NetbookTech

While we’re on the topic of convertible netbooks, it should be noted that Gigabyte is readying a new series featuring the latest Atom Pinetrail platform called the Gigabyte T1000 series. Specs of the series include:

• Intel Atom N450 clocked at 1.66GHz or Atom N470 clocked at 1.86GHz
• Windows 7 OS
• Intel NM10 chipset
• 10.1 inch 1366 x 768 resolution display
• 250GB HDD
• 2 USB ports, eSATA/USB combo port
• 4 in 1 card reader
• ExpressCard slot
• Built-in speakers
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Built-in HSDPA antenna
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi

The T1000 features two models – the T1000X and the T1000P. The T1000X comes with a single-touch display and a 4 cell 4500mAh lithium-ion battery while the T1000P comes with a multi-touch enabled display, and a 6 cell 7650mAh battery.

Via Netbooked.net

We’ve seen this system before – it’s the Gigabyte T1028M convertible netbook and it’s making its appearance again via the folks at Akihabara News.com which claim the system will finally be released in Japan later this month. The T1028M is an Atom-powered system (N270 processor) with the following specs:

• Intel 945GSE Express Chipset
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD 5400RPM
• 10.1 inch WSVGA LED backlit 16:9 display (1024 x 600)
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Media Card Reader
• Express Card slot
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Windows XP Home

No word on pricing as of yet.

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Thanks to the website “mobilx webshop” (http://www.mobilx.hu), we now have specs and prices for three of Gigabyte’s new netbook models – the S1024 ThinNote, the T1028M TouchNote, and the M1022 BookTop. Without further ado, here’s what you need to know about the three systems.

Gigabyte S1024 ThinNote:

• 10.1 inch LED backlit display
• Height of only 20.8 mm (hence the “ThinNote” moniker)
• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
• Intel 945GSE Express Chipset
• 1GB RAM
• 80GB 4200RPM HDD
• Intel HD audio
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Windows XP Home
• Measures 250 x 170 x 20.9 mm
• Weighs 890 grams
• Price of €503.39 inc. VAT

Gigabyte T1028M TouchNote:

• Convertible Netbook system with 92 percent keyboard
• Intel Atom N270 processor clocked at 1.6GHz
• Intel 945GSE Express Chipset
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD 5400RPM
• 10.1 inch WSVGA LED backlit 16:9 display (1024 x 600)
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1
• Media Card Reader
• Express Card slot
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Optional HSDPA
• Windows XP Home
• 4 cell battery
• Measures 265 x 195 x 38.55 mm
• Weighs 1.3 kg
• Price of €548.23 inc. VAT

Gigabyte M1022 Booktop:

• 92 percent keyboard
• 10.1 WXGA LED backlit 1366 x 768 resolution display
• Intel Atom N280 processor clocked at 1.66GHz
• Intel GN40 Express Chipset
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB 5400 RPM HDD
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth 2.1
• 3 USB 2.0
• Express Card slot
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• Docking station
• Windows XP Home
• Measures 265 x 180 x 27.2, 31.3mm
• Weighs 1.3 kg
• Price of €503.39 inc. VAT

Via SlashGear

Gigabyte’s upcoming convertible netbook – the M1028 – has apparently cleared the FCC which would signal the upcoming availability of the netbook here in the U.S. The M1028 (listed as the M1028 CafeBook) features an Intel Atom N280 processor (1.66GHz clock speed), support for up to 2GB of RAM and 250GB of hard drive storage space, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional support for 3G or WiMAX. The documentation lists the M1028 as having an 8.9 inch touch-enabled display but SlashGear thinks this is an error and expects the unit to come with a 10inch display instead. Expect to see either a four cell 4500mAh or six cell 7650mAh battery on the M1028.

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Excuse me a lil bit while I clean up my drool. You see, I just looked at UMPCPortal’s video review at the Gigabyte M912M netbook and man.. I’m practically sold on it. At first glance the M912M looks like any other netbook – especially with specs such as an Intel Atom processor running at 1.6GHz, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB HDD, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Ah but yes, this netbook was also a convertible netbook – which meant the display was in fact a touch-screen display. But still.. a Tablet PC in the form of a netbook? Could it really be pulled off successfully? After viewing the video – I would have to say yes. So without further ado – watch the video!!!

Oh in case you’re wondering where to get one of these bad boys – mobilx webshop has it for €497 inc. VAT

[Check it out via SlashGear]