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Samsung Go N315

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What is it?
The Samsung GO N315 is a netbook that is touting some trivial features like Times Reader 2.0 and “Pebble” keyboard which gives individual keys more space so that users can type more effectively.

What it has?
- Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
- Intel ATOM Processor N450
- 1GB (DDR2 / 1 GB x 1)
- 10.1″ WSVGA (1,024 x 600), LED Back Light
- Intel GMA3150
- 250GB HDD (5,400 rpm SATA)
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi
- 3 x USB 2.0 and 3-in-1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, MMC)
- 10.3″ x 7.3″ x 1.1″ at 2.71 lbs
- Webcam
- 4.5 hours of battery life

What it needs?
The Samsung GO N315 will costs around $450, which is on the high end for netbooks and being a netbook means you do not need that much onboard memory. Samsung needs to swap out the HDD for a smaller sized SSD and make this netbook thinner and lighter.

Source: Samsung via Engadget

ASUS Eee PC 1018P

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What is it?
ASUS popularized the “netbook” market segment a few years back. Now it is back with an updated version called the Eee PC 1018P. Updating most of its hardware component, the 1018P will be a nice upgrade for those who likes netbooks.

What it has?
- Intel Atom N455/N475
- 10.1″ LED Backlight WSVGA at 1024 x 600 dpi
- 1GB/2GB RAM
- 160GB/250GB HDD
- 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, and 3.5G/3.7G
- 6.5 hours 44Wh li-polymer battery
- Aluminum body with 18 mm height at its slimmest
- 1.3MP camera
- USB 3.0 Super Speed
- Windows 7 Basic/Premium

What it needs?
Being a netbook, the 1018P should have WiMAX and it could also use SSDs instead of HDDs, just reduce the capacity to keep price competitive.

Source: NotebookItalia