Android Powered Netbook is coming to reality

After some tests and proofs that the Google Android OS can run well on netbooks, it’s now becoming clear that it’s gonna be available on the nearby stores one of these days as Skytone introduces the Alpha 680. The netbook is ARM-based, and run by Google Android OS. Guangzhou is targeting to sell netbooks at $100.

The picture tells that the netbook is convertible to a somewhat like tablet form, that definitely adds a function.

I don’t have an idea yet of what applications the OS comes with, but pretty sure it has a decent browser that lets you do some internet surfing activities.

What do we get with $100? Let’s see.

• 7 inch screen @ 800*480
• ADSL, WiFi,( GPRS, CDMA,EDGE,WCDMA)
• 128MB DDR2 (up to 256MB Optional)
• 1 GB Nand Flash Memory (up to 4GB Optional)
• ARM11 533 MHz 32bit
• 10/100 MB Ethernet ; RJ-45
• Built-in WiFi
• Support MPEG1/2/4,H.263,H.264,WMV9
• USB 2.0 x 2
• SD/MMC card slot ( support SDHC)
• 80 Key standard keyboard; Capacitive TouchPad

Now we have a new cellphone with complete keyboard and larger case. And oh, it functions like a computer and that’s much better than a cellphone.

via The Inquirer

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Last updated: May 5, 2010 | Tags: android, android netbooks

Andrew is a longtime fan of portable laptops. Working as a tech journalist since 2004, he's had the chance to see these become better and better and now he's the Editor-in-Chief here at AllAboutEEEPC.com. The site is mainly focused on Asus netbooks, tablets and mini laptops, but you can always find more about these devices over at netbooklive.com , where Andrew spends most of its time. More on the About page. See all posts by Andrew.