MSI Wind U100 upgraded with Windows 7 with a slight change in Specs

MSI’s one of the popular netbook, Wind U100 has now been upgraded to Windows 7 Starter Edition, and this new model features the same: Intel Atom N270 processor that runs @ 1.6GHz, 10-inch screen, 1 GB memory, but now comes with 250 GB HDD.

However, there is a new N280 version available that runs at 1.66GHz. It is available in Europe right now.

Commentary: With so many models from MSI already on sale, it does not make much sense to keep a 1 year old model still for sale.

HP Mini 110 Studio Tord Boontje runs Windows 7

Couple of months back, HP unveiled a couple of designer netbooks based on the HP Mini 110: “Studio Tord Boontje” edition and “Vivienne Tam designer” edition. We have come to know that the “Studio Tord Boontje” edition is now available with Windows 7 Starter edition.

It retails for $399.

Commentary: Frankly speaking, if you ask us, we won’t recommend you to buy this netbook as it runs Atom N270 which is, by no means, the most advanced and power-sipping processor. Secondly, the machine is over-priced for what it offers. 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM coupled with N270 makes the overall deal look awful

[HP store]

Windows 7 now on Dell mini Mini 10v and Dell Inspiron 11z netbooks

Windows 7 is now available on the Dell mini Mini 10v and Dell Inspiron 11z netbooks. Up-gradation cost to Windows 7 Starter edition is $30 for the Mini 10v that currently runs Windows XP Home. For the Inspiron 11z, you can upgrade to either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional. It will cost you $30 and $130 respectively.

[Dell Mini 11z] [Dell Mini 10V]

Toshiba Mini NB205 updated – slapped with Windows 7 starter

With no time left in Windows 7 release, every netbook/notebook company is working its finger to the bone in upgrading their existing netbooks/notebooks with Windows 7 OS. Toshiba has updated its Mini NB205, a 10.1-inch netbook with Windows 7 Starter edition. It will be available with either a 160GB or 250GB HDD.

It will be shipped on 22nd October and will be priced at $399.99. You get choice of five colors: Sable Brown, Frost White, Indigo Blue, Posh Pink and Onyx Black

[Toshiba NB205]

Windows 7 already on sale at Sam’s club?

The US’ Sam Club has been spotted selling the Toshiba NB205 with OFFICIAL Windows 7 Starter Edition version (not BETA). The unit on sale has 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows 7 Starter and has WiFi (b/g).

Archos 9 officially launched – enticing tablet running Atom processor

Archos, a popular manufacture which recently unveiled Archos 5 Internet MID has rolled out another exciting products which has been in the new from past couple of months: the Archos 9.

So what is something that makes this slate tablet different from rest of the Archos offerings: this baby runs Windows 7! It is powered by very power frugal (and sometimes slow), Atom Z515 running at clock speed of 1.2GHz.

Here is a quick glance at its specs:

• 8.9-inch display
• 1024×600 resolution
• 1GB RAM
• 60GB HDD (120GB coming)
• BT 2.1
• USB 2.0
• 1.3 MP camera
• Built in micrphone and earphone jack
• Weight: 800gm

To keep the price of the Archos 9 low, Archos settled with the Windows 7 Starter edition. Price of $499 sounds fine until and unless you want a hardware keyboard. However, it will hit the shelves on the release date of Windows 7, which is October 22.

The only thing not to like about this tablet is its lack of 3G module and SD card.

ASUS EEE PC Seashell Range noticed with Windows 7 in Italy’s Online Stores

Looks like very soon ASUS is going to announce Windows 7-based Seashell netbooks. Current Seashell models (1005HA (299 Euros), 1008HA (399 Euros) and 1101HA (399 Euros) ) are being spotted in some online stores.

The EEE 1101HA is complemented with Windows 7 Home Premium instead of Starter Edition like the 1005HA and 1008HA. Reason being the fact that in most of the countries, it is being sold with Windows Vista Home Premium. Also, looks like all of them will be undergoing HDD upgrades too. 160 GB are things of the past now and 250GB HDD will be used as new standard. Also 2GB RAM will come as default instead of 1GB.

Commentary: ASUS Eee PC currently comes with Windows XP and it is nice that ASUS is on toes in rolling out Windows 7 based netbooks. The Seashell netbooks, especially EEE 1008HA and EEE 1005HA, both have enjoyed enormous success and Windows 7 will make things only better.

Also read: EEE 1008HA review

Archos 9 tablet PC hands-on video

This Archos has a big 9-inch display and a touch screen display. This is first tablet by Archos that runs Windows OS (Windows 7 Starter to be specific). It has no multi-touch and is bulky at 1.2 pounds. It can either be used with stylus or your fingers. It has Intel Atom Z515 processor, 1GB RAM and 60GB HDD. The Archos 9 comes with a removable 4-cell battery which should give you up to 3 hours of runtime.

At $500, we think it is aptly priced as:

• there are not many similar devices around
• Archos is a good brand
• it runs Windows 7 (although we expected something better than the Starter edition)

Here is the hands on video:

Hands-On With Archos 9 Tablet PC from Gizmodo on Vimeo.

Microsoft being partial to netbooks, yet again – only Windows 7 starter edition and Home Basic for netbooks

Intel is sure enough that the upcoming pine trail platform will support at least two versions of Windows 7: Windows 7 Starter and Home basic. This includes the soon-to-be-launched N450 CPU and NM 10. Another interesting point to note is that Microsoft wants to reserve the ‘Starter Edition’ solely for the netbooks.

Another bizarre thing is that Microsoft is not going to allow netbook manufactures to offer the ‘premium’ versions to the end-users. Offering just Plain Jane versions of Windows 7 (Starter and Basic) will surely turn off a lot of users. Why not just provide the ‘home premium’ and ‘business versions’ as an option?