It looks like there’s a new high-end standard spec for netbooks emerging.   LG’s new NX170 netbook is available with Intel’s new N550 dual core processor, coupled with a 1366 x 768 HD display.   That puts it into camp with the new Samsung NF310 and HP Mini 5103.  Of course, the X170 is also available with the single core n455 processor and a 1024 x 600 pixel 10.1 inch display on the lower end.   Finally, there’s also 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, and integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics. It’s expected to sell for under $600 in Korea but no word on when this netbook will be available in the UK.

via Akihabara News and Netbook News

LG is the latest netbook maker to jump on the dual core bandwagon, with the introduction of a new version of the recently released LG X140 10 inch netbook.  The X140 features the oh so popular 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor and a 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display. It has a 250GB hard drive, 3 USB ports, mic and headphone jacks, SD card reader, and VGA output. The laptop has an island-style keyboard and a kind of small touchpad.

Netbook News got a chance to check out the new model this week at the Intel Developer Forum, you can see his hands-on video after the break.

LG boasts the slogan, ‘Life’s Good’ and with the 10 inch  X140 netbook, they hope that holds true.  This LG netbook packs a little more punch than some of it’s netbook brethren.  For example, it has a 10.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display and a 1.83GHz Intel Atom N475 processor. It also comes with a 320GB hard drive.That’s compared with most netbooks, which tend to have 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processors, 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel displays, and 160GB or 250GB hard drives.

But, there’s still only integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 1GB of RAM and Windows 7 Starter Edition.  The LG X140 is expected to launch in Asia and the Middle East, but not int he US or Europe. It will sell for the equivalent of about $500.

via CNET Asia and nDevil

With World Cup 2010 kicking off this month, LG has announced a World Cup Edition of their upcoming 10.1” LG X140 netbook (which goes on sale this month in certain countries)

Apart from a fancy lid picture the specs look the same: a 10.1” 1024 x 600 or 1366 x 768 display, Atom N450 or N470 processor, 1 / 2GB RAM, 250 / 320GB HDD, 6-cell or 9-cell battery (up to 12 hours of battery life), 1.3MP webcam, SRS TruSurround HD sound, 3G and Windows 7 Starter. Weighs 1.3 or 1.45kg.

This special edition will be available in three colors – white, hot pink and black, each with a different design on the lid.

Via: Ameinfo

Yes, we spotted it before at the FCC, and in the wild as well.   Just a quick post to relay that the LG X140 will be getting an integrated 3g modem.  The folks at Wireless Goodness have spotted an update, which mentions the X140 netbook will have a 3G modem that supports GSM 850/1900 and WCDMA bands II and V.

The LG X140 features a 10.1″ inch 1366 x 768 pixel display and a 1.83GHz Intel Atom N470 processor. it runs Windows 7 Starter Edition and has 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth.

Just about a month ago, we already posted on the new LG X140 that was spotted in the wild.  Unfortunately, it’s still not out on the streeets yet, but the LG X140 netbook is one step closer today as LG has submitted the netbook to the FCC for review.

The FCC filing describes a netbook with a 10.1 inch, HD display and a 1.83GHz Intel Atom N470 CPU.  Also included is 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, and Windows 7 Starter Edition.

via Wireless Goodness

Corning better known for making glassware and ceramics than computer screens has branched out and launched a new product they call ‘Corning Gorilla glass‘.   They describe it as an environmentally friendly alkali-aluminosilicate thin sheet glass” for portable displays. The glass is designed to be lightweight, and “damage resistant.”   Corning says Gorilla glass can be used in cellphones, laptops, and tablets.

One of the first products to use the new glass for its display is the LG X300.  Aside from the extra strong display, the 11.6″ 1366×768 pixel X300 comes with a 2GHz Intel Atom Menlow processor. It has a 128GB SSD and a fanless case design, which means it should be practically silent. It weighs just 2.1 pounds.

via GottaBeMobile

Check out Corning’s full press release after the break.

Corning Supplies LG Electronics with Gorilla® Glass

for New Ultra-Slim Premium Mobile PC

CORNING, N.Y. — March 15, 2010 – Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) announced today that Corning’s Gorilla® glass has been designed into the LG X300, a newly released premium mobile PC.  This lightweight device packs portable computing technology into an ultra-slim form.  It measures just 17.5 millimeters (mm) thick and weighs roughly 2 pounds, giving users convenient portability. Corning’s Gorilla glass enables the unique edge-to-edge cover design and allows the device to remain thin and lightweight.

Harrison Park, general manager, PC Division, LG Electronics said “Slim, lightweight mobile PCs will be the main trend this year. By using Corning’s Gorilla glass, we were able to design a thinner device with a durable and strong display.”

“Laptop makers are challenged with designing thinner and lighter devices and Corning’s Gorilla glass is helping them succeed,” said Jim Steiner, senior vice president, Corning Specialty Materials. “The unique properties of Gorilla glass allow for reduced thickness and weight without compromising durability.”

Gorilla glass is an environmentally friendly protective window used in high-end display devices including cellular phones, laptop and tablet computers, and mobile devices. With a variety of available thicknesses, ranging from 0.5mm up to 2.0mm, Gorilla glass offers a lightweight and durable design that compliments the needs of premium devices such as the LG X300. This aluminosilicate glass is produced with Corning’s proprietary fusion-draw process, which enables the production of uniform thin sheets with a pristine surface and is also adaptable to scalable sheet sizes for optimal throughput. During finishing, Gorilla glass undergoes achemical strengthening process that gives it the unique properties which make it especially suited for use as a durable, scratch-resistant liquid crystal display (LCD) cover.  These benefits allow Corning customers to optimize their device design and fabrication efficiencies.

About Corning Incorporated

Corning Incorporated (www.corning.com) is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 150 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences. Our products include glass substrates for LCD televisions, computer monitors and laptops; ceramic substrates and filters for mobile emission control systems; optical fiber, cable, hardware & equipment for telecommunications networks; optical biosensors for drug discovery; and other advanced optics and specialty glass solutions for a number of industries including semiconductor, aerospace, defense, astronomy and metrology.

Wayerless has managed to get some hands-on time with the LG’s upcoming netbook called the X140.  Predicably, it’s powered by the new 32nm Intel Atom N450 Pinetrail processor and has a 10.1” screen with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels.  Maybe the most promising feature is that this unit comes with a SIM card slot, which means 3g will likely be an option, if not officialy, then unofficialy via the netbook modding community

No price and availability information yet at this time but there’s another shot of the X140 after the break.

LG X140 Netbook looking stylish

Wireless Goodness turned up this entry at the FCC today.  It’s a new Pinetrail netbook from LG to be called the X20.  The rounded design is somewhat unusual, and reminds me a bit of a Smartbook, but the hardware on this new mini-laptop is certainly netbook all the way.  It comes with a hi-res 10.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, 1to 2GB of memory, and a 2.5 inch hard drive (most likely 250gb).  Further to that, it should also include WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3MP webcam, and an optional HSPA 3G modem.  4 or 6 cell battery options are available, with the netbook weighing 2.6lbs with the 4 cell.

Perusing the manual also reveals that certain models with support multitouch on the trackpad, although it’s a shame to see that the trackpad has only one button.

The laptop has a high resolution 10.1 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, 1to 2GB of memory, and a 2.5 inch hard drive. It comes with WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3MP webcam, and an optional HSPA 3G modem. According to the user manual, some models will support multitouch gestures on the touchpad, while others may not. 4 and 6 cell battery options are available. With a 4 cell battery, the laptop weighs about 2.6 pounds.

LG hinted the X20 would launch in February at CES 2010, so expect to see it any day now.

Remember that MacBook Air commercial where it slips out of an impossibly slim manila envelope?  Well,  LG’s new super slim Atom Z powered LG X300 (introduced at CES 2010) is featured in an ad that’s, um, somewhat similar.

Check it out after the break.