Netbook Options

From www.gdgt.com

Gateway has just announced their new Gateway EC14 as a Netbook Option.

Here are some of the main known specs so far for the EC14:

• Intel CULV-powered
• 1.3GHz dual-core SU4100 processor
• Intel GS45 chipset
• GMA 4500MHD graphics
• 11.6-inch
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• 500GB HDD storage
• 8GB RAM
• 6-cell 5600mAh battery

Should be available on October 22 for around $550.  The Gateway EC14 has a large hard disk and some pretty decent features that should make it a pretty good netbook option.

(via Netbook Choice)

From www.engadget.com

This netbook by Gateway is an attempt to enter the world of subsidized netbooks.  Through Verizon Wireless, if you sign up for a 2 year deal, this netbook will cost $149.99 plus a $100 mail in rebate.

Here are some of the specs for the Gateway LT2016u:

• 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB hard drive
• VGA webcam

The specs are pretty average for a netbook but if you need the Verizon service and are planning on using it for a while, it might not be a bad idea?

(via Engadget)