RM has launched the RM Asus miniBook - a tiny PC pitched at students that weighs less than 1kg and, at only £169, costs less than an iPod.
The RM Asus miniBook is aimed at students, who can use the inexpensive PC for word-processing and spreadsheet work, as well as to browse the net and send and receive email and IMs. With its 7in screen the RM Asus miniBook also lets users view photographs, play videos and MP3 files. Click here for pictures and more details about the RM Asus miniBook
The RM Asus miniBook has a solid-state hard drive and features an integrated webcam, microphone and speakers. It has internal wireless g networking capability and an optional 3G module for easy mobile connection. There is an integrated card reader, three USB 2.0 ports and a VGA out port.
The RM Asus miniBook has been jointly developed by RM and its hardware partner, Asustek.
Tim Pearson, CEO of RM said: "We are working with our technology partners Asustek to bring affordable, mobile computing to schools. We have a responsibility to ensure that all our children have access to the very best learning and the very best technology that is available.
"By developing a student device that is in the same price range as an iPod I believe we are getting there.”
Comments
Alan R said: Hardly tat - the size an weight of it makes it incredibly portable and because its running linux it would be amazingly useful as a mobile systems administrators tool Not only that you get the stability and customisation abilities which Windows cant possibly offer
Simon Connell said: This is utter tat For another 100 you could get a real notebook with a 15 screen DVD drive 512Mb 40Gb and best of all Windows not some linux freebie another case of marketing schmarketing
Stuart McCallum said: It appears from a cursory glance at RMs website that it might be available to those in education only The prices certainly seem to be on the basis of for education onlyPity I would have thought this was a useful piece of kit for a much wider audience
Mike E said: Looks alright to me - but if its just surfing the web youre after try a PocketSurfer2 tinyurlcom3bgr5jIt kicks ass
Kitty said: So are you saying this is no goodI really wanted one to take with me when i go to Turkey for 6 weeks as I miss the internet so muchi was gonna surf the net via my mobilewould this be expensive should i buy or not
David S said: Yes - and with the EEEC being priced at 199 the 169 price tag looks distinctly overblownYet again Europe is ripped off
Philip C said: This is just a rebadged EEE PC Similar launch time price and specs