Intel Atom Shortage, VIA Sales, Nano Shipments
July 3, 2008
Couple of quick articles on Intel and VIA CPUs for the netbook market.
First off, DigiTimes mentions the impact the Intel Atom shortage is having on the netbook industry. They mention that because of the shortage, that LCD panel makers who handle the manufacturer of the 7″ to 10″ LCD panels for these devices are concerned about shipments of these devices (i.e. people waiting for specifically for an Intel Atom device). It’s not helped by the fact that there is a battery shortage (which might ease up this month - note the word “might“). The Intel Atom shortage on the other hand could last through the fall (into September).
DigiTimes mentions that for 8.9-inch displays, AU Optronics (AUO) and Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) are the primary suppliers. When it comes to the 10.2-inch displays, Chunghwa Picture Tubes (CPT) and HannStar Display ship the majority of those. Kind of interesting little bit of information. Another company, Innolux Display, is ready to start producing panels for the low-cost / sub-notebook market.
Everex Cloudbook - 10.2-inch Models, Updated Release of 8.9 Max
July 1, 2008
PC Advisor is reporting that Everex is planning an even larger netbook / sub-notebook type of device, sometime in November of this year, with a 10.2-inch display.
In addition, they maybe accelerating the release of their 8.9-inch Everex Cloudbook Max to the end of August for Japan and Taiwan, and September for the US (instead of later in the year as originally reported), with a WiMax-version due in September.
The 3G options (HSDPA and HSUPA) leave the “mini-laptop” open to bundling with a 3G contract (and perhaps a cheaper price up front).
The information is said to come from First International Computer (FIC), who manufacturers the 7-inch Everex CloudBook and one curious note is that instead of strictly staying with a VIA C7-M 1.6GHz CPU, Everex has opted for a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU as well, with a slower VIA CPU.
Models:
- CE2A1 - 1.2GHz Via C7-M, 1GB RAM, 60GB HDD (Taiwan for around NT$14,000 (£230, $460))
- CW0A1 - 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, Windows XP, (Taiwan for around NT$15,000).
Read: PC Advisor
Tips to Improve Your Mini (Sub) Notebook
May 27, 2008
LAPTOP Magazine has put together a guide for solutions on common problems that many people run into when it comes to the top three Sub / Mini / Netbooks in North America, the 7-inch Asus Eee PC, the 8.9-inch HP Mini-Note, and the 7-inch Everex Cloudbook.
Everex CloudBook and Windows XP
May 23, 2008
Could it be that the 7-inch Everex CloudBook is finally getting Microsoft Windows XP?
It is if you are buying it in Taiwan and you are specifically buying the Everex gBook SC1200T.
The 1.2GHz VIA C7-powered ultraportable device was spotted with a box listing the above model number along with “Windows XP” and “Adobe Reader”.
In addition to Windows XP, it’s listed with 1GB of memory and the normal 30GB HDD.
Read: Everex Taiwan
Via: Liliputing
Mini-Notebooks and Heat
May 16, 2008
Mini-notebooks / Sub-notebooks / netbooks - whatever you want to call them, they are hot right now. Turns out it’s not just sales and consumer interest that make them hot - they are also literally hot.
Using a Dell Latitude D630 as a baseline comparison, Joanna Stern over at LAPTOP Magazine took a look at the heat generated by the following ultraportable laptops:
- Asus Eee PC (7″, Intel)
- Everex CloudBook (7″, VIA)
- Asus Eee PC 900 (8.9″, Intel)
- HP 2133 Mini-Note (8.9″, VIA)
Temperature readings were taken on the underside, on the keyboard, and on the touchpads, under various loads (but using the same usage patterns).
The HP 2133 Mini-Note fared the worst with a 114 degrees Fahrenheit reading on the underside near the battery, however it fared better in the keyboard and touchpad tests.
Read: LAPTOP Magazine
Announced: Everex CloudBook Max
April 2, 2008
Everex announced a new ultraportable laptop to compliment the 7-inch Everex CloudBook.
It’s the Everex CloudBook Max and it comes with an 8.9-inch 1024×600 widescreen display. It will be competing with the Asus Eee PC 901 and possibly the HP Compaq 2133 (depending on price). It offers a larger harddrive and more memory than the regular CloudBook. It won’t be available until the second half of this year.
Among the changes besides the obvious display size:
- Upgraded CPU - 1.6GHz Via C7-M
- 2MP Web camera (built-in)
- GPS Receiver (built-in)
- Integrated Mobile WiMax (Sprint Xohm)
Dimensions are not much larger than the original CloudBook:
Width: 9.4 inches (238.8mm)
Depth: 6.9 inches (175.3mm)
Height: 1.1″ inches (27.94mm)
Weight: Less than 2.2 pounds (0.998kg)
