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After OLPC, Eee PC, Intel Classmates, HP Mini-Notebook, and MSI Wind, now there is another player: the 3K Longititude 400 Mini-Notebook PC. Coming with 7-inch display, this mini laptop configured with Ingenic 400MHz processor, 512MB memory, 4GB of Flash memory-based storage, and a full-size keyboard.

Other features of 3K Longititude 400 include built-in wireless module, Ethernet LAN port, three USB ports, and an SD/SM media card reader. $399

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Available at ThinkGeek, the Linux version of HP Mini-Note costs $550. As we know, this laptop is a direct competitor to Eee PC, but it comes with higher screen resolution at 1280 x 768. Other features include 120 GB hard drive, 92% of full-size keyboard and all-aluminum case.

Full Features

* Full-function PC with utmost mobility and durable all-aluminum case
* Ultra-portable light-weight design: 2.6 lb (1.19 kg) and 1.05 in (27 mm) thin at front
* 8.9-inch diagonal 1280 x 768 WXGA scratch-resistant display
* 92% full-size QWERTY keyboard and touchpad
* 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN, HP Wireless Assistant
* 120 GB 5400 rpm hard drive
* Integrated VGA Webcam
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The pictures of MSI Wind spreading across the net. As a direct answer to the popular Asus Eee PC, the new Wind budget-ultraportable laptop will comes in two models 8.9 and 10-inch screens. Both model powered by LED backlight and support 1,024×600 resolution.

MSI originally suggested up to 7hrs battery life from the Wind. However, in a recent video hands-on it managed only 2.5hrs; MSI could be quoting times with some sort of auxiliary battery in place. It will be available in Europe in June, priced somewhere between $470 and a whopping $1,110, although a release schedule for the US is as-yet unknown.

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Produced as the successor of Eee PC 701, the Asus Eee PC 900 comes with bigger screen at 9 inch diagonally. The screen now support 1024 x 600 resolution instead of 800 x 480, that make it more convenient in reading documents.

Review Quotes:
The Eee PC 900 is all about ease of use and portability, so it’s churlish to grumble about specifications. The little laptop ticks all the right boxes when it comes to features and performance. It’s probably not going to replace your 15in workhouse notebook, but it might well become a favoured second laptop to take with you on your travels.

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Announced recently in Taiwan by Nexcom, the new Atom based MTC 2100 tablet PC targeting mobile professionals who need powerful machine to support their critical business. This tablet equipped with 8.4-inch touch screen, 1.3MP built-in camera, laser barcode scanner, and fingerprint reader for security purposes.

The Nexcom MTC 2100 runs on Windows Vista operating system and features GPS along with 802.11/b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, and WIMAX connectivities.

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Acer can not stand with the huge response of cheap laptop. And now they plan to launch its own version of Eee PC during Computex Trade in Taipei next June. Based on Atom processor, Acer said that its laptop weighs under 1 Kg.

But, unlike other companies who wax a load of lyrical rubbish about their low cost lappies being created for the sole purpose of helping the third world, Acer is refreshingly honest and admits that it’s in no way interested in marketing its new baby to the developing world. Acer wants rich people to buy its laptops. Lots of them.

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Hello Kitty will never dies, and now they invade lappies from Epson, the Endeavor NJ2100. Designed for youth generation of Kitty’ fans, the NJ2100 powered by 1.86GHz Intel Celeron 540, 1GB RAM, and 80GB hard drive.

This Hello Kitty laptop also sports DVD drive, Firewire, 3 in 1 memory card slot and a 15.4 inch WXGA screen (1280 x 800). It’s expected to be available next month with the pricing set at $1470.

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Designed by Henrik Preutz from Ikea, this laptop workstation available in white or red color. It’s made from combination of steels and pigmented epoxy/polyester powder coating. To make it useful, you need to to lock this workstation to the wall.

Key features: The cable outlets inside and at the bottom of the cabinet make it easy to organize cables according to need; The upper space is lockable for safe storage of the contents; An elastic strap keeps your laptop in place during charging; The lower compartment is just the right size for hidden, easy-access storage of modem, router and multiple sockets.

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