October 7th, 2010
Netbook computer manufacturer Acer just announced that they intend to ship all of their upcoming dual-core networks with two operating systems pre-installed. The machines will come with both Windows 7 and Android OS. However you look at it, this is big news for netbook gaming!
So far, Acer has released two dual OS nebooks: the Aspire One D250 and the Aspire One D260. Both systems prioritize Windows 7 as the main operating system, which is great for general computer use and for playing online casino games. But the addition of Android means faster internet, great multimedia content, and access to exclusive Android games. Combining Android with Windows 7 will give netbook gamers the best of both worlds.
Netbooks running only Android have been around for a while, but the limitations of the OS make them tough to use. The OS was designed for smartphone use, so using it to power a full computer is a bit tricky. Early machines had big problems running a simple mouse, since mouse support was not part of the original design. But Android is evolving, and these new machines are very slick.
No word yet on when the new dual-OS Acer netbooks will start shipping.
Tags: Acer, android netbooks, Android OS, online casino games, Windows 7
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July 29th, 2010
US retailer Kmart has begun to sell ultra-cheap Android tablets and netbooks manufactured by a company called Augen. They are not yet available in all stores, but stocks should be arriving over the weekend. The devices are definitely not powerhouses, but for $99, that is to be expected. Here are the specs of one Augen device that a customer recently purchased from his local Kmart:
Augen GenBook 74
• 400MHz CPU
• 7 inch, 800 x 480 pixel display
• 128MB of memory
• Android 1.6 OS
The user reported that the machine comes with Android pre-installed, along with a web browser, a Gmail app, Google Maps, and a few other programs.
It is hard to say how this ultra-low-budget netbook would handle no download casino games. The specs are about the same as you would find in a ten-year-old desktop computer, so don’t expect much. The tiny screen, slow processor and miniscule amount of memory probably won’t run the average online casino game. In fact, users won’t be able to do much at all these days with such a slow computer.
Our advice? Skip these dirt-cheap Augen netbooks and spend a few hundred more to get an entry-level Asus Eee PC or one of our recommended netbooks. These $99 Kmart netbooks just aren’t worth the money.
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