http://ulpcs.com/blog News and Information on Ultra Low-cost PCs (Netbooks and Nettops) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:00:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Netbooks are available with either solid-state drives (SSDs) or traditional hard drives. (MSI has just announced a new hybrid netbook, model U115, that incorporates both.) Laptop users are familiar with hard drives, but for most, SSDs are a new animal. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages ... http://ulpcs.com/blog/2009/01/solid-state-vs-traditional-hard-drives/ Digitimes is reporting that Acer will introduce new Aspire One models with 10-inch displays in February or March of next year.  Their source is Scott Lin, president of Acer Taiwan. This should be rather simple, given that the current Aspire Ones essentially house an 8.9" screen in a 10-inch case.  jkkmobile ... http://ulpcs.com/blog/2009/01/acer-readies-10-inch-aspire-ones/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="174" caption="The Eee PC 2G Surf Was Introduced in January 2008"][/caption] Back in January of this year, the netbooks available were almost exclusively Asus Eee PCs.   In the beginning, they all ran Linux. This trend worried Microsoft immensely.  This little niche was gaining a lot of popularity.  What would ... http://ulpcs.com/blog/2008/12/2008-trend-netbook-os-linux-to-xp/ [product-widget id=63 type=product] [subtab:Black][displayprices title="Galaxy Black" pd=120] [subtab:END] Related posts:Holiday Netbook Bargains - Number 5Holiday Netbook Bargains - Number 3Aspire One Cheatsheet Updated http://ulpcs.com/blog/compare-prices/asus/eee-pc-904hd-80g-xp/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Acer Aspire One"][/caption] Back around the middle of this past year, the netbook marketplace really began to buzz as the launch dates of the second-generation netbooks were nearing.  MSI was garnering a major chunk of the mind share, with the Wind Netbook receiving rave reviews.  Meanwhile, Asus ... http://ulpcs.com/blog/2008/12/how-acer-became-the-top-netbook-maker/ Over the past month or so, we have shifted gears from primarily providing netbook news and information to searching and reporting on the best deals on netbooks.   At times we became almost obsessive in keeping our price comparison charts current and relaying the best deals to you. We had a lot ... http://ulpcs.com/blog/2008/12/wishing-all-a-merry-christmas/ If you are still looking to purchase a netbook as a Christmas gift - and you are looking for a bargain, then here are some last minute deals. BuyDig.com is offering a great deal on the Acer Aspire One 8G Linux 8.9-inch Netbook - (AOA110-1295) for only $279. If you are seeking ... http://ulpcs.com/blog/2008/12/last-minute-netbook-bargains/ The charts below show the current prices and availability for the NC10 160G XP from different online retailers. [product-widget id=62 type=product] [subtab:White][displayprices title="White" pd=119] [subtab:Blue][displayprices title="Blue" pd=118] [subtab:END] Related posts:Holiday Netbook Bargains - Number 5Netbook Price Comparison Guide EnhancedULPC Downsizers - Who are they? http://ulpcs.com/blog/compare-prices/samsung/nc10-160g-xp/ Compare prices on Samsung netbooks. Click to Compare Prices [pagelist 1823,0,0] Related posts:Aspire One Cheatsheet UpdatedAspire One Model Number Cheat SheetNetbooks Have Killed Off UMPCs http://ulpcs.com/blog/compare-prices/samsung/ The charts below show the current prices and availability for the Sylvania G Meso 80G XP from many different online retailers. [product-widget id=39 type=product] [subtab:White][displayprices title="Snow White pd=64] [subtab:Yellow][displayprices title="Solar Yellow" pd=66] [subtab:Pink][displayprices title="Blossom Pink" pd=65] [subtab:Black][displayprices title="Onyx Black" pd=63] [subtab:END] Related posts:Aspire One Cheatsheet UpdatedAspire One Model Number Cheat Sheet2008 Trend: Netbook ... http://ulpcs.com/blog/compare-prices/sylvania/sylvania-g-meso-80g-xp/