I’ve always been intrigued with wireless keyboards for some reason. I can’t really put my finger on it, but the prospect of lying around the house, keyboard in tow, while watching stuff on a huge HDTV is probably part of the appeal.
Oh wait, it’s not just part of the appeal, it has everything to do with it.
Anyway, if you’re using a nettop or any other computer as a media center, the MSI Air keyboard is probably for you.
From EeePC.net:
It has a keyboard where you can enter words for search boxes and has the full complement of media keys and directional pad for controlling menus. It even has hot keys for search. What’s more, it can use motion detection so you can use it as a mouse.
The RF based device needs a USB dongle to work and weighs 0.2kg. No word on how long the battery will last but it does use 2 replaceable AA batteries and goes to standby after inactivity.
So I’m pretty much sold on this except for the AA batteries. Those things aren’t exactly known for their longevity. But then I think the MSI Air Keyboard is worth giving a try, though.
Oh, yeah, one caveat: it’s available in Germany for now- no, wait, in March. So if you do find one next month, be willing to fork over €79 (US$108) for the MSI Air Keyboard. It works for Windows and Mac OS X, by the way, so I’m sure you’re thinking that it’s worth it.
Posted on February 9, 2010 at by Ade Magnaye
As I posted on my personal blog, I bought a new Acer Aspire 4736ZG. Aside from getting myself acquainted with Windows 7 (I love it to bits), I’ve spent the better half of the holiday weekend tweaking it. I’ve installed my favorite programs I use on my old netbook, while at the same time I’ve uninstalled a LOT of OEM bloatware that came with the computer. Why OEMs like Acer like to ship in unnecessary programs that can sometimes even slow down performance is beyond me. Read more…
Posted on January 2, 2010 at by Ade Magnaye
If you haven’t heard yet, Firefox 3.6 Beta 1 is now available for download. To be honest, I’ve stayed away from Firefox for some time now because of the darned 3.5 version. It’s just too crash-happy on my Asus Eee PC.
I’m using it, and so far so good. Firefox 3.6 Beta 1 incorporates the following new features:
- Users can now change their browser’s appearance with a single click, with built in support for Personas.
- Firefox 3.6 will alert users about out of date plugins to keep them safe.
- Open, native video can now be displayed full screen, and supports poster frames.
- Support for the WOFF font format.
- Improved JavaScript performance, overall browser responsiveness and startup time.
- Support for new CSS, DOM and HTML5 web technologies.
Web developers and Add-on developers should read more detail about the many new features in Firefox 3.6 for developers on the Mozilla Developer Center. For the full list of changes since the alpha release, see this list (it’s big).
Please use the following links to download Firefox 3.6 Beta, or visit the beta download page:
Since this is a beta release, the usual caveats apply of course. For those using netbooks, how is Firefox 3.6 Beta 1 doing so far for you?
Posted on November 1, 2009 at by Ade Magnaye
If you don’t know, I’m a netbook guy. I go about my daily tasks all over the metro carrying my trusty Asus Eee with me, and when I find a nice (hopefully free) wifi hotspot, I sit down, grab a mug of hot coffee, and work away. But if I’m lazy to bring my netbook with me (admit it, even netbooks CAN get cumbersome at times), I have my trusty Nokia E63 always in my pocket, so if I need to make a quick Skype call, update Twitter, or check what my friends are up to in Facebook, it can suffice for my needs. Read more…
Posted on October 11, 2009 at by Ade Magnaye
ASUS has announced the tenth netbook in its EEE line. The ASUS 1000he has a number of marked differences with previous models in the line.
For example, the 1000he is the first EEE model to sport the new Atom N280 processor from Intel. The new processor has some differences compared to the Atom N270 processor — probably the most used processor in netbooks across all brands.
The Atom N280 is a bit more powerful than its predecessor with a speed of 1.66Ghz and a 667Mhz frontside bus. The old N270 had 1.6Ghz and a 533Mhz bus. The new EEE model also sports Intels new GN40 integrated graphics. The netbook will weight 3.2 pounds and will have a 10 inch LED backlit LCD screen.
The 1000he will also have the new chiclet style keyboard that will have a repositioned shift key. The keyboard is 92 percent full sized. Aesthetically, certain areas of the palm rest and LCD bezel will now have a glossy finish.
The 1000he can run Windows XP Home. It has a 169Gb HD, and 1Gb of DDR2 ram.
Portions of the palm rest and LCD bezel that were matte in previous models are now glossy. The batter life is pegged at 9.5 hours and will also have 802.11n and bluetooth wireless.
Available in blue or black, the 1000he will be pricedat $399, significantly less than the recent models of the EEE PCs.
Posted on February 2, 2009 at by Laptop Guru
