Netbook

Pennsylvania-based startup Flipcase International is displaying new, patented designs for laptop and tablet cases that look like regular shoulder bags, but can also be quickly "flipped out" in a matter of seconds, allowing you to use your device much more comfortably even as you're standing.

Archos has pulled back the curtain to reveal what's claimed to be the first touchscreen Android netbook, the ArcBook. The wallet-friendly portable workhorse features a 10-inch screen, a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex processor and a battery that promises to keep going long after the school day or shift is over.

Samsung has announced the launch of its Chromebook 2 Series. The new machines boast faster startup times, longer battery life and an easy-to-grip lid featuring the faux leather stitched design found on the Galaxy Note 3.

Lenovo has announced a new line of thin and light notebooks at an affordable price.

Ergo Electronics has launched a new budget-friendly ICS touchscreen netbook just in time for the return to school.

The Notebook Case for iPad allows an iPad 2 to be used as the screen for a notebook-style shell and keyboard.

The MeeGo based 10.1-inch ASUS Eee PC X101 is billed as world's thinnest and lightest netbook.

Russian branch of Samsung has officially announced the solar-powered Samsung NC215S netbook.

Google has announced the first Chrome OS-based notebooks – dubbed "Chromebooks" – from Samsung and Acer are set to go on sale from next month.

Following delays due to supply shortages resulting from higher than expected demand, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer has been given a U.S. price and release date.

Hercules has announced a couple of new 10-inch eCAFÉ netbooks – one less than an inch thick and the other promising at least 13 hours of "real use" battery life.

Toshiba has slammed a pair of Harman/Kardon speakers into its new mini NB520 netbook, which are claimed to provide the kind of audio performance usually reserved for bigger devices.