Netbooks

MeeGo 1.2 released for phones, tablets, netbooks & in-car kit
MeeGo 1.2 has been released, with support for Intel Atom and ARMv7 based devices including phones, tablets, netbooks and in-vehicle systems. The updated OS includes broad telephony and connectivity support, such as HSPA+, WiFi/Bluetooth/USB tethering and VPN, along with various sensor and haptic feedback APIs. Meanwhile, the MeeGo team says it’s targeting an October 2011 [...]

Published May 20, 2011.
Read more: SlashGear

Duncan Public Library approves netbook lending policy
Duncan Public Library will receive six netbooks beginning June 1 for patrons  to check out, and library board members established a lending policy for this.

Published May 18, 2011.
Read more: The Duncan Banner

Morning Tech Wrap: Google, AT&T, Facebook
Google has announced two new netbooks driven by its Chrome operating system. Acer and Samsung will manufacture the new laptops, which Google calls “Chromebooks”. The former will cost $349 with an 11.6-inch display, a dual-core Intel Atom processor, integrated dual-band Wi-Fi and option 3G and HD webcam. It will weigh 2.95lbs and offer up to six hours of continuous use, TechSpot reports.

Published May 12, 2011.
Read more: Forbes