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HP Slate PC – iPad Fear Not

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:54:47 +0000

conecti.ca has a hands-on preview of the HP Slate.

The verdict: It is far behind the iPad with regard to “Gadget quality” but is a good netbook alternative.

Here is the Google translation of the article:

Each develops a gadget that Apple does not spare those who come after announcing that they have a replacement. Just as there are a lot of iPod Killers (still waiting) and iPhone Killers (Hello?), now has been the range of IPAD Killers. Case to light, the HP Slate . We had a short in our hands.

HP Slate is the first offering in response to the IPAD that with a straight face, wants to unseat iPodsote. Two models will be marketed HP Slate, a 32GB for $ 549 price and a 64GB and $ 599 price . Both have an 8.9-inch screen and 1024 x 600 pixels resolution powered by an Intel Atom Z530 at 1.6GHz, Intel integrated graphics chip (presumably the Broadcom Crystal HD) and 1GB of RAM is not expandable.

As we saw in the Slate, has the problem that is a whole PC. If you have Office, Explorer / Chrome / Safari and all checheres that you can install Windows. you have Flash , but unfortunately this means that has a long and annoying load time operating system (and then a screen-user password to enter Windows 7). If anything, it is clear that this gadget is not a competition to IPAD but the netbooks already on the market.

Anyway it is worth noting the positive. The Slate has expansion ports ad-nauseum that includes a dock with HDMI and USB connections. It has a built-in camera . It has its own media management system that is to see if it be really useful but definitely nice if it is. The screen, although smaller than that of the IPAD, is a little brighter and if, obviously, is multi-touch and although it is made of plastic, feels dense and tough. The design team continues to be pretty for what is a pseudo-range of Netbooks without a keyboard.

The official verdict is “meh” . This version of the Slate far behind the IPAD as “gadget package”, but definitely this is the smallest complete netbook that they can find.

via ™ Mini Review: HP Slate PC – IPAD does not tremble or cold | conecti.ca.

NetbookInstaller 0.8.3 Released

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:13:47 +0000

NetbookInstaller 0.8.3 is now officially released. Lots of changes from 0.8.2. Look at the change log for details.

This release is essentially 0.8.3 RC5, plus a couple of minor tweaks. Those changes include

Bootloader banner is disabler (no longer displays chameleon string in upper right)
Bootloader no longer blacks out screen before showing the boot logo.
Various extra error checking especially when related to DSDT generation.

Grab the files below:

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There are lots of fun changes planed for 0.8.4, it basically involves better support for more machines as well as support for 64bit machines (esp since Intel‘s newest Atom is 64bit).

via NetbookInstaller 0.8.3 Released (and Merry Christmas) « Meklort’s Blog.

OS X 10.6.2 is out: Intel Atom support not included

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:56:11 +0000

Apple pushed out OS X 10.6.2 today, and while the latest Snow Leopard update fixes a whole slew of bugs, it introduces one major problem for netbook hackintosh builders: It doesn’t seem to work with the Intel Atom processor.

It’s not clear whether Apple would have intentionally broken Atom support in this release to discourage people from installing the operating system on netbooks. But Atom compatibility is clearly not a high priority for Apple since the company doesn’t make any products that use the processor.

via OS X 10.6.2 is out: Intel Atom support not included.

Hackintosh Netbook users take note, 10.6.2 update kills support for Atom Processor – OS X Daily

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:15:48 +0000

: Image via Wikipedia

It’s not out in the wild yet, but 10.6.2 has been confirmed to kill support for the Intel Atom processor, this is especially important for Hackintosh users who have hacked various Atom based netbooks to run Snow Leopard. So what should you do if you have an Atom based Hackintosh Netbook? StellaRolla recommends staying with 10.6.1 (or 10.5.8 if you’re running Leopard on your Hackintosh, sine 10.5.9 will likely have the same Atom problems) for the time being, otherwise you can try upgrading to 10.6.2 but run an older or modified kernel. I think I’ll just stick to 10.6.1 when the update rolls around, I have a lot of confidence in the Hackintosh community so I imagine there will be a workaround rather quickly.

more via Hackintosh Netbook users take note: Snow Leopard 10.6.2 update kills support for Atom Processor – OS X Daily.

Nvidia’s Chief Executive Publicly Unveils Pricing of “Ion” Core-Logic – X-bit labs

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:32:50 +0000

Nvidia Corp.’s chief executive officer for the first time publicly unveiled pricing of the company’s GeForce 9400M single-chip core-logic better known as Ion. Based on the information provided by Jen-Hsun Huang now and several weeks ago, it transpires that Nvidia’s platform for Intel Atom processors is up to three times more expensive compared to Intel’s own platform.

“[The price of Nvidia Ion chip] is between $30 and $35. This is significant, but it is [needed] to have a good high definition video on the screen.” said Jen-Hsun Huang in an interview with La Tribune news-paper.

Earlier this year Jen-Hsun Huang said that Intel sold its Atom processors for $45 a unit, however, if a customer wanted to get Atom chip and compatible core-logic set, it would get if for $25, which automatically reduces Nvidia’s availability to compete against Intel in the Atom-compatible core-logic market. If the GeForce 9400M/Ion costs from $30 to $35, then the whole bundle consisting of Intel Atom and Nvidia Ion costs from $75 to $80, which is up to 3.2 times higher compared to the cost of Intel’s default Atom package. Still, Nvidia’s core-logic set is much more advanced than Intel’s.

Shuttle X50, bare beauty

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:54:34 +0000

This is one slick looking portable all in one X50 system from Shuttle! Look at this thing, it beat the iMac hands down in my book for aestethic.

And the specs are not too bad either. The PC will come with a 15.6 inch touchscreen 1366 x 768 pixel display and a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 dual core CPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless n, webcam, etc, etc.

SlashGear reports the barebones version will be available in Europe by the end of the month for €361 or about $499 US.

Nokia orders netbooks and smartbooks from Quanta and Compal, first model may launch Q3

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:14:09 +0000

Nokia Oyj ordered netbook computers from Quanta Computer Inc. and Compal Electronics Inc., the Commercial Times reported, without saying where it got the information.

The Quanta netbook will use Intel Corp.’s Atom chip and will go on sale in the third quarter at the earliest, the Taipei-based, Chinese-language newspaper said.

Compal will make the so-called smartbook computer for Nokia using Qualcomm Inc.’s Snapdragon chip, the newspaper said.

ASUS Eee PC 1005HA Seashell netbook

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:09:54 +0000

Offers 10+ hour battery life

ASUS has added another member to its lineup of Eee netbook computers with the 1005HA Seashell that claims to have a runtime of up to 10.5 hours on its 6-cell battery. According to ASUS, the longevity is due to the Intel Atom N280 processor in combination with its Super Hybrid Engine and LED backlit display.

According to the marketing folks at ASUS the 1005HA’s “inspired by the graceful curves of a seashell”. That design includes a large keyboard which measures 92% of the size of a standard keyboard and weighs only 2.8 pounds. In addition to the 1.66GHz N280 processor, the Seashell includes 1GB of memory (upgradeable) and a 160GB SATA II hard drive spinning at 5400RPM. The 1005HA is equipped with Windows XP Home and Eee Docking software, which provides easy access to utilities and software.

ASUS says the units are available for preorder at $389.99 USD and are being offered in either Crystal Black or Midnight Blue.

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