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Samsung Series 5 ChromeBook Unveiled

Samsung Series 5 ChromeBook Unveiled
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It seems Google wasn’t sure whether to call it a netbook or a notebook so they came up with a ChromeBook but in our terms it is a netbook as it packs a dual core Intel Atom processor but due to its 12.1 inch screen this is up for a discussion. What Samsung delivered is a first ChromeBook available for purchase as the first Google CR-48 was for developers only. All in all it looks like a fine piece of a netbook/notebook/ChromeBook with a solid and sleek chassis design.

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Razer Switchblade 7 inch Gaming Dual Touchscreen Netbook

Razer Switchblade 7 inch Gaming Dual Touchscreen Netbook
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It seems that Razer is about to create a new market of mobile gaming devices with Razer Switchblade if it ever decides to release it as currently it is just a pre-production concept unit. Regardless of not being a final product it was definitely one of the most innovative products at CES 2011. With featuring 2 multi-touch 7 inch screens and a dynamic keyboard Razor is promising it will deliver the full desktop PC gaming experience in a small mobile package. There might even be an integrated 3G module so you can even play online games on the go.

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Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series 10.1 inch Netbook/Tablet Announced

Samsung Sliding PC 7 Series 10.1 inch Netbook/Tablet Announced
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Samsung is trying to reinvent Dell Inspiron Duo’s approach with creating a first appealing netbook/tablet that Dell failed with Inspiron Duo. At first glance Samsung Sliding PC 7 definitely looks like a first netbook that could deliver on the tablet front of features as well.

The idea is the same as with Dell Inspiron Duo only it’s taking a slightly different approach with featuring latest Intel Oak Trail platform that should speed up Windows 7 performance and increase battery life – two of the three key areas where Dell Inspiron failed to deliver with third point being slow custom UI by Dell. Again Samsung’s custom UI beats Dell with probably being best Windows 7 touch interface we have ever seen. As you probably remember another fail for Dell Inspiron Duo was the bulk so in order to keep the weight down to an acceptable level for a tablet Samsung made compromises with ports which pretty much are non-existent apart from an odd USB 2.0 and an HDMI port.

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New Toshiba NB250 Models and New Toshiba NB500 Netbook Series Announced

New Toshiba NB250 Models and New Toshiba NB500 Netbook Series Announced
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It’s no secret that the first wave of Toshiba NB250 models were great so we are happy to see Toshiba refreshing the successful NB250 lineup. The new models will bring the Intel Atom N550 dual core processor, Harman/Kardon speakers and a choice of brown, blue and green colour options. The rest of the specifications and features is pretty much standard with 1 GB RAM, 10.1 inch screen (1024 x 600 px), 250 GB hard drive, Windows 7 Started and up to 10 hour battery life.

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Dell Inspiron Duo Net(tablet)book Unvealed

Dell Inspiron Duo Net(tablet)book Unvealed
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It’s another netbook from Dell sporting 10.1 inch screen and a dual core Intel Atom N550. Oh, wait… A flip of the screen and we have a tablet. Dell Inspiron Duo is a netbook that can be converted into a tablet with a flip of the screen which is great but it adds a bit of bulk compared to the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab but unlike them it features a full operating system.

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Dell Mini 1018 10.1 inch Netbook Launched

Dell Mini 1018 10.1 inch Netbook Launched
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As if there wasn’t already enough of netbooks out there Dell launched yet another netbook that apart from the optional Bluetooth 3.0 has nothing to inspiring to show. The basic configuration comes with a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, 1GB DDR3 RAM, 160 GB hard drive, Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 3-cell battery and Windows 7 Starter and costs £279. For extra £20 you get 250GB hard drive and a 6-cell battery while the top model costs £329 and comes with 250GB hard drive, 6-cell battery and Bluetooth 3.0. All configuration come in black-only at the moment but knowing Dell some different color choice should come along in a few months.

Sony VAIO P Series Notebooks Updated With GPS

Sony VAIO P Series Notebooks Updated With GPS
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Remember the overpriced Sony VAIO P series that sported a crazy 8 inch (1600×768 px) screen but totally let us down in terms of performance thanks to its Intel Atom processor. Well it is back this time adding built-in GPS and accelerometer which all sounds really great but we would still advise you to stay away from it due to Intel Atom processor and high RRP starting at £799. T3 got more details.

Sony Vaio M M11M1E 10.1 inch Intel Pint Trail Netbook Launched

Sony Vaio M M11M1E 10.1 inch Intel Pint Trail Netbook Launched
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Finally Sony joins the Intel Pine Trail party with launching new M series netbooks available in black or white. The Sony Vaio M11M1E will feature Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz, 32-biy Genuine Windows 7 Starter, 1GB DDR2 RAM,  250GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 10.1 inch LED-backlit screen (1024×600), Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, size (D x H x W) 183 x 33 x 268 mm, weight 1.4kg, WLAN b/g/n, Bluetooth, webcam and 3xUSB. Pretty much an average netbook for about £300.

Packard Bell Dot S2 featuring Intel Pine Trail Announced

Packard Bell Dot S2 featuring Intel Pine Trail Announced
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Yet another netbook gest the Intel Pine Trail upgrade. This time Packard Bell will refresh it’s Dot S2 netbook. Specifications are nothing to get excited about just yet another 10.1 inch netbook with Intel Atom N540 1.6 GHz, Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 250GB hard ddrive, 6 cell battery and Windows 7 Starter edition operating system.