Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Atom 1.6GHz 12" Netbook for $299 + free shipping

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Lenovo offers its 3.4-lb. Lenovo IdeaPad S12 Intel Atom 1.6GHz 12.1" Netbook in Black, model no. 295954U, for $399. Coupon code "USPS12545" slices it to $299. With free shipping, that's $100 under our mention late last year and the least expensive Atom-based IdeaPad S12 we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. The 3/4"-thick IdeaPad S12 features an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 12.1" 1280x800 LED-backlit widescreen LCD display, 1GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 802.11g wireless, 1.3-megapixel webcam, memory card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows XP Home. Deal ends after 100 coupon redemptions. Read more

Posted on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lenovo coupons: 10% to 20% off select laptops and netbooks

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Lenovo offers discounts of 10% to 20% off on a selection of notebooks after coupon, as listed below. Plus, they stack with other existing discounts. Combined with free shipping, they're among the largest discounts we've seen from Lenovo in recent weeks. Sales tax is added where applicable. The coupons, all ending March 24:

• 10% off IdeaPad S12 netbooks via code "USP0318S12"
• 15% off IdeaPad U-series laptops via code "USP0318U"
• 15% off ThinkPad W510 laptops via code "USP0318W510"
• 15% off ThinkPad T410s laptops via code "USP0318T410S"
• 20% off ThinkPad T400 integrated laptops of $1,100 or more via code "USP0318T400"
• 20% off ThinkPad T510 integrated laptops of $1,300 or more via code "USP0318T510"

Posted on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Acer Aspire One Atom 1.66GHz 10" Netbook w/ Win 7 for $223 + free shipping

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Microsoft Store offers the 2.8-lb. Acer Aspire One AOD250-1584 Intel Atom 1.66GHz 10.1" Widescreen Netbook Laptop in Sapphire Blue, model no. LU.S680D.081, for $223 with free shipping. That's $46 under our mention from yesterday and the lowest total price we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Atom N280 1.66GHz processor, 10.1" 1024x600 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 1GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, webcam, 802.11g wireless, memory card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Starter. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Refurbished HP Mini Atom 1.6GHz 10" LED Netbook for $249 + free shipping

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JR.com offers the 2.9-lb., factory-refurbished HP Mini 110-1134CL Intel Atom 1.6GHz 10.1" Widescreen Netbook, model no. VU124UA, for $249 with free shipping. That's $10 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $61. This netbook features an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 10.1" 1024x576 LED anti-glare widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 160GB SATA hard drive, built-in webcam with mic, 802.11g wireless, three USB ports, 5-in-1 media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Starter. A 90-day HP warranty applies. Read more

Posted on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

20% off Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Designer Netbooks + free shipping

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Dell Outlet takes 20% off factory-refurbished Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Designer Netbooks via coupon code "SL2VSGMS1QM?TV". With free shipping, that's tied with last week's mention as the best discount we've seen for these netbooks. Sales tax is added where applicable. Note these items come with a 1-year Dell warranty. Coupon ends March 18, or after 1,000 redemptions. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MSI To Make Dual-Core 12” Netbooks

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MSI has some seriously badass netbooks coming out. Hardware Central reports that a pair of netbooks have made their way to the MSI store. These machines have versions of the Wind12 U230 chip and pack 2 GB of RAM. They each have a six-cell battery, Windows 7 Home Premium, and an ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics controller.

Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:19:12 CST | by Robert Evans

AMD To Make Netbook Chip

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Either AMD has finally made their peace with the concept of netbooks, or they've finally admitted to themselves that it's useless to fight a trend. The company is about to launch a new “Fusion” line of chips, designed to work specifically in netbooks. These new chips are expected to launch at some point in 2011.

Netbooked reports (via Hardware Central) that these new netbook-based chips will consume about 10-15 watts of power (about 1/3rd of what they draw now) and will be designed for 10”-12” netbooks. There will be “good integrated graphics performance” that will supposedly make Ion “unnecessary”.

Posted on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:59:42 CST | by Robert Evans

MSI's New Sub-$450 Netbooks Offer 12

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MSI Computer today announced the availability of the newest additions to its Wind12 line of netbooks. The U230-033 and U230-040 offer high-definition resolution on one of the biggest netbook displays currently on the market. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:35:28 CST | by Mark Raby

MSI Wind U160 Netbook Finally Available

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Remember that MSI Wind U160 we first heard about awhile back? Well the little netbook is finally shipping. The little rigs biggest feature that will grab your attention is the claim of 15 hours of battery life. I have yet to see a machine actually offer what the manufacturer claims in battery life in the real world.

The U160 uses the power sipping Intel Atom N450 CPU and features the MSI Eco mode setting to extend battery life. The machine can be had in sparkling gold or black, presumably this is the gold here though it looks brown. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:41:39 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Mini 10v Netbook for $149 with the purchase of a Dell laptop or netbook

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At Dell Home, purchase any Dell laptop or netbook and add a Dell Mini 10v Netbook to your order for $149. That's a $100 savings and one of the best promotions we've seen for the Mini 10v. Sales tax is added where applicable.

A best bet is to buy two Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Intel Atom 1.6GHz 10.1" Widescreen Netbooks for $398 plus $12.95 for shipping. (Add the second Mini 10v to your order via the "On Sale" tab during customization.) Each system features an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 10.1" 1024x600 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, 802.11g wireless, 1.3-megapixel webcam, 3-cell battery, and Windows XP Home. Deal ends March 18 at 7 am ET.

Posted on Tue, 9 Mar 2010 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Designer Netbook unveiled

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The new HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition netbook made its runway design debut at New York Fashion Week as part of Tam's spring 2010 collection.
Combining Tam's "Butterfly Lovers" design with HP PC technology, the HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition is poised to become the next must-have accessory. Starting at 2.7 pounds and less than 1-inch thin, it fits easily into purses or bags.
The HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition also comes with a Butterfly Lovers desktop theme that includes an animated butterfly start menu, custom Vivienne Tam icons and three wallpapers to coordinate with the design.
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Posted on Thu, 4 Mar 2010 01:32:57 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

CeBIT 2010: Sapphire's N450 Netbook

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Sapphire, a company better known for its graphics cards, unveiled their first ever netbook today at CeBIT 2010. The N450 is named for the Pine Trail processor that powers it. This netbook has a 10.1” screen, 1 GB of RAM, GMA 3150 graphics, a 250 GB HDD, and Windows 7 Starter. Really Sapphire, that's the best you can do?

Posted on Wed, 3 Mar 2010 11:32:00 CST | by Robert Evans

CeBIT 2010: Coby Makes $85 Netbook-ish Thing

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It looks like tablets and the mini-netbooks that shall-not-be-named might be rolling towards a bit of a price war. After HiVision's $100 tablet was announced, Coby felt secure in bringing up their $85 mini-netbook (Netbooked).

This little budget-gadget has a 624 MHz Marvell processor, 7” display with a 10” bezel, and the Windows CE operating system. If you wiped the OS and re-installed XP or some Linux distro, I'd be willing to bet you could make this little guy non-terrible to use. Sure, it's going to be slow, but you can afford to get one of these for every room in the house.

Posted on Wed, 3 Mar 2010 10:20:43 CST | by Robert Evans

Refurb ASUS Eee PC 1005HA Intel 1.6GHz 10" Netbook for $190 + free shipping

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For "M" Club members, mwave.com offers the refurbished 2.4-lb. ASUS Eee PC 1005HA Seashell Intel Atom 1.6GHz 10" Widescreen Netbook in Midnight Blue, model no. 1005HAB-BLU001X, for $199.99. Coupon code "SUBSCRIBER" cuts it to $189.99. With free shipping, that's $77 under the lowest total price we've seen for a factory-sealed unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 10" widescreen 1024x600 LCD, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, 1.3-megapixel webcam, 802.11n wireless, 3-cell battery, Windows XP Home, and more.

Note that a 90-day warranty, although it's unclear who supports it.

Posted on Wed, 3 Mar 2010 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Averatec Makes 'World's Lightest' 10” Netbook

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If netbook weight is a big deal for you, Averatec has a product you should really look into. Electronista reports that they claim their N1200 10.1” netbook is the lightest and thinnest such product of its size. At just 2.2 lbs and .9” thick, I'm inclined to believe them.

Apparently, they've managed to make such a tiny netbook by doing things differently than most netbook manufacturers. The N1200 packs 7mm hard drives and lithium-polymer batteries. Unfortunately, it sacrifices battery life for size; you'll get 3 hours with the standard battery, and 6 hours out of the extended one.

Posted on Tue, 2 Mar 2010 10:55:27 CST | by Robert Evans

Gigabyte Adds T1000 Tablet Netbook To The Line

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When I was a kid, the T-1000 from Terminator 2 was the pinnacle of badass technological development. Sure, it was an evil murder machine that was hell bent on ending human life entirely, but that didn't make it any less awesome. Now those of us who nerded out to Cameron's magnum opus when we were kids can own a T-1000 of our own.

Netbooked reports that Gigabyte has just added the T1000 tablet/netbook to their line. There are two models; the T1000X and P. The X is a single-touch display with a 4 cell battery and a 2.9 lbs weight. The P is a multitouch machine with a 6 cell battery and a 3.3 lbs weight. The X packs an N450 processor, while the P sports an N470.

Posted on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:20:41 CST | by Robert Evans

Samsung N150 Atom 1.66GHz 10.1 inch Widescreen Netbook

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SuperBiiz.com offers the 2.73-lb. Samsung N150 Intel Atom 1.66GHz 10.1" Widescreen Netbook in Black, model no. NP-N150-JA01US/N150, for $339. Apply coupon code "GO4GOLD" and it falls to $224. With free shipping, it's the lowest total price we could find by $16. It features an Intel Atom N450 1.66GHz processor, 10.1" 1024x600 widescreen LED-backlit LCD, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, webcam, 802.11n wireless, 3-in-1 flash card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Starter. Coupon ends March 2. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 1.6GHz 10" 720p Netbook w/ GPS for $339 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the 2.5-lb. Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Intel Atom 1.6GHz 10.1" Widescreen Netbook in Obsidian Black for $682. Apply coupon code "ZQB3S60X?96?49" to drop it to $339. With free shipping, that's $343 off and the lowest total price we've seen for such a well-configured model. (We've seen Mini 10 systems for about $80 less, but they've all included a lesser display, no GPS or WWAN, and smaller battery.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor, 10.1" 1366x768 (720p) widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm Serial ATA hard drive, 802.11g wireless, built-in GPS with turn-by-turn software, WWAN support (mobile broadband antenna, base, and module), 1.3-megapixel webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows XP Home. Read more

Posted on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Verizon: Free netbook with Double Play purchase, more

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Purchase a Verizon High Speed Internet Double Play Bundle at Verizon.com and receive a free 10" Compaq Netbook and an extra $5 off per month. (It's the second option on the left; an additional shipping charge will apply but is not specified.) Price and availability varies by location, but starts at $64.99 per month. That's tied with last week's mention as the best such deal we've seen for this bundle from Verizon.com. Additional taxes, fees, and restrictions may apply. It includes home phone service and DSL.

Also available is the Verizon High Speed Internet Triple Play Bundle, which includes a free 10" Compaq Netbook, free DVR upgrade, free 1-year subscription to Showtime, and an extra $5 off a month. (It's the first option on the left; an additional shipping charge will apply but is not specified.) Price and availability varies by location, but starts at $94.99 per month. It includes home phone service, DSL, and DirecTV.

Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fantom 160GB Netbook Docking Station for $100 after rebate + free shipping

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Buy.com lowered its price on the Fantom Netbook Mate Docking Station, model no. NBM1608R, to $119.99. This $20 mail-in rebate drops it further to $99.99. With free shipping, that's $20 under last month's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $27. This dock includes a 160GB removable hard drive, DVD burner, two USB ports, and cooling fan. Rebate ends March 15. Read more

Posted on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

LG X140: A 3G Netbook

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Tablets may be all the rage right now, but that doesn't mean things stop in other areas of the industry. 3G Netbooks (last year's 'big thing') are still rolling out from new OEMs and with new hardware. Itechnews reports that the LG X140 will be adding on to that category at some point in the near future. This netbook packs an Atom N450 Pine Trail processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 160 GB HDD, integrated GMA 3150 graphics, a 10.1” LCD display, WiFi, and 3G.

Posted on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:40:30 CST | by Robert Evans