http://cloudbookumpc.com One Stop Resource for Cloudbook & Other UMPC News, Reviews, Guides and Discussions Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:26:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Everex Japan has announced two new UMPCs, the CloudBook CE1220J and CloudBook CE1221J. These mini laptops come with a very usable 8.9" screen at 1024x600 resolution and yet, they are about the same size as the earlier 7-inch CloudBooks. These CloudBooks run on the Windows XP operating system and feature ... http://cloudbookumpc.com/everex-cloudbooks-with-89-inch-screen-for-japan The Everex CloudBook CE1210J is the second CloudBook model to appear in Japan. Similar to the earlier CE1200J, the new UMPC comes with Microsoft Windows XP operating system. The differences are that CE1210J comes with an integrated webcam instead of the modular version found in the older CE1200J. The touchpad ... http://cloudbookumpc.com/everex-cloudbook-ce1210j-appears-in-japan Sungju Computer, creator of the TangoX Nano mini laptop, has announced the Tango Toy Netbook in South Korea. The 8.9 inch netbook from Sungju Computer appears on its brochure in an attractive pink casing, surely going to be a hit with the female market. Specifications wise, it's similar to many of ... http://cloudbookumpc.com/sungju-computer-to-launch-tango-toy-netbook-in-south-korea Since I last reported on the free Elonex Webbook, reviews on the mini laptop have surfaced on the internet. How does the Elonex Webbook fare? At PC Advisor, it scored 3 out of 5. The Elonex Webbook is a mini laptop being promoted exclusively by The Carphone Warehouse – for 'free' ... http://cloudbookumpc.com/more-reviews-of-102-inch-elonex-webbook Considering the Sylvania g Netbook MESO preorder? Why not take a look at this review by LaptopMag first before deciding? LaptopMag wasn't too impressed with the new Netbook from Sylvania and rated it 2.5/5. Here's an excerpt of their findings: Pros * Sleek, simple Linux OS * Available in multiple colors * Small footprint * Decent ... http://cloudbookumpc.com/sylvania-g-netbook-meso-review-by-laptopmag You can now preorder your Sylvania g Netbook MESO from Datavision and J&R. At Datavision, onyx black model is available for preorder at US$399.00 while the snow white, blossom pink and solar yellow models are available for preorder at US$449.00. At J&R, only the onyx black model is available for preorder at ... http://cloudbookumpc.com/preorder-sylvania-g-netbook-meso-now Still holding out on your UMPC or Netbook purchase? How about waiting a little longer for a VIA Nano-powered mini laptop? And unlike the VIA C7 processor, the new VIA Nano (previously known as Isaiah) processor actually packs a punch as the following comparison reviews show. VIA Nano-based OpenBook vs. Intel ... http://cloudbookumpc.com/via-nano-vs-intel-atom-consolidation-of-reviews CNET has reviewed the Sylvania g NetBook and gave it a lowly rating of 5.5/10. Perhaps at US$299, the mini laptop should get a higher score. Here's what CNET has to say about the Sylvania g NetBook: The good: Very small and light; on the low end of the Netbook price ... http://cloudbookumpc.com/sylvania-g-netbook-gets-reviewed-at-cnet When the Sylvania g NetBook was released, it's selling for around US$400. Now, if you checked the major retailers for the mini laptop, you will notice that the price has fallen between the US$299 and $329 range. Fending off competition or preparing for new products? Probably both. Check out the new ... http://cloudbookumpc.com/sylvania-g-netbook-price-dropped-to-us299 The new CloudBook CE1201V from Everex now comes Windows XP Home edition instead of gOS found in the older CE1200V. Other differences include a bigger 1GB RAM, bigger 60GB HDD and of course, a higher selling price of US449. Everex CloudBook CE1201V is available at CircuitCity and TigerDirect. http://cloudbookumpc.com/everex-cloudbook-ce1201v-now-with-windows-xp