Netbooks

www.netbooknews.com Netbook News was able to get our hands on the ACER Happy Dual Core netbook for unboxing. The model we got our hands on has a dual core Atom N550 processor, GMA 3150 graphics, 2GB RAM, up to 250GB HDD, 10.1″ 1024 x 600 display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, webcam, 6-cell 8 hour battery (4400 mAh 48 Whr) and a dual boot of Windows 7 and Android which is now a standard on dual core Acer netbooks. It weighs 1.25 kg and is only 24mm thick.

Intel adding hibernation mode to chips for notebooks, netbooks
Intel is adding a pair of new features to chips used in notebooks and netbooks, one of which will allow the devices to turn on within five to six seconds after being put in hibernation mode. Intel demonstrated the new features on Tuesday at Taipei’s Computex trade show. Intel’s Rapid Start Technology allows for faster turn-on by writing the PC’s application state to a dedicated flash drive. By …

Published May 31, 2011.
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