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Second Netbook Wave Begins

Posted by kdawson on from the first-blood-to-asus dept.

nerdyH writes "Asus is taking pre-orders for a netbook based on Intel's second-generation platform, the secret-shrouded N280/GN40 chipset. Early product specs confirm that the second wave of netbooks are likely to offer faster graphics and lower power use, along with room for much, much larger batteries. The N280 apparently integrates the northbridge and CPU, meaning that the GPU moves to 45nm process technology, the FSB gets replaced by an on-chip interconnect, and overall board real-estate drops to a third of what it was previously — hence the ability to stuff an 8,700mAh battery into a 3-lb. device. The right shift key is slightly bigger, too, though still no trackpoint pointer (guess I'll keep waiting)."

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  1. No thanks. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'll wait for the Apple idea of a NetBook. It will change everything.

    1. Re:No thanks. by MrEricSir · · Score: 5, Funny

      Will it change diapers?

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    2. Re:No thanks. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      Yes, it will be the first netbook with a wheel instead of a keyboard.

    3. Re:No thanks. by Davemania · · Score: 2, Funny

      Yeah over priced netbook.

    4. Re:No thanks. by macraig · · Score: 4, Funny

      If you're old enough to ask that question and be dreaming of netbooks, I think you can change your own damned diapers, young man!

    5. Re:No thanks. by mjwx · · Score: 3, Funny
      Ahhh, the RDF is strong in this one.

      Yeah... so if 15million of these have been sold, let's say Apple could have sold at least 1/4 to 1/3 of the market @ $600? That's roughly $2.5Billion.

      Try 1/20 or 1/25 of that market which at US$700 (its Apple, remember) equals to roughly US$0.5 Billion (US$420 M and US$525 M respectively).

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  2. For those that missed it... Thevideo by denzacar · · Score: 2, Funny

    Apple Wheel

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    1. Re:For those that missed it... Thevideo by moniker127 · · Score: 5, Funny

      You say this in a slashdot comment?

    2. Re:For those that missed it... Thevideo by vigour · · Score: 2, Funny

      Solution: don't read youtube comments, they rot your brain.

      indeed, or here too

  3. Tag by hax0r_this · · Score: 4, Funny

    Someone should tag this "clitmouse".

    Just saying.

    1. Re:Tag by Chabo · · Score: 4, Funny

      Obligatory link:

      http://xkcd.com/243/

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    2. Re:Tag by rwa2 · · Score: 3, Funny

      I still think the "joynipple" has a nicer ring to it, and more accurately represents the mechanics and feel of how it actually works.

  4. What I want to know is by fireman+sam · · Score: 4, Funny

    Who decided to use touch pads in these netbooks. Why not go with the more controllable clit mouse. Much more pleasurable to use - for both the user and the computer. I refuse to purchase a new laptop/netbook unless it has the clit mouse. Also, the touch pad wastes too much realestate.

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    1. Re:What I want to know is by Nimey · · Score: 3, Funny

      Do you manipulate your clit mouse with your tongue?

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    2. Re:What I want to know is by wjh31 · · Score: 4, Funny

      because most people wouldnt be able to find it

    3. Re:What I want to know is by larry+bagina · · Score: 5, Funny

      I tried that with your mom, but she freaked out

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    4. Re:What I want to know is by laejoh · · Score: 2, Funny

      Fuck the clit mouse, I want a PS2 connector on my eee pc so that I can plug in an IBM Model M!

  5. I Wish I Was There to Fight it With You Guys by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    ... But I was killed in the first wave :-(

  6. Re:this is slashdot by Malevolyn · · Score: 4, Funny

    I demand newton meters to confuse the masses!

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  7. Re:Glad the Northbridge is Integrated by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ive been pretty impressed with the life Ive gotten out of my Eee 900a

    You should get the keyboard replaced before the warranty expires.

  8. Re:A bit too heavy IMHO... by Firehed · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yes, there are probably more important things to be discussing right now.

    Why yes- a measurement in either Snickers or Reese's Cups would be greatly appreciated.

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  9. Re:A bit too heavy IMHO... by Hal_Porter · · Score: 2, Funny

    "This one time, at Gitmo..."

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  10. Re:A bit too heavy IMHO... by Hal_Porter · · Score: 5, Funny

    If netbooks continue to grow like this, in a mere ten generations they will weigh 158Kg. Clearly the government should intervene and legislate a maximum weight of 100kg.

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  11. Re:A bit too heavy IMHO... by Sir_Lewk · · Score: 5, Funny

    And he did it uphill both way! Get off his lawn!

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  12. Re:Netbooks are the future. by X0563511 · · Score: 2, Funny

    That's fine, I'll be your egg shield :)

    My mistake...

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