Pegatron Smartbook, another non-x86 netbook
Pegatron is set to release a smartbook before the end of the 2009. This Pegatron Smartbook has a standard 8.9-inch screen and includes a 2 cell battery. Do not underestimate its battery life as it does not run a power hungry processor. It uses ARM 800MHz processor which will be able to give you 8 hours of juice!
Since it uses ARM processor, it won’t be able to run Windows XP, Vista or 7 or any OS made for x86 machinse. However, it will be able to run Linux, Google Android or Windows CE. All this for under 200 pounds
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I am really hanging on for one of these with android or (preferably ubuntu)linux The low energy, fanless, ability to playback streaming media content, 8 hours battery…..sigh…
asus seem to have delayed theirs…with windows 7 arriving, and a gazillion atom endowed netbooks still to shift I cant see any Uk supplier offering one of these soon, (links would be good if I am wrong!) hopefully that will change