September 2nd, 2010
Hewlett-Packard has broken their own speed barrier with the announcement of a huge upgrade to the current HP Mini 5103 line, making it the fastest netbook they have ever produced.
This powerhouse sports an N550 dual-core processor, which runs at a speed of 1.5GHz, giving the netbook a 20% boost in speed over all current HP netbook computers.
The netbook will have intense graphic capabilities, making it great for gaming. The standard model will offer 720p playback, while an optional video acceleration card will give the machine the ability to play 1080p video. A 10.1-inch display is perfect for showing off what this little guy can do.
The best part about this new netbook is its price: the line will start at just $399 (but this is for a weaker single-core version). While a dual core netbook is probably overkill for playing online casino games, a little extra computing power never hurt anyone! Plus, with a battery life of between 10 and 11 hours, this is definitely a netbook to look forward to.
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August 18th, 2010
It’s sleek, it’s light, it’s ultra-portable – the HP Mini 1137NR seems like a winner. It’s powerful enough to run the toughest no download casino games flawlessly, and sexy enough to look good on anyone’s desk. But all these good things fall away once you notice that its battery life is limited to a mere 2 hours. Netbook computers are meant to be used on the go, but this machine will only last about as long as the average movie.
The HP Mini 1137NR does have some nice features. Its 10.1 inch screen is bright and sharp. It weighs just 2.45 points and is less than an inch thick, making it one of the slimmest netbooks on the market today. An 80gb hard drive offers plenty of storage, and a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor packs a nice punch. Its 1gb of RAM is a bit slim, and the machine has a fairly limited integrated graphics processor, but it’s still plenty strong for running online casino games.
The price comes in at around $500, which is a lot for a machine with these specs. It bills itself as being light and portable, and as long as you never need to use it away from a power outlet for more than 2 hours, it certainly fits that description. But for users who expect to play the best online slots on their netbook computer for a whole afternoon, the HP Mini 1137NR isn’t worth the price.
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August 12th, 2010
Now this is a mobile computer! The swivel display on the Lenovo S10-3T multi-touch device lets it play the role of both a netbook and a tablet. Strong specs make it a powerhouse for both work and play, and an overall excellent design gives it a “wow” factor that many devices these days just don’t seem to have. One question remains: is it worth $500?
First, a quick look at what’s under the hood:
• 1.66GHz Intel Atom Processor
• 1GB 204 Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory
• 250GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
• 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Adapter
• 10.1″ 1024×600 LED Multi-Touch Display (16:9)
• Intel GMA 3150 Graphics
• Windows 7 Starter
A large display and strong graphics adapter make this device excellent for use with netbook casinos. The hard drive is big enough for most purposes, and while it could do with a little more RAM, 1GB is plenty for tackling even the most demanding online casino games. Windows 7 Starter edition doesn’t come with fancy Aero effects, but it gets the job done.
This netbook’s best feature is its multitouch display. Combined with the touch features in Windows 7, the Lenovo S10-3T is sure to be a lot of fun to use. It will let players take control of their favorite online slots, blackjack, and other casino games by simply touching the screen. Overall, this tablet/netbook makes an excellent iPad replacement. If you ask me, the price tag is more than reasonable.
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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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July 22nd, 2010
While Apple’s iPad offers beautiful touch screen support for all its apps, the device does not run Flash, which is the technology that powers most no-download casino games. This means that iPad users can’t simply log-on to their favorite instant play casino and start enjoying touch screen slots, blackjack, and other games.
Fortunately, there are alternatives. News has just surfaced of an upcoming Hewlitt-Packard touch screen tablet PC that will be powered by Windows 7. This means that the device will run all no-download casinos without problems. Basically, anything that works on your netbook computer will also work on the new HP Slate 500.
While touch screen tablet PCs are nothing new, most are powered by Android OS or other mobile operating systems, and are therefore unfamiliar to Windows users. The comfortable Windows 7 interface on the new HP Slate 500 means users won’t have to learn anything new, other than getting used to using their fingers to control online casino games instead of a mouse or trackpad.
Full specs for the HP Slate 500 are not yet available, but according to Netbook Updates, the device will probably offer the following:
• 8.9 inch display
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Two cameras for shooting photos or video and web conferencing
• 1.6GHz unspecified processor (probably Intel Atom)
HP says the Slate 500 in customer evaluation phase, and no release date has been given.
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July 8th, 2010
It’s strange to see the words ‘gaming’ and ‘netbook’ together like that. Traditionally, netbooks are tools more than toys, and their computing power is far too average to please hardcore computer gamers. But Alienware is a big name in gaming computer technology, so we’ll take their word for it. They call the M11x the “world’s most powerful 11-inch gaming laptop”, and judging by the specs, they’re probably right. The question is – is it worth the $1,099 price tag?
M11x gaming netbook: Essential specs
• Intel Core i7 processor
• Nvidia GeForce GT 335M graphics card with 1GB memory
• Intel HD Graphics Media Accelerator
• 2GB of DDR3 RAM
• 160GB hard drive
Clearly, the M11x is a beast of a machine. It weighs in quite heavy at 4.4 pound, but it is compact and packs a powerful punch. For proper computer gaming, the processor and graphics card are definitely up to speed, but the RAM is a bit low, and the hard drive is pathetically small. Consumers must also be aware that they are paying quite a lot extra for the Alienware brand.
For casual gamers, or for anyone who uses their netbook for online casino games, the Alienware M11x is overkill. It’s killing a fly with bazooka overkill. No download casino games don’t need much computing power to run, and users can find much, much cheaper netbooks that are more than powerful enough to get the job done.
My advice? Skip the M11x and go for an ASUS Eee PC, or check out our netbook reviews for more options.
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June 30th, 2010
Microsoft has spoken (again). I’ve lost track of how many times Microsoft has change the date they will kill off the nine-year-old Windows XP once and for all. The new date is October 22, and it seems like this is the real, final, official death date for this popular PC operating system.
The reason for thinking things are getting serious is that Microsoft has been talking to OEMs, reminding them that they should stop pre-installing XP on new netbooks. What is the alternative? Windows 7 of course.
According to Microsoft, a full 88% of new netbooks are already shipping with some version of Windows 7 installed. If you ask me, this is a good thing. Windows 7 and netbooks go hand-in-hand. As netbook technology becomes more and more powerful, users are able to make better use of the features that this new operating system has to offer.
In truth, the change won’t have much of an effect on netbook casino gamblers. Since the no download casino games that netbookers play run completely online, they are independent of the operating system installed on the computer running them. In fact, no-download casino games run equally well on Windows netbooks as they do on Linux machines and Macs.
Whichever OS your netbook happens to be running, there are piles of great instant play casino games out there waiting to be explored, so choose one that looks good to you and start winning!
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June 21st, 2010
As odd as it may sound, it’s absolutely true. Instead of a keyboard, this unusual netbook sports a second screen. Both the main screen and the bottom screen are touch-sensitive, allowing users to manipulate files and enter data. While experts are unsure of how the new device will be received by the public, Toshiba intends to bring it to the market within the next few months.
The Toshiba Libretto W100 sports two 7-inch, 1024×600 touch screens. Inside, a 1.2GHz Pentium U5400 processor and 2GB of RAM offer plenty of power, while a 64GB SSD offers minimal storage. The device comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium.
When users need to actually type, all it takes is the push of a special button to turn the bottom screen into a virtual keyboard. Those lucky few who have gotten their hands on the device say that typing is cumbersome – the keyboard is small, and the lack of tactile feedback makes typing difficult. This is definitely not a good device for composing long emails.
When not a keyboard, the bottom screen is designed to run a special program called LifeSpace. It’s designed specifically for this device, helping users move through the computer’s file structure, manipulate documents, and launch programs. LifeSpace makes full use of the device’s touch capabilities, and is a unique new approach to the idea of personal computing.
The price? A hefty $1,099. This is a lot more than a ‘normal’ netbook would cost, even one with these same specs. The extra money, of course, goes towards the dual touch screens. At the end of the day, the W100 is not designed for heavy business use, but it would be a great device for netbook gaming. The dual touch screens would give users a unique way to play slots, poker, blackjack, and other online casino games. The machine has plenty of power, and would handle anything players threw at it. The W100 seems more like a toy than a tool, though in the right hands, it could be used to win quite a lot of money gambling online.
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June 15th, 2010
This may be a bit of preaching to the converted here, but while playing a flash game on the Netbook recently, a few thoughts came to mind about the advantages of playing casino games on the device. And so: the top five reasons why playing on a Netbook is better than on a PC or laptop computer.
• It’s convenient. Of course – this is the reason you bought the Netbook in the first place. Maybe you’re a traveler or just can’t work in your home all the time. For whatever reason, visiting a familiar no-download casino on your Netbook can make you feel at home wherever you are.
• Keep downloads off your devoted work computer. It’s the number one reason to play on a flash casino in the first place, after all. Without downloaded files (which you can never seem to completely erase) cluttering up your hard drive, everything will run smoothly on that other machine while you enjoy your time on the Netbook.
• You can do two things at once. You know how most online bingo rooms have casino slots? Or that sportsbook websites offer blackjack and table games? This gives players something to do during breaks in bingo or football or whatever. Now, with the World Cup on for the next month, what will you do for gaming if you’re going to the pub or even stuck at home? That’s right: You’re using your Netbook.
• Special flash casino bonuses. Yes, they are rare. But after you find one (maybe from among the pages on this website), you’ll cherish it forever for sure.
• Finally, some casino games and/or software are made for the no-download format and are therefore perfect for the Netbook in a textbook case of harmonious technologies. I mean, you wouldn’t use a deck of cards to play video poker, would you?
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June 8th, 2010
Ever since the launch of the Apple iPad, tablet PCs are getting a lot more attention. Tablets are mobile computers with touch-screen interfaces. Some, like the iPad, are specialized and only run proprietary apps, but there are also more open-ended devices out there which run on the Windows operating system and can do everything a netbook computer can do. While netbooks still seem to have a stronger hold on the market, the scales could easily tip the other way. Which device has a brighter future?
Chances are, both will exist in a few years’ time. Ultimately, the difference between a tablet and a netbook boils down to one very important thing: a keyboard.
Netbooks have keyboards, but tablets do not. This means that netbooks will nearly always be favorites in terms of productivity (writing emails, creating reports, updating blogs, etc), while tablets are often better for leisure activities – mostly gaming, web browsing, multimedia, and that sort of thing.
From the point of view of online gambling, both work equally well. Keyboards are not essential tools when playing slots or blackjack or any other internet casino games. In fact, a touch screen interface can make gambling on the go easier and more enjoyable, since players interact directly with the screen rather than using a mouse.
While the future is far from certain, we believe that tablet PCs and netbooks are both strong enough to survive for many years to come – or at least until someone events a tablet with a virtual holographic keyboard!
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