Gateway to release sub $300 netbook
Gateway have today released the LT2000 in the US. The netbook is available to order from today for $299. It’s very similar to the Acer Aspire One in looks, specs and price, which is also available for $299.
Standard netbook specs include 10.1 inch display with 1024×600 pixel resolution, 160GB HDD, 1GB of RAM and the Intel Atom N270 processor. Also included is a web camera, WiFi and a multi card reader. The touch pad also supports multi touch gestures, like the Acer netbooks. The LT2000 ships in NightSky Black and Cherry Red.
Would you like Microsoft Ubuntu or XP with that?
A small error on the Dell website led many sites to spread the word that Ubuntu was now a Microsoft product. Fortunately this isn’t the case though and just a small hiccup. The Dell Mini 10v was listed as having a “Microsoft Operating system” of Ubuntu, while the next model up for £50 more, has a 160GB HDD instead of an 8GB SSD and has “Microsoft Operating system” XP on it. Dell have now fixed the error and both models have “Operating System” in the specs list.
Samsung to release ION powered netbook
Samsung are to release a netbook with an ION chipset. Ion is a chipset with GeForce 9400M integrated. The Samsung N510 will also feature an Intel Atom N280 processor, 1GB of RAM, 160GB HDD. Bluetooth and WiFi N are also both in the netbook, along with a web cam and built in card reader. The screen is a bit bigger than the traditional netbook at 11.1 inches. As expected the operating system is Windows XP.
The netbook also has a VGA and HDMI port so it can be plugged into an external display. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to use both at the same time with the LCD or even without the LCD being used.
The netbook should also come with a 6 cell battery. No information on release date but it’s expected to be $600 in the US when it launches.