Packard Bell ''dot'' netbook

By: Velimir Biošić

Packard Bell's netbook called ''dot'' launches in November

Packard Bell has recently announced its new netbook. The new ''dot'' looks a little like the already available Acer Aspire One. No wonder, considering Acer owns a 75-percent of Packard Bell.

The specs are also similar to Aspire One:

• 8.9-inch 1024x600 screen
• Intel's 1.6GHz Atom
• 1GB of RAM
• 160GB hard drive
• built in Wi-Fi
• built-in webcam
• 5-in-1 multicard reader
• VGA out
• three USB 2.0
• optional 3G module

The ''dot'' is set to be released in Europe in November, starting at around €399 with Windows XP Home.