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Asus has announced another budget-friendly netbook for the Japanese market called the Asus Eee PC 1000HT. This mini laptop is powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU and sports a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, WiFi, Ethernet, Windows XP Home OS and a 6-cell battery that can last up to 6.4 hours. The Asus Eee PC 1000HT is expected to be launched later this weekend in Japan for 37,800 Yen (about $421). [ Liliputing ]

The much awaited Samsung N130 netbook is finally available for purchase in the US via Buy.com. Priced at $329 with free shipping, this mini laptop offers a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, an Intel Atom N270 CPU, an Intel GMA 950 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB hard drive, a 0.3 webcam, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and Windows XP OS. You can also purchase it via Amazon for $351 shipped. [ Product Page ]