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Posted by Steve Greer on August 26, 2009 in Netbook Market
We just received the Toshiba Mini NB205 netbook. I’ve heard so many good things about this netbook that I just had to do an unboxing video.
I must say that I’m very impressed with the Toshiba NB205. I’ve personally always favored the Samsung Netbooks. This will be my first personal netbook that is not a Samsung.
Check out the video and stay tuned for a review in the near future.
Toshiba mini NB205 Overview
Posted by Tom Greer on July 30, 2009 in Toshiba Netbooks
Toshiba mini NB205
Summary
What’s Special
- Sets new standard for long battery life
- Outstanding keyboard with large touchpad
- Unique and visually appealing design
What’s Not So Special
- Beware that the Black Onyx model is different. It has a smooth, plastic exterior and a lower-quality keyboard.
- Speaker quality is a little weak in comparison to other netbooks
- Boot time that is longer than normal
Toshiba mini NB205 Netbooks In Stock
Posted by Tom Greer on June 21, 2009 in Netbook Market
There are a number of online merchant who have Toshiba’s new, highly acclaimed netbook (the mini NB205) in stock.
Here are the details.
mini NB205
Posted by Tom Greer on June 21, 2009 in Netbook Market
| Toshiba mini NB205-N310 160GB XP | |||
 | 10.1" Display (1024x600), 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, Intel GMA950, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 0.3 MP Webcam, 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, 6-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.93 lbs. | Today's Best Deal Royal Blue  $344.00 | |
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Posted by Tom Greer on June 21, 2009 in Netbook Market
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Toshiba mini NB205 gets Editors Choice
Posted by Steve Greer on June 18, 2009 in Netbooks, Reviews, Toshiba Netbooks
The new Toshiba mini NB205 has received an Editors’ Choice Award at LaptopMag. 
The mini NB205 will have 2 models with the first priced at $349.00 and a higher priced model at $399.00.
When you look at the specs on the netbook it looks like your standard run of the mill:
- 1.66-GHz Intel Atom N280 processor
- 1GB RAM
- 10.1″ display
- Intel GMA 950 graphics card
- 802.11 b/g wireless
- Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
- 160GB Hard Drive
In the review that LaptopMag gives they state that the laptop has one of the longest battery life to date for a netbook. The mini NB205 packs a whopping 8.5 hours of battery life.
The keyboard is very comfortable with a large touchpad. This is a nice plus since many netbooks have small touchpads.
In all to sum up what LaptopMag had to say about the netbook:
In creating its first netbook for the U.S., Toshiba has learned from the mistakes and successes of its rivals, and one-upped them all. Its mini NB205 has everything we’d recommend in a netbook: an attractive chassis, comfortable keyboard and touchpad, and more than eight hours of battery life for an affordable price. While Samsung’s N110 and ASUS’ Eee PC 1000HE continue to be good choices, Toshiba’s $399 mini NB205 provides an all-around solid package, and longer endurance than the competition.
| Toshiba mini NB205-N210 160GB XP | ||
 | 10.1" Display (1024x600), 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 Processor, Intel GMA950, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard Drive, 0.3 MP Webcam, 802.11b/g, 3-Cell Battery, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 2.8 lbs | |
How Acer Became The Top Netbook Maker
Posted by Tom Greer on December 27, 2008 in Acer Netbooks, Asus Netbooks, Dell Netbooks, HP Netbooks, Lenovo Netbooks, MSI Netbooks, Netbook Market
Acer Aspire One
Back around the middle of this past year, the netbook marketplace really began to buzz as the launch dates of the second-generation netbooks were nearing. MSI was garnering a major chunk of the mind share, with the Wind Netbook receiving rave reviews. Meanwhile, Asus was busy announcing new Eee PC models at a dizzying pace. Acer was preparing to introduce the Aspire One; however, while the reviews were favorable, it was getting a lot less buzz.
Fast forward to now (year-end) where the Acer Aspire One is king of the netbooks. How did they do it? Read the rest »