Review: Ubuntu for Nexus 7
We take a look at Ubuntu for Nexus 7, made possible with the new one-click installer promoted by Canonical. What we found certainly surprised us…
Follow-up: Microsoft-Fedora Pact Has Dire Unanswered Questions
We take a second look at the Fedora-Microsoft agreement for Windows 8 Secure Boot. And, the unanswered questions about ARM, Windows RT… that you should forward to your nearest regulator.
Nokia Enters Netbook Market with Booklet 3G
After months of rumor and speculation, Nokia has officially announced its entry into the netbook market with its own machine in the Nokia Booklet 3G. Nokia has chosen the well-traveled path of many other manufacturers with specifications that equal or exceed those in other competing models with an Intel Atom processor, integrated 3G HSPA modem […]
AT&T to Launch Netbook Sales Across Retail Footprint and Online
After a sales trial period in Atlanta and Philadelphia, AT&T has officially announced pending nationwide availability of its subsidized netbook lineup across its retail footprint as a part of its retail store redesign and will also begin online sales in the coming week. Currently, AT&T’s netbook lineup consists of the Acer Aspire One, Dell Inspiron […]
Best Buy Offering Compaq Netbook for 99 Cents or $199.99 After New 2 Year Agreement
In a bid to continue the success of the prior HP netbook promotion, Best Buy is now offering the Compaq Mini 110c-1040DX netbook for an almost unbelievable 99 cents after new Sprint mobile broadband service agreement, or $199.99 when purchased and activated with Verizon or AT&T mobile broadband service. The laptop itself features a 16GB […]
Editorial: Apple Waiting for Dual-Core Atom to Launch a Nettop / Netbook?
As with many other recent stories, we’re all over UMPC coverage on PhoneNews.com. We believe that what you plug wireless data into, is just important as the data cards themselves. Many have wondered why Apple hasn’t made a nettop/netbook. These low-cost, ultra-portable machines are battery-friendly, as well as being wallet-friendly. Apple’s first offering in the […]