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This netbook is packed with unique features and an attractive Linux operating system, but it lacks in performance and endurance.
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EMTEC's Gdium netbook reviewed: colorful case hides an underwhelming device
Engadget —
... When you're drowning in a flood of copycat netbooks it's hard to not to be drawn to one that's a little different, one like EMTEC's Gdium, bravely forgoing internal storage in favor of a 16GB thumb drive "G-Key" and willfully ignoring the ubiquitous Atom processor. ...
Emtec Gdium Liberty 1000 netbook reviewed (Verdict: Poor solution looking for a problem)
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... The "Gdium Liberty 1000" is an intriguing proposition: Slip in the custom "G-Key" flash drive in the bottom to fire up your own custom Linux desktop, making it possible to swap your personal work environment into any of the nearly disposable netbooks from Emtec that will never actually be littered around the landscape, as the netbook itself, according to the queen of all netbooks Joanna Stern, is sort of horrible. The keyboard is apparently pretty good, though, which would make typing run-on sentences easy. ...
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EMTEC unveils new Gdium netbook
slashgear.com 1/8/2009 — It appears that EMTEC’s new Gdium netbook is ready for prime-time, or in this case, ready for display at CES. We went hands-on with a non-functioning prototype of the Gdium last August at IFA 2008 and now have pictures and specs for what ...
CES 2009 Preview: EMTEC to debut new Gdium netbook
gadgetell.com 1/5/2009 — Section: Computers , Mobile Computers , Laptops , Security , Software / Applications , Web , Websites , Trade Shows , CES
EMTEC, a company especially known for their mobile peripherals, plans to have their newest netbook, the Gdium, on display ...
EMTEC bringing 10-inch Gdium netbook to America for $400
engadget.com 12/31/2008 —
While EMTEC clearly knows how to have a good time, it's getting back to business with the Gdium. If you'll recall, we heard about this here netbook eons ago, but since then, we've been too overwhelmed by countless Eee models and various changes in ...
SHINY PREVIEW: Emtec GBox nettop PC
techdigest.tv 7/3/2009 — I very nearly walked out of a two hour press briefing from Emtec this afternoon. Sorry Emtec, I nearly did. You're good people but it was too long for a man in shorts and flip flops when the air-con's jacked up to Siberia. Thankfully, those that stuck ...
Emtec debuts Linux-based Netbook with removable SSD
news.cnet.com 1/28/2009 — Emtec, a supplier of laptop peripherals, is setting up a new Netbook based on Madriva's flavor of Linux called the Gdium.
The 10-inch Netbook runs on 512MB RAM from a 16GB removable USB thumbdrive, a unique configuration. Wi-Fi, VGA out, and an ...
EMTEC intros tiny Ion-powered G-Box nettop
electronista.com 7/4/2009 — EMTEC has recently showed off an upcoming nettop PC flying under the G-Box codename. The small form factor PC will be powered by the NVIDIA Ion platform that mates an Intel Atom CPU with the HD-capable graphics and system combo chipset. Despite this ...
Dell Inspiron Mini 10: Full Review
laptopmag.com 3/9/2009 — Dell's first 10-inch netbook has a compact chassis, good keyboard, and a crisp 10-inch display, but we wish it offered better battery life for the price.
Video review- HP Mini 1000 MI netbook
jkontherun.com 2/13/2009 —
I have finally gotten time to give the HP Mini 1000 MI netbook a fair shake and so far it’s held up admirably. While I sometimes experience a bit of lag doing things overall the performance is pretty good. This video shows off the Mini ...
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