To encourage PC makers to use Windows XP Home instead of Linux in the ultra low-cost PCs market, Microsoft is offering its operating system at US$26 for emerging markets and US$32 for developed markets. PC makers participating in its Market Development Agreement can receive an additional discount up to US$10.
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Hi Folks,
These are the belated traffic reports for the months of March and April. Page views for both months were around 18,000. Looking at Google Analytics, Cloudbook related searches have dropped while that of other Nanobooks, especially Zyrex Ubud and Astone UMPC, have increased. This explains the darker shades of green you see for Indonesia […]

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Astone UMPC has made its appearance on Achieva Technology Malaysia’s website. On the Astone UMPC distributor webpage, besides product information on the ultra portable you would be able to download its brochure, WinXP drivers and Yahoo Messenger camera driver.
The Astone UMPC is currently on sale at Tech Hypermart for RM1599 (US493). The price includes a […]

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PDair is selling a leather case for Everex Cloudbook CE1200J at US$50. Since the size of Nanobooks are the same, the case should also fit other UMPCs like Cloudbook CE1200V, Zyrex Ubud and Astone UMPC. Here’s a video of how the leather case looks:

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The VIA Nanobook has made it to France. Offered by French retailer, Surcouf, the ultra portable would soon be available in the market. In fact, the gold color version is planned to be released on 20 May 2008. The white color version would be released in a later date in June.
The mini laptop is priced […]

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