OCZ Neutrino Netbook adopts ION-platform, now uses Atom 230 single-core processor

We have already heard about OCZ DIY (do-it-yourself) Neutrino netbook, but now it is possible to have one with ION platform. Instead of N270 Atom processor, it will come with Atom 230 single-core processor.

Specifications:-

• 10.1-inch screen (1024×600)
• 1GB RAM (2GB max)
• 160GB HDD
• 1.3MP Webcam
• HDMI out
• 2x USB 2.0

OCZ DIY Neutrino Netbook gets official

OCZ has made the DIY Neutrino netbook official. This is not just another netbook. OCZ believes that the customer should be allowed to choose the memory, storage and the choice of OS that they want on their netbook. Every DIY netbook comes with:

• 10.1-inch screen
• Intel Atom processor (N270 @ 1.6GHz)
• Intel® 945GSE + ICH7M
• PCI express mini-card
• Webcam
• Multi-card reader
• 4-cell li-ion 2200mAh battery
• 1 year warranty

The user has the choice to configure their DIY netbook with upto 2GB RAM and upto 250GB HDD/SSD. I hope they make the battery also configurable as it is not much when compared to the competitors.

This is a good move by OCZ as this will allow them to get the netbooks according to the configuration they desire. The name is also apt. DIY = DO IT YOURSELF. Should not it be CIY = CONFIGURE IT YOURSELF?

OCZ introduces Neutrino Netbook

OCZ Technology has made its entry into the over-saturated netbook market by introducing OCZ Neutrino. After nine weeks this device will be made available in the US and will come in two variations. The first model is “DIY” (do it yourself) model and it will allow the consumer to select the RAM and HDD.

Second variation is the one where you will have to bear with the standard specifications, which are not bad at all. Here are the standard specs:

• 10.1-inch screen
• 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU
• 2GB of RAM
• Optional 250GB OCZ SSD
• 1,024×600 resolutio display
• Ethernet
• Wi-Fi
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 4-cell battery
• Ubuntu or XP

However the 4-cell battery has capacity of just 2200mAh, which is not going to give you great battery life at all. I figure, this would give you a maximum of 2 hours of battery life. Also, I was expecting a better design from OCZ. That said, it is still a nice thing to see netbooks coming pre-configured with Ubuntu OS.