MacNN | NetBook News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us NetBook, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Q3 call: Apple COO still not convinced on netbooks http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/22/cook.on.apple.netbook/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0906/MacBookPro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple COO Tim Cook reiterated his distaste for the netbook and suggested that Apple's business model would not cater to the concept of an Apple netbook product. Cook and CFO Peter Oppenheimer reviewed Apple's performance over its Q3 conference call yesterday. Cook's comments follow a slew of rumors, including claims that Wintek will supply Apple with 9.7-inch touchscreen displays. The rumors also ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/22/cook.on.apple.netbook/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:40:00 GMT Targus introduces its first netbook accessory kit http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/22/netbook.kit.ships.soon/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0903/targus-netbookacesskit-22.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Targus has launched its first netbook accessory kit designed for mobile users. The kit includes the Slipskin Peel Mini-Netbook Case, the Ultra Mini Retractable Optical Mouse and the Targus Ultra-Mini USB 2.0 4-Port Hub. The Slipskin Peel Case provides a neoprene skin that shields a netbook from scratches and dust. The case can be used alone or inside of another bag.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/22/netbook.kit.ships.soon/ Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:30:00 GMT Psion countersues Intel for $1.2B over 'netbook' TM http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/03/psion.countersuit/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0812/hpmini7001.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Psion has reacted to Intel's lawsuit over the term 'netbook' by filing its own countersuit, arguing that the chip-maker's claims are "barred by reason of Plaintiff's own unclean hands," as the legal battle between the companies continues to develop, according to Ars Technica. The allegations further accuse Intel of "unjustly benefiting from Psion's goodwill and reputation" and "willfully and malic... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/03/psion.countersuit/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:50:00 GMT Intel joins fight against Psion's "netbook" trademark http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/24/intel.sues.psion/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0811/hpmini1000.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Intel has joined the fight against Psion over the "netbook" trademark, arguing that the public already uses the term in a generic manner to represent "extensions of the notebook category, smaller computers purpose-built for mobile Internet access," according to the Courthouse News Service. The chip-maker also pointed out that Psion trademarked the term for for a line of notebook computers that has... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/24/intel.sues.psion/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:45:00 GMT Archos announces 10s netbook, 9" tablet http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/16/archos.netbooks.and.tablet/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0902/archosmediatablet.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Archos has announced several new devices based on Intel's Atom processor and Moorestown platform, expanding its netbook line and adding a 9-inch tablet. The Archos 10s netbook will feature a slim form-factor, measuring just 20 mm thick, and support for 3.5G networks. The computer offers some of the same specs as the Archos 10 announced last month, including an Intel Atom processor, 1GB of DDR memo... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/16/archos.netbooks.and.tablet/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:55:00 GMT Apple threatens Wired for Hackintosh video tutorials http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/14/apple.threatens.wired/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0711/lep_071128_leopardsm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has allegedly threatened Wired for posting a video tutorial that provided instructions for configuring a Mac-clone netbook, according to a tweet by Gadget Lab writer Brian X. Chen. Although his first message suggested the publication was facing a lawsuit, an update revealed that Apple likely sent a cease and desist order. Despite the lack of a formal lawsuit, Wired apparently conceded and re... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/14/apple.threatens.wired/ Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:55:00 GMT Asus intros tablet netbooks, multimedia notebooks http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/09/asus.ces.introductions/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0901/asussml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />At CES this week, Asus introduced two new tablet netbooks, the Eee PC T91 and T101H, and several full-size notebooks including the M90GF and W90Vp. The Eee PC T91 features an 8.9-inch touchscreen with LED backlighting. The system runs on Windows XP Home and uses an Intel Atom Z520 processor, while customers can add an optional GPS receiver or TV tuner. The T101H offers a 10-inch screen and an Atom... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/01/09/asus.ces.introductions/ Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:35:00 GMT Rumor: Apple developing iPod touch with 7-9" screen http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/31/rumored.large.ipod.touch/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0809/ipodtouch2g.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Amid the speculation of a possible Apple netbook, rumors suggest that the company may be working on a large form-factor iPod touch that features a seven to nine inch screen, according to TechCrunch. Three separate sources have allegedly corroborated the story, including one that claims to have handled a prototype and suggested that Apple is in the process of communicating with Asian OEMs to work o... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/31/rumored.large.ipod.touch/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:15:00 GMT Report: HP hopes to offer Atom in more mini-notebooks http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/31/atom.in.more.hp.notebooks/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0812/hpmini7001.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Users may find Intel's mobile CPU in more notebooks if market leader Hewlett-Packard has its way: a new report says that HP is in negotiations with Intel to expand the use of Intel's latest mobile processor. Current restrictions limit the use of Atom series processors only in netbook PCs with up to 10.2-inch panels and HP hopes convince chip giant Intel to allow it to use Atom in new mini-note PC ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/31/atom.in.more.hp.notebooks/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT CPU possibilities fuel Apple netbook speculation http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/08/apple.netbook.rumors/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0807/applelogo-black.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Analysts have been actively speculating about the possibility of an Apple netbook or tablet. Trip Chowdhry from Global Equities Research has claimed that the computer-maker will unveil a completely new product category next year. He suggests that the device will feature chips produced by Apple's recent acquisition, P.A. Semi. The semiconductor company is known for producing efficient components th... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/08/apple.netbook.rumors/ Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:40:00 GMT