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Mac OS X 10.6.2 Atom Hackintosh Support Reenabled via Kernel Hack - Free Download

An InsanelyMac forum member has developed a replacement kernel for installation on Atom-equipped hackintosh netbooks, TUAW reports. Going by the screen name of teateam, the guy offers a download and urges fellow forum members to test his patch. Most of those running OS X Snow Leopard on hacked laptops say the patch i...

20 November 2009
09:14 GMT

Lenovo Pineview-Equipped IdeaPad Drops by the FCC

New things are coming from Lenovo, according to the latest details on the Internet, as this PC vendor appears to be embracing almost all of the latest technologies in the IT industry. Following last week's announcement that the company would be the first to roll out a Snapdragon-based smartbook, Lenovo is now s...

16 November 2009
05:32 GMT

Apple Doesn’t Want Snow Leopard on Hackintoshes

Apple appears to have finally put the lid on Intel Atom support with the release of Mac OS X 10.6.2 yesterday, notable hackintosh sources say. The most prominent of the lot, StellaRola, signaled a while back that developer builds of OS X 10.6.2 had already dropped support, although one of the latest 10.6.2 betas seem...

10 November 2009
08:56 GMT

Intel Aims to Quickly Cross Over to the Next Series of Atom Processors

Although unable to release any exciting hardware products in time for Christmas, Intel announced that it was putting special effort into the development of the new line of Atom processors. The IT giant plans to launch the next-generation Pine Trail netbooks on December 21, which will use the Pineview, a new type of c...

9 November 2009
09:59 GMT

NVIDIA's ION Platform Powers the Myka ION Media Player

NVIDIA's ION platform continues to gain ground in the expanding market for small-sized, portable and desktop computer systems that are powered by Intel's Atom processors. An increasing number of system builders are expanding their portfolios with products that are based on said platform, providing customers...

9 November 2009
04:58 GMT

Mac OS X 10.6.2 Reinstates Atom (Hackintosh) Support

The blogger getting attention for a post regarding Mac OS X 10.6.2 this week has now issued an update saying that the Atom architecture is still supported on Snow Leopard (for Hackintosh purposes). Whether or not the move was a trick to grab everyone's attention remains to be confirmed. However, while Stell (the...

5 November 2009
06:27 GMT

Atom-Based Litl Webbook Officially Debuts

Since its debut, a netbook was seen as a small-sized, low-power and low-cost computer system that could provide the end-user with a portable, Internet-capable computing solution. However, this type of devices has grown to something quite different, incorporating new features that have ultimately made it compete with ...

4 November 2009
07:11 GMT

Intel's Atom N270 Powers the Stealth LPC-395F Fanless Mini-PC

Intel's Atom processor, namely the successful 1.6GHz Atom N270 model, has found its way into a wide range of products, including some very interesting designs. Ranging from netbooks to nettops and other similar computer systems, the Atom N270 continues to be one of the most successful Intel products. On that not...

4 November 2009
04:52 GMT

Mac OS X 10.6.2 Kills Atom Support - Hackintosh

Reports have confirmed that, although the Mac OS X 10.6.2 update isn’t out yet for Snow Leopard, it does kill support for the Intel Atom processor. Mac OS X running on this architecture can only be what is known as a “Hackintosh” (a non-Apple computer running Mac OS X by means of hacks), as Apple ha...

2 November 2009
02:57 GMT

Intel Aims for Sub $299 Nettops with Dual-Core Atom D510 Processors

As NVIDIA, Intel is also preparing to roll out a new platform that will be used in the upcoming wave of low-power, low-cost computer systems, better known as netbooks and nettops. While netbooks are more popular than nettops, due to their portable form factor, the latter do manage to gain a significant amount of inte...

27 October 2009
11:45 GMT

DFI Rolls Out the Atom-Powered ES951 Embedded PC

Intel's Atom processor has managed to become one of the chip maker's most successful products, being featured in a wide array of products from various segments. Ranging from the now traditional netbooks to nettops, embedded devices and others, the Atom processor is a chip that offers the necessary balance b...

23 October 2009
08:38 GMT

Windows 7-Powered Sony VAIO X-Series Hands-On

Early this September, at the IFA 2009 show, in Berlin, Germany, Sony, one of the world's largest vendors of consumer electronics and computing products, announced a couple of new additions to its line of VAIO laptops, including a more interesting model in the form of the VAIO X, touted as the “world's...

23 October 2009
06:20 GMT

Hands-on with Sony's VAIO W Netbook

With Windows 7 freshly launched, several  PC vendors have updated their product portfolios with new solutions designed to provide consumers with full support for the latest operating system. Such is the case with Sony, which has recently announced its product lineup for this fall, with new models designed with t...

23 October 2009
05:02 GMT

Onkyo NVIDIA ION P305A3 Nettop Sports Detachable DVD Burner

NVIDIA's Ion platform continues to make itself present in some of the latest computer systems that are being launched on the market, despite the ongoing dispute between Intel and NVIDIA, regarding the latter's rights to continue to make chipsets for the former's latest Nehalem-based processors. On that...

19 October 2009
08:01 GMT

MSI Rolls Out the Wind Box DE200 and DC200 Nettops

Just a couple of days ahead of the official debut of Microsoft's next-generation Windows 7 operating system, MSI has announced the expansion of its portfolio of low-power Wind computer systems, with the debut of the new Wind Box DE200 and DC200, both of which have been designed for the entry-level and mainstream...

19 October 2009
06:10 GMT

Intel's Atom N450 Out on January 3rd, 1.86GHz N470 Comes in March

As you might have read in recent articles, Santa Clara, California-based Intel is preparing to launch a new wave of Atom processors, targeted at the low-end netbook and nettop computer segments. Part of the company's next-generation netbook platform, codenamed Pine Trail, the new CPUs are expected to power a sig...

16 October 2009
07:08 GMT

ASUS Reportedly Plans Pineview-Powered Eee PC T101H

ASUS is one of the world's leading vendors of netbook systems, providing end-users with an impressive line of Eee PC models. One of these systems is the Eee PC T101H, a 10-inch convertible tablet-style netbook that the Taiwanese vendor showcased early this year at CES, in January. Although it was expected to arr...

14 October 2009
11:15 GMT

First Pine Trail System Breaks Cover

If you have been keeping track with the latest news in the industry for ultraportable computer systems, such as netbooks, you might be aware of the fact that Intel is getting ready to refresh its netbook platform with the much-anticipated Pine Trail platform. Although the platform wasn't expected to become avail...

14 October 2009
10:35 GMT

ASUS' Eee Keyboard Drops by the FCC, Specifications Unveiled

A long list of articles have been written on the subject of ASUS' much-anticipated Intel Atom-powered Eee Keyboard, a device that was showcased early this year, but which has been delayed in reaching the shelves several times now. However, it appears that said keyboard is making its way towards the market, as th...

12 October 2009
08:52 GMT

Sony Details the Vaio X, 'World's Lightest' Notebook

In early September, at the IFA 2009 consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany, Sony officially announced one of its thinnest and lightest notebook designs, dubbed Vaio X-series. Although it was announced more than one month ago, the laptop has so far been kept under wraps, as far as its technical specifications an...

8 October 2009
03:46 GMT

Zotac Puts NVIDIA ION in Its New MAG Nettop Series

Zotac, one of NVIDIA's leading video board partners, has just announced the launch of its new desktop computer system, specifically designed to take advantage of the performances and features that have been integrated into NVIDIA's Ion platform. The new series of desktop computer systems, dubbed Zotac MAG, ...

6 October 2009
10:42 GMT

Swordfish Net 102 Dual Packs Two Processors into the Same Netbook

The netbook market has seen some interesting designs over time, as PC vendors have tried to provide customers with some innovations in a segment that has been largely based on the same platform. Such is the case with Swordfish Net 102 Dual, which will apparently feature a rather interesting hardware configuration. Un...

30 September 2009
10:42 GMT

Intel Confirms Pineview Shipments for Q4

Last week, Intel, the world's leading vendor of high-performance computer processors, hosted its annual IDF event (Intel Developer Forum) during which the chip maker had a couple of announcements to make, including the introduction of some new products. In addition, Intel also discussed some of its upcoming solu...

28 September 2009
02:55 GMT

Intel's Atom CE 4100 SoC to Enable More Powerful Internet TVs

During the last day of its IDF event, the Santa Clara, California-based leading chip maker Intel announced the debut of its newest System-on-Chip (SoC), the Intel Atom processor CE4100. Designed specifically to enable Internet content and services to digital TVs, DVD players and some of the latest set-top boxes, the ...

25 September 2009
10:49 GMT

Devon IT Atom-Based TC5 Thin Client Is More Affordable

Devon IT, a leading vendor of thin client hardware and software solutions, has announced today that it has decided to lower the prices for its line of Vmware View Certified TC5 thin clients, providing customers with a more affordable way to transition to this segment. Said family of computer systems has been designed...

23 September 2009
10:25 GMT

Take a Look at Intel's Moblin 2.1 for Smartphones

Santa Clara-based Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is about to make the first steps into the smartphone world, and it seems that it plans on walking both the software and the hardware roads at the same time. The company's Linux-based Moblin 2.1 operating system has just made an appearance, and it seem...

23 September 2009
03:42 GMT

Lenovo's C100 All-in-One Makes an Official Debut

Lenovo, one of the world's leading vendors of personal computer systems, has recently announced the introduction of its new all-in-one C100 desktop PC, designed to take advantage of the low-power specifications of Intel's highly successful Atom platform. Spotted back in early August, the new system will fit...

18 September 2009
02:49 GMT

Windows Live Bridged with Facebook via Activity Streams

Windows Live users have the option to connect their accounts with their Facebook profile, in a simple move, and by making just a few easy steps, for which Microsoft offers guidance. The Redmond-based company turned to an open standard for the bridge between Windows Live and Facebook, and indicates that currently, the...

7 September 2009
06:15 GMT

Viewsonic Expands Netbook Line, Rolls Out the VNB100 and VNB101

Viewsonic, a company that is generally associated with display products, has recently announced the introduction of a couple of new, low-power, ultraportable computer systems, part of the company's expanding line of netbook PCs. Present at this year's IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany, the ne...

3 September 2009
08:52 GMT

ASUS EeeBox EB1012 Packs ION, Listed on Company's Website

ASUS, one of the world's leading vendors of computer hardware and low-power netbook systems, has recently updated its product portfolio with a new, highly anticipated product that will likely compete with systems such as the Aspire Revo, thanks to the integration of NVIDIA's Ion platform. The new product is...

1 September 2009
09:30 GMT

Epson Comes Up with Its Own Na02mini-V Netbook

While most netbook vendors are gearing up for the next wave of ultraportable netbook systems, boasting Intel's next-generation Pine Trail netbook platform, there are a couple of companies that are still taking full advantage of the performances and features of Intel's current Atom offering. Such is the case...

1 September 2009
06:37 GMT

AIS 10.4-Inch Tablet Packs Atom Power in Rugged Design

Intel's Atom processors have made their way into a number of devices since their release back in 2008, despite the fact that these low-power chips were initially designed for entry-level systems. One of the most recent devices to take advantage of the performance and specifications of said processor comes from A...

1 September 2009
05:19 GMT

PC Market to Grow, Intel Believes

Intel, the world's leading vendor of computer processors, believes that the PC market is likely to see a considerable growth in the years ahead, similar to the growth that was recorded in the phone market due to the introduction of mobile phones, a company executive says.   According to Mooly Eden, vice pre...

28 August 2009
09:48 GMT

Nokia Booklet 3G Could Cost US$799

Nokia, the world's leading mobile phone maker, has recently announced the formal introduction of its first x86 portable computer system, the Booklet 3G, a mini-laptop that has been designed on Intel's popular Atom platform for netbook systems. The company is yet to provide a full list of specifications and ...

26 August 2009
03:33 GMT

Acer Officially Rolls Out the Veriton Z280G AIO PC in the US

Acer, the world's third largest vendor of personal computer systems, has announced today the official debut of its latest Veriton desktop system, the Veriton Z280G-EA271CP, now available in the U.S. commercial market. Built as an all-in-one PC, the new model has been designed as an alternative to some of the oth...

25 August 2009
10:09 GMT

Panasonic Toughbook H1 Certified for Use on Verizon Wireless

Panasonic, one of the world's leading vendors of consumer electronics, but also a significant presence in the market for portable computer systems, has announced today that its Gobi-enabled Toughbook H1 mobile clinical assistant (MCA), has been certified for use on the Verizon Wireless network. This adds a signi...

24 August 2009
09:31 GMT

It's Official, Nokia Debuts Atom-Powered Booklet 3G Netbook

Following a series of speculations and rumors that have surfaced on the Internet since late last year, Espoo, Finland-based Nokia, the world's leading vendor of mobile phones, has announced today its debut in the world of computer systems. According to the announcement, the company plans to roll out its first Wi...

24 August 2009
08:39 GMT

NVIDIA ION Netbooks Pushed Back to Windows 7 Release

NVIDIA's ION platform for small-sized, low-power computer systems has seen the light of day for some time now, but it looks like most users will have to wait a while before they can take advantage of the ION inside a new netbook PC. According to recent details that have been made available on the Internet, most ...

24 August 2009
05:47 GMT

ASUS Eee Keyboard Reportedly Delayed Again

Early this year, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, ASUS surprised everybody by showcasing a new product that easily drew the attention of users everywhere. The device was built on Intel's increasingly popular Atom platform but, unlike most systems powered by these low-power processors, the Eee Keybo...

20 August 2009
10:07 GMT

Another Atom Netbook Launched, Meet the HannsNote 10

It comes as no surprise now, when a new manufacturer announces its debut in the market for small-sized, low-power computer systems, better known as netbooks. One such example is Hannspree, a company headquartered in Irvine, California that has just announced the launch of its new 10-inch ultra-mobile laptop PC. Price...

20 August 2009
08:48 GMT

Acer Officially Intros the Veriton N260 in America

Acer, the world's third largest PC vendor, has announced today the introduction of the new Veriton N260G-U2802CP nettop computer system in the United States. The new desktop computer system has been specifically designed to meet the performance and power requirements of professional users. The system is based on...

18 August 2009
09:23 GMT

First Pine Trail Netbook Comes in December, Courtesy of MSI

According to the latest details in the industry, MSI is planning to increase its presence in the netbook space by being the first to release a next-generation netbook, based on Intel's much-anticipated Pine Trail-M platform. The company will reportedly update its netbook portfolio by the end of this year, with a...

18 August 2009
06:53 GMT

Gigabyte S1024 Now Shipping in Hong Kong

Gigabyte's presence in the netbook market might not be as noticeable as some other Taiwanese vendors, like ASUS or Acer, but the company has a few decent products that are worth being taken into consideration. On that note, the company has recently started shipping the S1024 Myou netbook in Taiwan, a 10-inch mod...

17 August 2009
06:59 GMT

InHand's Atom-Based SBC Board Delivers Impressive Performance-Power Ratio

InHand Electronics, a company that is focused on delivering low-power embedded systems to OEMs, has announced today the launch of its new full-function, single board computer (SBC), designed to take advantage of the low-power specifications of Intel's Atom platform. Dubbed FireFly, the new motherboard is said to...

13 August 2009
06:48 GMT

Google Reader Adds Support for PubSubHubbub

It's all about the “real time” now, with every site and service out there adding this type of features, whether they benefit it or not. And, with Twitter taking over as the fastest and most popular way to share stories, some are even quick to declare RSS/Atom feeds dead. But not if Google has anythin...

8 August 2009
03:37 GMT

New Sony Vaio P Drops by the FCC, Could Be Launched This Fall

Sony's debut on the netbook market has been somewhat different from the other PC vendors that have made their entrance in the fast-growing industry. Following a couple of rumors at the end of last year, the company announced the introduction of its new Vaio P series of ultraportable computer systems. Although So...

7 August 2009
03:40 GMT

Rumor Mill: Dell and Intel Collaborating on Tablet/E-Book Reader

According to recent reports, Round Rock, Texas-based Dell and the world's leading chip maker Intel are currently collaborating on a project to announce the introduction of a new tablet/e-book reader device that is to give Amazon's Kindle a run for its money. With features like touchscreen display, said devi...

4 August 2009
08:49 GMT

Atom Z-Series Rumors, '100% Inaccurate' Intel Says

Late last week there was a rumor that claimed Intel, the world's leading vendor of microprocessors, informed its customers that it had decided to stop accepting orders for its line of low-power Atom Z processors. The rumor continued by stating that several netbook vendors that had already placed their orders wou...

3 August 2009
10:55 GMT

Download Vienna 2.3.4 (Build 2305) for Mac OS X

The popular RSS / Atom news feeder for Mac OS X known as Vienna has been updated to version 2.3.4 (Build 2305). The new release is recommended to all users, as it fixes a General Preferences pane crash when trying to set the default RSS reader or Download folder. Vienna is designed to be simple and easy to use, offe...

3 August 2009
06:34 GMT

Intel Reportedly Suspends Atom Z Series

Santa Clara, California-based Intel is said to have informed its customers that it will no longer accept orders for its Atom Z processors from netbook makers. The world's leading chip maker is said to be preparing to free its inventory of said parts, according to industry sources. Although these are currently ru...

31 July 2009
07:18 GMT


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