Category: Netbook Week 2009


HP 1120NR Mini Review

Author:
Mike Adams
2/27/2009

To finish off Netbook Week, I am taking a look at the HP 1120NR Mini. This netbook is part of HP’s consumer netbook line. This is an even lighter weight more consumer friendly netbook than the HP 2133. The biggest difference between the two (besides the overall look) is the user interface. Let’s take a look at the system specs before I begin.

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HP 2133-FT268UA Mini-Note Review

Author:
Mike Adams
2/25/2009

For the third day of Netbook Week, I have decided to take a look at HP’s business line of netbooks, the HP 2133-FT268. Constructed from a sturdy aluminum shell, this makes this netbook much more durable and light weight than other netbooks on the market. And let’s face it, many of us like the overall look of an aluminum case…why else would Apple have used it for so long? Now let’s look at the specs.

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Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Review

Author:
Mike Adams
2/24/2009

Continuing with our look at netbooks this week, the next one I am taking a look at is the Dell Inspiron Mini 9. Just like the Acer Aspire One, there are several different models of the Mini 9 (check out www.dell.com/ucdavis to “build your own” with your academic discount) and the one that the TechHub sells is the 8GB SSD Alpine White version. And just like the Acer Aspire One, let’s take a look at the overall system specs of this Dell Mini 9.

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Acer Aspire One (AOA150-1447) Review

Author:
Mike Adams
2/23/2009

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To kick off ”Netbook Week” at the UC Davis TechTalk blog, I have decided first take a look at the Acer Aspire One. There are several different models of the Aspire One, and the one the TechHub carries is the Blue 160GB version for $329. While I still prefer my MacBook, I am a HUGE fan of this tiny machine. We have come a long ways, and we now have a fully functioning computer in a size you can easily throw in a purse or backpack.

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