NetbookTech

Here’s an interesting netbook deal – CompUSA is currently offering the Archos 10 for a cool price of $329.99. The specs for this netbook include:

• Intel Atom N270 processor clocked at 1.6GHz
• Intel 945GSE graphics
• 10.2 inch 1024 x 600 resolution display with LED Back Light
• 1GB DDR2 RAM
• 160GB HDD
• Windows XP Home OS
• Media card reader with support for SD, MS, MS Pro, MMC
• Realtek ALC662 audio
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Mic, headphone, 3 USB 2.0 ports, Ethernet port, VGA port
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Measures 1.1 x 7.4 x 10.2 inches and weighs 2.9 lbs
• 3 cell lithium ion battery
• 1.3 megapixel webcam

Anyone out there actually own one of these systems?

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Archos, a brand better known for portable media players, has announced they are entering the crowded netbook market with the introduction of the new Archos 10 Mini Laptop. From the standpoint of specifications, the Archos 10 is your average 10 inch netbook. You get the following:

• Intel Atom processor
• 10.2 inch, 1024 x 600 resolution LED dispaly
• Weight of less than 1.3 Kg
• 160GB hard drive
• 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
• 10/100 Ethernet
• 1.3 megapixel webcam
• 4 in 1 memory card reader
• VGA, headphone, microphone, 3 x USB 2.0 ports
• Windows XP OS

The system also comes with a variety of bundled software applications including Lotus Symphony, Skype, BitDefender Antivirus, Xnview, and Outlook Express (which is replaced actually with Windows Live Mail now).

Where Archos is really trying to differentiate the Archos 10 is in the area of media. The netbook will feature instant access to ARCHOS Media Club which provides video on demand content. This will be available as a £40 promotion offer. Users will be able to download content for rent or purchase directly onto the Archos 10 system. You’ll also have instant access to free music via Deezer. If you’re up for a little TV programming, you’ll have instant access to approximately 1,000 Web TV channels, 10,000 Web radio stations, and 100,000 podcasts via vTuner.

The Archos 10 will be available this month for a price of £349 (approx $459 U.S. dollars).

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