Features
Key features of the prior design — introduced in June — that appear to be shared by this new version, include:
* Processor –Intel Atom N270, clocked at 1.6GHz
* Chipset — Intel 945GSE
* Memory — 256MB (Linux only) or 512 MB
* Display — 7-inch 800×480 or 8.9-inch 1024×600 color LCD
* Storage — up to 8GB NAND flash; or 30 GB HDD
* Audio — 2-channel stereo audio; built-in speakers and mic; jacks for audio in/out
* LAN/WLAN:
o 10/100Mbit Ethernet
o 802.11 b/g wireless; full MESH 802.11s support
* Keyboard/touch:
o Water-resistant integrated keyboard with hot keys cycle
o Touchpad with left/right buttons
* Camera — 30fps @ 640×480, 0.3M
* Power:
o Batteries — 4 or 6 cells, with approx. 4.5 or 6.5 hrs operation, respectively
o AC adapter for recharging batteries
* Operating system — Linux or Windows XP Pro
* Security Hardware-based theft deterrent
Key new features of the new design, according to Intel’s announcement, include:
* Touchscreen — pen and on-screen soft keyboard
* Tablet mode — simple user-interface shell; quick launcher for tablet mode
* Enhanced software — easier network connection and collaboration simple computer management, and localized, education-friendly content