Windows 7 for Netbooks Hampered by Restrictions
Again, Microsoft is restricting Windows licenses intended for use with small and inexpensive mini laptops. The SKU strategy for Windows 7 was recen
Asus Eee PC 1008P Review
The latest incarnation of the Asus Eee PC has been given a different and quite stunning look. However, it’s a pleasant mini laptop under the surface as well, with quite a few added features.
Asus Eee PC 1008HA Review
The latest Seashell series from Asus’ Eee lineup also include the popular 1005HA; both netbooks have been well received thanks in large part to their slim chassis and otherwise striking appearance compared to the original and relatively bland Eee series. I don’t know how the minds at Asus’ design team work, but the square shapes [...]
Hackintosh Made Easy with Rebel EFI
Some netbooks, like the MSI Wind among others, have become popular among DIYers for making it (relatively) easy to run Apple’s operating system OS X Snow Leopard. As far as hardware is concerned, there’s very little difference between the platforms since Apple switched to Intel processors, but it can still be a hassle to locate [...]
41 MSI Laptops Now Windows 7 Certified – Including X-Slim and Wind Netbook
MSI just announced that quite a few of the company's notebooks (including several netbooks) are now certified to run Microsoft's new OS. It's hardl
New and Fast SSD for HP Mini 1000
Active Media just went public with a pair of new solid state drives (SSDs) designed for the HP Mini laptops. Now I have to confess that I’ve comp
New Netbook Launches on Hold from Asus and Acer
Both of the huge computer manufacturers Acer and Asus have decided to hold back on new mini laptops. At long last the companies have come to the co
Intel Doesn’t Want Your First Computer to be a Netbook
This didn't come as a massive surprise, since Intel's margins on the Atom and other components used for mini notebooks are.. well, very marginal at be
Samsung ION Netbook Dares to Slam Intel Fingers
After a long wait, it looks like a couple of bona fide ION netbooks are on their way. And Samsung seems to be beating Lenovo to the punch. Intel ha
Netbook SSD vs. HDD Comparison
With mini laptops and netbooks you often have to choose between a regular hard drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD). So, which alternative is be
Sony Mini Laptop – VAIO Mini W Review
Here comes the VAIO mini laptop... Sony and Apple are the companied that have stubbornly refused to put out an inexpensive mini laptop computer on
Apple Netbook Supposedly On the Way
Is Apple making a netbook? News: Mini Laptop, netbook, whatever you want to call it; the subject of speculation for a long time is whether Apple is
Gateway Netbooks LT3100 Series LT3103u, LT3114u Review
In short: A netbook with AMD/ATI instead of the usual Atom/GMA950 combination that's actually better than the norm in most aspects. Are you just fe
