In a talk intended to woo investors, Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook said the iPad will win over potential netbook buyers, but not because of specs or features.
No, Cook said the iPad’s magical properties will seal the deal.
Nokia and Intel will merge two of their mobile operating systems into Meego, a Linux-based, open operating system for everything from advanced smartphones to netbooks,connected TVs and tablet computers, the companies said at a joint press conference on Monday.
Hewlett-Packard’s first smartbook, the Compaq AirLife 100, announced on Friday, could be a rival to Apple’s iPad as the two companies aim to attract buyers looking for netbook alternatives, analysts said.
It’s certainly turning out to be the year of the tablet. Nearly a year after it was released, Wacom is issuing an upgraded Intuos4 tablet.
Not surprisingly, now that the iPad has officially launched, we’re starting to see a steady stream of upcoming iPad accessories. Some of the early ones weren’t designed specifically for the iPad but they’re being artfully repurposed for Apple’s new tablet.
In the world of Apple, being a Netbook is a bad, bad thing. During Apple’s keynote for the newly-announced iPad, the Netbook was called out by Steve Jobs, who said “they’re not better at laptops than anything, they’re just cheaper.”
Acer has a prime competitor in the ultra-affordable Netbook market, and that’s MSI. The just-announced MSI Wind U135 doesn’t add much that’s new to the Netbook equation, swapping out the previous Atom N270 processor for a next-generation battery life-extending N450, nicknamed Pine Trail. Starting at $309.99, the Wind U135 comes with a 160GB or 250GB [...]
Everyone knew that this year’s CES would be a coming-out party for tablets and ARM-based smartbooks. But what about those who still like a keyboard and Windows’ buffet of apps? They’re in luck, as laptops and netbooks showed that they are more than last decade’s phenomenon.
Las Vegas, Nevada (CNN) — The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show doesn’t officially kick off until Thursday, but some forthcoming gadgets, including tablet-like wireless devices and phones that can show live TV, are already getting buzz here.
The Samsung N210, N220, N150 and NB30 are designed to evoke personal freedom and boast long battery life, anti-glare screens and the quick-boot Phoenix Hyperspace operating system tool.
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