Genesi USA has unveiled its new smartbook which based on a 800MHz Freescale i.MX515 ARM Cortex-A8 processor, called Efika MX smartbook. It comes with a 10.1 inch 16:9 LED backlight display with 1024 x 600 resolution, 512MB of RAM and 16GB NAND flash. You will get an optional 3G modem, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, stereo speaker, microphone, MMC / SD card slot and also a 1.3 MP web camera. The Efika MX smartbook is now $199, while the new 3G version is available for $249. [Product Page]
“We have created a low-cost, energy-efficient, Internet-connected line of note/netbooks through a very specific business model. We lower our costs to produce Efika MX products through our vast developer community and with local assembly and manufacturing, we will be able to pass even more savings along,” said Raquel Velasco, Managing Director/Chairman, Genesi USA Inc.
- Efika MX smartbook picture
Here’s a look at what this Freescale 7-inch smartbook offers.
- display: 7-inch (1024 x 600) touch screen
- Memory: 512 MB DDR2
- Storage: 4-64 GB internal storage; removable micro SD
- Connectivity: 3G modem (option) 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, RF4CE (option)
- Ports: USB 2.0 and USB mini (also for charging), audio in/audio out, SIM card
- Audio: speaker, microphone
- Camera: 3 Mpixel (video recording up to VGA @ 30fps)
- Battery: 1900mAh, USB charging
Let’s hope they can stay close to that $200 price point.
The upcoming 8.9-inch mini laptop, the Mobinnova Beam ARM powered Smartbook known as the élan from Mobinnova will soon be coming to wireless provider AT&T, it has been listed in the FCC database with a device ID of BEAMATT. Mobinnova was doing so well just by virtue of having tegra which will support 720p HD video playback and accelerated Flash content. Expect to see it at CES in January.
