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Packard Bell Dot: netbook delivers spot landing in the 8.9″ class

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Packard Bell calls its new netbook to be perfect for socialising. The computer manufacturer, a subsidiary of Acer, just announced its own netbook model in the run for the best sub-notebook. It’s simply called the dot and rushes into the pool of 8.9″ displays. The marketing language consists of melodic terms such as ‘an elegant black glossy cover’ or ‘ideal travel companion’. Of course, Packard Bell also states its own product to provide quick and reliable web access. The main selling point, however, could be the 160GB hard drive, an optional 3G module and its 6-cell battery the dot is coming with. Sales will start from November later this year at a price of £320, which is moderate, but at the top end of 8.9″ netbooks.

With the dot, Packard Bell is targeting travelers and consumers on the go in urban areas who want to use a handy-sized-internet-gadget ranged between a smartphone and laptop. The dot netbook is also designed for families, who wish to use it for private and not business purposes. Packard Bell is trying to use the netbook concept to create a matching life style surrounding for its targeted group. So, a dot is perfect to sit on cafe table, it slides quickly into a handbag and describes the small netbook as a scooter when compared to a notebook, which would be the family car.

Features of the Packard Bell dot. As seen with other launches of netbooks, the dot also runs on the Windows XP system. Its 8.9-inch display works at a resolution of 1024×600 pixel. Following the current standard the dot runs on an Intel Atom N270 processor and 1GB RAM with 160GB in capacity. The 6-cell battery promises a long operation time, about 5-6 hours. 3 USB ports provide common connectivity for sticks, cameras and other external gadgets. A 5-in-1 card reader as well as Wi-Fi is also on board of the dot netbook. To speed up internet access, customers can take advantage of an optional 3G module.

Packard Bell could be the first manufacturer to specifically market its netbook dot as a lifestyle product. This is going to be the trend at all, as companies need to separate their products from the others. Hopefully, we’ll see individual netbook designs and creative features built-in.


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