Gigabyte rolls out T1028x – better than Gigabyte T1028

If you have been searching touchscreen netbook that comes with an 10-inch screen and has ‘more than average‘ resolution, not 1024×600 but 1366 x 768, then the Gigabyte T1028M might be just for you. It is equipped with an 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU. The Gigabyte TouchNote T1028x will be the successor of old Gigabyte TouchNote T1028M. This machine has better screen (in terms of resolution), bigger keyboard and faster processor. It also has 160GB HDD and an Express card slot and has a pretty affordable price tag of $698.

Comparison between Gigabyte T1028 and the newer Gigabyte T1028x:

1. T1028x has faster processor (N280 versus N270)
2. More spacious hard disk (160GB versus 80GB)
3. Better screen: T1028 has 1024×600 pixel resolution screen whereas the T1028x has 1366×768 pixel resolution screen.

Fujitsu M2010 launched in US

Fujitsu has launched its first Intel Atom netbook, M2010 in the US (U810 and U820 were UMPCs). The Fujistu M2010 comes with an Intel Atom processor (N270), 10.1-inch display with 1024 x 576 pixel resolution, 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM, 3-cell battery and Windows XP. The base model retails for $449.

The Fujitsu M2010 Mini-Notebook brings a new class of low-cost, ultra-portable computing to the mobile world. Its 10.1 inch display, Intel® Atom™ processor, light weight, and robust WLAN, provide a perfect platform for surfing the Internet, checking email, and other casual uses.

So just like SONY, you are going to pay a premium for its brand value. On a funny note, Fujitsu has mentioned N270 processor as Intel Core 2 Duo.

[Fujitsu US]

Toshiba unveils the UX Series Netbooks

Toshiba launches its new 10.1 inch widescreen range of netbooks in Japan this week, with a price tag of £400. The UX Series boasts of a longer battery life of about 4 hours compared to the NB100 netbook with battery life of 2.9 hours. However, inspite of its larger screen the model is smaller, at 263 x 192 x 31mm and weighs between 1.2 and 1.3Kg depending on the configuration. The other specifications are same as many other netbooks in the market, like:

• Intel’s N280 Atom processor
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB Hard Disk Drive
• 1,024 x 600 pixel resolution

The new netbook from Toshiba looks very promising. The chicklet keyboard seems to be of much better quality than the found on ASUS EEE 1000HE (reviewed here)