Both Dell and Fujitsu introduced new models of netbooks today based on Intel’s latest Atom model processor. The netbooks are smaller the previous models and offer battery lives of 7-10 hours.
Both the Lifebook MH380 and the Dell Mini 10 sport the Atom N450 processor. The single-core Atom N450 chip is 60 percent smaller than its predecessors are and consumes close to 20 percent less power, Intel officials said.
The Dell Mini 10 also supports high-definition video on a 10.1 inch display. It starts at $299 and offers nine and half hours of battery life.
Dell will also offer consumers an optional HD display and Broadcom Crystal HD media accelerator for users to see full high-definition 1080p video and plans to bundle an optional HD tuner for over-the-air TV broadcasts.
Fujitsu’s MH380 offers superior processor and graphics performance than previous models, the company said in a statement. The Lifebook MH380, which is priced at $449, weighs 2.97 pounds and includes a 10.1-inch display. It comes standard with a six-cell battery that offers seven hours of battery life. Other technologies bundled include a webcam, b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless networking, Bluetooth support and hard-drive storage. The MH380 will be available worldwide in January, the company said.
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