Acer Release A cheaper PC Notebook only 399 USD. The Atom-based, 8.9-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel laptop runs your choice of XP or Linux and packs 802.11b/g WiFi, up to 1GB of memory, an 8GB SSD or 2.5-inch 80GB, SD card slot, and optional 6-cell battery. It’ll also sport an integrated WiMax module when the networks finally light up.

Specification

• 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display
• 1.6GHz Atom N270
• 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (expandable)
• 1.3 megapixel camera, SDHC and multi-format media readers
• 802.11b/g, Ethernet, three USB 2.0, VGA, and 3.5mm audio out
• One free mini PCI slot for WWAN
• 80GB hard drive (with XP) or 8GB solid state (with Linux)
• 2.5 or 5 hours on 3 or 6-cell batteries in XP model, 3 or 7 hours on Linux
• 1kg (2.2 pounds)

Asus release new Eee PC 901, 1000 and 1000(H) models.  This new range of Eee PC notebooks are also equipped with the exclusive Super Hybrid Engine technology that can provide longer battery lifespans of up to 7.8 hours, exclusive web storage and high speed connectivity, and large displays for easy viewing. They are available on both Windows and GNU Linux platforms. The new Eee PCs will integrate large 8.9 to 10 displays allowing users to view more screenspace and enjoy easier viewing of A4 documents and online webpages without the need to scroll left or right. Furthermore, the Eee PCs pair a built-in 1.3M Pixel webcam with high speed wireless Internet connection capabilities for easy web communications anywhere, anytime increasing work efficiency or just making it easier to chat with friends and family.

MSI Grand launching MSI Wind for insert at product asus eee. By using 10 inc LCD and battery can live up to 6 hours you just buy only 610 USD.

Specification

Intel Atom 1.6Ghz “Diamondville”
Shelton ‘08 platform - 945GMS + ICH7M chipset
1GB RAM (onboard) + 1 free RAM slot (667MHz DDR2, max 1GB)
80GB 5400RPM 2.5″ SATA HDD
The model is WD800BEVS
5400RPM HDD, with a 12.0ms seek time. This HDD is running on SATA1 - 1.5Gbits/s. The weight of this is 0.117kg, so it’s one of the major components adding to the weight of the MSI Wind.
1.3MP Webcam
802.11 B/G Wifi (Atheros)
AR5007EG
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
10″ WSVGA screen (1024×600 resolution)
LED Backlighting - used by the MacBook Air as well.
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 Ethernet port
Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC -
1 x VGA-Out port, Mic-out jack, and Audio-out jack
Built-in stereo speakers (HD Audio) and mic
4-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro) 3-cell battery - Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours battery life
Windows XP Home preloaded
1.2KG (with battery)
Dimensions: 260mm x 180mm x 19-31.5mm

MSI Grand launching MSI Wind for insert at product asus eee. By using 10 inc LCD and battery can live up to 6 hours you just buy only 610 USD.

Specification

Intel Atom 1.6Ghz “Diamondville”
Shelton ‘08 platform - 945GMS + ICH7M chipset
1GB RAM (onboard) + 1 free RAM slot (667MHz DDR2, max 1GB)
80GB 5400RPM 2.5″ SATA HDD
The model is WD800BEVS
5400RPM HDD, with a 12.0ms seek time. This HDD is running on SATA1 - 1.5Gbits/s. The weight of this is 0.117kg, so it’s one of the major components adding to the weight of the MSI Wind.
1.3MP Webcam
802.11 B/G Wifi (Atheros)
AR5007EG
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
10″ WSVGA screen (1024×600 resolution)
LED Backlighting - used by the MacBook Air as well.
3 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 Ethernet port
Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC -
1 x VGA-Out port, Mic-out jack, and Audio-out jack
Built-in stereo speakers (HD Audio) and mic
4-in-1 card reader (SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro) 3-cell battery - Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours battery life
Windows XP Home preloaded
1.2KG (with battery)
Dimensions: 260mm x 180mm x 19-31.5mm

Samsung release ultra-thin AMOLED notebook prototypes. THis product uses a 12-inch AMOLED (active matrix organic light-emitting diode) display that would match the resolution of a same-size LCD at 1280×768 but produce a much better picture. The screen’s lack of any need for a backlight also allows for an extremely thin display. On top of that the prototype has a touch sensitive keypad too, making it far thinner than the world’s current record holder, the MacBook Air. I doubt this 12.1-inch beauty will hit the market anytime soon – if at all – but Samsung has already said they are planning to offer 14- and 15-inch OLED-based laptops as soon as 2009.