NetbookTech

Toshiba announced their second generation netbook this week – the NB200. The new product lineup includes enhancements such as a “full 19mm pitch keyboard”, an LED backlit 10.1 inch widescreen display (with 1024 x 600 resolution), and the latest Intel Atom N280 processor (clocked at 1.66GHz).

Other unique features found on the NB200 include Toshiba’s ‘”sound volume dial”, USB “sleep-and-charge” technology (lets you charge USB powered devices even if the NB200 is plugged in or not), and a 3D accelerometer monitoring system for detecting when the system is falling to the ground or hitting some object.

Other common specs include:

• 1GB of RAM (2GB max and user upgradeable)
• 120GB/160GB HDD
• 3/6 cell battery
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Ethernet
• built-in webcam
• built-in speakers
• 3 USB 2.0 ports.

According to iTWire, there will be three models available as part of the NB200 product lineup – the 3220, 3221, and 3219 (priced at AUD $799, $899, $949 respectively).

The 3220 comes with a 120GB 5400RPM HDD, a 3 cell battery and no Bluetooth.

The 3221 comes has everything above except for a larger 160GB 5400RPM HDD.

The 3219 adds on a 6 cell battery as well as Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity.

Finally, a hands-on with the NB200 is also now available over at the PC World.idg.com.au website here.  Here’s what they had to say about the new product:

“The Toshiba NB200 is the sexiest netbook we have seen to date. It has a beautiful copper-coloured, reflective spine with the power button located in the centre. It uses a chiclet keyboard, similar to the ones seen on the Sony VAIO VGN-Z17GN/B and the ASUS Eee PC 1004DN.”

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