Apricot Computers launches PicoBook Pro

British x86-based PC maker relaunches into UK market

Apricot Computers launches PicoBook Pro. Hardware, Laptops, Netbooks, Apricot, VIA, WiMax 0
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15 October 2008 17:13 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Apricot Computers has returned to the UK with an entry into the netbook market.

Described as a "sub-laptop", Apricot's "PicoBook Pro" is an 8.9-inch netbook boasting optional WiMAX support that will be priced at £279.

It runs either Linux or Windows XP, has a 60GB hard drive and boasts a battery life of 4 hours.

It also offers 1GB RAM, wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g and a VIA processor, graphics and chipset.

The PicoBook Pro is light, weighing in at 0.98kg, gets a "generous-sized" keyboard, VGA output, Bluetooth, two USB 2.0 ports and a memory card slot.

Apricot Computers claims the device is green - it uses ultra-low voltage (ULV)/1.2GHz and fast - booting in under 30 seconds.

Available now to order for shipping on 1 November, the £279 price point is for the version with Linux pre-installed, XP will be charged extra.

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  • its not the size of your laptop that matters right? right? ladies back me up here....lol Posted by johnny, us
  • Il dépend de que voulez-vous faire avec cela? Posted by Shane McCarrick, Ireland
  • Wow, booting under 30 seconds. I assume that's under Linux since my Acer Aspine One (512Meg Ram, 8Gb SSD) boots XP Pro in under 20 seconds and I think that's slow !
     Posted by Adrian, UK

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