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Acer is expected to start shipping the first Google Android netbook sometime in the third quarter of 2009. According to the same Wall Street Journal article Dell and HP are both interested in shipping Google Android based netbooks as well. This will be Google's first major strike against a dominant Microsoft OS product.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124394542501376503.h... 

Inventec is preparing to release 4 new netbook models based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor in the 4th quarter this year. The new Snapdragon processor is based on 45 nanonmeter technology and is based on an ARM microprocessor core. It will make use of the Qualcomm technology related to 3G wireless and will integrate better than its competitor the Intel Atom.  Read more »

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/165820... 

Hewlett-PackardCo. and other PC makers are considering using free software developed by GoogleInc.  Read more »

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123852934905974845.h... 

It wouldn't cannibalize higher-priced laptops if done right

With a $599 netbook, Apple Inc.  Read more »

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Why should Windows users have all the fun?

We recently had a look at games that run smoothly on Windows netbooks, proving that Atom powered machines pack enough punch to be handheld console killers, much to consternation of the laptop industry.

The myths persist, however, when it comes to their Linux-based brethren.  Read more »

http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/12-of-the-best-... 

"Clearly responding to customer demand," says Linux Format editor

HP has announced that it is dropping Linux from its upcoming range of netbooks.

The news comes after the company confirmed it is to keep offering the Ubuntu desktop option to consumers in the US.

The new range of netbooks – the Vivienne Tam model – will now only be available with Windows XP, at a price  Read more »

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/lapto... 

At the end of December, my colleague Seth Rosenblatt put together a thoughtful and in-depth Windows Starter Kit that collects the best-of-breed freeware applications for all categories. But what if your new Windows computer can be balanced on the palm of your hand and contains only a whiff of RAM?

http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-10147525-12.html 

Netvibes founder Tariq Krim sent me a new screenshot of Jolicloud, the Linux-based Netbook-optimized operating system he’s building (we first covered Jolicloud last December).

The screen shot, which is significantly evolved from what we saw in Paris, shows a set of featured applications that mixes desktop and cloud software - Facebook, Skype, Meebo and Youtube, among others, are shown with la  Read more »

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/01/22/new-screenshot-... 

Except when you look at the bottom line of the companies making them. Though initially thought of as a way to sell cheaper, less powerful companion devices to notebooks, Netbooks are beginning to lose their distinction, as evidenced by the new Netbooks unveiled at CES 2009.  Read more »

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