Normally the price of the $200 for a tablet style computer would be enough to make consumers queue up for the chance to get their hands on the kit.
The Smartbook from Freescale has almost everything that the consumer could ever want from tablet PC, the issue is that not much is known about the machine until it is launched at the CES in Las Vegas.
Reference Specs & Features:
Size: small/thin form factor (200mm x 128mm x 14.9cm and weighing 376 grams); no need for fan or heat sink
Processor: Freescale i.MX515 applications processor provides high performance and low power ARM Cortex-A8 core, OpenVG & OpenGL/ES graphics cores, HD video decoder hardware
Power management IC: Battery charging system for both USB and wall charging, Output buck converters for the processor core and memory, Boost converters for LCD backlighting, Serial backlight drivers for displays and keypad, plus RGB LED drivers
Display: 7-inch (1024 x 600) touch screen
Memory: 512 MB DDR2
Storage: 4-64 GB internal storage; removable micro SD
Connectivity: 3G modem (option) 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, RF4CE (option)
Ports: USB 2.0 and USB mini (also for charging), audio in/audio out, SIM card
Audio: speaker, microphone
Camera: 3 Mpixel (video recording up to VGA @ 30fps)
Battery: 1900mAh, USB charging
Sensors: MMA8450Q 3-axis accelerometer and an ambient light sensor
Priced at around $200
Source [Tech Ticker]
