John Pope » netbook http://www.johnpopes.com Gadgets, Build a Website, Computer Tips and Tricks Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:32:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Nokia Booklet 3G: the first Nokia netbookhttp://www.johnpopes.com/information-technology/nokia-booklet-3g-the-first-nokia-netbook-941/ http://www.johnpopes.com/information-technology/nokia-booklet-3g-the-first-nokia-netbook-941/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:31:58 +0000 John Pope http://www.johnpopes.com/?p=941
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Copyright 2007-2009

]]> Surprise, surprise: my Inbox just received note of the Nokia Booklet 3G. At first I didn’t knew what that was but after a quick Google search I understood I’m looking at the first netbook from Nokia, world’s biggest phone manufacturer. I knew rumors about Nokia planning a netbook, but this is too fast, even for a fast paced industry like IT&C. So let’s see what Nokia Booklet 3G has to offer compared to the competition.

Nokia Booklet 3G specifications

  • 10 inch HD ready screen (1366 x 768 pixels), more than other 10 inch netbook models
  • Atom CPU
  • 12 hours battery life (manufacturer claim)
  • 1.25 kilograms (2.75 lbs)
  • 20 mm thickness
  • aluminum body
  • 3G/HSDPA/WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity
  • HDMI video out port
  • SD card reader
  • front facing Webcam
  • 3 x USB 2.0 ports
  • A-GPS, that’s a first. Comes with Ovi Maps preinstalled
  • Windows operating system (maybe Windows 7 Starter as in the video above, but nothing sure)
Nokia Booklet 3G looks rather nice

Nokia Booklet 3G looks rather nice

The reason behind Nokia’s first netbook? Well, Nokia executives say it’s the smart move: people need computing power inaccessible to smartphones and more connectivity options. I kind of agree with them, as possibility to work on the move is one of my strongest concerns lately, and you can’t do that using a phone, even a top notch mode.

First video with Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook

I know nothing about the price, but more information about Booklet 3G will be available September 2nd during Nokia World 09. Till then you can watch the first press pictures with the Nokia Booklet 3G, a pretty nice spec netbook with lines reminding us of Nokia’s N-Series phones.

Till then watch this video of the Nokia Booklet 3G, or buy the bigger ASUS EEE PC 1101HA netbook, which boasts the same specs, minus the 3G modem.

Update: We also have the first live image with the Nokia Booklet 3G

Nokia Netbook live image

Nokia Netbook live image

I’ve found a short hands-on preview of the Nokia Booklet 3G from Gizmodo. They’re afraid the price will be too high, even for a high spec netbook like this one: 600 $ in US, not subsidized. Here it is:

Nokia Booklet 3G: the first Nokia netbook is an article from JohnPopes.com blog.
Copyright 2007-2009

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]]> http://www.johnpopes.com/information-technology/nokia-booklet-3g-the-first-nokia-netbook-941/feed/ 1 ASUS Eee PC 1101HA, bigger screen netbooks start hitting storeshttp://www.johnpopes.com/information-technology/asus-eee-pc-1101ha-bigger-screen-netbooks-start-hitting-stores-789/ http://www.johnpopes.com/information-technology/asus-eee-pc-1101ha-bigger-screen-netbooks-start-hitting-stores-789/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:44:28 +0000 John Pope http://www.johnpopes.com/?p=789

]]> I’ve told you a few days ago about the perfect netbook in my opinion. No, it didn’t appear yet, but ASUS is making good progress on this matter, the latest EEE PC netbook, from the SeaShell series (but as an oddity, with removable battery) being the 11.6 inch screen 1101HA. Of course, the biggest improvement is the screen, which now went from 10.1 to 11.6 inches and boasts a higher resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels, a nice upgrade to the HD world. You’ll see that the higher pixel count will increase your productivity, especially when browsing the Web and writing on your blog.

ASUS 1101HA specs

  • 11.6 inch screen with 1366 x 768 resolution
  • Atom Z520 processor running at 1.33 GHz
  • GMA 500 integrated graphics (not good enough for HD playback)
  • 1GB RAM and 160 GB hard drive
  • three USB 2.0 ports
  • WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
  • 1.3 megapixel webcam
  • 6 cell 5600 mAh battery 62 Wh

1101HA already appeared on BestBuy.com and NewEgg.com and probably soon will be available on Amazon as well (UPDATE: It’s available now on Amazon). Price is OK, at 429.99$ for the Black version. I’m curious about battery life, as the 1005HA was very good at 10.5 hours, but it had a smaller screen.

Screen size has changed for ASUS 1101HA

Screen size has changed for ASUS 1101HA

Someone even made a hands on preview and unboxing of the EEE PC Shell 1101HA, which surely looks like the best mini notebook:

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]]> http://www.johnpopes.com/information-technology/asus-eee-pc-1101ha-bigger-screen-netbooks-start-hitting-stores-789/feed/ 0 The best netbook computer: what should it look like?http://www.johnpopes.com/information-technology/the-best-netbook-computer-what-should-it-look-like-702/ http://www.johnpopes.com/information-technology/the-best-netbook-computer-what-should-it-look-like-702/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:22:36 +0000 John Pope http://www.johnpopes.com/?p=702
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Copyright 2007-2009

]]> Netbook computers are a hot trend right now: practically every big computer manufacturer has one. People love them, as they’re pretty cheap compared to a fully fledged laptop computer, they’re small enough to be carried around in a bag or a purse without noticing its weight and offer great battery live.

That's what I call nice styling

That's what I call nice styling

There are many variations out here but none of them is really perfect for my taste, everyone of them has something missing that I really need. Usually I don’t do that but now I think it’s time to make up a sketch of what would be the perfect netbook computer in my opinion. So let’s see what I come up with:

  • screen size: the difference from 10 to 12 inch is not that big in dimension but the screen area can accommodate more pixels with easy without causing eye strain, so the perfect diagonal is 12 inches for me. And not to forget it has to be a LED illuminated screen for better colors and consumption
  • resolution: 1366 x 786. Raising it to 1440 x 900 would not be suitable for my eyes at that dot pitch
  • weight: if it’s around 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds) I wouldn’t mind, but only if the charger is smallish, like in current ASUS EEE PC models
  • battery life: the more the merrier, so I would go for something like 8 hours of real life
  • CPU power: current Atom lineups are not enough for what I do, I prefer some Intel CULV dual core (like the one in the higher spec Acer Timeline) with at least 1.6 GHz running speed
  • RAM: 3 GB. More is a waste on current 32 bits operating systems, which best support current software
  • Hard drive: I would love  a speedy 7200 RPM drive or an 128 SSD HDD but I would trade capacity for speed
  • touchpad: large, with multitouch support
  • keyboard:  like the ASUS EEE Shell models, maybe with illuminated keys
  • connectivity:  WiFi, Bluetooh and 3G card
  • extras: more than 2 USB ports, VGA Out, webcam (or a wireless webcam you can place anywhere), SD card reader, microphone, metallic casing
  • no stupid things like Swarovski crystals which just increase the price without any real benefits

That should be it. What about you? What’s your dream netbook?

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Copyright 2007-2009

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]]> http://www.johnpopes.com/information-technology/the-best-netbook-computer-what-should-it-look-like-702/feed/ 2 Netbooks evolution in my visionhttp://www.johnpopes.com/technology/netbooks-evolution-in-my-vision-285/ http://www.johnpopes.com/technology/netbooks-evolution-in-my-vision-285/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:22:07 +0000 John Pope http://www.johnpopes.com/?p=285
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Copyright 2007-2009

]]> netbook - a smaller, cheaper and less powerfull laptopI loved netbooks from the first time ASUS announced the EEE PC. What’s not to like about a computer touted to cost 200$ and do basic office stuff, browsing and multimedia? The “crazy idea” caught up people’s attention and in less than a year every big notebook brand has it’s own netbook in their own product lineup.

Last winter holidays netbooks sales skyrocketed (on Amazon.com 17 of 25 bestseller notebooks were sub 500$ netbooks). Everything seems good but I think I’ve spotted where all this thing is going.

But first let’s remember the times where 12 inch notebooks were called ultra-portables and were about 2000$ at least. That’s a lot for a less powerful computer with less features, smallish screen and cramped keyboard.

Netbooks will go slowly towards bigger screens: 12-13 inch and will add up performance, but not too much as they will trail regular laptops in performance figures. What makes me say that netbooks will transition towards bigger screens? Well, size matters, smaller it better in laptops but to a point where it’s hard to see fully fledged websites without horizontal and vertical scroll.

Also typing on a small keyboard is no joy, even if you put a high price on portability. That’s why netbooks will retain their 1-1.5 kilograms weight but in a slimmer package thanks to bigger screens. I’m pretty sure that in the next 12-18 months we’ll see netbooks as half size/half price notebooks.

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