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The N450 processor, and its relatives aimed at entry-level desktops, the D410 and D510 (nettops, as these compact, basic computers are being labelled), don’t appear to make significant gains in speed, but do integrate the memory controller and graphics processor into the CPU chip itself, promising even lower cost and lower power consumption, which are major attractions of netbooks.

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According to Gizmodo, "Everyone is clamoring about tablets these days so it's not too surprising that Google and HTC are set to join the fray. They are reportedly working together on a Chrome OS Google Tablet."

 


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Microsoft has recently posted job ads which indicate the software maker plans to integrate its Xbox Live online gaming platform with Windows Mobile.

Taking Xbox Live to Windows Mobile would certainly make sense. Today, devices using the platform can't compete with Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch in user interface or as a gaming platform. In the latter arena, the Apple devices are growing quickly

 


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According to an industry insider in China, Apple's first tablet computer will have a webcam and a 10.1-inch touchscreen, and will act like both a netbook and an e-book reader. Apple is apparently quite optimistic: it plans to have millions of these devices produced next year.