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    A new linux mini-pc has been released by IMOVIO

    http://www.webitpr.com/release_detai...eleaseID=10258

    iKIT Specifications
    General
    Processing
    - Processor: Marvell PXA270 312MHz
    - Operating System: Linux 2.4.19
    - User Interface GUI: Proprietary plus Trolltech QT/E 2.3.8
    Connectivity
    - Bluetooth® 2.0 with EDR, supports wireless stereo headset
    - (A2DP) & DUN profile
    - WIFI® IEEE 802.11 b/g
    - Optional USB connection configured for HSDPA dongle
    Keypad
    - QWERTY/AZERTY + numeric keys, other languages optional
    Memory Internal
    - ROM: 128 MB, RAM: 64 MB SDRAM
    - User data: 12MB, User media files: 23MB
    Memory External
    - Micro SD (up to 8GB)
    Display
    - 2.8 inch QVGA, TFT, 260,000 colors, landscape
    Dimensions & Weight
    - 95mm (L) x 65mm (W) x 15.5mm (H)
    - 113g (with battery)
    Connector
    - Mini-USB 1.1 used for charging, PC data exchange and wired stereo headset.
    Battery
    - 1050 mAh, Li-ion
    - Standby Time: up to 250h
    - Power-up Time: up to 3h (25% data download per hour)
    - Gaming Time: up to 4h (java game)
    - Charging time: 2.5-3.5 hr to full charge from flat with device power off
    Colors
    - Velvet Black, Satin White – other colors available to order
    Multi-Media
    Browser
    - Web browser Opera Mini 4.1
    Messaging
    - POP3 / IMAP / SMTP email protocols
    - Supports MSN IM
    Audio
    - Supports MIDI, WAV and MP3 formats
    - 16mm speaker built-in, monophonic
    Imaging
    - Supports JPG, BMP, GIF and PNG formats
    - 0.3 MP fixed focus camera (Option)
    - Digital zoom: Up to 3X smooth digital zoom with 7 steps
    Video
    - 3GP, MP4 and AVI format, Maximum size QVGA
    - 25 fps video playback for QVGA size video clips
    - Support full-screen display
    Java
    - JTWI / JSR75 compliant
    Professional
    PC Sync
    - With Outlook 2000/2003 & Outlook Express v6 (emails, contacts, calendar)
    Personal Features
    - Calculator
    - Media folder
    - Notepad
    - World clock
    - Alarm clock
    - Stop Watch
    - Countdown Timer
    Contact List
    - Maximum 2,000 records
    Calendar
    - Maximum 1,000 events
    In the Box
    - iKIT
    - Battery
    - Mini USB / USB cable
    - USB stereo earpiece
    - Charger
    - User guide and CD











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    Re: A new linux mini-pc has been released by IMOVIO

    Mobile Companion that at 95mm by 65mm and only 15.5mm high is as portable as a mobile phone. Yet the WiFi enabled device comes with a full QWERTY/AZERTY keyboard, an 8GB SD card slot, a 2.8 inch QVGA display and an option to convert the USB for use with an HSDPA dongle, making it a fully functional communicating and browsing device and a viable substitute for a laptop.
    ...???

    i can either have a keyboard, but no real display.

    or a display, and i need a small rat to do my typing for me.

    the only software spoken of is Opera 4.1 and the kernel.


    meh, i suppose they will sell a few for novelty sake.
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    Re: A new linux mini-pc has been released by IMOVIO

    This device looks to be less useful than a mobile phone, take the screen, QVGA? this is an absolutely useless 320x240.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QVGA

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    Re: A new linux mini-pc has been released by IMOVIO

    "User Interface GUI: Proprietary plus Trolltech QT/E 2.3.8
    Connectivity "

    What the hell?

    No thanks.

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    Re: A new linux mini-pc has been released by IMOVIO

    I supose they mean the 2.6.19 kernel and not 2.4.19? I can't believe it runs on the ancient 2.4 series??

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    Re: A new linux mini-pc has been released by IMOVIO

    Quote Originally Posted by eragon100 View Post
    I supose they mean the 2.6.19 kernel and not 2.4.19? I can't believe it runs on the ancient 2.4 series??
    Looking at the other specs and versions I'm pretty sure it's 2.4
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    Re: A new linux mini-pc has been released by IMOVIO

    Quote Originally Posted by FuturePilot View Post
    Looking at the other specs and versions I'm pretty sure it's 2.4
    What a useless POS then, I am *not* going to buy this! It almost makes me

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    Re: A new linux mini-pc has been released by IMOVIO

    I know that was my reaction this thing.

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    Re: A new linux mini-pc has been released by IMOVIO

    I don't see what the beef is. Exactly how much do you expect from a 3" screen? I just saw this the other day and really fell in love with it. As cell phones become more and more mainstream I find myself parting with that technology. I don't even have a cell phone now. $40 extra in my pocket every month I think this thing would be pretty cool for taking notes in class maybe and as long as I can get an ssh and iax client for this then I might buy it. My main compliant would be the lack of a trackball or touch sensitive pad for mouse navigation. I really hate using a little d-pad type thing to move a mouse pointer...

    Sadly the press release for this is about 5 months old and there is still no new news or available product. I hope everything is well.
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