Medion E1210 mini notebook gets an upgrade

Looking for a new netbook? Doing a 'big shop' this week? Well, you can combine the two if you pick up the new and improved Medion E1210 mini notebook (don't call it a netbook) from Aldi later this week. If you're happy to go with the less-than-designer label, you just might be pleasantly surprised at what you get for your cash. The basics remain unchanged, including that  Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of memory, 10-inch TFT widescreen display, card reader and built-in webcam and mic for all your VoIP needs. But on top of that, you now get double the storage of the previous model (160GB), a new six cell Li-Ion battery (for up to five hours use between charges), a faster draft N wireless connection and Bluetooth 2.0, courtesy of a USB dongle. And if that's not enough, you can even opt for an external DVD/CD writer, albeit an external one. Come on, you didn't expect it to be built in did you? In true Medion style, this is supermarket only right now, with 'pile it high' budget retailer ... (link)