Asus Launching ''Smartbook'' in Q1 2010

[exfileme]

Asus is launching a smartbook in Q1 2010, hoping to set the industry standard.

Asus Launching ''Smartbook'' in Q1 2010 : Read more

 

[jkcajkca]

Whats a "smartbook"? whats the difference between a netbook??

 

[jhansonxi]

Lower performance CPU. Higher power efficiency. They're designed for web browsing and email over wireless (802.11 WiFi, 3G, maybe WiMax).

 

[aracheb]

[citation][nom]zingam[/nom]A netbook is a device you use when you go to the toilet at you home to do Number Two.A smartbook will be a device that you could use in any toilet everywhere around the world regardless what you are about to do Number Two or just Number One.[/citation]


hahahaha

hilarious

so smartbooks are more compatible..?

 

[pug_s]

According to this website:

http://gizmodo.com/5393399/android+based-asus-smartbook-arrives-early-next-year

They are going to make a device based on a 1ghz ARM based snapdragon processor with android OS. Personally, I don't think it will work because it is too big and for $50 more, you can get an low end netbook. I would rather see a device that is smaller with a form factor twice as thick as an ipod touch with a thumbpad.

 

[jgiron]

Whats a "smartbook"? whats the difference between a netbook??

A smartbook is a book that can read.

 

[SamuelL421]

Agghh, so let me get this straight, in the hierarchy of quality...

It goes desktop, DTR, notebook/laptop, tablet pc, net-top, netbook, and now smartbook...

Technology is moving backwards people! What's next? Maybe a "smart-top" - I'm assuming it would just a paperweight or a rock.

 

[Guest]

A few years ago, someone said "I know, let's build a small, low-cost, modest performance notebook with good wifi connectivity and long battery life. We'll call it a netbook because it's great for surfing the net whilst on the move". And so the netbook was born, and it was a runaway success. But after a while people weren't happy with the small keyboards and displays and the performance was disappointing, so each new generation came out with bigger screens, faster processors, better graphics...
... and higher prices.
So then someone said "I know, let's build a small, low-cost, modest performance notebook with good wifi connectivity and long battery life. We'll call it a smartbook because it's such a smart idea I don't know why no-one thought of it before!"