This computer has been around for some time, but the version 2 has just been shown off at the CES and it means to take on the school market both in the UK and the US where there have been promises to provide all school children with a laptop to help them with their education.
Features:
CPU & PLATFORM
Intel® Atom™ Processor 1.6GHz
TPM
STORAGE
60GB 1.8″ PATA HDD
2-in-1 SD/MMC memory card reader
Supports boot from card reader and USB
USB 2.0 Interface for external storage.
I/O PORTS
2 USB 2.0 Ports
1 x RJ-45 10/100 LAN
1/8″ External Microphone-in jack
1/8″ External headphone jack
2-in-1 SD/MMC memory card reader
Kensington Lock Ready.
MEMORY
1GB Standard
WIRELESS LAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with open mesh support (Linux Only)
Mini-card form factor, single antenna
DIMMENSIONS AND POWER
Size: 9.5″ (W) x 7.5″ (H) x 1.5″ (D)
Weight: < 3 lbs
6-cell Li lon Battery
Battery life approx 5hrs+ typical usage time
AUDIO
2 integrated 1 watt speakers
VIDEO
8.9” LCD, 1024 x 600
Colour LCD TFT, LED Backlight
Digital LVDS Interface
Integrated camera
Driver / AP support Windows XP
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home – Installed
Supports Linux (ETA April 2009)
WARRANTY
1 Year Depot/Mail-in Parts and Labour Warranty
OTHER
Resistive Touch Input
Includes stylus/pen for resistive touch input
Built-in accelerometer senses orientation and automatically switches screen between portrait and landscape modes
Priced at $500
Source [IT Pro Portal]
