Everex CloudBook with 8.9 Inch Screen Hits FCC

by atticus ~ September 3, 2008

We had previously posted about Everex Japan’s CloudBook CE1220J and CloudBook CE1221J and we were wondering if similar models would appear in U.S soon. It looks like it’s going to happen. The new CloudBook, which is based on FIC CE2A1 (FIC is the parent company of Everex), has appeared in FCC website. There, you can download PDFs containing photos and information of CE2A1. The user manual is a worthwhile read if you want to know its specifications and features. I have extracted a few images from the PDFs.

So far, the new CloudBook looks pretty good. I like the fact that it has a 8.9 inch screen at 1024×600 resolution and still keeps to the same dimensions as the older CloudBook CE1200V. Let’s take a look at the specifications of CE2A1.

Operating System: Windows(R) XP
Processor: VIA C7(R)-M ULV 1.20GHz
Chipset: VIA(R) VX800
Main Memory: 512Mb, 1Gb or 2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM (up to 2GB)
Graphics: VIA(R) VX800
Display: WSXGA 8.9-inch TFT color LCD touch screen (1024 × 600 pixels)
Storage: 1.8” HDD
Sound: Full-duplex 16-bit stereo speaker with wavetable support, H/W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible, Built-in dual speakers
Network Interface: 802.11 b/g, Onboard LAN 10/100 Mbps, Bluetooth 2.0
I/O Ports: 2 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x VGA port, 1 x Express Card Slot
Card Reader: 4-in-1 card reader (SD / MS / MMC / Ms Pro)
Audio Ports: 1 x headphone / line out jack, 1 x microphone in jack
Dimension: 230(W) x 172(D) x 31(H)mm
Weight: 1022g (including HDD)
AC Adaptor: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 65W
Battery: Lithium Ion, 3.5Hr- 4Hr (4 Cell), 5.25 - 6Hr (6Cell)
Webcam: 1.3 megapixel
Keyboard: Full-sized 80 Key

In the face of so much competition, do you think the 8.9 inch CloudBook would be a seller? Some readers of JKKmobile seem to think it’s ugly. What do you think?