NorhTec shows off sub-$300, AA-powered Info Pad tablet
By Donald Melanson 
posted September 23rd 2009 7:02AM
posted September 23rd 2009 7:02AM
Upstart NorhTec has already manged to pull off a pretty impressive feat by actually getting its $200 Gecko EduBook out the door, but it looks like it's now setting its sights a bit higher, and has taken to the intertubes once again to show off its now-in-development Info Pad tablet PC. As you might expect, this one is more or less just a tablet version of the EduBook, right down to the same 1GHz Xcore86 processor and rechargeable AA NiMH batteries for a power supply. Of course, it does also get a new 8.9-inch resistive touchscreen to make up for that whole lack of a keyboard part, which will apparently only bump the price up to $295.95 (making it the least expensive x86-based tablet, according to the company). Head on past the break for the video overview, and look for the tablet itself to be available in November or December.
[Thanks, Jesse]
[Thanks, Jesse]
wow..those are some funked up icons
What, you don't enjoy the random icon size?
Maybe they make the most-used ones bigger so your stubby digits can mash them more easily.
in linux you can resize icons independently. plus it can resize base on how frequently you used program.
PS. But I kind of wait for CrunchPad.
put4558350,
I know you can resize icons manually in GNOME, but how do you resize them based on use? Is there a program for this?
This is exactly what i am looking for to use as a ''always on'' music jukebox to put on my wall above my receiver.I hope it support SDHC or USB memory. My shitty Archos 5 can go back on ebay finally.
Yeah, I'm thinking using this for something along the same lines. I've been trying to find the cheapest way to have a touchscreen control center for my home automation and this might just fit the bill.
For $295 thats really about all its good for. I dont think itd be as rugged as they say. The final model should have a more pleasing look to it.
looks like a great candidate for the Ubuntu Netbook remix, or Moblin if it is available for this processor? I am still holding out for a crunchpad tablet that is the same price range, but this is an interesting project
You're welcomed, engadget. :)
if the resolution was 1280 wide, i'd jump on it in a heartbeat
I always wonder how someone trying to promote a new gizmo can't afford to buy a tripod for their camera so they can use both hands while demonstrating it or simply have someone else hold the camera for them. I see this an amazing percentage of times. I think rule #1 of startups should be, "At least make an attempt to look like you aren't a one-man operation."
looks just like my GPS screen. What version of windows are they using.
I hope your kidding
how do you keep it running while you need to change the AA batteries?
I would imagine that you would have to have the AC adaptor pluged in, just like how you can run a normal laptop if you need to remove the battery.
Chris is right. It has an AC plug too.