Pimp My Netbook

Almost all netbooks come with a built-in webcam and microphone, which makes them ideal communication devices - particularly as they are highly portable and can be taken on the move.

There are numerous methods of communicating via a computer, with the most obvious examples being chat, voice or video.

Plenty programs out there offer these features, such as MSN, ICQ and AOL messenger. However, there is one offering that provides a viable alternative for a telephone line, as well as all of the standard features - Skype.

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Microsoft has finally announced the various editions that will launch their new operating system, Windows 7.

Those in the netbook community have been particularly interested by this announcement, as it will give a good indication of what Microsoft expects to offer netbook users in place of Windows XP.

Microsoft is expecting 80% of Windows 7 users to be running the Home Premium and Professional versions. Continue reading »

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More exciting news has evolved on the netbook front, with yet another new operating system in development.

Jolicloud is a new Linux based operating system that is being designed especially for netbooks by Netvibes founder Tariq Krim. Continue reading »

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An alpha version of a new open-source based Linux operating system designed for netbooks has been released. Moblin, as it is known, has been created by Intel specifically for netbooks that run the company’s Atom processor.

The thinking behind Moblin is to create a new experience for netbook users who would otherwise opt for one of the existing operating systems on the market. Continue reading »

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It seems such a simple question, but it is one that’s often quite hard to answer - What is a netbook?

There are so many different things that make a netbook a netbook, as opposed to a laptop, but to try and explain why in a short sentence is actually quite tricky.

In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at what makes a netbook a netbook, then try to come up with a short, snappy description at the end! Continue reading »

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Ah, wouldn’t it be great if you could run an entire suite of programs from a flash drive or memory card… Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email, web browsing, instant messaging - all without installing tons of software on your netbook hard drive.

Well, it’s not just a dream anymore, it’s a reality. Portable Apps is a platform designed to run a suite of programs from a flash drive or memory card. Continue reading »

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Here at Pimp My Netbook, we are expecting lots of people to have received a netbook as a Christmas gift this year. So we thought it was essential to offer a bit of help and guidance to those joining the netbook revolution.

We have put together a guide for getting started with your new netbook. We have kept it as short as possible at just five pages long, because we didn’t think you’d want another long manual to read over the festive period!!! Continue reading »

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Some very exciting news has surfaced, which may provide the next exciting development for netbooks.

At the present time, netbooks are not suited to graphically intensive tasks such as photo/video editing, and playing games or HD video. However, a new graphics platform proposed by Nvidia could soon change that.

The new platform is nicknamed Ion, and combines the Intel Atom processor already used in netbooks, with an Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics chip. Continue reading »

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When comparing netbooks, you have probably noticed that there are two types of storage devices available to choose from;

• Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Hard Disc Drive (HDD)

They both have the same function, which is to store and hold data, but the way in which each one works is different. Additionally, each one has its own advantages, which will be discussed here. Continue reading »

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Christmas is less than two weeks away now, and there are carols to be heard everywhere.

Pimp My Netbook thought it would be fun to do another take on a traditional Christmas song so that it has a netbook flavour… Yes, we bring to you, “12 days of netbook Christmas!” Continue reading »

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