Stone Neo 101 drops into the netbook pond, doesn't cause a ripple

We haven't heard much from Stone since it fulfilled its destiny and bought Rock Computers last year, but it looks like the company is now finally having a go at a netbook of its own, and blending right in with the masses with its just-announced Neo 101 model. As you can no doubt guess, this one packs a standard issue 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 display and an unspecified Atom processor, along with built-in WiFi and optional 3G, a pair of USB ports and, somewhat notably, an ExpressCard slot for a bit of expansion. You'll also get a slightly better than usual three-year warranty, which apparently doesn't add much of a premium to the netbook's £275 price tag (or about $400). Look for this one to be available in the UK starting May 1st.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 17th 2009 4:32PM]

Just another plain ol' netbook
Just this one has an unknown brand and old OS
Engadget are correct when they say that it dosen't cause a ripple

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 17th 2009 4:39PM]

If I'm posting on this, doesn't it count as a ripple?

[Oli D Posted Apr 17th 2009 5:31PM]

I disagree, it looks shit, same ole specs granted.
But this has an express card, 3G and is sub-£300

I think that all netbooks should have a 3G option, it just seems logical.

[Byrdman Posted Apr 17th 2009 4:36PM]

another day, another netbook

[Tejstar Posted Apr 17th 2009 4:50PM]

Engadget your price is wrong. [url=http://www.netbookchoice.com/2009/04/17/stone-neo-101-netbook-is-not-the-one/]Netbook Choice[/url] says that the price is £275 excluding VAT. So you are looking at £316.25 for retail price.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 17th 2009 4:51PM]

This is full of Meh

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 17th 2009 4:51PM]

I'm not a Dell fan, but I don't see much reason to look any further than the Mini line. They're great little machines, and they've got quite a bit more style than a lot of the netbooks out there. Just my 2 cents.

[Oli D Posted Apr 17th 2009 5:32PM]

Its an HP mini 1000 for me any day

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 17th 2009 5:45PM]

I could see the HP 1000, too (very similar underlying architecture and a great price).

[Tejstar Posted Apr 17th 2009 4:51PM]

Stupid no edit feature - this is the link:

http://www.netbookchoice.com/2009/04/17/stone-neo-101-netbook-is-not-the-one/

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 17th 2009 6:46PM]

But I just jumped into the pond to get one, causing a tsunami.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 17th 2009 9:20PM]

Which one is it?:

http://www.picture-newsletter.com/vegetables/potatoes.jpg

That's what I think of netbooks until I start seeing some different (and better) CPUs and chipsets in them atthe same price point...

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 18th 2009 9:24AM]

Is it me or is this exactly the same as the Archos netbook?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 18th 2009 9:31AM]

Is it me or is this exactly the same as the Archos netbook?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 18th 2009 12:29PM]

I'm in love with the Article tittle, LMAO!