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Viewsonic's entry-level VNB100 netbook shown on video
Viewsonic wasn't playing around with its latest outlay of wares, and while the intriguing Atom-powered VNB100 is dangerously similar in name to the VNB101, there's actually a good bit of difference between the two. Across the way, the good guys and gals over at NetbookNews have managed to score some hands-on time with the former, and while it's labeled the outfit's budget model, it still packs an ExpressCard slot, a built-in 3G modem and a red paint job that's sure to catch a few eyeballs. Hop on past the break for a video showcase, but don't expect to hear a North American price or release date.[Thanks, TheLostSwede]
Video: ViewSonic VNB101 gets handled in the wilderness of Taipei
The new ViewSonic VNB101 may be rightly accused of aping the EeePC S101 a little too closely, but if you're going to copy something, it might as well be something sexy. Netbooks News have gone hands-on with an early model, noting a multicard reader, space for a 3G SIM card, and a 3400mAh Lithium-Polymer battery, which should deliver about 5 hours of juice and degrade more slowly over time than its Li-Ion counterparts. Pricing in Taiwan is set for around $485, and for that you'll get your standard dosage of Atom N280, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD inside and a red, black or champagne paintjob on the outside. Europeans can look for these later this year, but with no word of a US release, you'll have to make do with the video past the break.
Viewsonic goes all out with new nettops, netbooks, media PCs and media players
Viewsonic may still be best known as a monitor company, but it looks to be doing its best to change that with its latest batch of products, which run the gamut from handhelds to media PCs. The bulk of the new offerings are in the small form factor PC category, and include the Atom-based VOT 120 / 121 and 130 / 132 nettops (pictured above), as well as the more beefed-up Core 2 Duo-based VOT 530 / 550 media PC (complete with Blu-ray drive and remote control). Launched alongside those are Viewsonic's fairly standard VNB 100 / 101 netbooks, and the company's all new VPD 400 and 500 media players, which pack a 4.3-inch and 5-inch screen, and 8GB and 16GB of storage, respectively. Check out the gallery below for a look at the whole lot, and hit up the link below for a rundown of all the specs.
