EKing S515 Windows XP MID gets pictured

Midbbs has got hold of the slick S515 MID from Eking. This MID is x86-based which is good for many of us who like to change operating system from time-to-time. Eking is supplying it with Windows XP pre-loaded. As mentioned earlier, it is being retailed at $720.

The Eking uses same tile mechanism that was first used in HTC TYTN II and then later in Nokia N97.

The Eking S515 uses Atom Z515 processor, 1GB RAM; comes with 5.4-inch WVGA display. It has 16GB SSD for storage that is expandable via micro-SD cards. There is also a micro-USB port at the bottom.

EKING S515 MID phone price – $720

Few days back, we mentioned about the EKING S515 MID phone, which is basically a rebandaged Digicube Z8. Although we were very impressed with it, but one thing scared us: its price. We expected this MID phone to cost $1000+, but EKING folks have been able to keep the price down to mere $720.

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Eking S515 MID AKA Digicube Z8 MID Phone to hit the market this October

Eking S515, also known as Digicube Z8 MID phone has is going to hit the market this month (October). The S515 is powered by an Intel Atom Z515 processor running at 1.2GHz clock speed. It has support for 3G; has a sweet sliding QWERTY keyboard; a 5-inch WVGA (800×480) display. You get 16GB SSD for storage and 1GB RAM to run apps.

For OS, you can either choose between the good ‘ol Windows XP OS or Linux OS. It has support for China Telecom CDMA2000, China Mobile TD-SCDMA and China Unicom WCDMA 3G network.

Price is not known yet.