Dell said to be planning launch of low-cost notebook in August

According to Digitimes Dell is planning to introduce a low-cost subnotebook, the Dell E Series, in August. The notebook will be manufactured by Compal Electronics with the LCD panels to be provided by either Samsung, Chi Mei Optoelectronics and possibly AU Optronics.

Dell is expected to ship 2-3 million units this year, specially since they will be priced at only US$299, US$100 cheaper than the Acer Aspire One.

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Dell E and E Slim revealed, taking on Eee and Air in one fell swoop

From Engadget -


Dell's breaking the Dell E into two device types, a 8.9-inch model clearly meant to take on the Eee 900, and the 12.1-inch "E Slim" which actually looks positioned to take on the MacBook Air and X300, at a mere 0.8" thick, though perhaps in a lower-end capacity.

The E will be available August, E Slim August/September, then new versions with WWAN and WiMAX in October.

Dell E starts at $299.

More details available here.