Local PC distributor BuyQube is selling their own branded netbooks for as low as Php15,999. See specs and various prices below:
Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz
OS: Linux, Genuine Windows XP and Vista Compatible
Intel 945GSE
Memory 1GB DDR2
8.9” LCD display screen
80GB 2.5″,9.5mm SATA HDD
USB X 3, Mic in, Earphone out, D-SUB RJ45, Express card, SD/MMC/MS
Built-in Realtek ALC268, Azalia I/F, 2 Channels Speaker 1.5 watt x 2
1.3M pixel webcam
Wireless LAN
Battery: 3-cell Li-ion 2600 mAh battery
Weight: 1kg (included 2.5″ HDD)
Price starts at Php 17,999
HP Mini-Note 2140

CPU: Intel Atom Processor N270 (1.60 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB)
Memory: 1 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; max 2GB
Graphics: Mobile Intel GMA 950
Display: 10.1″ display screen
Hard Disk Drive: 160 GB 5400 rpm SATA
Weight: . 2.6 lb (1.19 kg)
Wireless LAN: Broadcom 802.11a/b/g/draft-n; Broadcom 802.11b/g
Bluetooth: HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology
Battery: 3-cell (28 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion
Ports: 2 USB 2.0; 1 microphone in; 1 headphone/line-out; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 RJ-45; 1 AC power
Webcam: Integrated VGA camera
Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Home
Price in the Philippines: Php23,950
Gateway LT 1001i AOXPH

CPU: Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz, 512KB Cache, 533FSB)
Operating System: Windows XP Home
Memory: 1GB DDR2 (On Board 512 +1PC 512 Module)
Display: 8.9″ WSVGA High-Brightness
Hard Disk Drive: 160GB Hard Drive
Chipset: Mobile 945GSE Express Chipset
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Built-in Camera: VGA Webcam
Card Reader: Multi in One Card Reader
Battery: 6 Cell Battery
Weight: 1.2kg
Price in the Philippines: Php21,400
Smart Communications partners with Asus to deliver a netbook with 3G built-in package called Asus Eee PC Go + SmartBro.
The bundle includes 24 monthly payments of Php799 and an initial fee of Php1,000. Included in the Plan 799 is 60 hours of free 3G internet from SmartBro. Excess usage is charged Php10 per 30 minutes.

More about the Asus Eee PC 904 promo here.
Dell finally announced their new thinnest notebook that matches the dimensions of Apple’s Macbook Air.

Dell Adamo
13.4″ display 720p 1366×768 pixel
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.2GHz ULV
128GB SSD
2GB RAM
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
1.3MP webcam
Bluetooth 2.1
Price: $1,999
Dell Adamo
13.4″ display 720p 1366×768 pixel
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.4GHz ULV
128GB SSD
4GB RAM
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
1.3MP webcam
Bluetooth 2.1
3G/HSDPA modem
Price: $2,699
Here’s a comparison between an Intel Atom N270 and and Atom N280, with a difference of just 0.06GHz by the latter.
Here’s a Super Pi comparison of the two:

Source: YugaTech
Simply light and charming! MSI X-Slim, the milestone product of notebook history, was a phenomenon at CeBIT in Germany. The X340 attracted visitors from MSI’s main competitor. The chairman of ASUSTek and its top managers visited the MSI booth to see this flagship product of MSI.