged laptop with built-in wifi for a $300.00?

I brought this with me to Malaysia for a short trip and found it to be extremely useful. It's very small and light weight. Wifi is virtually ubiquitous and free in Malaysia, so I was able to give this thing a run. I considered installing XP, but for what I do, which is essentially exclusively surf the Internet, I now think this would be pointless. The OS which comes with the Eee is both stable and functional. Not only that, it boots-up within seconds. Try that with XP. I had a few people approach me and make inquiries on the small laptop I had in my possession. All were impressed.

While very happy with this little puppy, there are however some downfalls. The screen's resolution is one. I found myself having to scroll across in order to read the full content of some, but not all websites.

The keyboard is another issue. While it's fine for sending off a quick email, anything more than that is a hinderance.

The mouse pad is too small, leading to frustration incorrectly scrolling or choosing a particular tab within Firefox for example.

While not a grand slam, it is a home run. Asus has done a formidable job with this 2G and I fully recommend it. While some may not consider $300 disposable, I can say that if this were get lost or stolen, it would be easy to replace.

my2cents."

After a little work, it's the Perfect tool...and it fits in my purse! (January 21, 2008)
By staisey (Chicago, IL)

"The size is definiately the major selling point here...it's wonderfully small, no case needed, and it fits nicely in my purse.

I was getting a little upset by the default desktop. It reminded me of my OLD palm pilot. This is a fine interface for kids or seniors, but I was actually considering returning it. I have an iBook G4, an iPhone, and a couple of desktops (PC and Mac). If this was just going to be an overgrown pda (albeit with a Word clone), it was redundant.

After a quick search, I found step by step instructions for downloading and enabling the "advanced" desktop. I've never used linux before (advanced Mac/PC user), and I was a bit intimidated, but was able to follow instructions, and the "advanced" desktop is just like XP, only quicker! I definitely recommend that any user intent on having XP put the advanced linux desktop on it for a few days first. Also, the 2G does not have java plug-in installed. That was another quick 5 minute install. I believe that the 4G Surf model has the advanced desktop and java plug-in installed, you just need to enable the desktop mode.

With the OpenOffice suite, and other software installed it is almost a replacement for the laptop, especially when traveling. I found an inexpensive 8G sd card, threw that in the built in slot, and can watch movies, listen to music, type, surf, etc. I can upload my digital photos to Flickr, and free up card space while traveling.

Yes, it has a small screen, yes it has a small keyboard, but I wasn't planning on writing the great American novel, nor was I going to invite a few friends to watch a movie on it. The screen and keyboard are effective and quite well sized for a portable unit.

With a half hour of setting up, I am overjoyed with my little pink lappie!"

- Specifications:
~ Weight : 922g (2.04lbs)
~ Processor : Intel® Celeron M 353
~ Memory : 512 MB DDR2 RAM (Onboard)
~ Storage : 4 GB Solid State Disk
~ Display : 7" 800x480 LCD monitor
~ Battery : 4400 mAh Battery (4 cell)
~ OS : GNU Linux / Windows XP
~ Webcam : N/A
~ Colors : Pure White, Galaxy Black, Blush Pink, Lush Green, Sky Blue

- Reviews:

More than a great little gadget (December 11, 2007)
By Wiikend Gamer (Kansas City)

"After a little over 24 hours of using this item, I have to say this little gadget is much more than just a fun must-have. Set-up was quick and easy. It connected instantly to our corporate network without any input by me. With our Windows-based units, it normally takes about 10-15 minutes to get everything up and running. At home, I had it connected to my home network in about 10 minutes, most of that time was spent getting my other computer configured.

I do have a few complaints though and they are minor. One, it seems to be a little picky about how it connects to the wireless network. I had to shut it down and restart it several times before it would connect. After it connected once though, it had no problems. Two, the windows (tabs) at times are not visible completely - I maximized a window a couple of times and could not scroll to all of the edges and actually had to close out the window (tab). Setting up my mail was a chore because all of the options at the bottom were not visible, so I just had to hit enter on the keyboard and hope the right button was highlighted.

All-in-all this is a great product. Aside from the screen size, it is every bit as functional as my work laptop. Open Office works great with only minor formatting issues. The keyboard is an acceptable size. I have the 4G Surf model, which at the time I ordered it Asus only listed one model on their website and that was the 4G model. I thought I was getting the webcam and the higher capacity battery. The 4G Surf model does not have those items, but I can purchase them separately. I successfully downloaded the beta version of Skype for Linux, which includes video conferencing capabilities. I have not tried it yet, but it looks like it should work. If you visit some websites, it will tell you that Skype for Linux will have that capability in 2008 - it is available now. I like this computer for what it is - a lightweight travel companion that I can take anywhere and use anywhere. For the price I paid, you cannot get a quality laptop that runs this fast and is this practical. The 900mhz processor and 512mb RAM runs faster than our 1.6ghz Windows-based desktops.

Update: After a little research I learned that you can hold down Alt and left-click anywhere on the window to move it around. Also, wireless works a lot better now - I have no problems connecting anywhere I go. The problems I had before must have been a fluke. The other day I wanted to find certain store, so I parked in front of a restaurant with Wi-Fi and connected to the internet to find where I wanted to go. What a great deal!"

The Eee PC Excels (February 5, 2008)
By Walt Witmen "lovesTech" (Washington, DC, USA)
The Asus Eee PC certainly doesn't look as sleek as the ultra portable Macbook Air, but most laptops are not as sleek as Apple or Sony products. Still, the Eee PC is a genuinely ultra-portable everyday workhorse with features, performance, and value that make it a terrific machine. I think the Eee PC is probably one of the best values in computing technology you will ever find.

I bought the black 4 G Surf, which means it has a 4 Gig SSD (drive) and does not come with an onboard web cam. I like this machine. It boots up fast and quietly; when I turn it on its ready for me in 20 seconds. No Windows machine I am aware of can deliver that kind of performance on the hardware the Eee PC runs on.

It comes pre-installed with all the software you need to be productive, which is good since this machine does not have an optical disc drive. To install additional software, you do not have to buy a disc drive; instead, you can connect the Eee PC to a network or the internet using the built-in wifi 802.11 b/g connection and download additional software; downloading is also a good way to access updates for the pre-installed software. A BIOS update from AsusTek is already waiting for users of the 4G model.

Since this machine is genuinely ultra-portable, I carry it with me nearly everywhere I take my knapsack. At 2 lbs, it is hardly noticeable. Unlike most notebooks, the Eee PC's power cord is light weight and the SD card I use for extra disc storage weighs less than a penny.

In the office, I use a Windows XP desktop, at home I have a Macbook Pro, and for travel integrating the Linux-based Asus has been seamless and easy even though the Eee PC is the third operating system I am using. Thanks to the open source software that runs on the Eee PC, I can create documents that are compatible with anything on my Macbook Pro or Windows PC. Although I might be considered a "power user," believe me anyone can pick up the Eee PC and use it out-of-the box without any prior experience with Linux;you simply point and click your way to whatever you want. And, for the power user, you can do virtually anything on this machine with the flexibility of installing whatever you want on this machine including installing a new operating system or entirely changing the original set up. With all of the choices open to computer users and the bargain basement cost, I am not sure why the Eee PC has not received more media attention in the U.S.

This is a terrific machine for everyday tasks like web browsing, emailing, document creation, and even writing this review. I highly recommend the Eee PC as a second computer for adults, a first computer for a child or an ultra portable computer for anyone.

A Few Issues that Matter

Keyboard Size:

Some folks may not like the keyboard. The Eee PC uses a small key board; it is probably one-fifth to one-fourth the size of a typical laptop keyboard. I can type fast on this keyboard, but the keyboard is not as responsive as my MBP keyboard and the right-shift key is too small - - it is too easy to mistakenly hit the larger enter key instead. Having said that, I think the keyboard is very usable, but be prepared to spend some time adapting to the small keyboard before you are able to type quickly and accurately on it.

Screen:
The 7-inch display is crisp and sharp, but not as bright as some laptops and the resolution is only 800x480 pixels. You are going to scroll the screen more than you would on a 15-inch desktop or laptop. To alleviate this problem, be prepared to buy one accessory: a wireless mouse. The touchpad is responsive, but I think touch pads are particularly poor pointing devices when a lot of scrolling is required.

Disc size and Memory:
The solid state hard drive is fast and responsive. Applications load quickly and disc access occurs with a breeze. Although nearly half of the 4 GB SSD is used by the pre-installed software, you can use SD cards to extend your storage capacity. I have over 1 GB of space available on the internal SSD with nearly 50 data files installed. Unless you are installing large video or music files, your data files are not likely to occupy a lot of storage space. Remember, the Eee PC is for productive work, data communications, and Internet access, it is not your game PC and I wouldn't use it like an iPod either.

Battery life:
I have been able to get slightly over 3 hours of battery life out of the Eee PC when I turn wifi off.

A handy mobile notebook for the money (March 19, 2008)
By Michael J Edelman (Huntington Woods, MI USA)
For the last year or two I've been using two computers for mobile web access and note taking. One is an aging iBook that's starting to develop keyboard and battery problems, and is heavier than I'd like to carry in a backpack or camera bag. The other is my Nokia 770, which is cute, but slow and very limited when it comes to typing or writing notes. I thought about buying a Nokia 810, but the reviews I've read suggested the Eee would be better for my uses. I decided to risk a purchase.

So far, I'm pleased. The Eee boots fast, it's quiet, the screen is more than adequate, and it's very light and compact. True, the keyboard isn't great, but I found it reasonably easy to adjust to. Installing other apps isn't easy, and the 800MHz processor doesn't support graphic editing, but that's not what this machine is intended for; if you want to run the Gimp, get a faster machine. The same goes for running Windows. I thought about installing XP, but that's really stretching the capabilities of this machine, and trying to make it into something it's not.

The Eee is at its best providing a light, inexpensive and very portable platform for basic web activities and simple office tasks. The screen is bigger than any of the pocket-sized computers, the keyboard is better than anything you'll find on a web-enabled phone or Nokia WiFi terminal, and it's a fraction of the price of the more powerful hand helds. As a student computer it's the perfect combination of portability, function, and low cost. If you keep its limitations in mind, and use it for what it's intended for, I think you'll be very happy with it.

- Specifications:
~ Weight : 922g (2.04lbs)
~ Processor : Intel® Celeron M 353
~ Memory : 512 MB DDR2 RAM (Onboard)
~ Storage : 4 GB Solid State Disk
~ Display : 7" 800x480 LCD monitor
~ Battery : 4400mAH - 5200mAH Battery (4 cell)
~ OS : GNU Linux / Windows XP
~ Webcam : 0.3M Pixel
~ Colors : Pure White, Galaxy Black, Blush Pink, Lush Green, Sky Blue

- Reviews:

Great little laptop for basic work (May 6, 2008)
By Richard L. Searfoss Jr. (Aliso Viejo, CA United States)
"I already have a desktop computer together with a larger laptop. I was looking for a small and light computer which I could take on trips (I travel frequently) to check e-mail and access the internet. This little computer is perfect for these tasks. I specifically wanted this version since it has Windows XP installed (rather Linux) and is compatible with work-related software which I installed. Getting started was easy and setup is a breeze. On the downside, the screen is rather small and the keyboard is also very small. As I said, for basic e-mail and internet access, this handy little computer is wonderful. However, it is not designed for heavy duty business usage due to the small screen."

It is what it is ... (May 12, 2008)
By Frank P. Rocha (San Antonio, TX)
"Two things the eee PC is NOT: 1) It is not a desktop replacement. Silly to even consider it. 2) It is not a replacement for your personal laptop. (You'll never watch DVD's or load your iTunes library on it.)

OK, what good is it? I travel quite a bit on business and always have to lug my business laptop around and you know what a pain that is. But when I travel all I really need is: 1) Internet access to check-in for my flight. 2) Need access to the web for my email. 3) Need to do some lite editing on Excel, WORD, and Powerpoint. 4) Need to be able to read PDF documents. 5) Need an external video port and USB connection to run my Powerpoint presentations.

Given those requirements, this little guy is great! Plus, it supports my air card, and the preformance of my Slingbox player is really good.

Now that I have it, I wish I had spent the extra $150 and got the eee PC 900, but for what I need, it's awesome. To be fair, I've only had it a week, and haven't loaded MS Office (need to buy a USB CD/DVD drive), but I'm not anticipating any issues. (I'll update if my opinion changes after this.)

The 4G-XP (there is also a linux version) has:
512K Memory
4Gb solidstate flash drive
XP Home Edition
External video port
3 USB connections
Ethernet connection
Builtin webcam
Mic & earphone jack
Also, can be upgraded with a SD storage card.

The only cons are that the keyboard is a little small (that's why I say only "lite" document editing, but you could add an external full size keyboard.) Battery life is probably not stellar, and keyboard "sounds" a little fragile.

So, as the title says, "it is what it is". Nice little package for traveling around. It weighs next to nothing and not much bigger than a paperback novel. Just manage your expectations, and you'll probably be very happy."

Amazing little computer! (July 8, 2008)
By J. Preece (Sacramento, CA United States)
"I ordered the Asus Eee-PC to try out for our engineering department, which travels a lot. Having lugged 'huge' laptops around the planet, we're all looking for something a little less cumbersome to go through airport security and to lighten our load.

This little computer is amazing. It's very fast, boots up within a few seconds, and is no different than any other PC-based computer. The solid-state (ie: flash) hard drive is small and only has about 1/2 the 4G space open because of WinXP and the pre-installed programs, like Internet Explorer, MS Works and Acrobat Reader. But for $40 you can pick up an 8G SD card and have plenty more space to add programs and files. In fact, you can carry a few SD or USB Flash sticks and have as much storage as you could ever want!

The Pros:
Tiny - almost a "palm-top". Fits anywhere; about the size of a book
Beautiful screen, very readable
Very fast for a Celeron with 512M RAM
Hooks up to WiFi very easily and without hassle
Built in Speakers and Webcam... sweet!
3 USB ports, an RJ45 LAN port, external monitor port and SD card slot
Charges quickly, and battery lasts for a couple of hours
Great for checking email on the go; web surfing and listening to music.

The Cons:
The keyboard is tiny and you have to hunt-and-peck to type.
Gets a little warm after a few hours of use
A little straining to use for long periods because of the screen size and tiny keys, but that is to be expected of something this small.

All in all, for the price, you cannot go wrong!! I really love this little guy and will happily be toting it through the airports not having to worry about a big, heavy laptop bag as my carry-on any longer! "

The Asus Eee PC is one of the America’s most wanted Christmas gift in 2007, and we predict that this will still be the case in 2008. The blush pink Eee PC is especially getting a lot of demand. If you are planning to get a blush pink Eee PC for Christmas gift this year, be sure to act fast before it's out of stock!

LG Netbook X110 Announced

LG is entering the netbook market. At IFA 2008 in Berlin, they have announced their new netbook -- X110, which will be powered by the Intel Atom 1.6Ghz chip with an 80 or 120 GB hard drive, and a 10-inch WSVGA resolution (1,024 pixels by 600 pixels) screen.


According to LG, the new X110 netbook will comes with a High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) cellular data modem, which is compatible with the newer 3G networks, and typically has the download speed of several megabits per second and the latest versions of the evolving technology also offer megabit per second uploads. Additionally, the netbook will supports 802.11b/g wireless local area network (LAN) and has a wired Ethernet connector.

The LG X110 netbook will comes in several colors, which includes white, pink, and silver. No announcement made on the price for this netbook yet.

Official LG press release:

"The next step in technological evolution from the smartphone, the X110 is leading the next wave of new telecommunication-oriented devices, featuring trendy design and embedded 3G HSPA connectivity. 3G embedded features combined with WLAN 802.11 b/g and 10/100 Ethernet for stable and fast connections means users can communicate and share information any time, any way, any place. The X110 also differentiates itself from other competitors with advanced features such as a five-fold increase in storage capacity through its 80GB hard disk drive and its modern and chic design."

Apple Pink Laptop

There's no pink laptop from Apple. Be it MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air, Apple does not provide pink color option for all of their laptops. But although you can't get a pink laptop directly from the Apple store, there are still a few ways to "create" your own pink MacBook.

1. Colorware


Colorware is a company that provide the service of altering the color of existing products. All Apple laptops, including MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro can be sent in to the company for re-coloring. It will cost $450 for MacBook & MacBook Pro and $500 for MacBook Air for sending in for re-coloring. You could also directly order a brand new MacBook through them, which they will then apply your selection color before sending it to you. For more details, check out the company's website.

2. Pink Laptop Case


There are quite a number of pink laptop case available for the Apple laptops such as the See-Thru case from Speck, and the Hardshell case from Incase. All of them are pretty cheap (below $50) if compare to the first option, and they provide protection to your MacBook at the same time. A great place to shop for a pink MacBook case would be Amazon store as there are customer reviews on many of the products there, which will help you to make a better choice.

3. Pink Laptop Skin


This is the most un-expensive way to create your own pink MacBook. There are quite a number of company out there that are selling laptop skins on the Internet, and the price is ranged only from $20 to $30. One disadvantage of using a laptop skin is that the Apple logo will be covered up. But if you don't mind, this is actually a good choice for all the girls who love pink color laptop.

These are the few ways which you could make your own pink Apple Macbook. Let's hope that Apple will come out with a pink laptop someday to save us the trouble of "making" our own pink MacBook!

Asus Announced Four New Laptop Models

Asus has announced four new laptop models on 22-Aug-2008:

Asus B50A
A business notebook which run on Intel Centrino 2 Processor Technology platform, with up to up to 4GB RAM and 320GB SATA HDD, 15.4 inch screen, 1.3MP camera, DVD Super-Multi Light Double Layer drive, Intel GMA X4500HD and Wi-Fi.



Other features of B50A includes:
~ spill-resistant keyboard
~ special built-in keyboard LED light
~ ASUS-exclusive Power4 Gear eXtreme power management with up to 5 hours battery life
~ Express Gate technology that empowers users with a 8s boot-up time for rapid access to a host of multimedia and online applications.


Asus F8V


The new Asus F8V add more choices to the pink laptop lover as it will be available in five colors: pink, blue, maroon, black, and white. Some spec and features for the Asus F8V:
~ Intel Core 2 Duo Processors T9400/P8600/P8400/P7350 CPU options
~ ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470, with Ext 256MB VRAM
~ Up to 320GB HDD
~ 14.1 inch WXGA color shine screen
~ 1.3MP camera
~ built-in TV tuner with remote control


Asus F6V


The first scented laptops on the market. Not only the new F6V laptop from Asus comes with four different stylish flower prints, each of them gets a matching scent:

• Floral Blossom
  In glorious pink, this design evokes the imagery of a summer party, leaving the somber feel of conventional laptop designs far behind with its cheerful, floral motif and a floral scent – the most attractive laptop for ladies!


• Musky Black
  Boasting a glossy black surface emblazoned with a colorful motif inspired by extreme sports and graffiti art, this model emanates power, daring, and energy with its playfulness and musky scent.


• Morning Dew
  Realized in a pastel green hue, this graphic motif is inspired by the love and respect for nature. Return to the embrace of Mother Nature for a crisp and refreshing awakening of the senses whenever you work on your notebook.


• Aqua Ocean
  The freedom afforded by a boundless expanse of sky and the energy of breaking waves are captured perfectly on the cover of this notebook. The matching invigorating aquatic scent will keep your days energized!

Spec of the Asus F6V laptop:
~ Intel Core2 Duo Processor T9400/P8600/P8400
~ Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
~ Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN Network Connection
~ up to 4GB RAM
~ 13.3” WXGA Color Shine LCD
~ ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470, external 256MB DDR2 VRAM
~ up top SATA 320GB


Asus G50V and G71V
Both models are gaming laptops with same spec except for the screen size (15" for G50V and 17" for G71V), HDD options, and there are more CPU options for G71 including Intel Quad Core QX9300 and QX9100.


Spec and features:
~ Nvidia GeForce 9700M GT
~ 512MB GDDR3 VRAM
~ up to 4GB RAM
~ up to 640GB (for G50V) and 1TB (for G71V) hard drive storage
~ Intel Turbo Memory Technology with 2GB (optional)
~ Blu-ray DVD writer
~ DVD Super Multi Double Layer

You will get a full gaming package when you purchase an Asus G-Series laptop, which includes a gamers backpack, a Siberia Steel Gaming Headset, and a professional-grade 1600dpi gaming mouse.

The availability and pricing for all of the four new laptop models from Asus is still unknown.

Acer Aspire One Review Roundup

Update: Acer Aspire One pink is now available. Read

Acer Aspire One, a simple yet solid miniature laptop, has entered the crowded netbook market with an original starting price of only $379. It was then announced to have a price drop of $50 yesterday, touching $329 from $379. If compared to the Asus Eee PC 901 model, the Aspire One seems to be a pretty good bargain.


Overview of Acer Aspire One Models
The available models for the Aspire One are: the AOA110-1722, AOA150-1570, and AOA150-1447(recently anounced).

All of the three models run on the Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.60GHz, with 8.9" WSVGA 1024×600 display, Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN, Ethernet LAN, a built in web camera, a multi-in-1 media card reader, three USB ports, SD Card reader, and VGA output. The netbooks weight 2.17 pounds and are available in four different colors: pink, white, blue and brown.


What make the price different for these models are the Operating System (Linux/Windows), and the disk & RAM capacity:

Acer Aspire One AOA110-1722: $329
– Linpus Linux Lite, 512MB RAM, 8GB SSD, 3-cell battery

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1570: $349
– Windows XP Home, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, 3-cell battery

Acer Aspire One AOA150-1447: $399
– Windows XP Home, 160GB HDD, 6-cell battery, probably 1GB of RAM

The Review Roundup
There are quite number of reviews for the Acer Aspire One on the Internet. First, check out the video reviews:

From Shiny Tech TV:


A 26-minute geek review from jkOnTheRun for the Aspire One.. starting from unboxing the machine to showing everything you could want to know about the Aspire One.

They have also written a post titled 5 things I don't like about the Acer Aspire One.

Also, checkout the following reviews from the experts:

~ Review from PCWorld (Given rating: 80)

"..the machine isn't perfect. The important part is that Acer gets more than enough right to hit the mark for basic use. And, considering the low costs to own this li'l laptop, you could get a lot of mileage out of the Aspire One. If you have simple needs, this is your notebook."

Read the full review here.

~ Review from Laptopmag (Given rating: 3.5 Out of 5)

Pros
* Fast boot time
* Small footprint
* Good-size keyboard
* Easy-to-use Linux OS

Cons
* Limited storage space
* Cannot add applications easily

Read the full review here.

Conclusion
In terms of performance and features, the Acer Aspire One is not the best in the market, but it does exactly what they want and they will save significantly on the price.

Price Drop For Acer Aspire One

Acer has dropped the price of the Aspire One netbook from $379 to $329. This make the Aspire One the cheapest device of its range: 1.6GHz Atom, 512MB of memory, an 8GB flash drive, and Linux.



The higer-end model, with Windows XP, 1GB of memory, and 120GB of hard drive have also seen a similar $50 cut in pricing, touching $349 from $399.

Besides dropping the price, Acer has also rolled out a new model for the Aspire One with 160GB disk space, and a six-cell battery at the price of $399. Looks like Acer is taking an aggresive approach to win the netbook market.. Watch out, Asus.

Full release…

Acer Drives Outstanding Value in the Netbook Category With Price Reductions on Its Popular Aspire one

Ideal for Students, an Acer Aspire one Ultra-Lightweight Mobile Internet Device Featuring Windows XP Is Now Available for Just $349

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(Business Wire)–Acer America, the third largest vendor in the global PC market(source: Gartner data, 2Q 2008), today announced it has lowered the price of the popular Aspire one ultra-lightweight mobile Internet device in the U.S. retail channel. In a move that will provide affordability and value just in time for back-to-school, the Aspire one featuring Windows XP Home(R) will now retail for $349.

Compact and smart, the Aspire one provides continuous access to the Internet in an easy-to-use, stylish and ultra-mobile platform.Light enough to tote in a backpack at just 2.17 pounds, the Aspire one is designed to be an affordable, entry-level, "first PC" solution for students, as well as a secondary computing device for on-the-go tech savvy enthusiasts and professionals.

The Aspire one is ideal for everyday tasks such as Web browsing,checking email, listening to music, instant messaging, viewing photos,VOIP calls and streaming video. Equipped with Intel(R) Atom(TM)processor, Windows XP(R) Home, 1GB of RAM memory installed, 120 GB internal hard drive, and a three-cell battery, the Aspire oneAOA150-1570 is now priced at $349. The Aspire one AOA110-1722 with Linpus(TM) Linux Lite is now priced at $329.

"The Aspire one is a breakthrough product that meets the connectivity needs of both students and mobile professionals," said Kristin Markworth, senior manager of notebook product marketing for Acer America. "By increasing the value of our mobile Internet device lineup, Acer is opening the Aspire one experience to a whole new base of users."

Also introduced for business and education customers, the Aspire one AOA150-1447 offers a professional solution for those who require added performance. Featuring a six-cell battery, 160GB internal hard drive and Windows XP Home, the Aspire one is perfect for on-the-go business travellers and environments which require long-lasting battery power. The Aspire one AOA150-1447 is now available via Acer authorized resellers with prices beginning at $399.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Aspire one netbook is available now via Acer’s authorized resellers and at major retailers nationwide. All models come with aone-year limited warranty.

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Dell Offer Special Art Edition (Mike Ming) For the Studio Laptop

Dell has introduced the Mike Ming Edition Studio laptop today.

If you are not satisfy with the orginal plain design of the Studio laptop, you could now choose to get the special Mike Ming edition Studio laptop with five different special design: Sunburst, Red Swirl, Seaweed, Sea Sky, and Bunch O Surfers.


Base on the specifications and the individual notebook sizes, they are categorized into Standard and Extreme models. Standard models come with 2GHz Core 2 Duo and a Mobility Radeon HD 3450 in the Studio 15 or a 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo and Mobility Radeon HD 3650 fit into the Studio 17, and up to 2GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive. While for the Extreme models, the memory will go up to 3GB and hard drive capacity to 320GB.

Dell Unveiled a New Range of Precision Laptops

Dell unveiled a new range of Precision laptops: the M6400, M4400 and the M2400, featuring all-new designs and colored lids.


Here's what Dell advertise on their website for their new Precision laptops:

* Dual-core? No, YOU WANT quad-core processing power.
* 8GB memory limitation? Forget that, YOU WANT more.
* Storage. A few hundred Gig? YOU WANT a Terabyte and RAID.
* 17" screen? Yes, but YOU WANT 100% Adobe color gamut RGBLED.
* 512MB of dedicated graphics memory? No, YOU WANT more.
Stop WANTING. It's coming soon.

So what can you expect from the new Precision laptops?

"In the M6400 17-inch flagship "concept" Dell is offering up to 16GB of RAM, 1TB RAID storage, 100% Adobe RGB color gamut in an LED-backlit display, and high-end NVIDIA Quadro graphics. The M4400 starts at $1,569 and has space for up to 8GB of RAM, while the M2400 weighs a mere 4.77 pounds and starts at $1,449."

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Pink Laptop: Ming Jong MID Ultra-Mobile Laptop

Ming Jong, a Taiwanese computer manufacturer launched a Mobile Internet Device (MID) which comes in light glossy pink color.


This little device weight only 2 pounds with a small and sweet seven-inch TFT LCD display offering 800-by-480-pixel resolution, an 80-key keyboard and a capacitive touchpad, wrapped in a shock-proof case.

Laptop features:
- Powered by the 336MHz Ingenic JZ4730 processor
- 1GB SSD and 128MB SDRAM memory
- Run on Linux or Microsoft Windows XP operating system
- Integrated 1.3-megapixel webcam
- Built-in mic and speakers
- Audio jack in and out, LAN connectivity and a memory card reader
- 3.5 hours battery life

Price is unknown as it's still not available in store.

Asus Eee PC 1000H Now Available In Pink And Lime Colors

Asus Eee PC 1000H is now available in pink and lime colors.


The two new colors version was launched in Korea last week.

The Eee PC 1000H adopts a 10-inch LCD, 80GB HDD and 1GB of RAM. Together with the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine, users can now enjoy a longer battery lifespan of up to 7.8 hours, allowing them to stay in touch and be connected for a longer period of time while on-the-go.

Dell Latitude E4200 In Quartz Pink

We know that the new E-series of Latitude laptop recently announced by Dell will have a breakthrough from its traditional gray Latitude design, and Quartz Pink will be one of the available color options of the new design. Now let's have a peek at the Latitude E4200 in Quartz Pink.

(Picture from Hexus.net)

The pink laptop in the picture, E4200, is the smallest model among all Latitude E-series, and is expected to be available in the coming weeks. With the girly look of this laptop, it is likely to appeal to the young professional ladies.

Dell Launches New E Laptop Series For Latitude Line

Dell has announced the launching of its fourth-generation Latitude series. There are four new models introduced: the ultraportable E4000-series, everyday E5000-series, mainstream E6000-series and semi-rugged E6000-series.

Dell’s re-engineered Latitude lineup answers a wide range of user profiles:

• Ultra-Portable - Dell Latitude E4200 is a 12.1-inch laptop that starts at 2.2 pounds, making it the lightest commercial notebook in the company’s history1. The 13.3-inch Latitude E4300 has a starting weight of 3.3 pounds1. Designed for road warriors and executives who demand maximum performance and light weight, the systems will be available in the coming weeks.


• Mainstream – The Dell Latitude E6400 and E6500, available today, are 14.1- and 15.4-inch laptops that start at $1,139 and $1,169, respectively. The systems are ideal desktop replacements for high-performance users.


• Essential – The Latitude E5400, a 14.1-inch notebook, starts at $839, and the E5500, a 15.4-inch notebook starts at $869. Available today, the systems include everyday features at a cost-effective price.


• Semi-Rugged – The Latitude E6400 ATG is a 14.1-inch semi-rugged laptop that starts at $2,399 and will be available next week. It is built and tested to meet Military 810F standards for dust, vibration and humidity.


• Desk-Based - From new port replicators to full docking solutions that fit any usage scenario with smaller footprints and streamlined cabling, users can “hot undock.”

From Dell Press Release

Besides the 19-hours battery life, single frame magnesium alloy chassis and options including backlit keyboards, WiMAX and fingerprint readers, the most striking break from the traditional gray Latitude look is the brilliant new design and style which includes multiple choice of colors: Quartz Pink, Regatta Blue, Regal Red and black brushed metal design.

(Photo from Slash Gear)

Dell’s new Latitudes feature:

• All-day computing on the E6400 with breakthrough battery life of up to 19 hours2;


• Full-frame magnesium alloy construction and all-metal hinges;


• Sophisticated keyboard design;


• Ease of use with Dell ControlPoint, centralizing control of user settings for power management, connectivity configurations and security management in a single application;


• First business-class laptop with an intelligent backlit keyboard that automatically adjusts to ambient light levels;


• Exclusive ControlVault solution – intelligent security sub-processors with embedded non-volatile storage that centralizes and helps protect user credentials and security keys in a single hardened security “vault” away from the systems main drive;


• The E6500 is the only laptop with both a contact-less Smart Card reader and a fingerprint readers that complies with Federal Information Processing Standards; and,


• Simplified IT with compatible peripherals, adapters, docking and robust manageability features across the entire portfolio.

How Dell optimize the battery life for the E-series Latitude:


The improvement of the Latitude keyboard layout and design:

Nine New Intex Laptop Unveiled in India

Intex has announced to launch a range of new laptops in India. They comprise of Lifestyle Book, Gaming Book, Tablet Pad, 3 variants of Business book and 3 variants of Education Book.


The Lifestyle Book targets working women. With pink, black and white color options, and weighing only 1.8 kg, this model of laptop offers working convenience to women with 12.1-inch TFT LCD screen and Intel Dual Core processor. It is priced in the range of Rs 33,000

The Gaming Book is a high-end laptop designed especially for gaming enthusiast. It sports the Intel Centrino technology with Nvidia Graphic Power and has a hybrid TV tuner card. The price of the Gaming Book is approximately Rs 75,900.

With a 12.1inch TFT touch screen that can be rotated through 180 degrees, the Tablet Pad is designed for professionals looking for gadgets that make a style statement. This laptop weights only 2.1 kg.

The Intex Business Book variant comes in 15.4 inch and 13.3 inches size screens. It features a HDMI port, security features of finger-prints and hotkeys to play music. It is priced between Rs 32,900 to Rs 42,900.

The Education Books are low-end value for money. As the name suggests, they are targeted at students. With rudimentary features the price for the education books varies from Rs.25900 to Rs.29900.

Fujitsu LifeBook U2010 Officially Announced

Fujitsu has has finally announced the LifeBook U2010 netbook / convertible laptop officially.


The LifeBook U2010 will be available in 5 colors : Pink Gold, Cool Silver, Ocean Black, Fuschia Red, and Luminous Blue. The laptop specs will include a 1.6GHz Atom processor, an 8 hours of battery life from the extended battery, a 5.6-inch WXGA display, a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam, and an optional 64GB SSD drive (or a standard 60GB hard drive). The price and release date for this laptop is still unknown.

Update: Fujitsu LifeBook U2010 is now available in Asia.

The US version of LifeBook U2010 will be renamed as U820, which currently has no announcement on the availability yet. But we believe that it's coming soon.

Extremely Girly Pink Laptop

An extremely girly pink laptop:



Yeah, we know.. pink laptop is meant to be girly.. but this one seems to be way too girly..

Pink Laptop Tote Bag in Pink Stripe

Check out this gorgeous pink stripe laptop tote! With this laptop tote you can carry your computer safely and with style! Large exterior zip compartment extends full width of bag and is a must have feature for carrying accessories. Three more handy pockets inside!


This bag is hip and trendy yet extremely durable. Light weight too! Special closed cell foam padding provides excellent bump and scratch protection and is also waterproof. Heavy duty interfacing is sewn at bag top to reinforce straps. Bag holds up to 18 pounds! Exterior fabrics treated to resist moisture and stains.

Awesome stripe pattern (on back too) in hot pink, bubblegum pink, chartreuse, black and white accented with black at top front. Black straps, zippers and lining.

- Secure top zipper closure
- Front zip compartment holds mobile gear
- Three handy interior pockets

Available for $59. For more information: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13878964

Dell Pink Laptop = women's beauty accessories

The latest Dell commercial:



Almost every woman in the commercial is having a pink laptop. The only lady who's not holding a pink laptop puts on lipstick to match the color of her red Dell laptop.

Conclusion: Dell Pink (or Red) Laptop = women's beauty accessories ;)

Laptop News: Dell Announce Inspiron 13

Dell is releasing a new model to the Inspiron family -- Inspiron 13, an affordable notebook with a 13.3-inch display.


With the starting price of under $700 and weight under 5 pounds, the Dell Inspiron 13 features a 13-inch LCD, touch-sensitive media buttons, 8-in-1 media card reader and slot-loading DVD drive. Other optional features include: Bluetooth 2.0, built-in webcam, and built-in broadband wireless.

The Dell Inspiron 13 has a simple and clean design in glossy Pacific blue with black trim. Unfortunately, there's no indication from Dell that the laptop will be available in pink. Also, there is no information on laptop’s core components, such as processor, memory, and HDD at this moment.

A special $699 configuration of the Inspiron 13 will be available at Wal-Mart in the U.S. starting August 3rd.

Lenovo Upcoming Mini Laptop

Lenovo is coming up with a new mini laptop model - IdeaPad S10. Reported by Crunch Gear, the upcoming Lenovo netbook will begin shipping in early October:

"In the latest string of netbook offerings comes Lenovo with the S10. The LED-backlit 10.2-inch screen netbook is small, but doesn’t skimp on the features. The keyboard might be cramped for some because it’s been reduced in size by 15 percent, but what would a netbook be without a couple caveats. The S10 will come with Windows XP (for reals, Yay!), two USB ports, a 4-in-1 multicard reader, an Express Card slot and built-in Wi-fi.

Powered by an Intel Atom processor, the S10 comes in two flavors: one with 512MB of RAM and an 80GB HDD with the other option including 1GB of RAM and a 160GB HDD. The S10 starts out at $399 and will begin shipping in early October. "

Also, rumors have stated that the little Lenovo IdeaPad S10 will be initially rolled out in white or pink color options. The following YouTube video is believed to showcase a prototype of the new IdeaPad S10.