Which Edition of Windows 7 Would you want netbooks to have?
Windows 7 is the latest OS from Microsoft which is currently planned to become available on June 2009. This is also the most awaited OS for Developers, Techies, and everyone else. Samsung and HP have expressed a little bit of hints that their upcoming netbooks will more likely include versions with Windows 7. Both are considering the cost of the new OS, which is likely going to be pricey for netbooks. And since one of the main reason why netbooks shares a big part on the market is its low cost, Windows 7 might significantly affect the new price, which might mean lesser consumers will buy netbooks with that OS, which might lead to significant decrease on market share as well.
But when fair negotiation between netbook makers and Microsoft bare the best deal, and let’s hope for it, which edition of Windows 7 would you want netbooks to have?
According to HP, which did some testing on different editions of Windows 7, their netbook will likely run only 3 versions. Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional are said to be the most suitable, although other editions also run pretty well on the minis. This might also be true for other netbooks since they are mostly powered by same CPU and chipsets.
Windows 7 Starter Edition
Most affordable edition
Runs well on netbooks
Limited to run 3 applications at a time only
No Aero Glass theme (not necessarily important)
Will only come in 32-bit edition
Windows 7 Home Premium
Likely the most suitable for netbooks
Comes with Aero Glass theme and Windows Media Center
Windows 7 Professional
Targets enthusiasts and small businesses
Includes all features in Home Premium Edition
Additional features include operating as a Remote Desktop server, location aware printing, Encrypting File System, and Presentation Mode
Now choose.
The Mac Wind – Video
I have not seen the Mac OS to work on the MSI Wind personally, but this video from Sascha convinces me enough that I now like to have a hacked MSI Wind with Mac OS. The OS itself is pretty cool, and what’s best is that everything works on the MSI Wind. The MSI Wind might be a low-powered netbook but I’m pretty sure that it can do anything you expect a netbook should do.
There’s a rumor around that Apple is building their own netbook, and currently working with Wintek for the touchscreen panel, and Quanta for the production. There’s still no leaked photos of the actual netbook but however it would look, I can’t imagine it coming just like ordinary netbooks. I’m sure, because it’s apple, it will sport very unique properties than the rest. At least physically.
Asus Eee Keyboard Video Demo
The Eee Keyboard concept from Asus is actually something that’s new and unique. Watch the video but please don’t drool on your desk.
The Eee Keyboard is a full-sized keyboard with built-in computer under the chassis. It has a 5-inch touchpad on the side that functions as a monitor too. The concept runs on Windows XP Home Edition and packs a battery.
Intel to make 2.0 Ghz Atom Z550
There’s a new rumor flying around top blogs today about Intel that they could be working on new Atom chips at the Z5xx series.
Z550 – runs at 2.0 Ghz and consumes power just like Z520 and Z530
Z540 – runs at 1.88 Ghz
Z515 – runs slower at 1.33 Ghz
Does this mean faster and longer lasting netbooks are coming their way as well? Of course, I’d think so.
via liliputing
Smart unveils Asus Eee PC 904 Go with built in SmartBro
Asus Eee PC with Built-in Smart Bro 3G
In the Philippines, Smart Wireless, is introducing their newest offer to the people who loves to use the internet anytime anywhere with Asus Eee PC 904 Go. The latter is the newest from Asus with built-in 3G modem. This offering comes with SmartBro Wireless Internet at Plan Php 799.
Not sure if there are changes on the specs compare to old 904. If there’s none, Asus Eee PC 904 Go will be powered by a Celeron M processor like its Eee 900 sibling rather than an Atom. It has 80GB disk estate which is pretty huge enough for its purpose. But this also means that it’s gonna be a bit more hungry on battery supply.
Asus Eee PC T101 Hands On Video @ CeBit
You may now have a chance to pleasure your eyes, if you’re a fan, with this short video of the Asus Eee PC T101H. T101H is a netbook/tablet convertible from Asus which is the younger version of the T91.
via liliputing
