Intel plans to create a version of the operating system Android 2.2 Froyo, which will be compatible with computers based on x86 architecture. And this must happen within the next two months.
It is learned that about a month ago, Lenovo has rejected the draft of Skylight, in which planned to create a self-titled smartbook. Instead, preference was given to models based on operating system Android. The new device, which became a kind of successor Skylight, was demonstrated by Freescale, which is engaged in manufacturing and hardware platform of smartbook.
It is known that Lenovo has decided to postpone the release of their laptops Skylight and IdeaPad U1. This is due to the fact that its own operating system Lenovo based on Linux, specifically designed for these devices will be replaced by Android.
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According to the company, this decision is based on current market trends, as well as feedback from users. It is not clear just when these decisions will be ready and will go on sale.
We recall, Lenovo Skylight - it smartbook with 10.1-inch screen. It is based on the chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon, supports the wireless Wi-Fi standards and 3G and can work out of one battery charging for 10 hours. Lenovo IdeaPad U1 - is even more unusual device: it is a laptop with detachable screen. When the display is in its place - it is a regular laptop, but need only remove the screen, and you get a tablet.
MSI will begin selling Tablet PC MSI Slatebook in Europe and the U.S. together with the local telecom operator in the third quarter of 2010, reports DigiTimes resource with reference to the Company Secretary Joseph Hsu.
Interest in the netbook ASUS Eee PC 1005PR was caused by the fact that it combines the design of the series Seashell with 10.1-inch screen can reproduce an image up to 720p and the graphics card Broadcom BCM 70015 HD, which provides high-definition video.
A stand of Acer at the Mobile World Congress attracts first by the smartphone running Android. However, the presented netbook Aspire One 532G is not less interest. Although the company does not make too much noise around this, but this model is the world’s first device with graphics adapter Nvidia Ion 2.
Point of View presented its first netbook, which is based on the chipset NVIDIA ION - Mobii ION 230. Novelty combines an energy-efficient Atom processor 230 and graphics card NVIDIA ION to create a small and cost laptop with serious possibilities.
Dell has completely renovated gaming line of Alienware, which is replenished immediately by five new models. Officially presented laptop Alienware M15x and computers Alienware Aurora, Aurora ALX, Area-51 and Area-51 ALX, and appeared in the June Alienware M17x got 145% performance increase with a new graphics adapter ATI Radeon Mobility ™ HD 4870.
Singapore company Suzuki Technology Private Limited announced the release of a new 7.1-inch netbook - Neutron 701 MNI. It is equipped with a touchscreen WSVGA-display, which can be deployed and used in Tablet PC mode.
Taiwanese company Kinpo Electronics released new netbook based on the VIA Nano - N03. This is quite large netbook model with a 11.6-inch display.
Characteristics of the device are quite interesting and also provide novelty of the total mass of netbooks: it is, first of all, HD-display, as well as a wide range of available wireless options, including mobile communications, and even WiMAX. Unfortunately, at this point is known only to the early release of new products in China, where its price would be about $350.
Specifications of Kinpo N03:
* Processor: VIA Nano 1.2/1.3 GHz
* Chipset: VIA VX800
* Operating system: Windows XP / Vista Home Basic
* Display: 11.6-inch WXGA with a resolution
* Memory: up to 2 GB DDR2
* Storage: SATA 2.5 inch HDD / SSD
* Communications: LAN (10/100 or 10/1000), Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g or 802.11 b / g / n), Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, HSDPA / HSUPA, TD-SCDMA / W-CDMA / EV - DO, WiMAX
* Web-camera: VGA and 1.3 MP
* 3 USB ports.
* Battery: 4000 mAh
* Card reader: SD / SDHC / MMC
* Dimensions: 281×198x27 mm
* Weight: up to 1.3 kg.