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First in HP’s new Slate family, the Slate 500 is an 8.9 inch tablet with a stylus, running Windows 7 – and a quick-start Linux OS?]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:11:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-releases-499-dual-boot-windows-android-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-releases-499-dual-boot-windows-android-netbook.htm

Acer’s new Aspire One D260 goes on sale this week, with the $449 netbook offering the best of both worlds – it can boot into both Windows 7 and Android 2.1.]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:43:30 +1000 http://apcmag.com//get-a-sneak-peek-at-meego-on-intels-concept-atom-tablet.htm http://apcmag.com//get-a-sneak-peek-at-meego-on-intels-concept-atom-tablet.htm

The open-source ‘made for mobile’ Linux OS gets demo’d on Intel’s Atom-powered ‘Redvale’ slate, and we think you’ll be impressed...]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:42:01 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-atom-redvale-slate-tablet-concept.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-atom-redvale-slate-tablet-concept.htm

Plenty of pics as we get hands on with Intel’s slim slate, codenamed ‘Redvale’, which runs MeeGo 1.1 open source mobile OS on an Atom Moorestown platform.]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:50:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-debuts-netbook-app-store.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-debuts-netbook-app-store.htm

The Asus App Store will offer Windows-based apps for Atom-powered netbooks in the second half of this year, with Moblin due in 2011.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:56:23 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-android-froyo-x86-for-netbooks-and-slates.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-android-froyo-x86-for-netbooks-and-slates.htm

Intel will ship a fully native x86 version of Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’ to developers in the next two months to spur growth of Atom-powered Android netbooks and slates.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msi-windpad-slates-choose-windows-intel-or-android-nvidia.htm http://apcmag.com//msi-windpad-slates-choose-windows-intel-or-android-nvidia.htm

Another two touchscreen tablets join the iPad wanna-be race, with MSI putting a dollar each way on Windows and Android for its 10 inch slates.]]> Mon, 31 May 2010 23:41:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-n220-3g-netbook-bundles-with-optus-from-50month.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-n220-3g-netbook-bundles-with-optus-from-50month.htm

Samsung’s Atom ‘Pinetrail’-based netbook packs 12 hour battery life with Optus dual-band 2100MHz and 900MHz 3G.]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-debuts-atom-moorestown-for-smartphones-and-slates.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-debuts-atom-moorestown-for-smartphones-and-slates.htm

The second-gen Atom platform and Z600-series ‘system on a chip’ processors sees Intel step onto ARM’s turf as it chases the non-PC market.]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-axes-courier-tablet-as-hp-rethinks-slate.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-axes-courier-tablet-as-hp-rethinks-slate.htm

Microsoft cancels its revolutionary twin-screen tablet project while HP hedges on the future of its Windows-powered Slate following yesterday’s purchase of Palm and the WebOS.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:03:55 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-boosts-atom-with-new-dual-core-and-soc-designs.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-boosts-atom-with-new-dual-core-and-soc-designs.htm

The pint-sized processor continues to punch above its weight with a dual-core netbook chip plus a fully integrated system-on-a-chip for in-car entertainment and media phones.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:13:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//linux-based-meego-mobile-os-makes-its-netbook-debut.htm http://apcmag.com//linux-based-meego-mobile-os-makes-its-netbook-debut.htm

The open-source offspring of Intel’s Moblin and Nokia’s Maemo gets its first public outing running an an Atom netbook, as well as a smartphone and a TV set...]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:36:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-puts-android-onto-atom-chips.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-puts-android-onto-atom-chips.htm

Slates, smartphones and 3G ‘smartbooks’ built around Intel’s Atom processor could all running Android in the near future.]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:49:14 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-to-release-slate-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-to-release-slate-pc.htm

Samsung is working on a slate-based device with desktop docking, which it says will have enough processing muscle to become the “primary device” for many people.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:20:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-the-ipad-is-a-glorified-mid.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-the-ipad-is-a-glorified-mid.htm

Samsung exec says the iPad is just a jumped-up mobile Internet device, with lack of processing power and connectivity being key drawbacks.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:19:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-unveils-new-atom-platform-for-home-servers.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-unveils-new-atom-platform-for-home-servers.htm

Intel’s newest platform for the Atom aims to make it the chip of choice for home server manufacturers.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-spin-off-joojoo-spins-up-for-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-spin-off-joojoo-spins-up-for-launch.htm

Due to debut a week before the iPad, the Linux-powered tablet sports an Atom processor, Nvidia’s Ion graphics engine, 3G radio and a new UI.]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-release-worlds-first-dual-core-atom-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-release-worlds-first-dual-core-atom-netbook.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:10:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-atom-is-fast-enough-for-now.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-atom-is-fast-enough-for-now.htm

The third-gen Atom ‘Pineview’ processors remain pegged at 1.66GHz because “the Atom doesn’t need to be any faster”, says Intel.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//new-asus-pinetrail-netbooks-top-10-hour-battery-life.htm http://apcmag.com//new-asus-pinetrail-netbooks-top-10-hour-battery-life.htm

Asus’ upgraded Eee PC netbooks sport Intel’s new Atom N450 processor for over ten hours battery life, plus the quick loading ‘Splashtop’ pre-boot Linux OS.]]> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:20:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-set-for-launch-this-friday-as-joojoo.htm http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-set-for-launch-this-friday-as-joojoo.htm

The cancelled CrunchPad spawns a bastard son named JooJoo, set to debut this Friday with a US$500 price tag and a posse of lawyers in hot pursuit... ]]> Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:49:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-crashes-to-the-ground.htm http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-crashes-to-the-ground.htm

Just two weeks away from launch where it would be shown running Windows 7 and Google Chrome OS, the long-awaited and highly anticipated CrunchPad goes belly-up...]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:38:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-releases-atom-powered-home-server.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-releases-atom-powered-home-server.htm

No, it’s not called the EeeServer... but Asus will be happy if the TS Mini home server enjoys even a fraction of the success of its Atom-powered EeeSiblings. ]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-second-gen-atom-for-january-launch.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-second-gen-atom-for-january-launch.htm

New ‘Pineview’ 400 and 500-series chips still top out at 1.66GHz but boost performance and battery life due to streamlined two-chip design.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dse-offers-dell-mini-9-3g-netbooks-unlocked-for-549.htm http://apcmag.com//dse-offers-dell-mini-9-3g-netbooks-unlocked-for-549.htm

It’s not the newest netbook on the market but at $549 with an inbuilt and unlocked 3G modem the pint-sized Mini 9 is a pretty sweet deal...]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//app-stores-converge-at-app-planet-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//app-stores-converge-at-app-planet-2010.htm

App stores are where it's all happening – so much so that the annual Mobile World Congress is launching the App Planet 2010 expo to claim slice of the action.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//google-tipped-to-release-chrome-os-this-week.htm http://apcmag.com//google-tipped-to-release-chrome-os-this-week.htm

The lightweight open source operating system is expected to make its debut sometime this week, with ‘out of the box’ support for a wide range of Atom netbooks expected.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-new-home-server-designs-for-atom.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-preps-new-home-server-designs-for-atom.htm

January could see a new wave of compact mini-servers marrying second-gen Atom chips to Windows Home Server systems.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mandriva-2010-adds-moblin-rolls-in-full-set-of-eee-pc-drivers.htm http://apcmag.com//mandriva-2010-adds-moblin-rolls-in-full-set-of-eee-pc-drivers.htm

The netbook-friendly edition of Mandriva Linux boasts full hardware support for every currently-available Eee PC netbook, along with a USB flash drive installer.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-gears-up-for-atom-app-store.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-gears-up-for-atom-app-store.htm

Intel releases Software Development Kit for creating apps to be distributed through an ‘Atom app store’ for Windows and Moblin devices.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:49:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apples-latest-os-x-update-bricks-hackintosh-atom-netbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//apples-latest-os-x-update-bricks-hackintosh-atom-netbooks.htm

Mac OS X 1.0.6.2 update brings a swift Snow Leopardy death to Hackintosh netbooks running Intel’s Atom processor.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:59:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-to-launch-atom-powered-windows-home-server-in-australia.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-to-launch-atom-powered-windows-home-server-in-australia.htm

Acer’s cute’n’compact Aspire easyStore AH340 Windows Home Server box gets a local launch in early 2010.]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:47:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-to-launch-by-christmas.htm http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-to-launch-by-christmas.htm

Popular Mechanics magazine crowns the unreleased Crunchpad tablet as its ‘Breakthrough Product’ for 2009 – a sign that the affordable Linux tablet could be released by year’s end.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-releases-worlds-first-moblin-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-releases-worlds-first-moblin-netbook.htm

A special edition of the Inspiron Mini 10v run Intel’s Linux-based Moblin OS goes on sale for US$299, but also offers the netbook image as a free download.]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:00:11 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-revs-up-netbooks-with-nvidia-ion-powered-mini-311.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-revs-up-netbooks-with-nvidia-ion-powered-mini-311.htm

Intel’s Atom CPU mates up with Nvida’s GeForce 9400M GPU in the 11.6 inch Mini 311, which is set for an October release running Windows 7.]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:12:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsung-releases-n310-netbook-with-love-it-or-loath-it-styling.htm http://apcmag.com//samsung-releases-n310-netbook-with-love-it-or-loath-it-styling.htm

Who says netbooks all look alike? Samsung’s N310 certainly doesn’t, thanks to the handiwork of Japanese industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:04:57 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-prepping-199-eeebook-reader.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-prepping-199-eeebook-reader.htm

Starting at a rumoured A$199 target price, the Asus ‘Eee Reader’ will take on Amazon and Sony and could also offer dual screens and netbook-style Tablet PC functionality.]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:19:06 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-releases-atom-powered-hornet-pc.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-releases-atom-powered-hornet-pc.htm

The compact netbook-based desktop box sports a slick design but this Hornet’s sting is in its $879 price tag...]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:30:56 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-unveils-trio-of-slim-ulv-based-inspiron-z-ultraportables.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-unveils-trio-of-slim-ulv-based-inspiron-z-ultraportables.htm

The 11.6 inch ‘Argos’ notebook is revealed as the Inspiron 11z, which joins 14 inch and 15 inch models running Intel’s ULV silicon and offering up to 11 hours battery life.]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:04:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-look-hps-mini-5101-business-class-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//first-look-hps-mini-5101-business-class-netbook.htm

HP amps up the netbook recipe with a larger keyboard, bigger (and faster) hard drive and optional SSD, high-res HD display and inbuilt 3G modem.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:11:15 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-second-gen-solid-state-drives-faster-cheaper-and-ready-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-second-gen-solid-state-drives-faster-cheaper-and-ready-for-windows-7.htm

New SSDs still top out at 160GB but the move to a 34nm process halves the cost while doubling write performance. Yeah, we can live with that...]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:33:31 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intel-to-delay-second-gen-netbooks-to-2010.htm http://apcmag.com//intel-to-delay-second-gen-netbooks-to-2010.htm

If reports are correct, we might not see next-gen netbooks built around Intel’s Atom 'Pinetrail' platform until early next year...]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:58:17 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-asus-hp-lenovo-and-toshiba-line-up-behind-chrome-os.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-asus-hp-lenovo-and-toshiba-line-up-behind-chrome-os.htm

Google’s first set of Chrome partners includes several leading laptop makers along with ARM processor firms Freescale, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:46:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//first-aussie-review-hps-new-mini-110-netbook.htm http://apcmag.com//first-aussie-review-hps-new-mini-110-netbook.htm

HP’s third-gen Mini 110 netbook is an economy-class version of the Mini 1000 with some upsides and downsides of its own...]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-next-gen-netbook-chips-revealed.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-next-gen-netbook-chips-revealed.htm

Due before year’s end, Atom 400- and 500-series ‘Pineview’ processors clock remain pegged at 1.66GHz but boost performance and battery life due to a streamlined two-chip design.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:54:52 +1000 http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-web-tablet-is-sleek-chic-and-almost-ready-for-the-geeks.htm http://apcmag.com//crunchpad-web-tablet-is-sleek-chic-and-almost-ready-for-the-geeks.htm

The highly-anticipated CrunchPad gets a cool new aluminium-clad look as the touchscreen Web tablet ‘built by geeks for geeks’ moves towards a July debut.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:33:49 +1000 http://apcmag.com//intels-second-gen-atom-not-validated-for-windows-7-home-premium-or-higher.htm http://apcmag.com//intels-second-gen-atom-not-validated-for-windows-7-home-premium-or-higher.htm

Windows 7 Home Premium is not “the right solution” for netbooks, says Intel, so its forthcoming Pineview processors will be tested only for Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:37:05 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-releases-netbook-based-home-server.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-releases-netbook-based-home-server.htm

Is there no stopping the Eee steamroller? The latest addition to Asus’ Atom-powered family of devices is a simplified Linux-based home server.]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:36:44 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-axes-the-mini-9-netbook-the-mini-12-soon-to-follow.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-axes-the-mini-9-netbook-the-mini-12-soon-to-follow.htm

It seems that Dell is dropping its first-gen Mini 9 netbook from the line-up, with the Mini 12 also for the chop due to Microsoft’s netbook restrictions for Windows 7...]]> Sat, 30 May 2009 17:47:16 +1000 http://apcmag.com//hp-refreshes-netbook-line-with-mini-110-and-1101.htm http://apcmag.com//hp-refreshes-netbook-line-with-mini-110-and-1101.htm

Two new models based on the popular Mini 1000 see the return of the VGA port and bigger hard drives, plus optional HD graphics and 3G.]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 21:32:42 +1000 http://apcmag.com//acer-releases-cutencompact-windows-home-server.htm http://apcmag.com//acer-releases-cutencompact-windows-home-server.htm

The Atom-powered four-drive system looks set to be the second major WHS system that we can’t get here. Surprise, surprise...]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 13:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//lenovo-releases-ulv-notebook-12-inch-netbook-and-all-in-one-atom-desktop.htm http://apcmag.com//lenovo-releases-ulv-notebook-12-inch-netbook-and-all-in-one-atom-desktop.htm

Lenovo’s up-sized IdeaPad S12 netbook offers optional Nvidia Ion graphics, while the all-in-one IdeaCentre C300 desktop is a slim budget version of the A600 with an Atom CPU.]]> Tue, 26 May 2009 11:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft-revises-netbook-hardware-spec-for-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft-revises-netbook-hardware-spec-for-windows-7.htm

Netbooks eligible to for the low-cost Windows 7 Starter edition can’t exceed a 10.2 inch screen or 1GB of RAM, although larger drives and faster processors are allowed.]]> Mon, 25 May 2009 08:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//samsungs-four-way-netbook-play.htm http://apcmag.com//samsungs-four-way-netbook-play.htm

The Korean powerhouse returns to the Australian PC market with a bang, unleashing four netbooks including a 12.1 inch mini-note and a 3G model.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 23:54:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-launches-700-ubuntu-linux-netbook-onto-australian-market.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-launches-700-ubuntu-linux-netbook-onto-australian-market.htm

Dell’s innovative new Latitude 2100 netbook is the company’s first Aussie PC with Linux factory-installed – and while it’s intended for school students, anyone can buy it...]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 10:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//dell-uses-via-nano-netbook-chip-to-create-modular-mini-servers.htm http://apcmag.com//dell-uses-via-nano-netbook-chip-to-create-modular-mini-servers.htm

Nimble low-power processors like Nano and Intel’s Atom continue to find a niche outside the netbook market.]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 17:10:43 +1000 http://apcmag.com//mac-os-x-update-boosts-battery-life-on-hackintosh-netbooks.htm http://apcmag.com//mac-os-x-update-boosts-battery-life-on-hackintosh-netbooks.htm

Is Apple’s Mac OS X 10.5.7 simply more power efficient or has it been optimised for the Atom – and if so, does this point to an Atom-powered Mac in the neat future?]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 15:19:54 +1000 http://apcmag.com//xp-to-remain-on-netbooks-long-after-windows-7-launches.htm http://apcmag.com//xp-to-remain-on-netbooks-long-after-windows-7-launches.htm

Netbook manufacturers will be allowed to continue licensing and loading Windows XP until the end of 2010 – 12 months after Windows 7 arrives.]]> Sat, 02 May 2009 20:42:03 +1000 http://apcmag.com//asus-beefs-up-its-eee-box-for-hd-with-ati-radeon-gpu-and-hdmi-output.htm http://apcmag.com//asus-beefs-up-its-eee-box-for-hd-with-ati-radeon-gpu-and-hdmi-output.htm

The second-gen $699 Eee Box is a souped-up netbook in desktop clothing, but with dreams of becoming an adjunct to your home theatre system.]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:52:12 +1000 http://apcmag.com//msis-x-slim-340-the-shape-of-notebooks-to-come.htm http://apcmag.com//msis-x-slim-340-the-shape-of-notebooks-to-come.htm

This sleek MacBook Air wanna-be heralds an invasion of affordable thin-and-light notebooks built around Intel’s Core 2 ‘Ultra’ processor.]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:42:13 +1000 http://apcmag.com//next-gen-netbooks-will-run-best-under-windows-7.htm http://apcmag.com//next-gen-netbooks-will-run-best-under-windows-7.htm

Netbooks with Intel’s Atom GN40 graphics, solid state drives and 2GB of RAM will be the big winners under Windows 7.]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:17:33 +1000 http://apcmag.com//sticky-intel-badges-get-new-look-are-still-a-btch-to-remove.htm http://apcmag.com//sticky-intel-badges-get-new-look-are-still-a-btch-to-remove.htm

The new design reveals a peek at the processor die to remind PC buyers what ‘Intel inside’ actually means.]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:50:25 +1000