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Samsung appears to have launched an updated version of the Samsung Go netbook. The new version looks identical to the original Samsung N310 and has the same rubberized case and chiclet-style keyboard that I loved so much when I reviewed the laptop last year. But the updated Go has a shiny new 1.66GHz Intel Atom Pine Trail processor.Here’s a rundown of the specs for the new Samsung Go N315:

* CPU: 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450
* Graphics: Intel GMA 3150
* Display: 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 pixels
* OS: Windows 7 Starter
* Memory: 1GB
* Storage: 250GB HDD
* Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n WiFi, 10/100 Ethernet
* I/O: 3 USB, VGA, mic, headphone, SDHC card slot
* Battery: 4 cell
* Dimensions: 10.3? x 7.3? x 1.1?
* Weight: 2.7 pounds
* Price: $429

The Samsung N315 is available for pre-order from Amazon for $429.

This is newest model of the Lifebook series the LOOX U/G90; these Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 great mini laptops are lightweight and easy to use despite the small 5.6 inch multitouch display running Windows 7.

The version in available in the US comes with 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, 62 Gb SSD, GPS, but comes with no WiMAX.

Specs of the Fujitsu Lifebook UH900:

CPU: 2.0GHz Intel Atom Z550

RAM: 2GB DDR2

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium

Storage: 30GB SSD (Toshiba 1/2 SATA, SG series)

Display: 5.6″ touchscreen (1280 x 800, 16M colours, multitouch)

Wireless: 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, WiMAX

Size: 8.3″ x 4.2″ x 1.1″

Weight: 1.08 lbs (17.2 oz)

Priced at between $999 to $1180

Archos has upgraded its Archos 9 Tablet with a better CPU. This Windows 7-powered tablet uses a faster 1.2GHz Atom Z510 instead of the 1.1GHz Atom Z510 CPU used in current models. The new Archos 9 also features a 1GB of RAM, a 60GB hard drive, and a 8.9-inch 1024 x 600 pixel resistive touchscreen display. Stay tuned for more info.

Netbook buyers and enthusiasts should be happy to know that this coming Monday Intel will be releasing the Atom N470 Processor, which will be Intel’s most powerful chip yet for netbooks. The processor will enhance both the performance speed of the machine and longevity of the battery.

The chip will run at a speed of 1.83GHz and integrate a graphics processor and memory controller. These features will give netbooks superior graphics and processing performance compared to their predecessors. The fact that the new chips are also more efficient could result in an increase for some netbooks’ battery life performance. The chip’s integration also results in a decrease of size, which could allow smaller and lighter netbooks to be made.

Though this new chip is a great step, there are still strides to be made in the effort to increase efficiency and utility. For example, Nvidia graphics processors and Atom CPU will be coupled together to bring better high-definition video to some netbooks in early March, and it’s this kind of innovation that will drive the industry forward.

Our eyes have been peeled for hands-on info concerning the Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator we posted about back in. When rumors arose that HP had thrown the HD video accelerator into a new edition of one of its netbooks, we just couldn’t wait to see if it works.

So, does it?

CNet tested the new accelerator with Flash 10.1 on a netbook, and delivered some solid video footage of it as well. Since the Nvidia Ion isn’t currently available for netbooks built on the Atom N450 CPU, Broadcom’s Crystal HD chip seems to be the best way to get Flash 10.1 on a netbook. Flash 10.1 is the first version of Flash to be supported on the Broadcom Crystal HD CPU.

Unfortunately, CNet’s tests haven’t led to the astounding revolution Broadcom Crystal HD was supposed to be – the netbook achieved some amount of success after a few adjustments, but didn’t get up to the standard of what we think a HD video accelerator should be.

Their advice? Wait for software updates from Adobe and/or Broadcom before dropping cash on a netbook, if you want to be able to watch HD video instead of a HD slideshow.