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The complete Christmas shopper's guide to Linux-based netbooks
By: David M Williams
Give a gift of a netbook this year; I will be. These ultra-light computing devices are versatile, affordable and appealing. But which one to buy? Should you pay more for a laptop? What are the pros and cons between different models? Never fear, here's how to work your way through the morass and buy with confidence!
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By: David M Williams
Give a gift of a netbook this year; I will be. These ultra-light computing devices are versatile, affordable and appealing. But which one to buy? Should you pay more for a laptop? What are the pros and cons between different models? Never fear, here's how to work your way through the morass and buy with confidence!
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How to sell Linux netbooks to the world
By: David M Williams
2008 has been the year of the netbook. Since the surprise runaway success of the ASUS Eee Linux PC in 2007 there has been a surge of hardware vendors joining in. Yet MSI users have poo-pooed the use of Linux on these systems. I disagree. Here's why Linux netbooks are the future.
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By: David M Williams
2008 has been the year of the netbook. Since the surprise runaway success of the ASUS Eee Linux PC in 2007 there has been a surge of hardware vendors joining in. Yet MSI users have poo-pooed the use of Linux on these systems. I disagree. Here's why Linux netbooks are the future.
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Linux incognito part three: Windows Vista
By: David M Williams
Here's how to skin Linux to give a Windows Vista appearance. You can help provide a familiar look and feel to your Windows-trained friends and family as you coax them towards Linux. Or you can enjoy the satisfaction of having something looking like Vista actually run with stability.
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By: David M Williams
Here's how to skin Linux to give a Windows Vista appearance. You can help provide a familiar look and feel to your Windows-trained friends and family as you coax them towards Linux. Or you can enjoy the satisfaction of having something looking like Vista actually run with stability.
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Netbook explosion takes Acer to number 1, Asus to number 4 in EMEA
By: Stan Beer
Netbook sales in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) have literally exploded in the third quarter of 2008, making Acer the top ranking PC vendor for the first time ever, while propelling Asus up the ladder into fourth place. IDC figures show that growth in notebooks overall has been strong, but the take-up of netbooks has been staggering.
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By: Stan Beer
Netbook sales in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) have literally exploded in the third quarter of 2008, making Acer the top ranking PC vendor for the first time ever, while propelling Asus up the ladder into fourth place. IDC figures show that growth in notebooks overall has been strong, but the take-up of netbooks has been staggering.
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Financial turmoil slows Q3 growth for global PC shipments: report
By: Stan Beer
The latest research about worldwide PC shipments from IDC was pretty much in agreement with that of an earlier report by rival Gartner - growth was fairly robust. However, the turmoil in financial markets in the US and elsewhere has put the brakes on, holding the figures back to below expectations.
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By: Stan Beer
The latest research about worldwide PC shipments from IDC was pretty much in agreement with that of an earlier report by rival Gartner - growth was fairly robust. However, the turmoil in financial markets in the US and elsewhere has put the brakes on, holding the figures back to below expectations.
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Not a lot of old tosh: the new Toshiba NB100 Netbook revealed
By: Davey Winder
It was only ever a matter of time before Toshiba stripped off and jumped in the rapidly crowding Netbook pool. That time is now, but what sort of a splash will the Toshiba NB100 make?
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By: Davey Winder
It was only ever a matter of time before Toshiba stripped off and jumped in the rapidly crowding Netbook pool. That time is now, but what sort of a splash will the Toshiba NB100 make?
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Ballmer urges troops to slap down Apple and Google
By: Stephen Withers
A 'state of the union' memo from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to all his employees makes it clear that the company still sees Apple and Google as threats, but for very different reasons. The defensive tone of the memo which mentions Microsoft's competitors by name is an unmistakable sign that the company is feeling the heat.
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By: Stephen Withers
A 'state of the union' memo from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to all his employees makes it clear that the company still sees Apple and Google as threats, but for very different reasons. The defensive tone of the memo which mentions Microsoft's competitors by name is an unmistakable sign that the company is feeling the heat.
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Developing for Linux netbooks
By: David M Williams
Most all readers will be well aware of the ASUS Eee Linux PC. Other vendors now seek to achieve similar success, the latest being Acer’s Linpus device. Yet, a common complaint is that traditional software doesn’t necessarily translate well to the smaller screens. Here’s my tips for developing software for the emerging and widely popular netbook market.
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By: David M Williams
Most all readers will be well aware of the ASUS Eee Linux PC. Other vendors now seek to achieve similar success, the latest being Acer’s Linpus device. Yet, a common complaint is that traditional software doesn’t necessarily translate well to the smaller screens. Here’s my tips for developing software for the emerging and widely popular netbook market.
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Bright orange Acer G24 LCD claims highest contrast crown with 50,000:1 ratio
By: Davey Winder
Acer has introduced a new 24" monitor, with a 1920 x 1200 widescreen resolution and a truly revolting bright orange bezel. But do the claims of it being the world's first LCD to support a contrast ration of 50,000:1 stand up?
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By: Davey Winder
Acer has introduced a new 24" monitor, with a 1920 x 1200 widescreen resolution and a truly revolting bright orange bezel. But do the claims of it being the world's first LCD to support a contrast ration of 50,000:1 stand up?
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New Asus Eee PC 904 – an Acer Aspire One killer instead?
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Just a day or so after Acer’s Aspire One goes on sale in Australia comes news that the Asus Eee PC 904 will shortly go on sale in the UK, muddying the waters over which is the best value ‘netbook’ to buy.
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Just a day or so after Acer’s Aspire One goes on sale in Australia comes news that the Asus Eee PC 904 will shortly go on sale in the UK, muddying the waters over which is the best value ‘netbook’ to buy.
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Aspire One: the netbook Eee PC killer from Acer?
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Hot on the heels of the Asus Eee PC comes more small subnotebooks, with Acer giving them the Intel inspired name of the netbook. Does the Intel Atom-powered Aspire One ‘netbook’ fill you with desire to acquire one?
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Hot on the heels of the Asus Eee PC comes more small subnotebooks, with Acer giving them the Intel inspired name of the netbook. Does the Intel Atom-powered Aspire One ‘netbook’ fill you with desire to acquire one?
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New Asus Eee PC 901 with Atom due late June, but where is the Eee 1000H?
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
The Intel Atom powered Asus Eee PC 901 arrives before the month is out, with price drops for the existing 900 and 701 models. But when will Australia see the Eee 1000H model with real hard disk and larger keyboard?
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
The Intel Atom powered Asus Eee PC 901 arrives before the month is out, with price drops for the existing 900 and 701 models. But when will Australia see the Eee 1000H model with real hard disk and larger keyboard?
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Has AMD got “GAME!”? Or just a new sticker/badge?
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
AMD’s new “GAME!” badge is an attempt to outdo Intel’s famous “Intel Inside” sticker of the 90s, but this time appealing directly to gamers who want a top-notch system without needing to know how to build one themselves. Will consumers follow AMD’s GAME!plan?
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
AMD’s new “GAME!” badge is an attempt to outdo Intel’s famous “Intel Inside” sticker of the 90s, but this time appealing directly to gamers who want a top-notch system without needing to know how to build one themselves. Will consumers follow AMD’s GAME!plan?
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Is Acer’s Gemstone Blue a true 1080p notebook or not? Answers here!
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
A kerfuffle has emerged over whether Acer’s Gemstone Blue ‘true HD 1920x1080p’ notebook can only output at 1080i – or the claim of true HD 1080p. Despite an email from Acer quoted in another publication suggesting the Gemstone Blue’s screen is only 1080i, the truth is out there, and we have it. Read on.
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
A kerfuffle has emerged over whether Acer’s Gemstone Blue ‘true HD 1920x1080p’ notebook can only output at 1080i – or the claim of true HD 1080p. Despite an email from Acer quoted in another publication suggesting the Gemstone Blue’s screen is only 1080i, the truth is out there, and we have it. Read on.
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Acer brings true blue HD to notebooks thru Gemstone Blue
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Watch out Toshiba – Acer is stepping on Qosmio’s turf with the new Gemstone Blue series of ‘entertainment notebooks’, featuring ‘world’s first full HD 1920x1080p’ resolution for notebooks, and world’s first 6 integrated speakers with bass booster. Entertain away!
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Watch out Toshiba – Acer is stepping on Qosmio’s turf with the new Gemstone Blue series of ‘entertainment notebooks’, featuring ‘world’s first full HD 1920x1080p’ resolution for notebooks, and world’s first 6 integrated speakers with bass booster. Entertain away!
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Note to HP: The Mini-Note PC rocks!
By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Watch out ASUS – HP’s Mini-Note PC might be a bit more expensive, but it’s squarely aimed at knocking the Eee PC off its perch as the most desirable sub-notebook computer out there. It comes with Linux or Windows, too – will the Mini-Note be the one for you?
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By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Watch out ASUS – HP’s Mini-Note PC might be a bit more expensive, but it’s squarely aimed at knocking the Eee PC off its perch as the most desirable sub-notebook computer out there. It comes with Linux or Windows, too – will the Mini-Note be the one for you?
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Let the Traveller Beware - Laptops vs IATA Screening Regulations
By: David Heath
Let it not be said that there is consistency in the way airport-based screening is conducted. When you take a PC to the airport, the Americans have a saying, “your mileage may vary!"
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By: David Heath
Let it not be said that there is consistency in the way airport-based screening is conducted. When you take a PC to the airport, the Americans have a saying, “your mileage may vary!"
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