Follow us on TwitterDeal of the Day – 12/9/09 – Fujitsu M2010: $289.99
Posted by Tom Greer on December 9, 2009 in Falling Prices, Fujitsu Netbooks
While supplies last, J&R Computer World is offering a super deal. They have slashed the price on the Fujitsu M2010 netbook, which lists for $399.99, down to $289.99.
Fujitsu laptops are highly regarded for the robustness of their build quality. Their products normally are priced accordingly, above the average price of competitors – which makes this an especially, special deal.
| Fujitsu M2010 10.1" N280 160GB 6-Cell XP | |||
 | 10.1" Display (1024x576), 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, Intel GMA945GSE, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 1.3 MP Webcam, 802.11b/g, 6-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs. | Today's Best Deal Red  $289.99 | |
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Falling Netbook Prices – 8/3/09
Posted by Tom Greer on August 3, 2009 in Acer Netbooks, Asus Nettops, Falling Prices, Fujitsu Netbooks, MSI All-in-Ones
Lots of falling prices on netbooks, nettops and all-in-one desktops to report this morning.
Selecting My New Netbook, Part 3
Posted by Tom Greer on April 16, 2009 in Dell Netbooks, Fujitsu Netbooks
I described in an earlier post how I dropped my netbook, leading to its demise. The good thing is: Now I get to buy a new netbook!
In Part 1of this series, I reviewed out the features that are important to me. Then I scanned the currently available netbooks and selected five that met my requirements.
The first on the list (in alphabetical order) is the Linux version of the Dell Inspiron Mini 9. I reviewed that netbook in depth in Part 2.
The next netbook on my list of potentials is the Dell Inspiron Mini 12.
| Dell Inspiron Mini 12 40GB 6-Cell Linux | |||
 | 12.1" Display (1280x800), 1.33 GHz Intel Atom Z520 Processor, Intel GMA500, 1 GB RAM, 40 GB Hard Drive, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1,6-cell battery, Ubuntu Linux | ||
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Ten Netbook Models For $279 Or Less
Posted by Tom Greer on March 24, 2009 in Fujitsu Netbooks, Netbook Market, Site-related
We now provide the ability to search for netbook by price range. Click on a price range below.
I found it interesting that there are now at least 10 different netbook models that are priced at $279 or less.
Here is the current lowest priced unit:
| Sylvania GNET13001 30G Linux | |||
 | 7" Display (800x480), VIA C7-M 1.2 GHz Processor, 1.0 GB DDR2-533 RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive, gOS Linux | ||
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Most of these have a Linux operating system. But at least two have Windows XP.
This list is constantly updated, so this list will change as prices do.
Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Mini and Fujitsu M1010
Posted by Tom Greer on August 30, 2008 in Fujitsu Netbooks
There has been a bit of a buzz over the past few days over the official announcement of the Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Mini.
Here are a few pictures (click to enlarge).
The specs are pretty typical for a second-generation netbook:
- Intel® Atom™ N270 low-power processor
- Windows® XP Home Edition
- 8.9-inch WSVGA display
- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 95
- 60 or 80 GB hard disk capacity
- 1 GB memory
- Integrated 1.3 Mpixel webcam and digital array microphone for easy video telephony
- Integrated WLAN, LAN and Bluetooth®
- Interfaces: VGA, USB 2.0, ExpressCard (34 mm), 4-in-1 card reader, 2x audio
- Special Features: long battery runtime (about 4 hours depending on usage), silent mode function
- Weight: ~ 1 kg
- Additional accessories: clip-on covers with different colors, external optical disc drive with Nero software suite (via USB 2.0), 6 cell battery
Unfortunately, it appears that the Amilo Mini will only be sold in Europe. If that is true, then we won’t be covering this product in the future, because our focus is on netbooks that are sold in the USA.
Which brings us to the announcement by Fujitsu (not the joint partnership with Siemens) that they will be shipping a netbook called the M1010 in Asia sometime in the fourth quarter.
There is not much available yet. The specs reported on the various sites seem to be a lot like the Amilo Mini: 8.9″ screen, Atom processor, etc.
But this is being reported as an addition to the M series. The M series is not currently sold in the USA.
So neither the Amilo Mini nor the M1010 are products destined for the USA.
However, LaptopMag.com reports in a late-breaking update:
Fujitsu’s American team says at this time, there are no plans to offer a netbook similar to the Fujitsu Amilo Mini in the U.S. However, we do intend to offer a product in this class in the future.
So, there you have it, Fujitsu will have a netbook for sale in the USA someday.
This ends our coverage of Fujitsu Netbooks until something specific is announced for the USA.
Meanwhile, there are plenty of other products for sale in the USA to discuss…
Eee PC vs. MSI Wind vs. Aspire One
Posted by Tom Greer on August 8, 2008 in Acer Netbooks, Asus Netbooks, Dell Netbooks, Fujitsu Netbooks, MSI Netbooks, Netbook Market
I have no direct line on sales figures for any of the netbook manufacturers or retailers, so I don’t know what is really selling. But I do see the traffic patterns to my site, which gives me a good indication of the level of interest in various products.
I’ve been perplexed by the MSI Wind. There is almost no stock anywhere. Are sales exceeding MSI’s expectations by such a large amount that they simply can’t manufacture enough? Or is MSI simply having supply chain problems in obtaining components?
I called around and found a few places that had MSI Winds in stock and posted the info. I thought that people would read my article and scarf them up. That article received a very light response.
By contrast, since I unveiled our Netbook Price Comparison Guide a few days ago, The biggest item of interest has been the Aspire One. Second place goes to the Eee PC 1000H. In third place is the Eee PC 2G Surf. The Eee PC 1000 and 901 are fourth and fifth. Finally, in sixth place, we get to the MSI Wind.
Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Mini Netbook News
Posted by Tom Greer on July 29, 2008 in Fujitsu Netbooks, Netbook Market
Fujitsu Siemens looks to be getting into the netbook arena. News comes via unofficial reports, pictures and even videos.
Here is a quick rundown.
Netbux first reported that Fujitsu Siemens would be shipping their first netbook on July 13. They provide a nice picture.
Heise followed up with more information and a close-up picture.
The Heise article also tells us that this new netbook will be called the Amilo Mini and will feature an 8.9″ display.