Libretto exit: NB105 it is!
Posted by Bob on Sep 15, 2008
On Electronista (Mexico) the new Toshiba netbook is shown to the world.
Unfortunately, Toshiba decided not to use the famous Libretto for their mini-laptop. The named it Satellite NB105. Why does almost every netbook supplier use 105 in its names?
From the specs, the Toshiba can be a EEE killer: a 1.6 Ghz Atom processor and a 120 GB HDD are pretty goog specs for a netbook.
Please read more on Electronista
Toshiba Libretto Returns!
Posted by Bob on Sep 11, 2008
Because of Toshiba’s 20th notebook anniversary, Toshiba releases a new Libretto model: the U100 Wibro edition.
The Libretto U100 Wibro edition supports WiBro (duh) mobile broadband connectivity. IT has a 7.2-inch LED-backlit display. From the pictures I do not see any other difference with the classis U100.
Will this be the answer of Toshiba, on the neetbook hype, or is this just to tease us all for some really great news later this year?
Feel free to post more info about this Libretto Wibra.
Links: Pocketables
The new Toshiba Libretto?
Posted by Bob on Jul 28, 2008
According to the Chinese Newspaper Economic Daily News, Sony, Fujitsu and Toshiba will launch there own ASUS EEE like mini laptop this year.
That would be great news for us mini laptops lovers, because if Toshiba is really working on a small laptop, like the ASUS EEE PC or MSI Wind, it should be called Libretto, don’t you agree?
Unfortunately, I was not able to got Toshiba to tell me some really interesting news, but I found some interesting stuff via good old Google! On several blogs like the Australian PC Authority, the new 5,6″ Toshiba UMPC is shown. Toshiba’s Mark Whittard says that “We don’t think this [prototype] is commercially viable, it’s too small,” [....] “Having said that, we will have a ULPC soon.”
And that is quite interesting, a ULPC (ultra low-cost PC). Will this then be the new Libretto?
If any reader has more information about the new Toshiba mini-laptop, please let us know!
Is there still a ‘place’ for an old Libretto?
Posted by Andrew on Jul 12, 2008
The recent launch of the latest iphone, the Asus EEE and new PDA’s… is there still a place for an older Libretto such as a 100CT in today’s computer landscape? I am not going to beat about the bush. For many an old Libretto is not right, never will be. It is not brand new, contains the latest in technologies and pushing innovation. There will always be a camp of people who can’t bear to use older hardware. If that is you, stop reading now please, this article won’t be worth the read.
Too many Libretto’s I fear are gathering dust or even worse have been disposed off, however with a bit of time it is amazing what the Libretto can still achieve. Qwerty keyboard, good size screen, upgradeable hard drive, multi-os and pcmcia providing the ability to increase functionality further. Sounds like a device that can cater to somebodies requirements to me.
Now you might be thinking CPU and available software. True the CPU can be a factor, but there still is software that is very usable on an old libretto and there are things you can do to overcome some barriers.
Comparison time. The Libretto isn’t a fit in your pocket social connectivity tool. So lets knock the head on those comparisons, there is no point. The Asus EEE is larger, higher spec, but there are many requirements that your older Libretto’s can provide that the Asus can also, but alas there is as many an old Libretto can’t. In fact lets stop the comparisons. No point!
So what does it come down to? It was obvious from the beginning really wasn’t it. There are some of us who refuse to give up on older technologies just because they are not slick and sexy enough in today’s computing landscape. If the product provides functionality that you are happy with and is the right device for a specific requirement fantastic, if your requirements change then so be it. Also there are many who want to see how far they can push their Libretto’s, the old school techs used to pushing their hardware. Why? It’s fun.
So the answer to the question? Yes