HP Airlife 100: Smartphone Meets Netbook

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HP Compaq AirLife 100: A Visual Tour One of the most interesting gadgets shown at Mobile World Congress is the HP Compaq AirLife 100, which melds smartphone technology with netbook usability. This Android-based smartbook has 3G, Wi-Fi, and GPS connectivity, plus a Webcam. I took a look at the new device in Barcelona; visit my photo gallery for details. - Ginny Mies, PCWorld Laptop News & Tips Make Your Laptop MagSafe With DIY Mod Ever pulled on your laptops power cord and dragged your portable computer with it? This recent mod aims to put a stop to that. Acer Hints at Close Release for Nvidia's Ion 2 Platform Acer has hinted that Nvidia's Ion 2 could be launched by the end of March with the new Aspire One 532G netbook. Intel and Nokia's MeeGo Join a Brewing OS War Intel and Nokia are teaming to offer a new kind of mobile OS that is a cross between a mobile and a netbook OS Laptop News Standardize This! 10 Technology Messes That Need Fixing Deals of the Week HP Compaq AirLife 100 Smartbook: A Visual Tour HTC Working on App Store Tech and Studying Tablets HP Profit Climbs 28 Percent as Company Raises Outlook Again HP's Smartbook May Battle It out With Apple's IPad HP Debuts Android-based Smartbook German Court Orders Lenovo to Stop Using 'smartbook' Get More Reviews and Tips Visit Laptops Central on PCWorld Browse the Mobile Computing Blog Make the most of computing on the go. Netbook Buying Guide We show you how to pick a great companion for a hard-working student, corporate raider, or anyone else. Print Without a PC See the world's first Web-connected home printer with web apps. Learn more and watch the demo. 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