Hauppauge and MaxLinear To Release TV Tuners For Netbooks

Semiconductor company MaxLinear has joined with Hauppauge Digital to produce the MxL5007T TV tuner for netbooks. The TV tuner can pick up ATSC TV signals, as well as European and other standards including DVB-T, DVB-H, and DTMB. The card can also handle QAM, or unencrypted HD cable video channels. The MxL5007T consumers 350mW of power, which MaxLinear says makes it 50% more energy efficient than most competing TV tuners.

ViewSonic Announces VNB100 And VNB101 Netbooks

ViewSonic has announced two new netbooks namely the VNB100 and VNB101. The VNB100 will come in four different colors including black, white, yellow and hot pink, while the VNB101 will come in black, red and champagne, all with a special coating to protect them from spills and wear. As for the specs itself, the VNB100 will feature a 10.2-inch display with 1024 x 600 resolution, an Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, a 1.3MP webcam, a memory card reader, WiFi, 3 USB 2.0 ports and an ExpressCard 34 slot. Meanwhile, the VNB101 will offer the same 10.2-inch display with 1024 x 600 resolution, an Intel Atom N280 CPU, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, a 0.3MP webcam, a rear mounted memory card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth and a USB 2.0 port on each side. The VNB100 and VNB101 will be released at the end of this month in Asia-Pacific and later this year in Europe for £256 and £293, respectively.

Samsung Go Netbook Review

LaptopMag has reviewed the recently released 10.1-inch Samsung Go netbook that is also known as the Samsung N310. The Go provides a larger capacity 6-cell (8850mAh) battery that provides enough juice for up to 8.5 hours of operation time. It is almost 30-minutes less than the ASUS Eee PC 1005HA, or an hour less than the Toshiba NB205. The price starts at $450, which is around $100 more than the high-end ASUS Eee PC 1005HA. Here is a verdict.

With the Go, Samsung has created one of the more attractive 10-inch netbooks on the market. Its compact build and peppy performance will provide the fashion-conscious a well-rounded package. However, its $449 price gives us pause. You can snatch up the Editors’ Choice-winning Toshiba mini NB205, which provides a larger touchpad and even better endurance, for $50 less. And for $50 more you can pick up the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 (retailing for $499), which has a larger 12-inch display but less endurance. Still, if a combo of style and a long runtime is at the top of your mobile computing list, the Samsung Go is worth the splurge.

Duros 8404 Rugged Tablet Shipped

If you are searching for a brand new rugged tablet PC, then you can purchase the Duros 8404 that comes with an 8.4-inch sunlight-viewable SVGA touchscreen display, an Intel Atom processor, a solid-aluminum chassis, a hot-swappable battery and non-rotating compact flash drive. The tablet PC is specially designed for outdoor activity. The Duros 8404 comes with a LED sunlight-viewable display that provides a brightness level of 1,100 nit and a 120-degree viewing angle. There is no info on pricing so far, but I am sure it wont be cheap.

Asus Eee PC 1008HA Now Shipping In Blue And Pink

Currently available in the US in black and white, Asus has finally added two new colors to its Eee PC 1008HA netbook series, which is now available in Pearl Pink and Pearl Blue color options. Both versions are now on sale at Amazon for just $417 each (original price $429.99).

Samsung NC10 Netbook With Built-in HSDPA For $646

Still remember the Samsung NC10 netbook that we mentioned earlier this year? The netbook is now available at Expansys for only £394.99 ($646). The Windows XP-powered netbook features a built-in HSDPA with a 1.6Ghz Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 10.2-inch WSVGA display, a 160GB hard drive, WiFi 802.11b/g, and an integrated 1.3MP webcam.

Vodafone Launches 10.1″ Netbook Vitesse In Hong Kong

Smartone Vodafone has released their new 10.1-inch netbook in Hong Kong known as the Vodafone Netbook Vitesse. Weighing just 0.975kg, this mini laptop is powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor and features a 10.1-inch display with 1024 x 600 resolution, a 1GB RAM, a 16GB SSD, Windows XP Home OS, a 3-cell 1800mAh Lithium-Polymer battery, WiFi and supports 7.2Mbps HSPA connectivity. The Vodafone Netbook Vitesse is available for free under a 24-month contract agreement.