Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Computing
  3. News

ViewSonic VNB102 Netbook Offers 10-Inch Screen, Windows 7

By

Display maker ViewSonic is continuing its foray into the personal computer business, today announcing its VBN102 netbook. The VNB102 falls right in line with most Windows 7 netbooks, offering a 10-inch screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, and up to 6 hours of battery life, in a compact easy-to-cart-around form factor. But the system packs only 1 GB of RAM and Windows 7 Starter edition, which may leave some netbook power users a little wanting.

ViewSonic VNB102 netbook
Image used with permission by copyright holder

“We are pleased to offer a range of mobile products that take digital experiences on the road,” said ViewSonic Americas VP and general manager Jeff Volpe, in a statement. “With the addition of the VNB102 ViewBook, we are confident that we have the right solution for our customers, whether it’s an all-in-one PC or PC Mini for at home computing, or an ultra-portable netbook for mobile computing needs.”

Recommended Videos

The VNB102 features a 10-inch, 1,024 by 600 pixel LED-backlit display, a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor, 1 GB of DDR2 Ram, a 160 GB hard drive, a 3-in-1 media card reader, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, 100Base-T Ethernet, thre USB 2.0 ports, and VGA output. The unit weighs about 2.4 pounds, and measures 9.9 by 7.4 by 1.1 inches. According to ViewSonic, the system can get up to 6 hours’ use on a single charge on a six-cell battery. The system runs Windows 7 Starter edition, which is limited to supporting 2 GB of RAM, can’t play back DVDs, and lacks the Windows Aero theme and a lot of personalization features, although it removes the three-app-at-a-time limit enforced in previous Windows starter editions.

ViewSonic VNB102 netbook
Image used with permission by copyright holder

The VNB102 will be available for sale starting December 18 at $399. ViewSonic says it’s planning additional PC launches for 2010.

ViewSonic VNB102 netbook
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Editors' Recommendations

Geoff Duncan
Geoff Duncan
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Geoff Duncan writes, programs, edits, plays music, and delights in making software misbehave. He's probably the only member…
Power up your tech game this summer with Dell’s top deals: Upgrade for a bargain
Dell Techfest and best tech on sale featured.

One of the best times to upgrade your tech stack, be it your desktop, a new laptop, or some high-resolution monitors, is when great deals are to be had. Well, I'm here to share that thanks to Dell's top deals, you can power up your tech game and have most of the summer to make it happen. Maybe you're happy with your current system or setup. That's excellent, but you're likely considering upgrading somewhere, and that's precisely what these deals are all about. Dell has a smorgasbord of deals on laptops, desktops, gaming desktops, monitors, accessories, and so much more. We'll call out a few of our favorite deals below, but for now, know that you should be shopping this sale if you're interested in anything tech-related.

 
What summer tech should you buy in Dell's top deals?

Read more
I love the MacBook Pro, but this Windows laptop came surprisingly close
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

There are some great machines in the 15-inch laptop category, which has recently been stretched to include the more common 16-inch laptop. The best among them is the Apple MacBook Pro 16, which offers fast performance for tasks like video editing and the longest battery life.

The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 is aimed not only at other 16-inch Windows laptops but also at the MacBook Pro 16. It offers many of the same benefits but at a lower price. Can it take a place at the top?
Specs and configurations

Read more
How to set an ‘Out of Office’ message in Microsoft Teams
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

Many people use Microsoft Teams regularly to communicate with colleagues both inside of the office and remotely. It is considered one of the most efficient ways to ensure you can stay in contact with the people on your team, but what if you need to let people know you’re not readily available? Microsoft Teams has a method for you to set up an "Out of Office" status for your profile to let staff members know when you’ll be gone for the afternoon, for several days on vacation, or for an extended period.
Where do I go to set up my ‘Out of Office’ status for Teams?
It is important to note that your Microsoft Teams and Outlook calendars are synced. This includes your out-of-office status and automatic replies. So, whatever you set up in Microsoft Teams will reflect in Outlook. Similarly, you can set up your out-of-office status in Outlook, and it will be reflected in Teams; however, the former has a more straightforward instruction.

First, you can click on your profile icon in Teams and go directly to Schedule an out of office, as a shortcut. This will take you to the settings area where you can proceed. You can also click the three-dot icon next to your profile icon, then go to Settings > General, then scroll down to the bottom of the page. There, you'll find out-of-office settings and click Schedule.

Read more