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Intel’s PineTrail platform release is around the corner and more netbooks are hitting the FCC with the new chipset. The Fujitsu LifeBook M380 based on PineTrail is spotted with modest specification details.

The netbook will include Intel’s Atom N450 1.66GHz processor with on-die graphics engine and memory controller. This setup will reduce the current 3-chip design to 2-chip design that will decrease system complexity and result in lower power draw. However, performance improvements might not be a part of this upgrade. The 10.1-inch LCD will have 1,366 x 768 resolution. Connectivity includes Atheros Wi-Fi b/g/n and Realtek Ethernet.

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Matala has introduced the R108T, a new convertible netbook with a touchscreen display. The netbook comes in striking colors with a budget sensibilities, starting at only $435.

The netbook includes an Intel Atom N270 1.60GHz processor along with 1GB DDR2 RAM and a 160GB Hard disk. The 10-inch rotating resistive touchscreen display comes with 1024×600 screen resolution. There is Wi-Fi b/g/n, Ethernet, 1.3MP webcam, multi-format card reader, audio ports and two USB 2.0 ports. The default OS is Windows 7. It’s available in Ferrari Red, Piano Black, Coffee, Champagne and Gold colors.

The netbook comes with a 3,400mAh battery which should be good enough for more than three hours of runtime.

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Malata has just released the R108T convertible tablet netbook. The design is attractive and the prices makes it a good value.

The convertible R108T features a swiveling 10″ 1024×600 touchscreen display, and comes packaged with the touch-friendly Windows 7. Beyond that, the specs are standard for the netbook genre – 1.6GHz Atom N270, 1GB DDR2 RAM and a 160GB HDD. There is a 1.3MP integrated webcam as well as 2 USB ports, VGA, and a card reader.

Currently, Malata is only focused on China, but it seems possible this will make it to the US eventually. Read more…

This netbook from Acer will allow users to boot with Google’s Android OS, enabling unique features. If anyone is looking to see the Android OS in action for themselves, this netbook provides an excellent and affordable way.

The Android OS will primarily allow users to save time with “instant on” capabilities. According to the press release,

“Designed specifically for mobile devices and applications, Android allows the Aspire One netbook to boot up and shut down quickly with “instant on” Internet connectivity, saving time and boosting productivity”

After that the 10.1″ AOD250 is a fairly standard netbook, featuring an Intel Atom N280 CPU, 1GB RAM, and 160GB HDD. The Read more…