Another mini-notebook breaks cover
Maxdata thing based on Via ref design
MAXDATA HAS released a tiny 1KG mini-notebook which measures 230mm by 171mm by 29.4mm.
The machine uses the 1.2GHz Via C7-M ultra low voltage microprocessor and the Via VX700, and comes with Windows XP.
It includes support for 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and Ethernet, has a DVI port, two USB 2.0 ports and microphone and speaker ports.
The unit has a seven inch 840 by 480 screen and with a Skype model too.
It will cost €629. It is called the Belinea S.Book 1. µ
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L'inq:
http://www.belinea.com/de/s_line/lineview_tagline.jsp?node=652Pricy
Wow, that's about twice the price of the Asus Eee. Dimdows really pushes up the price, doesn't it. I think they need to bring out a Linux version.Eeek!
The most obvious competitor for this unit is of course the Eee PC. But how can this unit compete with the Eee PC when it is so much more expensive? If my AUD to Euro conversion works correctly, you can get an Eee PC for €276. Why would you spend so much more to get this unit?Good to see more variety on the market though. I'd like to see more devices in the 7-10" range.
A little better
That is the price for a little better cpu, twice memory, 80GB hdd, bluetooth, DVI port, remote controller and of course WindowsXP. I'll wait for eee2 or ibm.Ok, If
Improve screen resolution & maximise it's size within outer shell, plus, make the phone GSM tri-band and you have a winner.Either it is a me-too and it competes on Eee price or it's specs meet specific demand. Don't go for middle off the road.