MEDION AKOYA ANNOUNCES E1313 NETBOOK

The Medion Akoya has already released a number of netbooks under its E131X series. The latest addition to this series is the Medion Akoya E1313 netbook. Like other models in this series this netbook also has an AMD Sempron processor.

The E1313 is expected to be released in October/November after the release of Windows 7.
Unlike other models in this series, it has a touchscreen display which appears to be reasonably responsive. Other features on this netbook include an Expresscard/34 slot. The device with its 6-cell battery is likely to be priced between €450 and €500.

MEDION AKOYA MINI E1210 - RUN OF THE MILL

Medion Akoya Mini has nothing to get exited about but is a stylish and sturdy notebook that is ultraportable and affordable. This notebook is the OEM version of MSI Wind and manufactured by Medion. The Akoya Mini has a 10-inch screen and includes Intel Atom CPU with 1.6 or 1.8 GHz, 1GB RAM, a conventional 1.8 inch hard drive, a VGA output, 1.3MP webcam, a memory slot, 2 USB ports and comes with Linux operating system. The notebook has a black matte finish and has a surprisingly good and comfortable keyboard. The Akoya Mini weighs 1.3kgs which accounts for high mobility.

The battery gives you about 2 hours life and is a bit heavy which tends to tip the balance of the notebook. This is a solid device for everyday computing and you will be disappointed if you are expecting to see any great 3D performances. The Medion Akoya Mini doesn’t have a Bluetooth, 3G or an ExpressCard/34 slot. The power brick is small and the quality of the audio is moderate. But it does have a good SD Card slot for fast transfer of videos and digital images. To wrap up, the Akoya Mini is definitely for those who are looking for a solid and reliable low-cost notebook that will meet their modest everyday needs.

AKOYA S5610 – A GENRE UPDATED

The Akoya S5610 is a comparatively slim line appliance, but it administers to pack in both a bulky 15.4-inch widescreen display and a full-sized keyboard absolute with a numerical keypad. The mainly exciting thing about it, conversely, is that it's one of the 1st notebooks we've witnessed to use Intel's new Centrino 2 technology.

Intel asserts Centrino 2 proffers better wireless hold up, longer battery sprint life and quicker performance. On the concert front this notebook without doubt doesn't disappoint. It's power-driven by a 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo P7350 processor, which is assisted along by a comparatively munificent 3GB of RAM. This amalgamation managed to boost it to a very reputable score -- particularly considering the low price. The result signifies you should have no difficulties running manifold functions at the similar time and definitely during our test period, the apparatus felt speedy and very receptive. The S5610 also utilizes the new-fangled Intel Wi-Fi Link 5100 chipset, which sustains wireless n technology for longer range and more rapid link speeds. Used with our Belkin wireless n router it without doubt had no difficulty hanging on to a wireless association, even in areas around our test site where other notebooks thrash about for reception.

MSI WIND SIMILAR OPTION IS AKOYA MINI

Americans are unwearyingly in the offing until July 7 to get their hands on an MSI Wind. But it’s not the same with the Germans. German consumer electronics producer Medion is serving its Akoya Mini E1210, a re-branded and re-colored MSI Wind, to Deutschland for a price tag of €399. Oh, and did we talk about those Germans get it this week? The appliance sporting almost indistinguishable specs to the Wind will be on retailing at German ALDI from this Wednesday, July 3. While it may lack the Bluetooth connectivity choice found in the Wind, it is bundled with Corel’s Word Perfect. I have dragged out to Medion to check if the Akoya Mini will make a stateside manifestation, but it seems like U.S. patriots will be in the offing for the Wind over the Independence Day weekend.