Multibook G22, courtesy of ASRock
Japan always gets the good stuff first, and this time around it got the first
netbook based on a dual-core Atom and coupled with Nvidia's ION chipset. Actually, it's a 12-inch design, so
we probably shouldn't even call it a netbook, as it looks more like a
proper notebook.
It packs 2GB of memory, has a 320GB hard drive, an optical drive, HDMI,
three USBs, Bluetooth 2.1, n-draft wireless, gigabit LAN and even a 56k
modem, just in case you happen to travel back through time. However,
its main selling point is the 12-inch 1,366×768 screen.
At 305×225×37.5mm and 1.92kg, it's pretty obvious it's quite a bit
closer to notebooks than netbooks. In Japan it retails for about €439
without an OS, and we have no idea if it will show up in other markets
anytime soon.
More here.
