ZaReason Teo – Linux Netbook

It is not an unknown fact that Linux OS is still not the choice of OS among the popular netbook vendors. That is why a Linux system builder, ZaReason has launched Teo Linux netbook to make people aware of versatility and power that Linux OS brings to its users.

This netbook features a 10-inch display and uses Atom N450 processor. The innards are right-down basic in nature – 1024×600 resolution, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 6-cell battery. the axiomatic difference is the fact that it comes with Ubuntu netbook OS and a couple of cool Ubuntu stickers on the palmrest that scream that you are an Ubuntu geek.

MSI U160 review

The MSI Wind U160 takes a page from the Sony Vaio laptops, at least in terms of looks. The 10-inch MSI Wind U160, on the paper, looks like any other netbook under the Sun and runs Windows 7 Starter OS, again just like any other netbook out there. But, does it have what it takes to be the best out there? Let’s find out.

Suzuki Neutron Netbook now with Pine Trail CPU

Suzuki Technologies, a company from Singapore has updated its Neutron netbook. Now, it comes outfitted with an Atom N450 processor (1.66GHz). Rest of the specs appears to have remain unchanged – 10.2-inch display, 1024×600 resolution, 1/2GB RAM, 160/250GB HDD, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, card reader, VGA output and a li-poly battery that is stated to run for around 5 hours.

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Sony Vaio M

Sony Vaio M is yet another netbook from Sony that shares the same specs as the Sony Vaio W with pine trail processor. It boasts Atom N450 1.66GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 250GB hard disk, Intel GMA 3150 chipset, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth and built-in webcam. It sports a distinctive chiclet keyboard that has a full size right shift key – something that has been missing from the Sony’s netbooks so far  which includes Vaio P, Vaio W and Vaio X.

Lenovo launches Atom-powered X100e ultra-portable

We have a good news for those who adored the Thinkpad X100e and yearned for 8-9 hours of runtime. Lenovo has introduced X100e that sports Atom N450 processor. This processor runs at 1.6GHz clock speed and is extremely power-frugal. Other than the processor, there does not appear to be any other change in its specifications

Specs – 11.6-inch display, 1366×768 resolution, 160/320GB hard disk, 3/6 cell battery, 1-4GB RAM and optional WWAN card. Price of the Atom-powered X100e is unknown, but we are pretty darn sure that it would be cheaper than the AMD Neo version.

Fujitsu MH380 netbook now available for order

Fujistu has now made its newest pine trail netbook, the Fujitsu MH380 available for order. The MH380 netbook is selling for $449 and first shipment will commence on February 8, 2010. Spec wise the MH380 has a 10.1-inch display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, built-in webcam and a 6-cell battery. At the time of this post, it appears to be only available in red, but is expected to become available in white, brown and black

Without a doubt, those are no groundbreaking specs, but when you get a Fujitsu, you are paying for the brandname.

Samsung N220 Netbook unboxed

Just few days before the CES 2010, Samsung unveiled a slew of pine trail netbooks. One of them was the Samsung N220 that sported a very fine  12 hours of battery juice. N220 runs Windows 7 Starter. Samsung has also bundled an Instant On OS with it called the Phoenix Hyperspace that allows the user to go online without waiting for the Windows to boot.

Our nice friends at nDevil have just got this excellent N220 for review. Here are specs of the unit they received:

• Atom N450 processor
• 10.1-inch display (matte screen)
• 1GB RAM
• 4400mAh battery
• Wi-Fi b/g/n
• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR

Samsung MU100 : All-in-One Atom goodness

Samsung is preparing to unleash its new range of All-in-One PCs, one of which is powered by Atom processor – the MU100. It comes with Pine Trail guts (N450) and has 2GB RAM, 320GB hard disk, Intel GMA 3150 chipset and Super Drive.

Runs Windows 7 Home Premium and its monitor size is 20-inches.

FIC SVE600 Pine Trail netbook unleashed

FIC has unveiled its latest netbook, the SVE600 that is powered by the latest Pine Trail Atom N450 processor that runs at 1.66GHz clock speed.

Equipped with a 10.1-inch screen and bog-standard 1024×600 resolution, this FIC netbook comes with 2.5-inch HDD (upto 500GB supported), 1GB RAM (expandable to 2GB) and runs Windows 7. If you are an SSD-lover, you can get one with upto 32GB of solid state goodness. Comes with a vast variety of connectivity options – WiMax, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet and HSDPA. A Linux based model is available too.

Viewsonic VNB105 Netbook

Viewsonic rolled out a new netbook based on the Pine Trail Atom platform at CES 2010. This one, called the VNB105, comes with Windows 7 Starter as its OS; has 1GB RAM and 160GB hard disk to store data. Its keyboard prohibits dust from entering inside. There are three USB 2.0 ports on this unit and a 6-cell battery that Viewsonic claims will run for 8 hours straight off a single charge.

It will be hitting the markets soon at a price tag of $399