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With all the excitement last week regarding the announcement of the new Kindle DX, a larger version designed for bigger text like newspapers, it is easy to start to justify the almost $500 expense.  But then a sobering weekend brings up the thought, “why drop that kind of cash on… Continue Reading »

Assuming we can believe these latest rumors are accurate, it looks like you will be able to grab a subsidized netbook from Verizon beginning next week on May 17.  The netbook that is expected to be available is the HP Mini 1151NR.  As far as the netbook details, this particular… Continue Reading »

You’ve got $400 or so burning a hole in your pocket and you’d like to pick yourself up a new tech toy.  You want something really portable, but not lacking in features.  You probably have narrowed it down to a netbook or the Amazon Kindle 2.  They’ll both eat up… Continue Reading »

Just before Apple launched the current line of MacBooks, there was a lot of speculation as to what a glass trackpad could bring to the machines.  There were mock images of MacBooks with a second screen rather than a trackpad, with the second screen harboring the dock.  Those rumors have… Continue Reading »

Despite pulling the 8.9-inch Dot netbook a few months back, it seems that Packard Bell is going to continue expanding in the netbook market.  Just recently they have announced two new models in the Dot lineup.  They have unveiled the 10.1-inch Dot S and the 11.6-inch Dot M. Aside from… Continue Reading »

AT&T has begun, albeit on a limited basis, to offer netbooks—which are priced as low as $99.  So far, they seem to only be available in around sixteen stores that are in the Atlanta and Philadelphia areas.  They also all require a two-year agreement on either the 5GB DataConnect plan… Continue Reading »

Even as a supporter and regular user of netbooks, to me there has to be a size limit when it comes to the display.  Previously, we thought that was 10-inches, however we have seen others such as Dell and Gateway sneak past with some larger models and now Acer has… Continue Reading »

We first got a good look at the Eee PC T91 tablet back at CES, however since then any release information has remained a mystery.  Unfortunately, we still do not have an exact release date to offer up, but the recent FCC appearance does mean it is that much closer… Continue Reading »

NVIDIA has recently been taking great strides to diversify beyond just the graphics cards it’s known for.  NVIDIA has been getting in a bit of trouble with Intel for all its expansion, but it seems willing to fight and lawsuits Intel will push out.  Meanwhile NVIDIA is showing off its… Continue Reading »

Casual internet: a term that will define the younger generation that has access to the internet, not for business purposes, but when lounging.  The iPhone allows this casual internet experience, but now, teleco carriers are moving to supply everyone that doesn’t have an iPhone with low cost netbooks.  The New… Continue Reading »