The Astone UMPC is now available in black color from TechHypermart in Malaysia. Specifications wise, the black Astone UMPC is similar to the silver model. HDD size remains at 60Gb while RAM size remains at 1Gb. Selling for RM1,599 (USD494), the VIA NanoBook from Astone ships to both Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysia Borneo.
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PC Show Singapore, which is held from 12 June to 15 June, is selling the Astone UMPC 30Gb model at SGD699 (USD507)  and the 60Gb model at SGD799 (USD579). The sets come with 1Gb of RAM, Windows XP operating system and 1 year warranty. In addition, System Mechanics and Search & Recover 4 softwares are […]

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Bong from Philippines has blogged a short comparison of the Astone UMPC and Asus Eee PC. He likes the generous 30Gb hard disk and touch screen found in the Astone UMPC. While he acknowledges the slight sluggish performance of the VIA CPU, particularly upon start up, he shrugs it off with the following:
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E-C Mix Records in Philippines is now selling the Astone UMPC with 60Gb HDD. At Php20,500 (USD470), it also comes with Windows XP pre-installed. And that’s not all, they are throwing in a free Diesel bag. Check out the deal here.
So far, E-C Mix Records is the only retailer I have seen selling Astone UMPC skins. I’m […]

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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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Astone UMPC is probably the most affordable touch screen Nanobook around. As reported over here, it’s selling at USD420 (PHP17,945) in Farmers Cubao in Philippines. Over at Singapore’s Sim Lim Square, it’s reported to be selling at USD489 (SGD670). However, an operating system is not included in the price. Nevertheless, it is certainly price competitive […]

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We know that the screens of Nanobooks can be pushed back more than 180 degrees. But what are the practical uses? tantantiniiin from PhiMUG had the interesting idea of flipping the screen of Astone UMPC and fitting it to the top of his car’s dashboard. With a GPS receiver module and software, it could serve as a car navigation device.

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Astone UMPC, an ultra portable with 7″ touch screen and modular webcam, has made it to Vietnam. Priced at around US$565, the mini laptop is available at chodientu.vn. You can find some nice photos of Astone UMPC over at online forums ledmobile.net and 5giay.com.

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