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Although you have to fork over $1300 for Apples new entry level MacBooks you still have the option of getting last years model for $999. Only problem (until three days ago) was that it was a little underpowered.

But thanks to a recent update on the Apple Store, looks like Apple might be deciding to keep its sub $1000 notebook just a little while longer. The new updates to the system do not include a reworked design like the new MacBooks but you do get a lot of the hardware performance upgrades such as the new 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo processor that comes with 1066MHz frontend bus, 2GB DDR2-SDRAM (previously 1GB) and of course that integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics card that Apple has been making such a stink about in recent months.

Other than that the specs stay the same with the exception of Bluetooth 2.1 which has been updated from the previous 2.0 mark. Anyone interested?

Chinese PC maker Hasee has launched two thin and light laptops dubbed UV20-S17 and UV20-S23. These notebooks feature Intel’s CULV processors. Hasee has already built some netbooks with Atom processors. But this is the first time the company has forayed into the CULV segment.

Both models have Intel CULV processors and integrated Intel GMA X4500 MHD graphics. While the UV20-S17 has a 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron 743 single core processor and 160GB of RAM, the other model UV20-S23 has a faster 1.2 GHz Intel Celeron SU2300 processor and 250GB hard drive. Both models are equipped with 11.6 inch displays featuring 1366 x 768 pixels. Up to 1GB of RAM is available.

The notebooks cost between around $366 and $400.

Haleron surprised the world a few weeks ago by announcing a netbook sporting two separate Intel Atom N270 processors. It is not sure whether the concept will materialize, but now the company has unveiled another netbook with an Intel Atom 330 processor. Called Swordfish 20, the new device is powered by a dual core Atom 330 processor with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive.

The Atom 330 is a processor usually found on desktops. While it offers better performance than the netbook specific N270/N280, it also consumes more power.

The Swordfish 20 netbook is equipped with a 10.2 inch display featuring 1024x600 pixels. The standard storage option is a 160GB hard drive, but you can opt for a 250GB drive. Other specifications include Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 3 USB ports, VGA, Ethernet, a 5-in-1 card reader and a 1.3MP webcam. It has a 6 cell battery and an unlocked 3G modem. Prices start at $499.

If youve been using Google Chrome but wishing it carried some cool features such as the ability to autofill or full screen mode, you will be glad to know that they have updated those features and made Chrome a lot faster.

While I have never been a Chrome fan (yes I still use IE8), I give Google major props for their efforts as it is one of the fastest and securest browsers on the planet. So if you want a full run down of the features check the video below.

The straightforward trouble-free-to-use Flip Video Camcorder now goes High Definition with the most modern Mini-HD variant. With the Flip Mini-HD, untainted Digital not only administered to generate the minimum HD camcorder but also maintain the weight down to just 3 oz. The Mini-HD is competent of recording up to 60 minutes of 720p HD video on its in-built 4GB flash memory. Also revealed was its new-fangled and similarly significant, Flip-Share software. Combined collectively, the novel platform permits customers to plug the camcorder’s mark flip-out USB arm into any laptop for easy drag-and-drop video organizing, correcting and sharing on YouTube, MySpace, and AOL Video or via email.