LG debuts its new Netbook in Barcelona

(Credit: LG Electronics)

This week, at the GSMA Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona, LG Electronics announced the launch of its new Netbook, following on the heels of the LG-X110 Netbook released last year.

Offering an integrated 3G HSPA connection and a 160GB hard drive, the LG-X120 appears to be a worthy contender in the Netbook market.

LG includes what the company refers to as a "Smart-On" interface, which basically allows the user to access the most frequently used programs just a few seconds after hitting the power button, without waiting for the operating system to completely load on the desktop.

The LG-X120 also incorporates the company's "Smart-Link" technology--which can connect to other computers to share files or install new applications via a USB cable--and an advanced security function allowing users to safely share files while connected to other devices.

The Netbook comes in white, with either a lime or pink outer detail. The cover has a matte surface, so it doesn't attract fingerprints, smudges, or scratches. It's available with either a three- or six-cell battery, and it measures 1.3 inches tall by 10.4 inches wide by 7 inches deep.

The rest of its specs include:

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
• Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
• 1.3-megapixel Webcam
• 1GB DDR2 RAM
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• 3 USB ports
• 10.1-inch WSVGA screen at a 1,024x576 resolution
• SRS WOW HD and TruSurround XT for sound

The LG-X120 Netbook will purportedly see a March release in Europe, but no announcements were made about a U.S. release, or how much it would cost.

[jasoncool1]

I'm glad the "it" in the title was corrected.

[murrayw76]

I think you're mistakenly using the word predecessor. The LG-X110 would be a predecessor of the LG-X120, not the other way around. Regardless, I'm curious if this new model does anything to stand out in a crowded field. I already see the Samsung NC10 and Asus Eee 1000HE at the top of the pile, with perhaps the newer HP and MSI models coming in close seconds. I also like the Lenovo S10, but the lack of a six-cell battery is killing it.

[c|net Reader]

Wow! Did you even read what you wrote? Aside from the two errors already noted, there's the gem, "the LG-X120 is sounding to become a worthy contender." Perhaps you meant, "the LG-X120 sounds like it will be a worthy contender," or better yet, "the LG-X120 appears to be a worthy contender?" There's also the awkward description, "The Netbook comes in white, with either a lime or pink outer detail." Try changing the latter part to, "lime or pink edge detail."

[24KJeWLz]

So I had an off day! Sue me. This post was written AFTER work, in haste, and I neglected to proofread it. Fine. Look at it this way, if I had "read what I wrote" then you wouldn't have had the pleasure of nitpicking the BLOG post.

Thank you.

[dude7895]

Cry about it.

[Alamak_y2k]

Batter is simply sucks if using Internet, Appx 2.5Hrs Vs Claims to be 6hrs with 6-cells battery. LG has been very weak in term of battery technology. That goes for its Mobile Phone too(which i am using one now, another one previously.)

[Alamak_y2k]

Battery is simply sucks if using Internet, Appx 2.5Hrs Vs Claims to be 6hrs with 6-cells battery. LG has been very weak in term of battery technology. That goes for its Mobile Phone too(which i am using one now, another one previously.)