Casino Netbook Blog

Toshiba announces dual-screen netbook

June 21st, 2026

Toshiba LibrettoAs 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.

Excellent video poker for Netbooks at Virgin Casino

June 18th, 2026

Cleopatra at Virgin CasinoVirgin Games is an extensive online gambling website befitting the huge multinational entertainment conglomerate that runs it. But while most people tend to think of casino games or poker when the words  "Virgin Games" come to mind, one really admirable aspect of the Virgin Casino are its admirable selection of table poker and video poker games.

In the ever continuing quest to find the best casino games to play on Netbook, we checked out a few of Virgin's poker games to see which transfer well to the Netbook medium.

First up is Phantom Belle. In this game, Virgin presents a truly unique look for a video poker game. Disembodied hands rapidly deal your hand and politely wait, floating behind the cards as you decide. The card faces are over-sized, thereby allowing easy viewing on the Netbook. Combined with the bigger than usual payouts (a straight flush pays 4,000x!), Phantom Belle is a great video poker variation for Netbook players.

Virgin's "Ten Play Poker" is the casino's biggest multi-hand option. Its graphics and layout are sharper than that of other multi-hand games such as Microgaming's, therefore giving it a bit more playability, but to engage in Ten Play Poker on the Netbook is only for multi-hand fanatics unless you can squint really well.

Finally, there's the "Lucky Draw" series, a four-hand game set to a Wild West theme. Thanks to Virgin's flash casino, this game seems to have been designed with the Netbook player in mind: Playing four hands of video poker on the Netbook has never looked better. Kudos to Virgin Casino for bringing this exciting variation on video poker into a playable format for the small screen!

Virgin Casino is a 100% no download casino with an impressive selection of nearly 100 games including video pokers, blackjack, table games and highly popular video slots like Cleopatra, Bejeweled and Monopoly. Plus, Virgin Casino has an amazing loyalty points system and offers a 100% welcome bonus for up to $100 on first deposit – It's truly a winning combination, especially for Netbook players.

Review: Spin Palace slot Big Kahuna: Snakes & Ladders

June 17th, 2026

Big Kahuna Snakes & Ladders Released two years ago, Big Kahuna: Snakes & Ladders is still a popular favorite at Spin Palace Casino. Since this writer had yet to try the video slot on the Netbook, this seemed like a good opportunity. Big Kahuna: Snakes & Ladders is an excellently done combination of old style fruit machine and modern video slot game. The first round features mostly fruit symbols mixed in with symbols depicting various characters from the backstory – this round looks just as fantastic on the small Netbook screen. The game's bright colors and almost iconic symbols are just as inviting here as on the PC.

But it's the bonus round that was worrisome. Landing three snake symbols on a spin sends the player into a video round nostalgically based on the "Snakes & Ladders" board game. "Roll" the dice on the screen to advance your peg around the familiar board. The further you get, the higher your payout in truly one of the very best video rounds in any online slot game.

The good news is that Microgaming's video round survives the transition to the small screen remarkably well. There's the natural loss of some detail, but otherwise the "board game" will be just as much fun to play in private with your Netbook.

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Top five reasons to play casino games on a Netbook

June 15th, 2026

Netbook ComputerThis 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?

RTG progressive slots a letdown to Netbook players

June 11th, 2026

Visit Aladdin's Gold Casino Among the prime draws at any online casino are its progressive slot games. Luckily for the Netbook player, most casinos provide a no-download casino version of its major progressive slots, knowing this is all some players play. Two of RealTime Gaming's progressive jackpot slot games are offered at Aladdin's Gold Casino: Food Fight and Shopping Spree. After playing both, however, only disappointment can be reported.

While Aladdin's Gold Casino is truly one of the most impressive looking casino websites on the Internet, the treatment given to the flash versions of both these games is quite a shock. With all the care given to designing the mascots of Aladdin's Gold, its promotional pages and the music, none is in evidence in either progressive game.

Using either Google Chrome or Mozilla as a browser, Food Fight and Shopping Spree maddeningly just didn't quite fit on the screen. There is no way for either display to fit vertically on the Netbook screen and, to make matters worse, both are asymmetrically skewed to the left margin. Not only is the white space on the right side ugly, it only reminds the Netbook player how things might have been.

While actual gameplay and the reel action itself transfers well enough to the small screen, the necessity of scrolling down to see everything is strictly 20th century. In short, there's no reason at all to try these games on your Netbook – skip slots gaming altogether here and play the very good no-download table games instead.

The beautiful Aladdin's Gold Casino is a great place to play, though the no-download slots are a bit subpar. Try the two dozen table and specialty games instead on the Netbook – and be sure to take advantage of the huge 200% welcome bonus offer on every deposit over the first seven days with Aladdin's Gold.

Review: Virgin Casino made for Netbook players

June 9th, 2026

Visit Virgin CasinoOf all the online casinos that support flash versions and no-download games, perhaps none cater so much to the Netbook user as Virgin Casino. A product of the internationally known entertainment company, Virgin Casino over 100 games – all flash, meaning all games are designed with the no-download player in mind.

Since this is a no-download casino first and foremost, nearly the entire range at Virgin Casino adapts absolutely perfectly to the Netbook. On any of the online slot games or table games, the translation to the smallest screen is perhaps the best available on line: There's no need to sacrifice the least bit of graphic detail in a much-beloved game when playing Virgin on the Netbook.

In terms of games, Virgin's slot range includes several games from several top software makers and has some of the Internet's most popular titles available, including DaVinci Diamonds, Cleopatra, Bejeweled, Cluedo, the Elvis series and a few of the new Marvel Comics slot games. Beyond slots, Virgin Casino is a player's dream. They've got nine variations each of video poker, table games and even roulette! These, too, all make the transfer to the Netbook very well.

The welcome bonus at Virgin Casino is pretty straightforward, with a 100% match bonus given on all first deposits of up to £100. Reload bonuses are typically offered for one week a month and Mondays through Thursdays all have a specific promotion attached to them. Virgin is also known for its excellent "V*POINTS" comp system which rewards players with bonuses and airplane flights.

All in all, if you're a Netbook casino player, you've simply got to try Virgin Casino. But be warned: You may be spoiled for anything else afterward.

Netbooks vs. tablets: Who owns the future?

June 8th, 2026

iPad or NetbookEver 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!

Microgaming’s Cash ‘n’ Curry slot is hot on Netbook

June 7th, 2026

Cash n-Curry at All Jackpots CasinoAfter looking at the disappointing results produced when trying to play the new Microgaming video slot Lady in Red on the Netbook, it's time to return to a classic produced by the same company: Cash 'n' Curry, an old-fashioned pub slot-style three-reel game quite popular at Microgaming-powered casinos.

Set in the world of the Indian restaurant, Cash 'n' Curry carries those features so loved by those who are fans of the fruit machines of old: There are nudges and holds constantly coming up in this colorfully-rendered slot.

Enter a funny and exciting bonus round by lining three red, green and yellow chile icons that occasionally turn up on the reels. In here, travel your way around a board lined with bonuses, big payouts and other features, but as you eat up the goodies make sure you have enough beer. If your "coolant level" reaches zero, the bonus round is over and the rewards nil. ("Sorry, sir!" our waiter might apologetically say.)

And the best thing about Cash 'n' Curry for our purposes is that it transfers absolutely perfectly to the small screen of the Netbook. The spinning reels become conveniently centered when playing on a Netbook and once again, the superiority of Microgaming's traditional slot format shines through with no loss of graphics and no need for squinting to enjoy this slot on the smallest display.

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