Channel 9 - Entries tagged with netbook Microsoft http://mschnlnine.vo.llnwd.net/d1/Dev/App_Themes/C9/images/feedimage.png Channel 9 - Entries tagged with netbook http://channel9.msdn.com/Tags/netbook Channel 9 keeps you up to date with the latest news and behind the scenes info from Microsoft that developers love to keep up with. From LINQ to SilverLight – Watch videos and hear about all the cool technologies coming and the people behind them. http://channel9.msdn.com/Tags/netbook en Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:27:57 GMT Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:27:57 GMT Rev9 4 1 25 HP Launching a Classroom PC for Kids Interesting! It looks like HP has its own take on the “Classmate PC” concept. Its launching a $300 netbook computer aimed at schoolchildren and intended for use in classrooms. The Mini 100e Education Edition, as it’s called, will include education and security software from Microsoft, including Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Math, and Microsoft Security Essentials.

Also of note, the PC features a spill-proof keyboard (whew) and an LED light that indicates when the PC is networked, so the teacher can see it from a distance with ease. The PC also includes a Wi-Fi certified WLAN modem and a dial-up one for students in a remote areas where there isn’t Wi-Fi available.

The device weighs 3.19 lbs, has a 10.1” screen and is cased in a plastic shell that has a built-in handle for portability. Inside, there’s  a 1.66GHz single-core Atom N455 processor, 1GB of RAM and the choice of either a 160GB hard disk or 16GB solid-state drive (SSD).

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/HP-Launching-a-Classroom-PC-for-Kids Interesting! It looks like HP has its own take on the “Classmate PC” concept. Its launching a $300 netbook computer aimed at schoolchildren and intended for use in classrooms. The Mini 100e Education Edition, as it’s called, will include education and security software from Microsoft, including Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Math, and Microsoft Security Essentials. Also of note, the PC features a spill-proof keyboard (whew) and an LED light that indicates when the PC is networked, so the teacher can see it from a distance with ease. The PC also includes a Wi-Fi certified WLAN modem and a dial-up one for students in a remote areas where there isn’t Wi-Fi available. The device weighs 3.19 lbs, has a 10.1” screen and is cased in a plastic shell that has a built-in handle for portability. Inside, there’s  a 1.66GHz single-core Atom N455 processor, 1GB of RAM and the choice of either a 160GB hard disk or 16GB solid-state drive (SSD). http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/HP-Launching-a-Classroom-PC-for-Kids Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:49:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/HP-Launching-a-Classroom-PC-for-Kids Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/HP-Launching-a-Classroom-PC-for-Kids/RSS Education HP netbooks school educational schools netbook Sony's New VAIO P Netbooks Sport a GPS and Compass I just finished reading the Engadget review of the new Sony VAIO P netbooks. These colorful, but pricey, devices may be more status symbol than notebook replacement, especially with their candy-coated shells and $800 price tag.  But they do have some decent features, at least according to the Engadget reviewer: the keyboard is comfortable to type on, still quite the accomplishment for sub-notebooks, and  they now include an accelerometer, which automatically rotates the screen allowing the netbook to function as an e-book reader.

However, I was surprised to find the review missed what sounds like the VAIO P’s standout features: a GPS and compass, something I only happened upon thanks to Steve Clayton's post about the mini-notebooks.

According to the press release, the VAIO P isn’t just the first Sony notebook to include the accelerometer, it’s the first to include the GPS and compass, too. Along with these hardware-based features is a complementary software program called “Location Search” that “offers a real-time map view without tying up your web browser,” reads the release. In this program, your map position and location are displayed along with points of interest and local weather conditions. That’s a pretty nice feature, too, I’d say. Hope it gets ported to the more grown-up VAIO line.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Sonys-New-VAIO-P-Netbooks-Sport-a-GPS-and-Compass I just finished reading the Engadget review of the new Sony VAIO P netbooks. These colorful, but pricey, devices may be more status symbol than notebook replacement, especially with their candy-coated shells and $800 price tag.  But they do have some decent features, at least according to the Engadget reviewer: the keyboard is comfortable to type on, still quite the accomplishment for sub-notebooks, and  they now include an accelerometer, which automatically rotates the screen allowing the netbook to function as an e-book reader. However, I was surprised to find the review missed what sounds like the VAIO P’s standout features: a GPS and compass, something I only happened upon thanks to Steve Clayton's post about the mini-notebooks.According to the press release, the VAIO P isn’t just the first Sony notebook to include the accelerometer, it’s the first to include the GPS and compass, too. Along with these hardware-based features is a complementary software program called “Location Search” that “offers a real-time map view without tying up your web browser,” reads the release. In this program, your map position and location are displayed along with points of interest and local weather conditions. That’s a pretty nice feature, too, I’d say. Hope it gets ported to the more grown-up VAIO line. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Sonys-New-VAIO-P-Netbooks-Sport-a-GPS-and-Compass Tue, 11 May 2010 13:53:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Sonys-New-VAIO-P-Netbooks-Sport-a-GPS-and-Compass Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Sonys-New-VAIO-P-Netbooks-Sport-a-GPS-and-Compass/RSS GPS netbooks sony netbook Bigger Than a Cell Phone, Smaller than a Netbook A new classification for mobile devices is starting to come into its own: “mobile internet devices” or MIDs, they’re called. Basically, they’re like super-tiny netbooks – and they were everywhere at this year’s CES. It’s sort of an odd niche, given that today’s smartphones can pretty much do everything you need them to. Still, given the recent netbook craze, both Intel and Nvidia are hoping to tap into our new urge to buy really tiny computers. So, it appears that soon, when you go shopping for your next micro PC, you might have the chance to choose between a cheap $299/399 netbook and a crazy cheap $99 MID.

Recently, Nvidia announced their plans to best Intel in the MID category by introducing devices that have 10 times the battery life of the similar Atom-based ones that Intel is putting out. The Nvidia devices will use the company’s low-power Tegra chips and will connect to both Wi-Fi and 3G networks.

For phone calls, the Nvidia MIDs will be able to use Skype but because they’re running Windows CE and not Windows Mobile, their primary use will not be to function as a cell phone replacement. Instead, the company hopes that the $99 price point will appeal to the budget-conscious shoppers looking to buy a netbook, but think even those are too expensive. (Imagine!) However, Nvidia will also offer more expensive devices too using the same platform for those that want to spend more to get more.

The new MIDs are expected to debut sometime this summer.

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Bigger-Than-a-Cell-Phone-Smaller-than-a-Netbook A new classification for mobile devices is starting to come into its own: “mobile internet devices” or MIDs, they’re called. Basically, they’re like super-tiny netbooks – and they were everywhere at this year’s CES. It’s sort of an odd niche, given that today’s smartphones can pretty much do everything you need them to. Still, given the recent netbook craze, both Intel and Nvidia are hoping to tap into our new urge to buy really tiny computers. So, it appears that soon, when you go shopping for your next micro PC, you might have the chance to choose between a cheap $299/399 netbook and a crazy cheap $99 MID. Recently, Nvidia announced their plans to best Intel in the MID category by introducing devices that have 10 times the battery life of the similar Atom-based ones that Intel is putting out. The Nvidia devices will use the company’s low-power Tegra chips and will connect to both Wi-Fi and 3G networks.For phone calls, the Nvidia MIDs will be able to use Skype but because they’re running Windows CE and not Windows Mobile, their primary use will not be to function as a cell phone replacement. Instead, the company hopes that the $99 price point will appeal to the budget-conscious shoppers looking to buy a netbook, but think even those are too expensive. (Imagine!) However, Nvidia will also offer more expensive devices too using the same platform for those that want to spend more to get more.The new MIDs are expected to debut sometime this summer. http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Bigger-Than-a-Cell-Phone-Smaller-than-a-Netbook Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:56:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Bigger-Than-a-Cell-Phone-Smaller-than-a-Netbook Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 0 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/Bigger-Than-a-Cell-Phone-Smaller-than-a-Netbook/RSS Mobile netbooks NVIDIA mobile devices netbook MSI Reveals a Super-Slim Netbook Computer manufacturer MSI has revealed their newest light and thin netbook, the X-Slim 320 and it was definitely drawing a crowd at this year's CES. So how light and thin is it? 1.98 cm and 2.87 lbs. The thinnest part is only 6 mm! So, yeah, it fits quite well into a manila envelope. The netbook is bigger than the original MSI Wind with a 13.4-inch screen, a choice of 4 cell or 8 cell battery (the 8 cell getting reportedly up to 10 hours of battery life), an Atom processor, and a screen resolution of 1366x768. The X320 comes with 1 GB RAM but is expandable up to 2 GB. It also has an RJ-45 port, card reader and three USB ports.

The device will supposedly retail for around $800 - a price that make the "netbook" label debatable to be honest - and should become available in Q2 of 2009. The X320 will come in Champagne gold, pearl white, or black.

 

]]> http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/MSI-Reveals-a-Super-Slim-Netbook Computer manufacturer MSI has revealed their newest light and thin netbook, the X-Slim 320 and it was definitely drawing a crowd at this year's CES. So how light and thin is it? 1.98 cm and 2.87 lbs. The thinnest part is only 6 mm! So, yeah, it fits quite well into a manila envelope. The netbook is bigger than the original MSI Wind with a 13.4-inch screen, a choice of 4 cell or 8 cell battery (the 8 cell getting reportedly up to 10 hours of battery life), an Atom processor, and a screen resolution of 1366x768. The X320 comes with 1 GB RAM but is expandable up to 2 GB. It also has an RJ-45 port, card reader and three USB ports.The device will supposedly retail for around $800 - a price that make the "netbook" label debatable to be honest - and should become available in Q2 of 2009. The X320 will come in Champagne gold, pearl white, or black.   http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/MSI-Reveals-a-Super-Slim-Netbook Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:09:00 GMT http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/MSI-Reveals-a-Super-Slim-Netbook Sarah Perez Sarah Perez 4 http://channel9.msdn.com/Blogs/coolstuff/MSI-Reveals-a-Super-Slim-Netbook/RSS MSI netbook