A (Toshiba) Netbook for Dad on Father’s Day?

by Jay Bika on June 6, 2011 · 3 comments

in Opinion,Toshiba

Fathers, it turns out, want a netbook for Father’s Day. Of course, the mini-laptops are not on top of their list as more cool possessions such as automobiles and yachts top their wish list.

That’s according to an opinion poll conducted by retail giant Buy.com who surveyed 1000 US adults to get answers.

At NetbookEra.com, we will of course agree given that we cover netbooks but if you really think about it, the fact that netbooks are so cheap yet so convenient make them the perfect gifts for dads everywhere.

Stuck for ideas on what to get for the fathers in your life? The netbook selection is quasi-endeless. First stop: Amazon…

 

It turns out that the Toshiba NB505-N508BL is the most coveted netbook on Amazon.com. So what perfect gift for dad this coming Father's Day than the toy in question?

Source: New Survey Shows More Than a Third of Americans Think Father’s Day Gets the Short End of the Stick

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Jolibook, the Jolicloud Powered Netbook

by Jay Bika on November 13, 2010 · 2 comments

in Jolibook,News

Jolicloud, the netbook operating system maker has just announced Jolibook an in-house netbook. Jolibook will run Jolicloud OS of course and will have Chrome, Facebook, Skype and other apps installed when shipped.

I have no idea when it will be released and the price but what is interesting is that a software maker has just ventured into the hardware space thus making the classic step of competing with one’s clients. After all, what netbook manufacturer is now going to willingly offer Jolicloud (not that anyone was to begin with but you see the point).

More on the Jolibook netbook when I hear more.

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