The road is named ... netbook

From the netbook mentioned in February 2008 and immediately this mobile Internet access device became a technology trend, even fashion.

ICTnews points to the short-term but promising time to go further in the world and righteous netbook movement in Vietnam.

March 2, 2008: Intel Atom processor launched

With 25mm² smaller size, Intel Atom becomes Intel's smallest processor and lowest power consumption ever.

The Intel Atom processor is developed on a completely new microarchitecture platform designed specifically for devices with small size and low power consumption, while retaining compatibility with scripts of the Intel Core 2 Duo processor that consumers are already familiar with using a standard personal computer and Internet. This design also includes the ability to support multi-threaded processing to achieve better performance while enhancing the system's ability to handle responsiveness.

March 26, 2008: CMS became the first company in Vietnam to introduce the first netbook computer named ICbook L1.

Configuration of the ICbook L1 includes: Intel Celeron M processor, 512 MB Ram, 30 GB hard drive, 9 inch wide screen, weighs 1.3 kg, WiFi wireless capability, 4-hour battery. Prices announced 5.9 million VND (excluding 5% VAT).

April 2, 2008: Intel officially introduces the new Intel Atom processor

At the Intel Developer Forum in Shanghai (China) on April 2, 2008, Intel introduced five new Intel Atom processors. Intel Atom processor (formerly codenamed 'Silverthorne') has processing speeds of up to 1.86 GHz, supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology and some will support Intel's Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading technology . These capabilities turn the Intel Atom processor into the fastest processor in the line of products with power consumption of less than 3 watts, allowing for a rich user experience with load capacity. Fast website and the ability to support the latest Web technologies like Adobe Flash and JavaScript.

May 1, 2008: CMS continues to introduce a second generation netbook computer named ICbook L2

Configuration of the ICbook L1 includes: Intel Celeron M processor, 512 MB Ram, 40 GB hard drive, 9 inch wide screen, weighs 1.3 kg, has wireless Wi-Fi connectivity, battery 4 hours. Published price is 6.3 million VND (excluding 5% VAT).

May 17, 2008: Asus introduces the Eee PC 701 netbook

Configuration of EEE PC 701 includes: Intel mobile processor, 512 MB Ram, 4 GB SSD hard drive, 7 inch screen, weighing 0.92 kg, Wi-Fi 802.11b / g wireless connectivity , 0.3 M pixel webcam, 4 cell battery for using time of about 3 hours. Published price 399 USD (VAT included).

In early June 2008: Intel demonstrated Netbook at Taiwan Computex Exhibition

A netbook with basic configuration includes Intel Atom N270 processor at 1.6GHz, Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset with ICH7M, a 7'-10 'screen, 802.11b / g WLAN, a mini keyboard, 400MHz memory or 533MHz, 256 to 512MB RAM, Linux operating system or MS XP Home, 2-4GB flash storage drive and no hard drive or optical drive, with the system price estimated at about US $ 250 .

Intel also offers as an option an Intel Z-P230 PATA solid-state drive for nettops and netbooks. Intel Z-P230 PATA solid-state drive (SSD) is a cost-effective storage solution designed to replace traditional hard drives in netbook and nettop systems, but has the size The size and weight are up to 4 times smaller than a standard 1.8-inch hard drive with the same PATA (IDE) connection as industry standards. The solid-state drive design removes all moving parts, making it more robust and reliable for mobile designs. It also consumes less power to extend battery life and improve Intel computing platforms such as the Netbook Platform '08 platform.

August 29, 2008: Intel presents netbooks using Intel Atom processors in Vietnam including:

The Acer Aspire One uses Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB flash drive or 120GB SATA, 802.11b / g wireless connection, 8.9 'wide screen, built-in webcam, 3-cell battery or 6 cell (corresponding to uptime of 3 hours and 6 hours), heavy under 1kg, Linpus Linux operating system or Windows XP Home. Published retail price is US $ 469.

Asus Eee PC with 2 models including: Eee PC 901 and Eee PC 1000.

Axioo PICO uses Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB SATA hard drive, 10.2 'wide screen, wireless connection, 1.3M webcam, 3 cell battery, Windows XP Home operating system. Published price of 9,999 million VND (excluding 5% VAT)

CMS ICbook M1 uses Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB Ram, 80GB hard drive, 10.2 "wide screen, weighs 1.2 Kg, battery life is about 3 hours, wireless connection is 802.11b / g, integrated 1.3M camera and microphone, price announced 8.2 million VND (excluding 5% VAT)

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 uses Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB Ram, 160GB hard drive, 10.2 'wide screen, wireless b / g connection, 1.3M webcam, Windows XP Home operating system.

MSI Wind Notebook U100 and U90.