"netbooks" news, interviews, and features

Slideshows about netbooks

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  In pictures: Sony's new Vaio W netbook

  Sony today took the first step into the netbook market, introducing the Vaio W line of mini laptops.

  In pictures: Sony's new Vaio W netbook

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News about netbooks

• Intel's tablet adventure looking more like its netbook disaster

  Intel chips for low-end tablets could be axed as part of the company's restructuring

• Apple unveils minor bumps to MacBook Pro laptops

  Almost-too-small-to-see refresh features more RAM in lowest-priced Retina models, $US100 price cut to sole non-Retina configuration

• Apple confirms WWDC public webcast on June 2

  People must use OS X, iOS or Apple TV to watch the two-hour presentation of iOS 8 and OS X 10.10

• Chromebooks getting VMware virtual desktop service

  Organizations will be able to run their Windows applications on Google Chromebooks with VMware's new desktop virtualization service

• Nokia plans forked Android smartphone for Barcelona unveiling

  Googles not commenting, and its not clear what Microsoft would do with the smartphone once its Nokia purchase is final

• You can get a new smartphone for half off at AT&T this week

  Trade-in required, as is a two-year service commitment

Features about netbooks

• Forget the high margins, Apple - cut iPad Mini prices

  Wake up, say analysts, the gravy train days are over; lower iPad prices are necessary to stay in the game

• Tablet or netbook? How to choose the right mobile tech

  Are you torn between buying a portable PC or a trendy tablet? Here is one editor's attempt to find the best mobile tech.

• The end is near for netbooks

  As Acer announces it will phase out netbooks in favor of tablet computers, here's why netbooks were never serious contenders.

• Netbooks vs. iPads -- can they coexist?

  In today's mobile world, netbooks and iPads are trying to find their place. Will one push out the other?

• Intel breaks mold, poised to fill 'compute continuum' gaps

  Intel expands reach to tablets, mobile phones and smart TVs

• Chrome OS strives to replace desktop culture

  The Chrome OS seems ideally suited for netbooks, but can it compete with Windows on desktops?