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Fujitsu has introduced a new 10 inch netbook running MeeGo Linux in Malaysia. The Fujitsu Esprimo MH300 will run about $322 and feature a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display and a 3 cell battery. The only thing that really makes this little guy stand out from the netbook crowd is the open source operating system.

The MH300 has 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, and weighs about 2.4 pounds.

Lowyat has a run-down of several other Fujitsu notebooks that are heading to Malaysia, including the Fujitsu LifeBook PH521, an 11.6 inch notebook with a 1.6 GHz AMD E-350 Fusion processor with Radeon HD 6310 graphics. There’s no word on how much this model will cost, but it’s a much more powerful machine with a faster processor, HD capable graphics, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive, and a 6cell battery. It also runs Windows 7 Home Premium.

The LifeBook PH521 weighs about 3.1 pounds.

MSI has announced its Intel “Sandy Bridge”-based notebook lineup, including the G, F, and C series models, and an AMD-based X series notebook.

The updated gaming-class MSI G series comprises of 15.6-inch models with 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processors. These are the MSI GT680 and GX680 with Nvidia’s “top-line” video cards, optional full HD display, a sound system with a subwoofer, and TDE overclocking technology; the MSI GE620 with the Nvidia GeForce GT 540M higher-end graphics; and the GR620 with an unnamed GPU.

MSI’s refreshed F series stylish multimedia notebook line is based on 2nd Gen Intel Core i5 processors and includes the 15.6″ FX620DX and FR620, as well as the 17.3″ FX720 and FR720. The FX laptops feature Nvidia dedicated video cards, up to the GT 540M, while the FR models run on Intel HD 3000 integrated graphics.

The mainstream Classic C series now features the 15.6″ MSI CR640 and CX640 with the Core i3, i5 and i7 “Sandy Bridge” CPUs, and Intel integrated and Nvidia Geforce GT520M dedicated graphics, respectively.

The MSI X-Slim ultra-thin notebook range is expanded with addition of the “less than 1 inch thin” MSI X370 with a 13.4-inch display and AMD Fusion E-350 accelerated processing unit incorporating Radeon integrated GPU.

There’s no word on pricing and availability for the new MSI laptops.

The Liberty Tab  Android tablet isn’t the only new mobile device heading to Europe under the Packard Bell brand soon.

The folks at Notebook Italia got word that the new Packard Bell Dot S netbook is due out soon.

The 10 inch netbook features an Intel Atom processor and a 6 cell battery for up to 8 hours of run time. It comes with WiFi, Bluetooth, and a 250GB hard drive. The mini-laptop will be available in black, white, purple, or pink for a starting price of 249 Euros when it ships in June.

The MSI GT680R-008US boosts a 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7 with 2630QM motherboard specifications.

It will have a RAM of 8 GB which is upgradable to 16 GB. The notebook will have a hard drive of 1 TB which will be SATA dual drive. It has 15.6 inches of TFT screen which offers 1920×1080 pixel resolutions. It has DVD Super Multi Drive which rules its ROM. NVIDIA Geforce GTX 460M graphics card with 1.5 GB GDDR5. The notebook has a wireless LAN of 802.11a which comprises of Intel Centrino Wireless-N.  The notebook has a very competitive price and is the beginning of a new series of notebooks from MSI.

The Gigabyte T1005 isn’t a new convertible netbook, but the addition of the resistive touch screen for the business user is.  The Gigabyte T1005P is different from its predecessor the T1005M as it was previously sporting a capasictive touch screen.  Most users are clamouring after the capacitive thanks to apple, but its clear the business user like to have a stylus or pen when using this device.

Spec wise the Gigabyte G-Style T1005P is powered by a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor, a 10.1-inch swivels multitouch LED-backlit display with resolution of 1366×768 pixel (WXGA), 1GB of DDR3 RAM, 250/320GB hard drive, Intel GMA3150 graphics processor, USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 ports, optional 3.5G modem, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, a built-in 1.3 MP camera, a 6-cell Li-Ion battery, and runs Windows 7 Home/starter.

The main difference between this model and the T1005M is that the M has a capacitive screen and the P comes with a multitouch.

MSI has introduced a new addition to its X-slim thin and light series of Notebooks, the X370 . The X370 features the Dual core AMD Zacate E-350 or Single core E-240 APU,  along with discreet Radeon HD 6310m graphics chipset. It has a 13.4 – inch 1366 x 768 resolution display along with HDMI and VGA output , two USB 2.0 ports, SDXC card reader and 1.3 megapixel webcam.

Connectivity options include WiFi B/G/N and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and Gigabyte Ethernet. It will ship with 4Gb of DDR3 RAM with HDD options including 320/ 500 /640 Gb worth of spinning platters. However it does offer 4/8 cell battery options, with MSI claiming up to 8 hours of battery when using its ECO engine power management software, speaking of which,  Windows 7 home premium 64 bit will be the OS.

For those unfamiliar with the X-slim series from MSI, it was originally created to be in competition with the Macbook Air, while the series has not been as thin as the MBA, it has  been lighter amongst the 13 inch models, weighing in at 2.9 pounds on the X320 model. This model weighs 3.3 pounds with the 4 cell battery.  MSI lists the X370 for $599 on its US Website.  However price / configuration varies by region.

Gigabyte’s Booktop line of netbooks stand out from the crowd not by offering faster processors, higher resolution displays, or applying any of the usual tricks.

Instead, these otherwise normal looking netbooks come with docking stations that let you rest the mini-laptop on its side, plug in a keyboard, mouse, and external display, and use the Booktop like a desktop computer. Now Gigabyte’s latest Booktop is shipping for just under $400.

The Gigabyte M1005M features a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor, a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel matte display, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, 3 USB ports, Ethernet, 1GB of RAM, and a 250GB hard drive. The laptop runs Windows 7 Starter Edition and comes with a 3 cell battery.

The docking station has 3 more USB ports, VGA output, and Ethernet. Honestly, there’s not much that you can do with the dock that you couldn’t already do with the netbook on its own — except prop the netbook on its side.

Excaliber PC is selling the laptop for under $400.

AMD’s Zacate E-350 APU (better known to casual observers as a member of the Fusion platform) has been shocking critics  since its long-awaiting introduction earlier in the year, finally giving people a real alternative to Intel’s historically sluggish Atom lineup.

In the event that you’ve been waiting for Fusion-based options from MSI, a couple of previously introduced machines are now making their way out to the shipping docks. First up, it’s the 15.6-inch CR650, complete with a dual-core E-350 APU (which includes a Radeon HD 6310 discrete-class graphics chip), an HDMI port, 720p webcam and a downright luscious $499.99 starting price. For those looking for something a wee bit less portable, or for those looking to significantly increase their load, the Fusion-backed Wind Top AE2050 ($679.99) is also shipping to Earthlings in North America.

Mobile gaming rigs don’t tend to be particularly upgradeable, so it’s important to get all the horsepower you can up front.

With that in mind, MSI’s latest is delivering a little more oomph than its last lap-warmer. It’s the GX680 and it’s rocking an Intel Core i7 2630QM processor paired with GeForce GT 555M graphics, NVIDIA’s latest bid at laptop pixel-pushing supremacy. That card has 1GB of GDDR5 memory onboard, while the system itself can be configured with up to 16GB of DDR3 — rather a lot for a laptop. A 15.6-inch, 1080p display is available, along with dual 750GB HDDs, which can be configured in RAID 0 if you like living dangerously. Blu-ray is also on offer, along with a THX certified Dynaudio sound system that is said to deliver audio “heretofore found only in cinemas.” No price yet, but as always with MSI that kind of hyperbole comes for free.

Terra Mobile has launched a new 10 inch netbook with an Intel Atom N570 1.66 GHz dual core processor.

It’s called the Terra Mobile 1021GO, and while the netbook isn’t available for purchase in the US, the folks at Netbook News spotted a listing for the 1021GO in Germany where it’s going for 319 Euros.

The mini-laptop features a 10 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display, 1GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, and GMA 3150 graphics. It has 3 USB ports, a VGA port, mic and line jacks, and a flash card reader. It weighs about 2.3 pounds.

While there’s no information about US availability, it is nice to see a growing number of netbook makers opting for the latest Intel Atom N570 chips. Asus, Acer, and a number of other PC makers are already using the new chip.