Cloudbook Everex has released new Cloudbook SC1200T in Taiwan with 1GB of RAM and Windows XP as operating system instead of Linux-based gOS. Other features of this new model are pretty much the same as classic Cloudbook CE1200V sold in US. The unofficial source reports that the Cloudbook SC1200T retail price is between 14,000 and 15,000 TWD (about USD $459 and USD $492). Via Liliputing
The same day that the Asus Eee PC 900 appears on most U.S. retail stores is its product launch in Manila, Philippines. None other than two representatives from Asustek came all the way from Taiwan to launch the Eee PC 900 before the Filipino press people, bloggers and enthusiasts. The Eee PC 900 would sell for almost the same $549.99 equivalent to Philippine peso. Unfortunately, when I asked the Asustek representative if they have the black version, he said that Asustek is releasing the white version first. But there is certainly the black ones, as I noticed in their press kit. I’m guessing that they would deplete their stock of the white Eee PC 900 first before releasing the black ones. As for other colors, Asustek doesn’t seem keen on releasing other funky colors similar to the colors of the Eee PC 700. And yes, the Eee PC 900 would come with the 4400mAh battery, which the Asustek representative said would last for a good 3.5 hours. We’ll have to confirm that from actual users though. Here are a couple of shots of the press launch, as well as some shots comparing the Eee PC 900 with the 701. Just click on the thumbnail for a larger view.
Liliputing got a pretty good coverage of a video found by blogger Mike Cane while digging into YouTube. And what’s that video all about? Detailed specs and information about MSI’s upcoming Eee PC rival - the MSI Wind. Mike found the video on a Turkish site and from what he deduced the MSI Wind would seem to pack with the following features:
Looks like MSI is really up to something good here. The 80GB HD is definitely a winner. But with its 10-inch display, it could very well match up with the Eee PC 900 or the upcoming 10-inch Eee PC. via Liliputing, MikeCane2008 We’ve been hearing a lot about Everex’s Cloudbook lately, but they’ve also been extending their reach into the realm of “mini pcs”, in the same vein as the Eee desktop PC. You might remember that Everex has been having some tricky luck lately, with the Cloudbook’s repeated delays, and their uber-low-cost gPC being removed from the shelves at Wal-Mart, due to low sales. Unlike the gPC though, this tiny computer has a slicker look and a slimmed-down form-factor. Specs:
It has the look of a Mac Mini, and runs gOS (green OS) ‘Space Dock’, which is pretty spiffy looking, and it comes preloaded with many of the same standard Linux apps that the Eee PC does, including Firefox, Skype, Openoffice, GIMP, etc. Much like the Eee PC’s OS, the gOS has many links to online applications, many of them Google. Curiously, this mini PC is optimized for MySpace users: “The limited edition gPC mini (MyMiniPC) provides MySpace users with a customized platform to easily collaborate, modify and update webpages on the world’s most popular social networking site.” In fact, the tag line on their product page reads “Exclusively created for the +100,000,000 MySpace users of the world”. I can’t say that I agree with this marketing strategy, as it excludes a whole demographic of people who don’t use MySpace, but Web 2.0 integration is still a good idea, in my opinion. I just wish this mini PC was priced a little bit lower.
Engadget manages to get a hands-on of the new Everex Cloudbook Max deing displayed at the ongoing CTIA Wireless 2008. The new Everex Cloudbook Max has an 8.9-inch WVGA display at 1024 x 600 resolution, runs on Windows Vista, WLAN, Bluetooth, integrated GPS receiver, 2 megapixel webacam, 80GB HDD, 2GB DDR2 RAM, 1.6GHz processor, and many more powerful specs. But most importantly the new Everex Cloudbook Max runs Sprint’s XOHM WiMAX network. Looks like as early as now, the Asus Eee PC 9-inch model already has a competition even before it is released. But I guess the deciding factor now would the price. With such a powerful little machine, the Cloudbook Everex MAX would certainly sell for a high price. …and it kicks the Western-release of the Cloudbook into the ground. The Japanese version of the Everex Cloudbook will be released on March 22nd, and will feature a touchscreen, an intelligently-placed trackpad, a sleek new design, integrated cam, and the ability to connect VoIP devices. The new machine will be dubbed the Cloudbook CE1200J.
Notebook Reviews.com, famous for their extensive testing of Laptop computers, has written a detailed review of Everex’ CloudBook. The small machine failed miserably. The review details several problems, including extreme fan noise, overheating to the point of having to shut down the system every 30 mins, a slow hard drive, external display trouble, no lid latch, and slow processor speeds. Read the review here. Engadget reports that Everex Could is delayed until February 25th. This is good news for Asus as Everex Clould looks like a good challenger for EEE.
The Everex Cloudbook which seems to be a nice alternative for Asus EEE PC will be available in the US on the 25th of January. Hardware specifications: 1.2 GHz Price: 399$ Pre-order here |
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