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Asus to offer Celeron-based Eee Box

If you're a regular Crave reader, you know about the runaway popularity of the Asus Eee PC, the grandfather of the Netbook category. But the company's attempts to roll that success into a small-form-factor desktop, the Eee Box, have thus far fallen ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  2 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Eric Holder,  George W. Bush,  Tim Lincecum

Fujitsu: No U.S. LifeBook4Life program, for now

Essentially, anyone in the U.K. who buys a select LifeBook laptop and a three-year warranty will be entitled to trade the system in for a replacement laptop (of "comparable specification and value," with a 10 percent adjustment for inflation) after ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  2 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Fujitsu,  Eric Holder

Machine applauds you when no one else will

Everyone's had the experience of toiling away on a project, only to have the hard work go unrecognized. For those times when coworkers or family members fail to acknowledge your genius, there's the Applause Machine from Laikingland. Designed by U.K. ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  1 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Martin Smith

Brenthaven MetroLite, my new favorite backpack

When I studied abroad in college, my trusty Eagle Creek backpack went with me everywhere. It had just enough room for everything I needed to carry, with lots of little pockets to keep my stuff organized. It was so compact and maintained its shape so ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  25 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Sony,  Paul McCartney

Report: 10-inch Acer Aspire One on the way

(Credit: CNET Networks) Acer is readying a 10-inch version of its Aspire One Netbook, according to a report in DigiTimes. The publication attributed the news to Scott Lin, president of Acer Taiwan, and said to expect an official launch of the new ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  25 Nov 2008
Related Topics: CNET Networks, Inc.

Netbooks from Asus, MSI, and Hello Kitty: The week in laptops

After a brief respite, Netbooks came to the foreground again this week. Virtual unknown Raon Digital grabbed everyone's attention with the dual-core, touch-screen Everun Note. Asus showed off its new brushed-metal design with the Eee PC 1002HA (pictured ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  21 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Google Inc.

Hello Kitty C1 Netbook: You must resist!

After months underground, during which time she released only a pixellated propaganda video, the felicitous feline has surfaced once again, bent on pursuing her plan for world domination. As evidence, I present to you the Hello Kitty Netbook. Compared ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  21 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Google Inc.

MSI refreshes Wind Netbook

MSI on Friday announced the next iteration of its popular Wind Netbook, the 3-pound Wind U120. The updated model includes many of the same features as its predecessor, but sports a new look (white with black accents) and adds WiMax or HSDPA connectivity. ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  21 Nov 2008

Another 'inter-departmental' sleeve for ultraportable fans

If you're still chuckling over Steve Jobs' manila-envelope trick during the Macworld 2008 keynote, this one's for you. The white Italian leather of the Inter-departmental Mail Computer Sleeve from Kena Kai is embossed with the address blocks found on a ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  18 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Microsoft Corporation,  Jerry Yang,  IBM,  Phil Bredesen,  MTV

Some news, beaucoup reviews: The week in laptops

HP Pavilion dv3510nr: Editors' Choice winner Dell scored a headline hat trick this week when it started taking orders for the Inspiron Mini 12, launched the 15.6-inch Vostro A860, and unveiled two special-edition Studio laptops. Runner-up Apple grabbed ...

From MICHELLE THATCHER, CNET,  14 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Hewlett-Packard,  Barack Obama,  Microsoft Corporation,  Intel,  NASA

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