Adesso rolls out compact wireless keyboard – for the netbooks with pathetic keyboards?

Does you netbook has a cramped keyboard and do you have difficultly in typing on your netbook due to the small keys? If yes, then you should give a little attention to this compact wireless keyboard. It packs some seemingly full-size scissor-switch keys and has a non-multitouch trackpad. Its weight is just over a pound, so you should have little-to-no problem in carrying this keyboard around.

For the techies, it uses 2.4GHz wireless connectivity for a range up to 30 feet and has an included USB receiver. It is available at a premium price tag of $109.99.

[Adesso website]

Intel is now after thin and light notebooks – Netbooks are basic ‘companion’ devices? Boo!

Intel is now bending towards thin and light notebooks, and is seriously considering to fix the cost under $350 price for netbooks, which it describes as “companion” devices that offer a basic media experience and are intended for occasional use.

The thin and light notebook are the ones to be focused, and are planned to be priced between the range of $450 to $1100. These thin notebook will come with screen sizes over 10 inches. Currently, the cheapest CULV models will cost anywhere from $550 and $700. Intel considers these notebooks as primary PCs and very versatile, and avail you a rich multitasking and Internet experience.

I am personally not that drawn towards these ‘thin and light’ notebooks and I would better carry my laptop instead of carrying of anything that is above 10-inches. Also, we are sick of Intel considering the Intel Atom platform ‘weak’. Netbooks can do much more than Intel think. Perhaps, folks at Intel have not used any model other than the EEE 701 and that is why they think that they come with cramped keyboard and have pathetic battery life. On the other hand, most of the modern netbooks come with good spacious keyboard and offer incredible battery life.

ASUS to cancel T91 MutiTouch Netbook – Why ASUS why?

According to EeeUser.com, ASUS could be planning to cancel the release of multitouch version of EEE T91 touchscreen netbook. ASUS was earlier planning to unveil a T91 with Windows 7 which would harness the Windows 7′s touch support.

Now, although Windows 7 will be launching in coming September, but we won’t be seeing an affordable tablet running Windows 7. The obvious reason that comes to our mind is the sad fact that T91s are not selling that well. Small screen, lack of multitouch (on current model) and cramped keyboard are few reasons behind T91′s failure.

Learn more about T91 tablet from our Netbook Database!

CONFIRMED: No Apple Netbook coming

After months and months of rumors about the Apple netbook, Apple’s chief operating officer finally confirmed in harsh words that Apple will never produce netbooks as they do not deserve the MAC brand. Here are the exact words,

When I look at netbooks, I see cracked keyboards, terrible software, junky hardware, very small screens. It’s just not a good consumer experience and not something we would put the Mac brand on. It’s a segment we would not choose to play in.

He further said, if you want smaller screens, you can go ahead and buy iPhone/iPod for that. This makes me wonder how can an iPod Touch replace my netbook. I own several Windows Mobile devices along with iPod Touch (latest 2G version) and I firmly think that in no way they can ever replace my EEE 1000H.

iPod Touch and Netbooks are both two very different devices. Both of them have their own specific use. I like iPod Touch and WM devices as they are way more mobile than any netbook in the market. But, when I need to do some serious work, I always look up to my EEE 1000H (which is still very portable as compared to normal notebooks).

What this actually shows? This shows that Apple’s Chief operating officer, Tim Cook has actually never used any of the modern day netbooks as none of them have cramped keyboard, ‘junky hardware’ or terrible software.