Kinpo VIA Nano-powered netbook rocks the 3G (but only in China)
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted Aug 6th 2009 11:59AM
posted Aug 6th 2009 11:59AM
We're starting to see more companies throw VIA Nano processors into the netbook mix as of late, and now it looks like Kinpo (last seen with an Android-sporting tablet) is getting in on the action with the N03. This guy has an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) display, comes with either a 1.2GHz or 1.3GHz VIA Nano processor, and sports integrated TD-SCDMA 3G (the China-specific 3G standard), HSDPA/HSUPA, W-CDMA, and EVDO. Also on hand are WiFi, options for either SSD or HDD storage, up to 2GB memory, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, and your choice of either Windows XP or Vista Home Basic. The company is "boasting" a 3 hour battery life, which is a shame -- with all that connectivity, this device is otherwise well suited for situations where plugging in isn't really an option. No word on price or release date, but we'll keep you posted. [Warning: PDF read link]
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Does this mean the 3G option is only available in China or the entire netbook?
i thought via nano meant better battery life than intel atoms. or was it better performance? either way, does the nano make these cheaper than atom netbooks?
The reason why it has 3G is because Chinas do not allow WiFi.
nubs
Yet... this one has both...
My last netbook had a Via processor. The performance was less than stellar..
This is VIA nano, not VIA C7
Put Ubuntu on it, NAM 3G, and ship it to the US!!
Well, WCDMA is a NAM 3G standard.
OMG, this thing looks SO much like the old Powerbook... 2400 was it? particularly closed.
Windows-tax and non-standard resolution, no thanks.
how is this different than the Acer aspire 11.6, with atom 1.3 ghz, 250 mb, windows vista basic, 3 hours of battery life. I paid $350 for it, its awesome!
and the Acer Aspire is thinner.