Amazon currently have a good price on the HP Mini 1110NR 8.9 Inch Netbook. The small netbook comes with free shipping at $279.99. [Read more…]
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Google Android on a Netbook?
When you think of Google Android you probably first think of the new mobile phone OS that is starting to become popular. However, it no longer will be used just for mobile phones as Asus could be launching a netbook powered by Android. [Read more…]
LG X120 Netbook Announced
LG are creating some seriously good looking and user friendly stuff recently. More noted here at Gadget Venue for their TV‘s and Mobile Phones they now are launching a netbook named the LG X120. [Read more…]
Poor Mans Netbook
eBay can be the source of some fantastic bargains as well as crazy things too. Take this netbook for example… it has been hacked together and built from a briefcase. [Read more…]
Netbook with Optical Drive
Netbooks are becoming very popular. This is due to their smaller portable size that allow you to take it on the road and easily pack it away. Netbooks tend to be cut down versions of laptops in that they have a smaller screen, smaller keyboard and a lack of optical drive. The lack of optical drive helps cut down the weight and size a little. The Mouse Computer kind of turns this on it’s head though as it has a build in DVD burner! [Read more…]
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook – First Impressions
We managed to get our hands on a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Netbook with a data plan from Vodafone to take out for a spin. The package arrived this morning and I have to say my first impressions are that it is a top quality product. The Mini 9 has an 8.9 inch screen and weighs just 2.28lbs. [Read more…]
Apples NetBook in the Works?
According to Steve Jobs, “Apple is going to ‘wait and see’ how the category evolves and ‘we’ve got some pretty interesting ideas if it does evolve.”. This answer was given on the quarterly earnings call when Steve Jobs made his special guest appearance. [Read more…]
New 7 Inch Eee Pad Launching at CES – Rumour
An image of a new ASUS tablet has been found by Netbook Italia which shows that a 7 inch Eee Pad could be launching at CES shortly. The last 7 inch device that Asus revealed was the Eee Pad Memo although that never actually launched. It is believed that this new device could carry on where the older one left off.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich to get Stylus Support Built In
Details have been revealed today showing that Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) will have native Stylus input available. At the moment, any support for a stylus has been added by a 3rd party such as on the Samsung Galaxy Note pictured below.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Gets Remote Mic App for iOS
Nuance has released a new version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking and with that, a companion app that allows you to use an iOS device as a remote microphone for the software.
The new version of the software is 11.5 and along with being able to function with iOS used as an external mic, it also allows for you to update your facebook status with your voice.
Samsung and Acer Google ChromeBooks Now Available for Pre-Order
Amazon and Best Buy are now accepting pre-orders for the various Google Chrome Books. At the moment, models from Samsung and Acer are available for pre-order and each have a shipping date of 15 June according to Google.
ASUS Will Ship Eee PCs with Ubuntu OS
ASUS will soon begin to offer Ubuntu as a choice for operating systems on its range of Netbooks. Ubuntu is Linux based and comes with a number of applications that let you use the netbook as you would a PC (in some ways).
As Ubuntu is free, it should also lower the price of the netbook as ASUS will have no licencing fees to pay for those who opt for the Ubuntu operating system.