year old—come two new devices that take the design concept of the netbook a step or two further.
If you aren’t familiar with the netbook idea, by the way, it’s a product that sits in size and price between a smartphone and a laptop computer. With screens that measure generally between 9 and 10 inches and semi-full size, if often cramped, keyboards, the netbook is built for on-the-go Web browsing and data grabs.
First up for good looks are Dell’s swank new cases for its Mini 9 and 12 netbooks, with designs created by urban artist/ultra-hip toy designer Tristan Eaton. If you have a comic book or Peter Max sensibility, these might be fitting. There’s a charge of $50 to upgrade from standard black to the Eaton graphics, available in a couple of flavors, including “The Muse” and “Stickers.” The Dell minis are available now.
Another new introduction is the Asus Eee 1002HA, similar to the company’s 1000H, except that the HA now wears a brushed aluminum casing on the lid, making it look more business-like, and measures less than an inch thin. There’s a ten-inch display, par for the course for most netbooks, and larger-than-most 160GB hard drive. Asus says five hours of battery power is the estimate.
As with all mini-notebooks, there are no optical drives installed, so forget enjoying CDs or DVDs. Asus launches the new netbook on Dec. 1 for $499.
Of course, these models aren’t for the user who wants the stealth look, but John New, a senior marketing manager for Dell, sees the trend toward funky clamshells as unavoidable. “The more mobile a device is, the more users identify with it,” says New. “It becomes a personal fashion accessory.”
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