New Netbook to Pack Dual-Core Atom, Ion Chipset
Posted 08/24/09 at 08:59:53 AM by Paul Lilly
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Finding a dual-core netbook is a lot like looking for the Loch Ness Monster - you keeping hearing it exists, but no one's been able to prove it. According to a Japanese technology website, not only does it exist (a dual-core netbook, that is), but Shenzhen Weibu Electronics will "soon" have one for sale.
The upcoming netbook ditches the familiar single-core Atom N2xx processor for Intel's 1.6GHz Atom N330 chip with 1MB of cache. And the N330 supports hyper-threading as well. If that weren't enough, the new netbook will be built around Nvidia's Ion platform with integrated Nvidia 9400M graphics, just like those fancy MacBooks boast.
Other specs include 1GB of memory, a 150GB hard drive, webcam, and 802.11 g/b WiFi. And as one would expect, the N10A, as the netbook's being dubbed, will hit the wallet harder than existing netbooks to the tune of 49,800 yen, or about $530 USD. That starts encroaching on traditional 15-inch notebook pricing, but if other vendors follow suit with similarly spec'd machines, the next generation of netbooks could get awfully exciting.
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It's a netbook right?
Submitted by BobbyPhoenix on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 8:38am
Why do you need dual-core chips to surf the net? That is what a "net"book is for right? If they start uping specs then where do you draw the line from netbook to notebook? My opinion, and it's just that, is a netbook should be low powered, low priced (no more than $400 including tax), and a screen no bigger than 10". Anything else is a small notebook with them just calling it a netbook. IMHO.
Its called moving forward!
Submitted by JMG760 on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 5:15pm
I don't know how you like to spend your time but the more you can do in less time the better. People like to surf the net as well as listening to music while using messengers maybe also seeing a movie. Theirs many ways to utilize the power of a dual-core which makes a computer run smoother. Netbooks are also personal preference, like most netbooks are around $200-$800 but they are mostly under 12 inches and sustain a decent battery life which you can compare to a $400 15 inch laptop that will only last you for 2 hrs of battery life. Yes, the 15 inch laptop will have way better performance at the moment but who wants to be carrying a 15 inch laptop that will only last for 2 hrs or less; I know I don't. Netbooks are known for their battery life and size not what its only intended to do. A better perfomance boost will not hurt as long as it maintains its size and a decent battery life.
The low price of netbooks
Submitted by Tekzel on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 7:51am
The low price of netbooks are nice, of course, but I think one of the big factors for me is the size. I like how small they are, and I don't think $500ish is too out there for a good performing, very small, netbook.
Submitted by N25PHILLY on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 8:08am
considering you can buy a real notebook that actually has the power to do something other than turn on for less money, it's a rip off.
depends on what you need.
Submitted by nekollx on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 8:37am
depends on what you need. Forexample i've been hungeroung for something small i can open on the boss to write my books in or watch some videos in and, something a step below my core 2 duo Dell XPS m1330
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Submitted by JMG760 on Mon, 08/24/2009 - 7:29am
It's about time theirs something of an intel atom 330 making it into netbooks after about 2 yrs atoms have been talked about going dual-core in a "netbook" but how much longer are we going to wait until they actually come out to the market.
Hopefully the battery last atleast 4 hrs solid or more but maybe im just asking too much, thats the whole purpose of a netbook battery life if it has a decent performance well more BANG for your BUCK.
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