http://gadgetmix.com Gadgetmix reviews netbooks, notebooks and tablets Fri, 25 May 2012 15:12:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/two-new-models-of-msi-netbooks-seen-at-fcc/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/two-new-models-of-msi-netbooks-seen-at-fcc/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:06:34 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=12452 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/two-new-models-of-msi-netbooks-seen-at-fcc/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-nav50-and-nav60-netbooks-spotted-at-fcc/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-nav50-and-nav60-netbooks-spotted-at-fcc/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:43:38 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=12345 Acer Aspire One 751H, that we reviewed in June was disappointing in terms of performance, thanks to the awesome (note: sarcasm) Atom Z520 processor, which is ironically is slower than its predecessors (N280 and N270). This makes the Aspire D250 Acer's flagship netbook.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-nav50-and-nav60-netbooks-spotted-at-fcc/feed/ 12 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/broadcom-single-chip-wifibluetooth-combo-approved-by-netbook-makers/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/broadcom-single-chip-wifibluetooth-combo-approved-by-netbook-makers/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:46:49 +0000 Kamal DS http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=12038 help them to conserve space on the already cramped logicboards. Broadcom's triple combo which includes three radio, WiFi, Bluetooth and FM has been selected by HTC, Acer, Qisda and Foxconn to lower the price of their upcoming models.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/broadcom-single-chip-wifibluetooth-combo-approved-by-netbook-makers/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/dell-zino-hd-nettop-available-officially-in-uk-ireland-and-us/ http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/dell-zino-hd-nettop-available-officially-in-uk-ireland-and-us/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:40:21 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=11422

One has integrated ATI HD3200 graphics, 320GB - 500GB Hard disk, standard DVD burner and 2-3 GB RAM

Second model includes an additional Dell 2010N 20-inch monitor

Third model has ATI Radeon HD 4330 512MB graphics, 1TB Hard disk, Blu-ray drive and 6GB RAM

You can choose between Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional as operating system. Prices start from mere £249 and go upto £744. The choice for the processors ranges between various AMD 64 and X2 processors. Galore of colors are available: Flamingo Pink, Formula Red, Tangerine Orange, Plum Purple, True Blue, and Spring Green and Piano BlackEdit: Also available in Germany for 329 Euro (thanks nvdevil)[Dell Zino HD at UK site] [Non HD UK version] [Dell Zino HD at US site]]]> http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/dell-zino-hd-nettop-available-officially-in-uk-ireland-and-us/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/viewsonic-viewbook-vb130-launched-very-thin-and-light/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/viewsonic-viewbook-vb130-launched-very-thin-and-light/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:04:01 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=10691 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/viewsonic-viewbook-vb130-launched-very-thin-and-light/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/new-olympic-and-white-models-of-acer-aspire-1410-announced-in-japan/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/new-olympic-and-white-models-of-acer-aspire-1410-announced-in-japan/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:39:09 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=10317 here]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/new-olympic-and-white-models-of-acer-aspire-1410-announced-in-japan/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/mids/toshiba-releases-3-new-mids-toshiba-k01-toshiba-k02-and-toshiba-l1-run-windows-mobile/ http://gadgetmix.com/mids/toshiba-releases-3-new-mids-toshiba-k01-toshiba-k02-and-toshiba-l1-run-windows-mobile/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:29:43 +0000 Brooke http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=10166 massive 7-inch screen. These MIDs will be released by end of the year 2010 and will run on Windows Mobile 6.5.Commentary: It is interesting to see manufactures still churning out MIDs based on Windows Mobile platform. This means that there is still a good market for the Windows Mobile MIDs since it also has its own advantages over the webOS, iPhone or Android OS., apart from the bucketfull of disadvantages when compared to other mobile operating systems.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/mids/toshiba-releases-3-new-mids-toshiba-k01-toshiba-k02-and-toshiba-l1-run-windows-mobile/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/rebate-of-500-on-sony-vaio-p/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/rebate-of-500-on-sony-vaio-p/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:10:15 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9756 VAIO500P during the checkout, you will get rebate of 30% on Sony Vaio P models. So hurry-up as offer is valid till Oct 13. Note that high capacity SSD +2GB RAM models are validREAD our VAIO P review here]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/rebate-of-500-on-sony-vaio-p/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/dell-zino-hd-two-models-and-specs-noticed-inspiron-300-and-inspiron-400/ http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/dell-zino-hd-two-models-and-specs-noticed-inspiron-300-and-inspiron-400/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:43:25 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9746 DellZinoHD.com has noticed specs for the Dell Zino HD. Earlier, it was not made clear by Dell that what was inside the Zino HD apart from having “desktop parts” and ports on the back.Through support manuals on Dell’s site, the specs came into noticed. There are going to be two Zino HD models: The Inspiron 300 and Inspiron 400. Inspiron 300 is a low end model with no ION chipset. Instead, it comes with the vanilla Intel GMA graphics and an Intel Atom processor. It has 1GB RAM, 4-in-1 Card reader, 3.5-inch SATA HDD that is used the desktops. It also features a DVD burner. there is no eSATA port.Inspiron 400 has beefier specs. It comes with the powerful AMD Athlon (or Athlon X2 processor). It has 8GB RAM (!), Blu-ray drive or DVD burner, WiFi (b/g/n), HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet. Unlike Inspiron 300, it has 2 eSATA ports. There is also an option for ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphic chipset.It weighs 2.0kg]]> http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/dell-zino-hd-two-models-and-specs-noticed-inspiron-300-and-inspiron-400/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/ultra-slim-notebook/acer-timelines-notebooks-now-with-celeron-based-culv-processors-acer-timeline-3410t-and-timeline-5410t/ http://gadgetmix.com/ultra-slim-notebook/acer-timelines-notebooks-now-with-celeron-based-culv-processors-acer-timeline-3410t-and-timeline-5410t/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:42:16 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9568 http://gadgetmix.com/ultra-slim-notebook/acer-timelines-notebooks-now-with-celeron-based-culv-processors-acer-timeline-3410t-and-timeline-5410t/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/manli-t1-and-manli-t1-a-b-nettops-with-goodness-of-nvidia-ion-and-dual-core-atom-330/ http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/manli-t1-and-manli-t1-a-b-nettops-with-goodness-of-nvidia-ion-and-dual-core-atom-330/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:21:18 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9347 Dual Core Atom 330 processor that runs at 1.6GHz clock speed and is packed with the powerful Nvidia's ION chipset (IGP9400).Since it uses Atom processor, it consumes way less power than your regular desktop at your home or office. That said, you should not underestimate this little baby as it still packs a lot of punch. It can play all of your HD content (including 1080p videos) in all their glory. You can even play some of the latest 3D games.Manli is offering two models: T1 and T1-A-B. T1 has 1GB DDR2 RAM and T1-A-B has 2GB RAM. In either case, you can upgrade the RAM upto 4GB. T1-A-B also features a bigger hard disk (250GB vs 160GB in T1). Both have HDMI ports too.Both of the models will be available in the month of October.Guess the total weight of the total nettop? Less than 1kg!]]> http://gadgetmix.com/nettop/manli-t1-and-manli-t1-a-b-nettops-with-goodness-of-nvidia-ion-and-dual-core-atom-330/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/asus-eee-pc-seashell-range-noticed-with-windows-7-in-italy-online-stores/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/asus-eee-pc-seashell-range-noticed-with-windows-7-in-italy-online-stores/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:56:29 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9317 EEE 1008HA review]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/asus-eee-pc-seashell-range-noticed-with-windows-7-in-italy-online-stores/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-nc10-netbook-now-in-pink-and-blue-color/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-nc10-netbook-now-in-pink-and-blue-color/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:25:01 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9285 Samsung NC10 from our Netbook DB]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-nc10-netbook-now-in-pink-and-blue-color/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-aspire-1810t1410-user-review-plus-and-minus-points-about-this-powerful-netbookmini-laptop/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-aspire-1810t1410-user-review-plus-and-minus-points-about-this-powerful-netbookmini-laptop/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:47:17 +0000 Kamal DS http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=9220 Cusem at aspironeforum bought himself an Acer Aspire 1810T and he seems to be pretty impressed with it. According to his review, here is what is cool about it:(+) Powerful than the Intel Atom processor equipped netbooks (+) The 6-cell battery does not protrude out the way it does in Acer Aspire D250/D150/A150 models. It sits completely flushed with the casing. (+) Some key flex when using the keyboard (+) Feels more like a notebook due to its high resolution rather than a netbook bearing low-resolution screen (+) 1366x768 pixel resolution (+) Even after upgrading it to 2GB, it felt slow with the Vista. Install Windows 7 instead (+) Phenomenal battery life (7-8h+) What is not cool about the Acer Aspire 1810T notebook/netbook:(-) Slightly loose power button (-) Grainy touchpad (-) Less vivid colors on the display (-) No sleeve/pouch/case included]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-aspire-1810t1410-user-review-plus-and-minus-points-about-this-powerful-netbookmini-laptop/feed/ 8 http://gadgetmix.com/sponsor/acer-to-offer-celeron-based-culv-processors-for-its-ultra-thin-notebooks/ http://gadgetmix.com/sponsor/acer-to-offer-celeron-based-culv-processors-for-its-ultra-thin-notebooks/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:02:45 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=8720 http://gadgetmix.com/sponsor/acer-to-offer-celeron-based-culv-processors-for-its-ultra-thin-notebooks/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/ultra-slim-notebook/benq-launches-joybook-s35-and-joybook-s43-based-on-culv-platform/ http://gadgetmix.com/ultra-slim-notebook/benq-launches-joybook-s35-and-joybook-s43-based-on-culv-platform/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:11:14 +0000 Kamal DS http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=8646 http://gadgetmix.com/ultra-slim-notebook/benq-launches-joybook-s35-and-joybook-s43-based-on-culv-platform/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/ultra-slim-notebook/acer-serious-about-ultraportables-to-offer-many-more-models-soon-introduces-acer-aspire-1410/ http://gadgetmix.com/ultra-slim-notebook/acer-serious-about-ultraportables-to-offer-many-more-models-soon-introduces-acer-aspire-1410/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:44:27 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=8175 However, its new Aspire 1410 uses SU2300 dual core processor instead of SU3500.Sadly, the SU2300 uses just 1MB of cache, which can slow the things down. UPDATE: The Acer 1410 comes with SU3500. A price of just €449 is marked for an Aspire 1410 that comes with an Intel SU2300 ULV processor, 2GB RAM and a 250GB hard drive. It even incorporates an HDMI port, an 11.6-inch 1366x768 screen and optional UMTS support.We anticipate that the Aspire 1410 to start shipping in the month of September this year.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/ultra-slim-notebook/acer-serious-about-ultraportables-to-offer-many-more-models-soon-introduces-acer-aspire-1410/feed/ 2 http://gadgetmix.com/mids/aocos-shows-off-a-bunch-of-mids/ http://gadgetmix.com/mids/aocos-shows-off-a-bunch-of-mids/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:10:48 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=7976 ]]> http://gadgetmix.com/mids/aocos-shows-off-a-bunch-of-mids/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-n510-will-have-3-versions-n508-n510-and-n511/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-n510-will-have-3-versions-n508-n510-and-n511/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:56:56 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=7934 mentioned few days back which apparently has NO SUPPORT FOR DIRECTX 10.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/samsung-n510-will-have-3-versions-n508-n510-and-n511/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-drops-14-inch-and-15-inch-ultra-thin-notebook-orders-due-to-low-demand/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-drops-14-inch-and-15-inch-ultra-thin-notebook-orders-due-to-low-demand/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:54:50 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=7873 Digitimes claims that, Wistron, is producing around 200,000 units per month, down from an expected 600,000 units. And it ought to effect shipments of the Wistron's notebook badly. The report does not mentions 13-inch Timeline and Travelmate models.It could be that the smaller models might be selling better than the bigger ones.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-drops-14-inch-and-15-inch-ultra-thin-notebook-orders-due-to-low-demand/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/intel-is-now-after-thin-and-light-notebooks-netbooks-are-basic-companion-devices-boo/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/intel-is-now-after-thin-and-light-notebooks-netbooks-are-basic-companion-devices-boo/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:35:21 +0000 Twinkle http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=7796 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/intel-is-now-after-thin-and-light-notebooks-netbooks-are-basic-companion-devices-boo/feed/ 2 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/hp-mini-5101-netbook-now-on-sale/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/hp-mini-5101-netbook-now-on-sale/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:39:02 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6884 HP Mini 5101 netbooks is now finally up for sale and carries $399 price tag. It is available in two models: VJ907AA and FM955UT, which are certainly not the easiest names to be remembered by a normal consumer. Both models use Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz processor and come equipped with a 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 display resolution and 1GB of RAM. Both models have 160GB HDD, GMA 950 graphics and a 2-megapixel webcam, It comes with a 4-cell battery which should be good enough for up to 4.5hrs of runtime. It comes with Windows XP Home OS.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/hp-mini-5101-netbook-now-on-sale/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/archos-10-now-with-ubuntu-linux-500-gb-hard-disk-and-2gb-ram/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/archos-10-now-with-ubuntu-linux-500-gb-hard-disk-and-2gb-ram/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:53:01 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6329 new netbook to be a little different from rest of the netbooks by not only bundling it with different OS, but also equipping it with 2GB of RAM, and a 500GB HDD! That is a lot of storage to store your media.All Archos 10 models come with an 10.2 inch 1024 x 600 pixel display, a 1.3MP camera, 802.11b/g WiFI, 3 USB ports, and 6 cell battery. It weighs 2.9 pounds and measures 10.2" x 7.4" x 1.1". Best point to note is that Archos has kept the price same for both Windows and Linux models: 375 eurosMost of the traditional netbooks run Windows XP; come with 160GB HDD and 1GB RAM and it is definitely a good strategy by Archos to bundle their netbook with 500GB HDD and 2GB RAM.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/archos-10-now-with-ubuntu-linux-500-gb-hard-disk-and-2gb-ram/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/fujitsu-to-offer-windows-7-upgrades-but-will-cost-you-money/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/fujitsu-to-offer-windows-7-upgrades-but-will-cost-you-money/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:08:32 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6182 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/fujitsu-to-offer-windows-7-upgrades-but-will-cost-you-money/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-aspire-one-531-launched-in-us-with-3g-built-in/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-aspire-one-531-launched-in-us-with-3g-built-in/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:04:38 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=6031

Intel Atom N270 processor

1GB RAM

10.1-inch 1024x600 display

160GB HDD

Wi-Fi

Built-in 3G

Windows XP Home

The only difference between the normal version and the pro version is that the pro version comes with Windows XP PROFESSIONAL and 2GB RAM. The pro version will cost you $466 and normal version, $449]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-aspire-one-531-launched-in-us-with-3g-built-in/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-android-netbook-will-dual-boot-with-windows/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-android-netbook-will-dual-boot-with-windows/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:42:18 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=5830 going to be first to launch a netbook with mobile phone OS. Obviously, a lot of risk is involved and bundling their Android netbook with Windows XP is a great way to know how well the consumers receive the Android netbooks. However, it may result in increase in overall cost by $20-$30 due to license fee of Windows XP.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/acer-android-netbook-will-dual-boot-with-windows/feed/ 2 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/macbook-air-3g-a-netbook/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/macbook-air-3g-a-netbook/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 20:40:43 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=5676 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/macbook-air-3g-a-netbook/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/hp-mini-110-and-1101-launched/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/hp-mini-110-and-1101-launched/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 06:22:30 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=5664 deliberately omitted from the original mini 1000 (example: VGA out and faster HDD)Both mini 110 and mini 1101 will now feature VGA-out port as-well-as faster Hard Disks (160GB @ 5400rpm). If that was not enough for you, HP is also going to offer a dedicated HD-decoder chip from Broadcom as an option for those who love watching HD movies on the go.Click on read on more!]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/hp-mini-110-and-1101-launched/feed/ 0 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/asus-total-netbook-line-to-be-slashed-to-just-3-netbooks/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/asus-total-netbook-line-to-be-slashed-to-just-3-netbooks/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 13:45:55 +0000 Paul Merak http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=5520 This is sad, really sad.]]> http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/asus-total-netbook-line-to-be-slashed-to-just-3-netbooks/feed/ 1 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/nvidia-ion-powered-netbooks-confirmed-for-june/ http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/nvidia-ion-powered-netbooks-confirmed-for-june/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:59:11 +0000 Peter http://gadgetmix.com/index/?p=5238 http://gadgetmix.com/netbook/nvidia-ion-powered-netbooks-confirmed-for-june/feed/ 0