Netbook

The release of Windows 7 is on everyone's minds this week. Because of this, Best Buy and HP have teamed up to offer a new "PC Home Makeover" package.

Quite a deal, the package consists of a HP Slimline desktop, an LCD monitor, an HP laptop, HP mini netbook, and a Netgear Wireless-G router. In-home setup by Geek Squad is included as well…all for just $1199.

The HP Slimline s5212y features a dual-core 2.5GHz Intel Pentium E5200 CPU, GMA 3100 graphics, 3GB DDR2 800MHz RAM, 320GB 7200RPM HDD, DVD burner, six-in-one card reader, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. A keyboard and mouse, as well as an 18.5" 1366x768 display with integrated 2W speakers are also included. Read more

Acer has expanded its line of Aspire One netbooks with the new Aspire One AOD250 featuring a dual-boot operating system, running both Windows XP Home and Android. By doing this, the netbook has instant on Internet access, while giving you the functionality of the Windows XP OS.

The new Aspire One weighs less than three pounds and features the Intel Atom Processor N280, a six-cell, 5800 mAh battery, 1GB of memory, integrated 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, and a 160GB hard drive. It also has a Multi-Gesture Touchpad, 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, Webcam, built-in digital microphone, and Bluetooth 2.1.

The Aspire One AOD250 netbook is available now with prices starting at $349.99. Read more

Nokia announced this week that Best Buy will be the only retailer selling the Booklet 3G netbook through the holiday season. It will be available for $299 to customers that sign up for a $60/mo. mobile service plan with AT&T. Don't want to sign up for the mobile plan? It will cost you $599.

The Booklet 3G features a 10.1 inch HD display, 120GB HDD, 1GB of RAM, Intel Atom processor, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, Ovi Maps, Ovi Suite, webcam, Bluetooth, built-in SD card reader, and an HDMI port. Nokia also says that the netbook will have a 12-hour battery life when fully charged.

The Booklet 3G will be available to order on October 22, 2009…the same date as the launch of Windows 7, which is the operating system the Booklet runs on. It will be available in Best Buy stores around November 15th.

Verizon Wireless and Gateway announced today that the Gateway LT2016u netbook now comes with Verizon Wireless' Mobile Broadband service built into the device. The Gateway LT2016u will be available October 4th at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Stores for $149.99 (after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement).

The netbook features a 10.1-inch high-definition WSVGA LED backlit display and comes well-equipped with 1 GB of memory, 160 GB hard drive and a digital media card reader. The 6-cell battery provides battery life of up to six hours.Read more

MSI Computer has a new netbook in town, the Wind U110 ECO. Weighing just 3.2 pounds and 1.24 inches thick at it widest point, it features the Intel Atom Processor Z530 (1.60GHz), a 160GB HDD and touts a 15+ hours battery life (9-cells).

The U110 also features a 10" backlit LCD with 1024x600 resolution, high definition web cam, 2 speakers, built-in mic, 802.11 b/g/n LAN, and is Bluetooth ready.

The MSI Wind U110 ECO is now available for $399.99.

MSI Computer has announced the availability of the new Wind U210 ultraportable notebook PC.

Weighing in at 3.2 pounds, Wind U210 is the company's first notebook to feature the AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6 GHz processor. It has a 12.1" HD (1366x768) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD with ATI Radeon X1250, 250 GB hard drive, 2GB of DDR2 memory, 1.3M webcam, HDMI port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, 4x1 card reader, as well as an energy efficient 6-cell battery with a 4+ hour life. For more comfortable typing, the keyboard is MSI's EDS (Ergonomic De-stress) keyboard with keys that are 51% larger than a standard keyboard.

The new Wind U210 is available now for just $429.99. For more information visit www.msimobile.com

Known for being a pioneer and leader in the mobile industry, Nokia is ready to take the PC world by storm with the upcoming release of its mini laptop, the Nokia Booklet 3G.

The Windows based mini laptop delivers the rich experience of a full function PC inside an ultra-portable aluminum chassis. It weighs 2.7 pounds, measures slightly more than two centimeters (.78 inch) thin and is powered by an Intel Atom processor.

The Nokia Booklet 3G features an HDMI port for HD video out, a front facing camera for video calling, integrated Bluetooth and an easily accessible SD card reader. Other premium features include the 10-inch glass HD ready display and integrated A-GPS which, working with the Ovi Maps gadget, can pinpoint your position in seconds and open up access for a truly personal maps experience.Read more

Perfect for the college student heading off to school, Kensington has a new Essentials Kit for Netbooks. The kit features computer accessories that were designed with a netbook in mind. Each Kensington netbook accessory is sized just right for your netbook and fits easily in your bag.

Accessories in the kit include:

• Wired Mouse for netbooks: Plug-n-play via USB and built-in scroll wheel
• Security Lock for netbooks: Attaches to the Kensington Security Slot found on netbooks with 10,000 personalized combinations
• Reversible Sleeve for Netbooks: Stores & protects up to a 10" netbook

The Kensington Essentials Kit for Netbooks has a 2-year warranty. But best of all…this handy kit is priced at just $39.99.

With netbooks getting more and more popular, Hannspree decided to get in the game. They just announced a new line of 10" ultra-mobile laptop PCs, the HannsNote.

The HannsNote features an Intel Atom processor, Windows XP operating system, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0, 1.3MP webcam, 3-in-1 card reader, and full-function keyboard. It weighs just 2.9 lbs, and its 6-Cell Lithum-Ion battery will last up to 5 hours on a single charge.

"We are entering the mini-laptop market with a strong product. The HannsNote offers many benefits to the consumer. This mini-laptop is ideal for business or school use, or for anyone who is always on-the-go because of its ultra-portability and performance. We are very confident not only in the quality and performance of the HannsNote, but also in the service we provide," said Wynn Yiu, president of Hannspree North America, Inc.

The HannsNote is available in two colors: High-gloss Pearl Black and Pearl White for $379.99. A protective carrying sleeve and cleaning cloth are included.