Laptop Details

Point of View has released a Mobii ION 230 netbook based on Nvidia Ion platform. Unlike most other netbooks which are powered by N270/N280 processors, Mobii Ion 230 uses an Intel Atom 230 processor. The Atom 230 chip is more common in nettops than in netbooks.

Specifications
Display: 10.2 inch, 1024x600 native resolution
Graphics: Nvidia Ion GPU
Processor: Intel Atom 230 1.60 GHz Processor
Memory: 1 GB DDR2 Memory
HDD: 160GB
Standard OS: Linux

Ports and Slots
There are two USB 2.0 ports, audio ports, Wi-Fi b/g , Bluetooth 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet and HDMI. The machine supports the DirectX 10 standard.
Due to its powerful onboard graphics, Mobii Ion 230 can decode 1080p video content with minimal efforts. While gaming isn’t totally out of question, this notebook isn’t quite for gamers.

The 6 cell battery is expected to give more than 4 hours of runtime. Mobii Ion is available in three colors – lime, red and black. Prices start at $495.

Eee PC 1201N: The first Asus notebook with Nvidia ION
Asus is finally ready to launch its Eee PC 1201N. It is the first ION-powered laptop from Asus.

The Asus Eee PC 1201N is equipped with a high resolution 1366 x 768 pixels display. It is powered by an Intel Atom 330 dual core processor with NVIDIA ION graphics. Actually, very few notebooks in the market have a dual core Atom 330 processor. The notebook will sell for around $499 and several online dealers have already started accepting pre-orders for $485 to $499.

In design the Eee PC 1201N isn’t much different from the other Eee PCs like 1101HA, 1008HA, and 1005HA. The machine measures 1.3 inches in thickness and at 3.2 pounds, it is slightly heavier than other notebooks recently released by Asus.

The 1201N runs Windows 7 Home Premium. Up to 2GB of RAM and up to 250 GB of storage can be installed. There are 3 USB ports, an SDHC card Slot, a VGA output and an HDMI port. Other features include Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11b/g/n.

The Eee PC 1201N is expected to be available in the US in mid-December.