Tuesday, June 01, 2010
NorhTec, who’ve brought up ultra cheap portable computers such as the Pad Tablet and Gecko EduBook are back at it again with the Gecko Surfboard which is a computer in a keyboard. Yes, just like the ASUS Eee Keyboard. While it can’t compete in looks and features, it easily makes up for in price. The Gecko Surfboard is only $99.
It’s powered by an energy efficient 1GHz Xcore86 processor, only consuming 5W of power - not good enough for gaming but good for web browsing they say. 512MB RAM. You can hook it up to a spare monitor or TV via the VGA or composite out ports. Internet connection is via 10/100 LAN, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi or 3G. Other ports include 2x USB 2.0, old school serial port and headphone / mic ports.
It can run Windows XP or Linux OSes. It’s fanless. It can boot up from a SD/SDHC card (2x SD Card slots) or 2.5” IDE HDD (not SATA).
The Gecko keyboard will be showcased at CES 2010 and ship shortly afterwards in early January 2010. The Linux version costs ~$99 while the Windows XP version will cost ~$150.
Source: LinuxDevices via SlashGear
Interesting. Most folks who “web browse” watch videos. Will this device be able to handle streaming?
Has it got HDMI port?
hi there wow you can boot from 2 new sdhc cards sdhc card capacity is 32 gb a piece soo you can have 64 gb flash storage and boot capacity
hi there i dont see hdmi port for $99 or $150 for windows i dont think hdmi is included you want hdmi port go with eee keyboard it not only has a hdmi port but suports wi-fi hdmi transmtion too tv by wi-fi soo hdmi wire less thats why it is expencive wi-fi hdmi cost money more high tech the more it cost too build the product soo no hdmi for $99 on the planet