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I’m sure you’ve already read all about the new Apple iPad, but I wanted to take a few moments to comment on the new product and how the iPad’s existence all but crushes the (already very small) chances of an Apple netbook ever coming out. I’ve written about the possibility of an Apple netbook multiple times in the past and I even held out a slight glimmer of hope that they would announce not only the Apple iPad but also an Apple netbook today, but alas they did not.

Now that we know what the specs and pricing are on the iPad it’s easy to see there is no need for Apple to create a netbook when they have a product relatively the same size and price as many netbooks on the market today:

* 9.7-inch IPS Display /> * 1GHz Apple A4 Chips /> * Capacitive multi-touch screen /> * Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth /> * 16GB to 64GB Flash storage

Pricing:

* $499 for the base 16GB Wi-Fi /> * $599 for the 32GB model Wi-Fi /> * $699 for the 64GB model Wi-Fi /> * $629 for the 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G /> * $729 for the 32GB Wi-Fi +3G /> * $829 for the 64GB Wi-Fi +3G

The Apple iPad uses a virtual keyboard and is also around the same 10 inch screen size that most netbooks are proves the chance of an Apple netbook is all but dead now. The fact that they are also trying to take over the datetime="2010-01-28T04:12:04+00:00">Kindle eReader market now with this device is further evidence that Apple is trying to have it’s cake and eat it too (netbook and eReader in one).

What do you think? Now that the Apple iPad has been released will we ever see an Apple netbook?

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Well well, the long rumored and speculated Apple tablet has now been officially announced as the Apple iPad.
Looking unsurprisingly similar to a large iPhone, the iPad has a 9.7-inch multitouch display with a 1024 x 768 resolution, measuring 9.56? x 7.47? x 0.5. It will be available in three different storage capacities (16GB, 32GB [...]

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I’ll be talking about the 4″ to 10″ space, along with my beloved ‘Mobile Computing Segments’ diagram at DevMob 2010 in London next week so if you’re in the area, please drop in and say hello. I’ll have a bunch of devices with me too so if you want hands on with the new UMID BZ, Viliv X70, S5, Android Tablet and other MID-space devices, it’s the place to be!

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We’ve followed the event, had time to digest all the specifications and had a great chat with some readers in the live chat channel so now it’s time to summarize what the iPad is and where it fits. JKK and I spend 25 minutes going over the main points.

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An ION single core Eee PC called the 1201NL has been spotted lately from the Asus lines which could have good potential. The 1201N as we know, is a mighty fast netbook available on the market, which boasts the dual core 1.6Ghz Intel Atom 330 processor and the NVIDIA ION chipset.

It seems that this new arrival from the Asus Eee PC 1201 range, which might be better known as the Seashell range, carries a single core Intel Atom N270 1.6Ghz processor and the NVIDIA ION chipset and will feature Windows 7 Starter instead of Windows 7 Home Premium, which could be found in the 1201N.

But that is where the differences stop between these two siblings. In all other aspects, the 1201N and the 1201NL carry the same foundation of features, such as the popular chiclet keyboard, HDMI-out and 12.1 inch display at 1366×768 resolution.

The price for the 1201NL should be a little cheaper though, considering it comes with lower specifications than it’s older brother, but we’ll probably soon see where Asus wants to take this upcoming release.

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Webcam on the frame… No word on other specs than whats on the picture, but looking good.

8GB model to sell for £150 in March..

Thanks Michael

Archos 7 at DataMind.co.uk

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Governments all over the world are challenged with cyberspace security. Could regulations and government oversight and management be the solution? by Doug Hanchard
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Details are starting to emerge about the chip powering Apple’s iPad – the A4. As it turns out, it’s not a CPU but a complete ‘system-on-a-chip.’ by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
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I’ve had a lot of positive feedback on my article from a few months ago on the best netbooks under $300; however, now that there are netbooks utilizing the new Intel Atom Pinetrail processor I wanted to take some time to discuss these new cheap netbooks priced under $300 and provide some tips to help you find the best one to meet your budget:

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001P 11 Hours of Battery Life $299.99

Specs: Windows XP Home, Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive (see full specs)

I had an opportunity to see this netbook at CES and although I don’t have any video to show you some hands on impressions it’s basically like the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA except there are no plastic flaps to hide the ports (some find that annoying anyway) and it’s slightly taller / heavier. So if you like the style and design of the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA, but would prefer not to pay an extra $100 to get it this model is a nice compromise. You are buying a netbook with Windows XP though, so if you’d prefer to move onto Windows 7 check out this next netbook on the list. Pick it up for $299.99.

Acer AO532h 8 Hours of Battery Life $298

Specs: Windows 7 Starter, Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive (see full specs)

Acer is known for being the bargain netbook company, but I don’t use that word negatively. Instead, they make only a few different netbooks that skimp on the least important features so that they can offer netbooks at the lowest possible price. Customers are drawn to that and if you’re looking to get into a netbook for as little as possible this option is perfect for you. The only way I would suggest the ASUS option above is if you would prefer a slightly better battery life and don’t mind using Windows XP. If you want Windows 7, then pick up this netbook for $298.

HP Mini 210 4.25 Hours of Battery Life $299.99

Specs: Windows 7 Starter, Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive (see full specs)

The HP Mini 210 is a fantastic netbook. I gave it an honorable mention in my post about the best netbook of CES and I think it’s leaps and bounds better than the previous generation HP Mini 110. This model has Windows 7 and comparable specs to the Acer AO532h, but the only thing keeping me from recommending this netbook above all others is the small battery life of only 4.25 hours. Yes there are other versions with a higher battery life worth checking out (see them all here) but the problem is that the price jumps up about $30 or more. So the only way I suggest you buy this netbook over the others is if you have a rosy experience with HP products from the past and would prefer to stick to a brand you know and trust. /> /> Wrap Up:

If I’ve missed any feel free to let me know and I’ll update the post. Of these cheap netbooks I personally would probably go with the Acer netbook if my budget was limited to only $300 because I’d want to get Windows 7. But I know some people still prefer XP and if you get an extra 3 hours of battery life by going with the ASUS option then that’s all the better. In any case, if you need any help deciding on a specific netbook to go with let me know by contacting me and I’d be happy to help. You should also download the free netbook buyers guide too.

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