Asus has released the Eee PC Flare netbook design which is successor of the Seashell look. Now the Eee PC Flare models have chiclet-style keyboards and provide various color choices. Display sizes of the Flare netbooks vary between 10.1 and 12.1 inches. Although we didn’t know that the recently leaked AMD-based Asus Eee PC 1225, Intel-based 1025 and X101 were Flare, their images suggest that they belong to the new design line.

Asus’ Flare netbooks are expected to be showcased on the 2012 CES show and to hit the market soon after that.

The 10.1-inch Asus Eee PC 1015B and 12.1″ Eee PC 1215B AMD Fusion-based netbooks are available now.

The Asus Eee PC 1015B-MU17-BK model features the AMD C-30 1.2GHz APU, the AMD Radeon 6250 graphics, as well as 1GB of system memory, a 250GB hard drive, 1024 x 600 display resolution, a battery life of “up to 8.5 hours”, and Windows 7 Starter OS. The Asus Eee PC 1215B-PU17-BK has the dual-core AMD E-350 1.6GHz chip with the Radeon HD 6310, 2GB RAM, a 320GB HDD, 1366 x 768 screen, “up to 8 hours” of battery life, and Windows 7 Home Premium.

The netbooks have support for 1080p HD video playback via the embedded UVD3 decoder and HDMI output, built-in webcams, and stereo speakers. Both offered models have black cases.

The Eee PC 1015B-MU17-BK is priced at $289.99 (Newegg), while the 1215B-PU17-BK is priced at $449.99.

BestBuy.com has published details of the HP Compaq Mini CQ10-405DX 10.1-inch netbook which will be selling on Black Friday for only $149.99.

The CQ10-405DX is a lower-end netbook and includes a Intel Atom N455 1.66GHz processor with the Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160GB hard drive, 3-cell battery, and Windows 7 Starter Edition OS.

Its 10.1″ LED-backlight anti-glare display has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.

The 2.7-pound Mini CQ10-405DX netbook has a black chassis and also features a built-in webcam with mic, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, three USB ports, a 2-in-1 media card reader, and VGA video output.

Product Features
Intel® Atom™ processor N455
Features a 667MHz frontside bus, 512KB L2 cache and 1.66GHz processor speed.

1GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power.
Note: Optical drive not included
Compatible with optional external USB recordable CD/DVD drives (not included).
10.1″ WSVGA LED antiglare display
With 1024 x 600 resolution offers easy navigation and delivers intense detail and clarity.
160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers plenty of storage capacity.
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
Features up to 256MB total available video memory for intense detail.
Built-in mini webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.
2-in-1 digital media reader
Supports Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard formats.
3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.
Weighs only 2.7 lbs. and measures just 1.3″ thin
For lightweight portability.
HP Imprint finish
For a sleek look.
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable computing platform.
Software package included
With Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Microsoft Silverlight and more. Microsoft Office 2010 (product key card required for activation; sold separately) also included.
ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.

Augen has released the Genbook108, an 10.2-inch netbook with Google Android 2.1 operating system.

Priced at $189.99, the Genbook108 features an ARM 800Mhz processor, 256MB DDR2 RAM, 2GB Flash memory, expandable using an SD/MMC card slot that supports up to 32GB, 1024×600 screen resolution, a 93% full-size keyboard, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and a 2100mAh battery.

The Genbook doesn’t provide access to Android Market.

The mini laptop weighs 1.8 pounds and comes with a carry case and is now available for purchase.

Gateway’s LT3100 series netbooks are a bit larger than typical netbooks, but they pack 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel displays which help me foregive the extra size. The other thing that sets the LT3100 apart from pretty much every netbook on the market is the fact that it ships with an AMD Athlon L110 64 bit processor and ATI radeon X1270 graphics.

CNET reviews the Gateway LT3103u and writes, “The 11-inch, AMD-powered Gateway LT3103u does well on price and performance, but drops the ball on battery life when compared with the competition. The good: Feels faster than an Intel Atom Netbook, but keeps the price low; high-def display. The bad: Uninspiring battery life; terrible mouse buttons; no Bluetooth.”

CNET editors’ rating: 3.5 stars Very good

LaptopMag reviews the Gateway LT3103u and writes, “The Gateway LT Series represents netbooks’ first awkward steps into adolescence. With an 11.6-inch display, it’s almost as big as a traditional notebook, but while its AMD CPU is more powerful than Intel Atom chips, it still has a way to go before it can compete with ULV processors. But for now, the increase in power is not enough to overcome its lack of endurance when compared to the Acer Aspire One 751h, which is $50 less expensive, or the ASUS Eee PC 1101HA, which costs $30 more. Still, the LT3013u’s design and $399 price tag makes it attractive for those looking for a larger netbook with more grown-up specs.”

Pros
Stylish design
Comfortable keyboard
Better performance than Atom-based netbooks

Cons
Slow boot time
Short battery life
Lid attracts fingerprints

PCMag reviews the Gateway LT3103u and writes, “The Gateway LT3103u goes against everything that coined the term netbook, but you’ll like the price, 11-inch screen, and the full size keyboard.”

Pros
Eleven-inch widescreen is atypical of a netbook. Full size keyboard. Love the resolution. 2GB of memory. Big hard drive. Competitively priced.

Cons
Battery life falls short of its rivals. Design is generic. Windows XP Professional would?ve been a faster alternative to Vista.

ComputerShopper reviews the Gateway LT3103u and writes, “An Athlon CPU and aggressive pricing raise Gateway’s first netbook from “standard” to “standout.””

Pros
Excellent keyboard, touch pad; attractive design; some record-breaking benchmark-test scores; glare-resistant screen.

Cons
Battery doesn’t last long (and can get hot); no free Windows 7 upgrade; full-screen video streaming shows stuttering.

Check Amazon price for Gateway LT3103u netbook.

Weighing just 2.9 pounds, the Samsung GO N310 netbook is one of the lightest netbooks in its class and it’s loaded with the latest technology for maximum performance. Distinctively styled, it’s designed by award-winning Japanese artist Naoto Fukasawa and features smoothly rounded edges that resemble a pebble that’s been worn down by wind and waterfall and its cover has a rubberized surface that more durable and easy-to-grip. In addition to this model in midnight blue (N310-13GB), it also comes in three other colors: jet black, sunset orange and mint blue.

CNET reviews the Samsung Go N310 and writes, “Samsung brings a different look to a generic Netbook build with the N310, but is there any good reason this costs almost $500? The good: Unique, rugged design; excellent battery life.
The bad: High-end Netbook price, without the high-end extras.”

CNET editors’ rating: 3.5 stars, Very good

PCMag reviews the Samsung Go N310 and writes, “The Samsung Go N310-13GB has a well-thought-out design and a big battery, but its price needs to come down a bit more.”

Pros
Big battery. More than 9 hours of battery life. Rubbery design is unique. Very good typing and navigating experience. Edge-to-edge glass screen.

Cons
Slightly overpriced.

LaptopMag reviews the Samsung Go N310 and writes, “With the Go, Samsung has created one of the more attractive 10-inch netbooks on the market. Its compact build and peppy performance will provide the fashion-conscious a well-rounded package. However, its $449 price gives us pause. You can snatch up the Editors’ Choice-winning Toshiba mini NB205, which provides a larger touchpad and even better endurance, for $50 less. And for $50 more you can pick up the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 (retailing for $499), which has a larger 12-inch display but less endurance. Still, if a combo of style and a long runtime is at the top of your mobile computing list, the Samsung Go is worth the splurge.”

Pros
Eye catching, compact design
More than eight hours of battery life
Roomy and comfortable keyboard
Fast boot time

Cons
More expensive than similarly configured netbooks
Ostentatious Samsung logo

TrustedReviews has a review of the Samsung Go N310 and writes, “While the unusual design of the N310 will win it friends, in most other respects it’s a decidedly average netbook with a relatively high price. If you fall in the love the look and don’t mind spending a few extra pennies then it’s still a nice machine, but there are plenty of cheaper or better alternatives.”

ITReviews has a review of the Samsung Go N310 and writes, “Overall, this is a good take on the near-standard netbook specification for mid-2009. It’s a touch more stylish than some business models, but you pay up to £50 extra when going for the Samsung option. Performance is as good as most of the rest, but battery life isn’t as impressive as we’d have liked.”

Check Amazon price for Samsung Go N310.

Hewlett-Packard is ready to unveil the Pavilion dv8 notebook, the Pavilion dm1 and dm3 ultraportables laptops, and the Mini 311 netbook.

The HP Pavilion dv8 features one of Intel’s next generation quad core CPUs, the Core i7 720QM, and equipped with an 18.4-inch display. The Intel CULV-based dm1 and dm3 include Core 2 Duo ultra-low voltage chips and 11.6″ and 13.3″ screens respectively. Finally, the HP Mini 311 is built on NVIDIA Ion netbook platform. It has the Intel Atom N270 CPU and an 11.6-inch display.

All of the upcoming mobile mashines will runs under Windows 7 operating system.

Good news for netbook fans: Sony’s bringing its 10.1-inch Vaio W model. Its a 10.1-inch netbook equipped with a 1366 x 768 LED backlit display, Intel’s Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM memory, a 160GB HDD with pre-installed Windows XP OS.

The Sony Vaio W netbook arrive also with a built-in web camera and microphone, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet LAN, as well as two USB ports, a Memory Stick / SD Card reader, and a VGA output.

Retail price for Vaio W netbook about $500, sales starts in next month.

Toshiba Mini NB205 netbook arrived on the U.S. market and now available! The new Toshiba’s netbook features a 10.1″ 1024×600 LED display, the Intel Atom N280 processor at 1.66GHz, Intel’s GMA 950 integrated graphic card, 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 160GB HDD with preinstalled Win XP, and a 6-cell battery for “up to 9 hours”.

The Toshiba Mini NB205 netbook equipped with a built-in webcam and microphone, a mono speaker, 802.11b/g WiFi, an LAN port, three USB ports, a VGA output, and a 2-in-1 media card reader.

The Toshiba’s Mini NB205-N310 and NB205-N210 netbooks start at $399 and $349 respectively

BenQ has unveiled a new netbook named Joybook Lite U121 Eco. The Joybook Lite U121 Eco powered by Intel Atom™ Z520/Z530 CPU, Windows XP Home edition or Linux lite, 11.6″ WXGA (1366×768) display, 32GB SSD that can be upped by SATA HDD up to 500GB, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, optional Built-in 3.75G HSUPA. Battery life promises to last up to 8 hours provided by its 6-cell pack. Bad news for U.S. customers: the new netbook will arrive to China, Taiwan and Malaysia markets only.