Intel and Asustek Plans for low-cost laptop

June 7, 2007 · Filed Under Computer Gadgets & Hardware · Comment 

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Eat your heart out OLPC, it is a noble idea but I hate to admit that the design sucks, probably they design it that way so that there would be no second hand value. Well, anyway Intel and Asustek just announce a low-cost laptop that is small, portable, and light, it doesn’t spot any real processing power that will blow your brain away but it does have some really cool features.

The new Eee PC laptop, which costs just $200 aims to provide access to knowledge and modern forms of education to people in developing countries. Thus, Intel has named it as a “World Ahead” initiative.

Listed below are the features of the $200 Eee PC laptop: Display: 7-inches

  • CPU & Chipset: Intel Mobile CPU and Chipset
  • OS: Microsoft Windows XP/ Linux compatible
  • Communication: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet; 56K modem
  • WLAN: WiFi 802.11b/g
  • Graphic: Intel UMA
  • Memory: 512MB, DDR2-400
  • Storage: 4/8/16GB Flash
  • Webcam: 300K pixel video camera
  • Audio: High-definition Audio CODECD; Built-in stereo speaker; Built-in microphone
  • Battery Life: 3 hours (4 cells: 5200mAh, 2S2P)
  • Dimension & Weight: 22.5 x 16.5 x 2.1-3.5cm, 0.89kg

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    Asus C90 Upgradable Laptop

    April 5, 2007 · Filed Under Computer Gadgets & Hardware · Comment 

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    Asus latest laptop the C90 could be the stepping stone towards upgradeable laptop. The Asus C90 spot a Intel Conroe processor platform, according to Asus, everything is upgradable you name it: Processor, LCD, hard drive, memory, graphics card and many more. For more images, visit Notebook Review.

    I have to say I am impress and I have been waiting for this for quite sometime now, it used to be that the only difference between a laptop and desktop is portability, but with the introduction of Asus C90, laptops are now equally powerful as a desktop with the portability that everyone crave for. Asus C90 Linux driver anyone?

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