I stumbled home today to find a flier on my doormat from Maplin. Somewhere where I usually get components, connectors..that sort of thing. I was stunned to find that they were selling a 7″ netbook for ?170.
Spec’s are:
Product Features
? The next generation of affordable mini-laptops is here
? An ultra compact, lightweight and durable solution – just 650g!
? An ideal travel companion with built in Wi-Fi technology…now you can be truly mobile
? Ideal for web surfing, email, word processing and spreadsheets
? 7-inch LCD screen and stylish piano black finish casing
? Easy to use Linux operating system
? Complete with Xip office applications
? Multi-theme display (Child or Adult mode)
? Web browser: Firefox
? Email and Office (word processor and spreadsheet program)
? PDF viewer
? SD / SDHC Card reader
? Built-in Wi-Fi ( IEEE 802.1 b/g )
? 10/100MB Ethernet port
? 2GB SSD (soild state disk) shock proof storage
? Expand the storage with USB or SD Flash Memory (not external hard drives)
? Supports up to 4GB SD cards and 4GB USB sticks
? DDR2 128MB memory
? 800 x 480 ( WVGA ) Display
? 3 x USB 2.0 ports
? Stereo Speakers and built-in microphone
? Touch mouse pad
? (Does not support Microsoft O/S)
? AC adaptor / charger
? Battery duration: 2+ hours
? Dimensions: 222 (l) x 165(w) x 29.5(d) mm
Tech spec
| Model No.: |
MINI LAPTOP NEO |
| Storage drive type: |
Nand Flash 2GB |
| Processor: |
32 Bit CPU |
| System RAM: |
DDRII 128MB |
| LCD screen size: |
7-inch |
| Operating system: |
Linux |
| Wireless connection : |
WI-FI |
| I/O ports |
3 x USB host sockets;1 earphone/line_in socket |
| Card slot |
Push-Push SD card socket |
| Mouse control: |
Touch Pad |
| Keyboard : |
Standard 80 KEY |
| Display |
| Display Type: |
7-inch TFT |
| Widescreen Display: |
Yes |
| Max Resolution: |
800 x 480 ( WVGA ) |
| Networking |
| Other com options |
10/100MB Ethernet port |
| Wireless LAN supported: |
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g) USB Dongle |
| Audio |
| Audio input: |
Microphone |
| Audio output power: |
Built-in microphone and dual speakers |
| Other |
Touch mouse pad |
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| Operating System / Software |
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| OS Provided: |
Linux |
| Software: |
Web browser; Flashplayer; Office; PDF viewer; email |
| Battery and Power |
| Technology: |
Lithium Battery |
| Installed Qty: |
1PC |
| Capacity: |
2200mAh 3.7V |
| Working time: |
3 hours |
| Product Dimensions |
| Shipping Weight (in kg): |
650g |
| Size: |
222(l) x165(w) x 29.5(d) mm |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Service and support: |
1 year warranty |
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With so many new netbooks (as they are now called) hitting the various world wide streets there doesn’t seem to be a single one that stands out. The choice was easy when there was just the one Asus 701. Now there are legion of the things with a new one just round the corner. will it be the Asus 900, 901 or the msi wind
So far they’re not in a shop near me so the choice is easy. Soon they’ll be here and I’ll have to make up my mind
