As we previously noted in several of our articles, the netbook market must be one of the most dynamic segments of the hardware industry. This year alone, several manufacturers have come out with their own netbook models, all of which had but one main competitor, the ASUS Eee PC. That's chiefly because ASUS is responsible for having laid the basis for this continuously expanding market segment. One of these manufacturers is also Averatec, with its Buddy HS-103 netbook.

 

As you might have expected, this netbook is also powered by the Intel Atom processor that is featured on almost every other netbook currently available on the market. The processor core is set at 1.6GHz, while Buddy HS-103 will also provide its users with a maximum of 2GB of DDR2 533 (1GB installed) system memory. It boasts a 10.2-inch LCD capable of outputting a maximum resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels. Other features include an 80GB HDD, built-in 1 3MP web camera, WiFi and a total weight of 1.4 kg, battery included.

 

Given the overall specifications and design features, it's likely that Buddy HS-103 will also make a solid competitor for other 10-inch netbooks from major manufacturers such as ASUS, MSI and Lenovo. No word yet on whether it will run a Linux-based operating system, but this Averatec netbook will certainly come with a Windows XP OS, as most of its competitors do.

 

However, if you are interested in acquiring one of these systems, you will probably need to move or travel to Korea, because it is here that the netbook has reportedly started to ship, according to a recent article on Akihabara News. Unfortunately, no details regarding pricing have been made available.

 

Averatec's range of computer systems also includes an All-in-One desktop computer that is highly similar to Apple's iMac. It basically provides the power of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor built in a 22-inch widescreen LCD.