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Acer Aspire A0722 11.6-inch 4G Netbook now on sale at AT&T

AT&T is now selling the Acer Aspire A0722 11.6 inch Netbook online to enterprise users and consumers. The netbook will run on AT&T's HSPA+ network, their version of 4G, which offers up to 4x faster data transmission.  The Aspire AO722 is an ultra portable netbook PC with a full-size keyboard, and it packs a 250 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM, three USB ports, a VGA out connector, an Ethernet Jack, headphone jack, HDMI-out port, and a 6-cell battery.

The Acer Aspire A0722 is priced at $449.99 without an annual contract, but AT&T customers can also purchase the A0722 at the discounted price of $39.99 if they sign-up for a two-year agreement with a 3GB monthly data plan.

ASUS to launch Eee Pad Transformer 10.1-inch TF101 tablet

Announced at CES 2011 as part of Asus' new Eee Pad Tablet PC and Handheld Slate line-up, this Eee Pad Transformer 10.1-inch TF101 tablet is about ready to ship. As you can see, the portable device has a unique design that features an expandable keyboard docking station. Asus promises combined battery life of up to 16 hours on the Eee Pad Transformer tablet which runs the Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system and Asus' Waveshare user interface.

The Eee Pad Transformer tablet will be released this April in the U.S., Asus is expected to announce official pricing for the device on March 31st.

Feeatures:

- 10.1” IPS panel with LED backlighting (1280×800 resolution)

- full QWERTY keyboard with Android Function keys

- touchpad, 3.5mm audio jack, two USB ports, and built-in SD Card reader

- 12.98mm thick frame / 680g weight

- NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor

- 5MP rear, and 1.2MP front-facing cameras shoot and record video

- Built-in SRS Sound technology with dynamic 3D stereo audio

- Adobe Flash 10.2 suppoprt

- WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR

- optional 3G Module

- 16GB or 32GB of storage

- mini HDMI output port

Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N550 for Netbooks and Laptops

Logitech comes through with another useful accessory, this one is for netbook and mini laptop owners who would like better sound for entertainment, and comfort while typing. The Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N550 provides rich stereo sound for laptops that are 14.1-inches or smaller, and a nice buffer so you won't have to worry about "toasted skin syndrome" from laptop burns thanks to a 4-layer, heat-shielding design. The unit is also made with soft, air-mesh fabric, for comfort. As you can see, the Speaker Lapdesk N550 features integrated stereo speakers, which are USB-powered and compatible with Macbook, laptop or netbook USB ports. It's on sale now for $59.99.

Acer Launches New Aspire One Netbooks with Dual-Core Processors

Acer has updated its netbook line with dual-core processors. The new Aspire One AOD255 netbook ($329.99) includes the new Intel Atom N550 processor, while the updated Aspire One AO721 ($429.99) and AO521 ($349.99) netbooks feature AMD Athlon II Neo processors. The Acer Aspire One AOD255 is also available with single-core Atom N450 processors at the budget-friendly price of $269.99. 

The Aspire One AOD255 netbook gets up to 8 hours of battery life, measures 1-inch thin and weighs in at about 2-1/2 pounds. This model has a 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit display that is said to save 22.2 percent power compared with other netbook displays. It's also fitted with a keyboard that is 93 percent of a standard size keyboard. Additional features include Wi-fi 802.11 b/g/n, Ethernet LAN connectivity, a built-in 1.3 Megapixel HD Webcam, a built-in digital microphone, 1GB of DDR3 memory and a 250GB internal hard drive. The Aspire One AOD255 is available in red, black, brown and aquamarine colors, and it ships with Windows 7 Starter and Microsoft Office Starter 2010.

New Samsung QX, SF and RF Series Laptops and NF-series Netbook PC

Samsung Electronics is releasing its Fall line-up of mobile PCs, including the new Samsung QX410, SF510, RF510 and RF710 laptops and Samsung NF series netbooks.

HP Mini 210 and HP Mini 5103 Mini Notebooks

HP recently released their new Mini 210 and Mini 5103 Mini Notebooks with a fresh design and new color options. The redesigned HP Mini 210 mini laptop, priced at $329, is an ultra portable netbook measuring less than 1-inch thin and weighing 3.1 pounds. HP says that it comes standard with an inline six-cell battery that provides up to 10.75 hours of battery life, great for surfing the web, checking email, and watching video on-the-go.

Available in charcoal, crimson red, lavender frost, luminous rose and ocean drive color designs, the HP Mini 210 includes built-in wi-fi, a webcam, microphone and a nearly full-sized, island-style keyboard. Options on the computer include the new dual-core Intel Atom processor N550, in addition to the Intel Atom N455 and N475 processor options. An optional 10.1-inch diagonal HD display and Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator on the HP Mini 201 enables smooth 720p and 1080p HD content playback and video streaming, while Dolby Advanced Audio handles optimal playback for movies, music and gaming.

Gateway's LT23 Netbook PC features 10.1-inch display and up to 8 hours of battery life

The new stylish Gateway LT23 Series netbook just hit retail priced at $329.99 with fresh design patterns available in champagne, pearl and black. The LT23 Series netbook is about an inch thick and weighs 2.76 pounds, and it offers a 10.1-inch LCD LED back-lit display with a 1024x600 resolution. Inside, we've got an Intel Atom N450 processor, a 250GB hard drive, 1GB of memory, and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n wireless. An integrated HD webcam, three USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet and VGA and a multi-in-one digital card reader are also included.

HP Mini 100e Education Edition Mini Laptop PC

HP is launching its education-focused Mini 100e netbook PC this month in the budget-friendly $300 range for back to school shoppers. The HP Mini 100e Education Edition laptop is made to take some punishment with a spill-resistant keyboard and a durable design made of strong metal alloy hinges with steel pin axles. The Mini 100e can also be customized and personalized with a school logo, motto or a picture for added security and personalization, according to HP.

Toshiba Unveils libretto W100 Dual-touch-screen Windows 7 Mini-notebook PC

Toshiba Corporation is celebrating 25 years in the portable PC business by launching a few new laptops, most eye catching of the bunch being the innovative libretto W100 dual touch-screen Windows 7 mini-notebook PC, which will receive a limited release in late summer 2010. Official pricing or release date was not announced as of yet.

The pocket-sized, clamshell device sports two 7.0-inch wide touch-sensitive LCD screens with LED backlighting that are said to offer a display equivalent to a 10.0-inch wide screen. Equipped with an integrated accelerometer, you can open it like a book and ebook reader that displays a double-page spread, or a like a notebook PC with a haptic keyboard provided on the lower screen. Windows 7 on the device takes full advantage of the dual-screen technology, making it easy to navigate menus, run applications side-by-side and interact between applications by dragging content from one-screen to another. As the two screens can be used for different purposes, it's possible to create content on one screen and use the other to surf the web or run multimedia apps, for example.

The compact Libretto W100 packs a 62GB SSD, 2GB memory, an Intel Pentium 1.20GHz processor U5400 (CULV), a 1.02 Megapixel webcam, double touch-sensitive 7.0-inch Wide WSVGA (1,024x600) LED LCDs, an integrated MicroSD card reader and a USB 2.0 port. It also offers Wi-Fi, Wimax, 3G Mobile Broadband, and Bluetooth connectivity. Battery life is less impressive, at just 2-4 hours depending on battery type.  You can catch a preview of the Libretto W100 in the video below.

"The Libretto W100 offers a unique way to manage files, access stored content or create personal reminders, using Toshiba’s LifeSpace applications. Using the Libretto W100’s dual touchscreen interface, users have a quick, simple and intuitive way of navigating documents with ReelTime – a picture based timeline of recently opened items. Additionally, Bulletin Board allows users to drag favourite files to a virtual pin-board, or quickly bring up links or post-it notes for fast reference – content is ready and just a touch away."

New Acer Aspire One AOD260 and Aspire One AO533 Netbooks Announced

Acer America has expanded its line of Aspire One netbooks with the new Aspire One AOD260 (available in black, charcoal, pink and purple) and Aspire One AO533 netbook (available in glossy red, black or white) scheduled for release later this month for $298.00 and $329.99, respectively. Both netbooks feature Intel Atom processors, a 10.1-inch WSVGA LED-backlit display,  Wi-Fi connectivity, built-in webcams and large keyboards with Multi-Gesture touchpads.

The difference between the two models you ask? Acer says that the "Aspire One AOD260 offers performance with a sophisticated design that makes a fashion statement, while the Aspire One AO533 delivers long battery life and ample features at an outstanding value."  We certainly agree that the Aspire One AOD260 has a bit more pizazz in its design as seen in the image above.

Aspire One AOD260 key features:

- energy-efficient Intel Atom N450 processor

- 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED display

- Webcam and digital microphone

- Less than 1-inch thin

- Weighs from 2.43 to 2.76 pounds depending on battery type

"For the mobile user that cares about style as much as performance, the Aspire One AOD260 netbook was designed as a fashion accessory. The patterned design, smooth surface, chromo-plated logos and flush battery create an elegant design from all angles."

Aspire One AO533 netbook key features:

- Intel Atom N475 processor

- 10.1-inch LED-backlit display

- 6-cell Li-ion battery - 8 hours of battery life on a single charge

- 1GB of advanced DDR3 memory

- 250GB hard drive

- 802.11b/g/n wireless network or Ethernet LAN connectivity

- Webcam and digital microphone