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(last updated Dec. 14, 2008)
"Netbooks" are low-cost notebook computers, often based on low-power Intel processors, such as Atom. Asus achieved the first mainstream netbook success, with its Linux-based EEE. Microsoft subsequently decided to continue offering Windows XP for netbooks, as well as for nettops (ultra-low cost desktops). Since then, Windows has proven a popular choice for netbooks, as shown by the models listed below, which mostly either Vista or XP. We've included notebook-style devices that run Windows CE, too, since they target the same market.
 MSI Wind U110 and U115 -- Dec. 11, 2008 -- To provide all-day battery life in these netbooks, MSI turns to Intel's Z5xx series Atom CPUs. The "U110" and "U115" offer 1.6GHz Z530 processors, 10-inch displays, and eight-to-10 hours of operation, respectively.
 Asus N10 -- Nov. 19, 2008 --Asus's N10 netbook has the typical 1.6GHz Atom processor, 945GSE and ICH7M chipset, and up to 2GB of RAM, but adds discrete graphics, an integral fingerprint reader, and up to 320GB of storage.
 Celio Redfly C8N and C7 -- Nov. 18, 2008 -- Celio Corporation offers two versions of its netbook-like add-on for Windows Mobile smartphones. The Redfly Mobile Companion C8N sports an eight-inch display and a video input for PMPs (personal media players), while the lighter, lower-priced C7 (left) has a seven-inch display.
 HP Mini 1000 -- Oct. 29, 2008 -- HP's netbook sports a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor and, in a Vivienne Tam edition, painted trees on its lid. The HP Mini 1000 features an 8.9-inch or 10.2-inch display, plus 60GB hard drive or SSD (solid state disk) storage up to 16GB.
 Dell Inspiron Mini 12 -- Oct. 27, 2008 -- Dell announced a netbook that breaks from the herd by using a Intel Z5xx Atom CPU and 12-inch display. The Inspiron Mini 12 includes a 60GB or 80GB HDD (hard disk drive), 1GB of RAM, webcam, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g wireless networking, and runs Windows Vista.
 Asus Eee PC S101 -- Oct. 6, 2008 -- Asus' "fashion forward" netbook comes in three metallic colors. Just under an inch thick, the Eee PC S101 includes a non-removable lithium-polymer battery pack, and from 16GB to 64GB of SSD (solid state disk) storage.
 Asus Eee PC 901 -- Sep. 25, 2008 -- Asus has added HSUPA (high speed uplink packet access) wide-area networking to its popular "Eee" netbook line. The carrier-ready "Eee PC 901 with 3.75G" provides download and upload speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and 2Mbps, respectively, along with 7.5 hours of battery life.
 Robert Dyas Cuol Book -- Sep. 23, 2008 -- U.K. retailer Robert Dyas announced a mini-laptop of its own, based on Windows CE 5.0. The "Cuol Book" features a 7-inch screen, 512MB of RAM, and 1GB of flash storage, plus three USB ports, WiFi, and five-hour battery life.
 Eltrinex MobilePC -- Sep. 17, 2008 -- Czech vendor Eltrinex's netbook computer comes with Windows XP Home Edition and sports a 320GB hard drive. The "MobilePC" includes a Via C7-M ULV processor, 10.2-inch display, 1GB of RAM, 802.11a/b/g wireless networking, and a bundled external DVD writer.
 Dell Inspiron Mini 9 -- Sep. 4, 2008 -- Dell's first netbook is a $400-$450 Intel Atom-based model loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. The Inspiron Mini 9 offers a 1.6GHz Atom N270, up to 1GB SDRAM, an 8.9-inch, 1024 X 600 display, three USB ports, Ethernet, and an 8GB-16GB solid-state drive (SSD).
 LG X110 -- Aug. 29, 2008 -- LG Electronics' netbook sports a built-in HSPA (high speed packet access) modem. Otherwise, the device follows the usual recipe: a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 10-inch screen, 80GB or 120GB hard drive, 802.11b/g, and a wired Ethernet port.
 Raon Digital Everun Note -- Aug. 12, 2008 -- Raon Digital's Everun Note offers AMD's Turion 64 X2 processor, a seven-inch display, 1GB of RAM, 60GB hard drive, and Windows XP Home. One of the smaller netbooks, it weighs just 1.6 pounds, and measures 7.87 x 4.64 x 1.08 inches.
 Digital Gadgets (Sylvania) g netbook MESO -- Aug. 8, 2008 -- This 8.9-inch netbook computer is sold under the Sylvania brand name. Offered in four different colors, the "g netbook MESO" includes a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 80GB hard drive, four-cell battery, webcam, and 802.11b/g wireless networking.
 Lenovo IdeaPad S9 and S10 -- Aug. 4, 2008 -- Lenovo's IdeaPad S9 and S10 feature 8.9- and 10-inch displays, respectively, plus 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processors, 1.3 megapixel webcams, 802.11b/g wireless networking, and up to 160GB of storage. International customers can buy the 8.9-inch S9 with Linux and solid-state storage, while U.S. customers get only the 10.2-inch S10 with hard disk-based Windows XP Home installations.
 Join Tech J-Pro JL7100 -- Jul. 28, 2008 -- Hong Kong-based Join Tech's device was claimed to be the first sub-$100 mini-laptop. The J-Pro JL7100 has an 800 x 480 display, 64MB of RAM and 64MB of flash storage, and runs Windows CE 5.0 on a 400MHz Samsung processor.
 Gigabyte M912 -- Jul. 24, 2008 -- Gigabyte's Intel-Atom based netbook has a swiveling, 8.9 inch touchscreen display. The M912 comes with Windows Vista or XP Home, includes a 1.6GHz N270 processor, has a 2.5-inch hard drive with 160GB of storage, sports a webcam, and has 802.11b wireless.
 PC World Advent 4211 -- Jul. 11, 2008 -- U.K. retailer PC World's Advent 4211 is a private-label version of MSI's "Wind" netbook. It boasts an Atom N270 processor, 10-inch display, 80GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, webcam, 802.11b/g, and Bluetooth, according to the company.
 3K Computer RazorBook 400 -- Jun. 27, 2008 -- A mini-laptop that runs Windows CE, the RazorBook 400 includes 512MB of RAM, 4GB of flash storage, a seven-inch display with 800 x 480 resolution, a 10/100 Ethernet port, and 802.11b/g wireless networking.
 Asus EEE PC 901 and 1000 -- Jun. 19, 2008 -- Based on Intel Atom processors, the Eee PC 901 and 1000 models provide 8.9-inch and 10-inch displays, respectively. Compared to earlier EEE models, they offer Bluetooth, longer battery life, improved shock resistance, faster WiFi, more storage, and WiMAX options, says Asus.
 MSI Wind NB U100 -- Jun. 04, 2008 -- A low-cost "netbook" based on Intel's N270 Atom processor, the Wind NB U100 includes a 10-inch display, 80GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, webcam, five-hour battery life, 802.11b/g and Bluetooth wireless. It can be overclocked to 1.9GHz. ..
 Acer Aspire One Netbook -- Jun. 03, 2008 -- A low-cost notebook, aka "netbook," based on Intel's newly unveiled N270 Atom processor, the Aspire One offers Windows XP Home, 512MB or 1GB of RAM, 8GB flash, an 8.9-inch, 1024 x 600 display, WiFi, a webcam, and an optional 80GB hard drive.
 Via OpenBook -- May 27, 2008 -- A mini laptop notebook reference design boasting an 8.9-inch screen, interchangeable local and wide area networking modules, and a "dual-headed" video camera, the Via "OpenBook" also features an open source case design that users can download in CAD (computer-aided design) file format.
 OLPC XO -- May 15, 2008 -- Microsoft has announced an agreement with One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) that will make Windows XP available on the non-profit's low-cost laptops for third-world children. The "feature-complete" XP Professional installation now supports the laptop's e-book reading mode, networking, camera, custom keys, and power-saving features, says Microsoft.
 Fujitsu LifeBook U810 -- May 02, 2008 -- A convertible UMPC with a 60GB hard drive option and optional HSUPA (high speed uplink packet access) modem, the LifeBook U810 has a pivoting 5.6-inch touchscreen, an 800MHz A110 processor, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, and an integral fingerprint sensor.
 HP 2133 Mini-Note PC -- Apr. 08, 2008 -- Targeting education and cost-conscious consumers, the HP 2133 runs Windows Vista or XP, weighs 2.8 pounds, has a nine-inch display, uses a Via C7-M ULV processor, and offers solid-state or hard disk storage.
 Everex Cloudbook Max -- Apr. 04, 2008 -- Supporting Windows Vista, and offering "ubiquitous Internet" and GPS, the CloudBook Max features a 1.6GHz Via processor, nine-inch display, 80GB hard drive, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a WiMAX radio chip that works with Sprint's XOHM network.
 Intel Classmate PC -- Apr. 03, 2008 -- Intel's updated Classmate mini-laptop reference design targets consumers and schoolchildren both, and runs Windows XP or Linux. The device has a 30GB hard drive, a revised touchpad and keyboard, webcam, and a nine-inch screen.
 Asus EEE PC 900 -- Mar. 05, 2008 -- A version of the Asus "Eee" PC with a larger screen and Windows XP pre-installed, the PC 900 has a 900MHz Celeron-M CPU, 9-inch WSVGA screen, 1GB of RAM, 802.11b/g wireless networking, a webcam, and up to 12GB of solid-state storage.
 Intel Classmate -- Nov. 02, 2007 -- After months of anticipation and rumored shipments to Brazil and Mexico, Intel's ClassMate PC has been sighted "in the wild" by U.S.-based reviewers.
 Asus EEE PC -- Nov. 01, 2007 -- A two-pound mini-laptop, the Asus Eee PC uses flash storage and is based on a 900 MHz Celeron M processor. A revolution begins.
 Packard Bell EasyNote XS -- Sep. 04, 2007 -- A notebook-style ultra-mobile device that includes a 7-inch display and a full QWERTY keyboard, the EasyNote XS also incorporates a webcam and a 30 GB hard drive.
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