Gigabyte M912 netbook in the trade-show wilds
By Thomas Ricker 
posted Jun 2nd 2008 8:22AM
posted Jun 2nd 2008 8:22AM
Update: Sassy press shot and official specs after the break.
[Thanks, Jacob G.]
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How much is the cost of a touchscreen going to add compared to the likes on the MSI wind, Asus eee??
Does anyone know if the 'touchscreen' means you can write on it like a tablet computer? Or is it simply like a UMPC or iPhone style screen?
If they can price it $500-$750 count me in!
Looks like the screen can be twisted, so I guess we'll be able to write on it like a tablet pc!
It's $660.
So adding 6 bucks to the price tag would be an evil thing to do eh?
That is not an attractive photo of this laptop. Couldn't they have at least used clear tape?
I can't wait until Computex starts. So many things are being announced or released.
This looks like a really good idea if it isn't too expensive.
IS that really you in the photo!? nice!
No, thats my plastic reincarnation. But I am female... If that's what you mean.
Get a chat room!
Excuse me?
My original comment was on topic. Someone else's was not. But why can't I respond to that? And goodness you don't need to be sarcastic or snarky. Leave that to the fanboys.
"Please do not take a picture"
"Oh! Good" (mouth promised, but still take up the camera clicks)
It won't be as successful as the MSI Wind.
Very true, the Wind is shaping up to be an incredible machine. The one-touch under/overclocking and reported top notch build quality and keyboard seals the deal for me.
I think I have to disagree. Although the price will be a big factor, having an inexpensive tablet on the market could result in Gigabyte finding a niche market.
love the idea of a cheapo tablet.
but im still waiting for a sliding form factor!
say again?
links to said tabletpc form factor?
I just wish one of these small laptops would sport a DVI port over VGA, it is my only holdout and will probably force my hand to a Macbook as a result. I use my laptop 50% of the time hooked to my TV to stream movies from my media server. Otherwise it is one of these VGA units and a game console or something like that as neither Roku nor AppleTV can do it.
Reflective screen.
Next.
Err, I think the reflection is due to a piece of plastic stuck onto the screen...
I really hope the screen isn't reflective, 'cos I dislike reflective screens too... hopefully the screen will be usable under sunlight as well. Then we can get a cheapo version of a Fujitsu Lifebook P1620!
YAML - Yet Another Mini Laptop
Yuo make it sound like that's a bad thing?
The more mini notebooks out there the lower the prices eventualy will be, which means i might actually one day be able to efford one !
I say keep 'm commin' !!!
Yuo = You, for everyone that even remotely feels like bashing me for my bad grammar and spelling ;)
Excellent, a convertible tablet.
shame the keyboard doesnt go right up to the edges
But can it slice cake?
I think it's ugly as hell but, I like that the screen is higher res and if it turns out to have tablet functionality that also would be a plus.
Unless the touch input is waccom, I probably won't be picking this up anytime soon.
Optional CPU swings it for me....
Does anyone else see the image of a naked male torso in that plastic film over the screen in the top photo???
I also see a spooky face.
My therapist will be disappointed we'd been making such great progress :|
Make it under $600 and Im sold.
What can I say, Im a cheap student finishing highschool (I am doing three college courses per semester, so I would have use for this...)
Im still leaning towards the 2133 or Atom Eee, especially if the touch screen makes this thing quite expensive.
I want one :'( with 2GB RAM and 4HD :) but i will be too if is 40HD :)
I want one :'(
I want one :'(
I want one :'(
Man this is the hit thingy!! Touch screen?! Lightweighted?! ATOM cpu?!
I saw the machine at computex 2008 in tapei yesterday tested the machine was awsome but won;t release til mid july however the retail price was shocking its going to be around 17000-19000 NT(currency rate 1USD = 30.3x NTD) which is a really decent price comparing to other tablet pcs…
PS: It works with both MS.XPs or Linux OSs
It would make it perfect if it could also have a build in GPS receiver