Update: We’ve tested this device now. It’s got some great features. Check out a video and some notes here. Looking good with some potentially unique features for the netbook market and further blurring the lines between ultra mobile PC and netbook is th M912 convertible touchscreen netbook. Or should we call it a convertible tabetPC? Gigabyte previously told me that this one wasn’t to be released but it looks like they changed their mind as its on their website. Intel CPU 1.6GHz with 1GB RAM Chipset Intel ® 945GSE 8.9 […]

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‘Desirable’ is the word and I base that thought purely on the looks on the MSI Wind, just as a large percentage of netbook buyers are going to do. I’m almost trying to convince myself that I need one after watching this video. More momentum to MSI’s marketing efforts as the rocky waters of Computex approach.   Oh the power of a decent Internet video! Click through to the Crave video. More info on the MSI Wind available on its product page where you can also check out the alternatives.

Two posts in a row that pick out errors in other peoples reports. I’m starting to sound like a CrankyGeek! I will be more positive. I will be more positive. I will…. Fudzilla briefly tested the 1.6Hz Diamondville version of the Atom processor and don’t appear to be too impressed. “… the CPU doesn’t really do well in multi-media applications. It doesn’t even render that well, as Cinebench was incredibly slow, slower than we’ve seen in years.” But then they say this: the CPU is great for surfing, typing, instant […]

The MSI Wind seems to be doing the UK rounds at the moment and I’ve just been looking at the VR-Zone review. Its nice to see the internals (really!) and I’m really impressed with the silky black version. However, their power drain testing is somewhat strange. They’ve measured the power drain at the mains outlet and then used that to calculate what the device will draw when on battery. What they should have done is measured the current and voltage after the AC adaptor because those little blighters usually add […]

It certainly looks like the MSI Wind is taking point in the mininote race right now. Everyone seems to love the design that’s slightly bigger and heavier than the Eee PC 900. The price, style and specifications seem to be spot on. There’s a tough 2 weeks ahead for all mininote product managers but with reports like this one from Crave being published, MSI’s product managers can be happy that they have the right momentum at exactly the right time. …it could take the throne from the Asus Eee PC […]

I’m a big fan of using UMPCs as desktops. In my normal daily work there’s nothing that I can’t do on my ultra mobile PC and with the future looking good for more powerful devices, even normal desktop users should be able to run their daily work on a ultra mobile PC but it doesn’t work if you keep having to plug cables in and out all over the place. A simple, single cable or docking port solution is what’s needed. The i7210, OQO and M704 all have nice docking […]

Latest information and new links are being added to the Aspire ONE product page. Hot on the heals of the Dell Mininote leak are these images which just dropped into our forum. This posts are titled ‘Aspire One.’ It’s got the same touchpad as seen on the HP 2133 and what appears to be an 8.9″ screen. Images show a, probably linux-based, user interface. Anyone recognize that UI? Thanks ‘Liza’ whoever you are. We’ll be looking out for this at Computex and as soon as we have enough info, we’ll […]