Adesun AD-708 VIA-based tablet from Shenzhen runs Windows XP

New 7-inch tablet AD-708 by Adesun manufacturer from Shenzhen is based on VIA’s x86 architecture and can run Windows XP, It is also being offered with Windows Vista and Linux as OS. It measures 200×121.5×35mm and is available in two versions: basic and delux version. The basic versions has 512MB memory, 8GB SSD and a 3200mAh battery, while the delux version has 16GB SSD,1GB memory, 6400mAh battery, 2GB SD card, and built-in GPS receiver.

The rest of the specs are common like both are powered by a same VIA C7M processor (that runs @ 1.2GHz), G-sensor, an 7-inch 800×480 WVGA touchscreen display, Wi-Fi b/g connectivity, 2 USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth, VGA port and SD card reader. The basic version is for about $293, whereas the delux version for about $441 USD.

eviGroup Pad Slate Tablet – Another Atom powered slate tablet

So you thought that the Archos 9 Internet Tablet is the only tablet running Windows 7? eviGroup, a french company is very soon going to take wraps of its 10.2-inch slate tablet. It has an Atom CPU, 160GB hard disk, 1GB RAM, 1024X600 10.2-inch display, WiFi b/g and also has 3G in-built. Just like netbooks, it has 3 USB 2.0 ports, LAN and VGA port. .

Price: 500 Euro ($750).

MSI Wind U210 notebook now available in the US

MSI has started shipping Wind U210 netbook and is already available with the few online retailers including Amazon and NewEgg. Unsurprisingly, it runs on Windows Vista Home Premium. Being sold at price of $430, we think that it is a pretty good deal for such powerful specs. It is available in black and white color. In case you have forgotten the specs, here they are:

• AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 @ 1.6GHz clock speed
• 12.1-inch 1366 x 768 display
• AMD Radeon X1250 graphic chipset
• 250GB HDD, 2GB RAM
• HDMI port
• card reader (4-in-one)
• Wi-Fi (b/g/n)
• 6-cell (5200mAh) battery

Click on read more read MSI U120 press release too!

Julong = Eee Box clone

If the netbook clones were not enough, here come the clones of nettops! Meet the Julong Eee Box which is an, um, an EEE box clone. Unlike most of the recent nettops, this does NOT have an ION or ION LE chipset. It uses the bog standard Intel Atom N270 processor, 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM, 3 USB ports and VGA port. No HDMI.

Available at price of $150 USD in China, we cannot complain much.

Hercules unveils 10-inch EC-1000W – bog standard specs

Hercules eCafe has rolled out a new 10-inch netbook, EC-1000W. This unit comes with monotonous specifications: Intel Atom N270 CPU, 160GB HDD, 1GB of RAM and so on. However, it will be running on Windows 7.

It has a pretty good looking chiclet style keyboard. It also comes with 1 VGA port, 3 USB 2.0 ports and 6-cell (4400mAh) battery. It is set to carry a price tag of 349 Euros.

Suzuki Neutron 701 MNI touchscreen netbook

When you hear the word “Suzuki”, you associate it immediately with cars and bikes, but you would never associate them with netbooks, until now. Suzuki has come with a netbook called Neutron 701 MNI which is a 7.1-inch netbook with touchscreen display.

The display can swivel just like tablet PCs. Here is a glance at its specifications:

• Atom Z520 processor
• upto 4GB RAM (!)
• 3 USB ports
• VGA port
• Expresscard slot (!)
• WiFi (b/g) and BT
• 1.3MP camera
• 56k modem (!)
• 5-in-one card reader

It has a WSVGA display (1024×600) and weighs just 2 pounds. However, there are a few things that make this netbook different from the rest of the crowd. First is the support for upto 4GB RAM (most netbooks support upto 2GB RAM). Secondly, it has expresscard slot which is only present in some HP and Lenovo netbooks. Third is the inclusion of the 56k modem, which we do not think anyone uses these days.

The only minus we see is the use of Z520 processor which is not the fastest Intel Atom processor by any means. Note that this is the same processor which is being used in the Acer Aspire 751H (reviewed here), which is slower than the Atom N270/N280.

Comptech 2009: Chirag computers unveils PowerPlay 14U20 [Exclusive]

Chirag computers, an Indian computer manufacture, today unveiled their latest notebook, PowerPlay 14U20. The notebook comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, T5800 that runs at a clock speed of 2GHz. The 14U20 has a 14.1-inch TFT LCD screen that runs WXGA resolution (1280×800). It comes with 2GB RAM (DDR-2). It even features an HDMI and eSATA port. Here are its full specs:

• Intel Core 2 Duo T5800 @ 2.0GHz
• 14.1-inch TFT
• WXGA resolution (1280×800)
• 2GB RAM
• WiFi a/b/g
• 160GB Hard Disk
• DVD RW
• 2MP webcam
• eSATA port
• HDMI port
• 2 USB ports
• earphone and microphone jacks
• DVD RW
• 3-cell battery

We had a little chat with the manager of the Chirag computers and they made us aware that they are also giving 1 year on-site warranty. It comes with a fancy front cover that adds a bit of style to the overall (boring) design. What makes this notebook attractive is its price tag of under $600. Not a bad deal at all! Here are some exclusive pictures of it:

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Acer Veriton N260G nettop updated – Now comes with Atom 280 processor

Acer has unveiled an updated version of the its Veriton N260G nettop by equipping it with the latest Atom N280 CPU. Earlier, this Acer Nettop came with Intel Atom 230/330 CPU. Unfortunately, they have taken away the powerful NVIDIA Ion GPU and it now comes with Intel’s GN40 chipset with GMA X4500 graphics.

The Acer Veriton N260G nettop comes equipped with a 160GB HDD, 2 GB RAM, 6 USB ports, HDMI as-well-as VGA port. It is available in Europe (including UK) at a fair price of £188.12 ($302)

ASUS EEE 1008HA reviewed

PCworld have done a review of the EEE 1008HA seashell netbook. It for those who always wanted to have something ultra-slim like Macbook Air, but could not buy it due to its enormous price tag.

The ASUS EEE 1008HA comes with normal netbook-ish specs and a 3-cell battery with which the ASUS claims to have nearly 5 hours of run time, which looks highly doubtful to me. The keyboard has undergone massive change and it looks very comfortable to type on. The right shift is just like the one found on Acer Aspire Ones: Full Size.

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Acer D150 Review

Following the immense success of the original 8.9-inch Acer Aspire One, Acer’s new Aspire One AKA D150 comes with a bigger 10.1-inch display; slicker casing and an array of improvements over the immensely popular 8.9″ Aspire One. Can the new D150 be the top selling netbook just like the original one? Read the review to find out!