Via Nanobook Storms into Malaysia as Blue Thunder BT260
by atticus ~ March 31, 2008

Blue Thunder BT260, an ultra portable based on Via Nanobook UMD reference design, has been released in Malaysia. The UMPC comes with a 7″ touch panel screen, modular VoIP bluetooth handset, 30Gb Hard Disk Drive and 512Mb RAM. BT260 is selling at this online store for US$686 (RM$2199). An operating system is not included at this price.
Compared to the other Nanobooks, Blue Thunder BT260 has about the most colorful product description.
Sleek by nature, enchanting by sight. Not even the highest of compliment can do justice to this captivating contrivance. The sheer class that resides under the lustrous surface of this all new Blue Thunder™ UMPC - BT260 is enough to make heads turn. With a divine touch of style delicately coating a cutting-edge technology inside. UMPC - BT260 promises an experience beyond imagination.
Precisely constructed to a dimension so fine, this new phenomenon has the capability of a PC notebook and the weight of a pocket scribbling notebook, making it the leader in the imminent trend of ever improving technology.
Its unbelievable size and wonderful functionality makes you a walking office. The era of hassle bustle is now officially history. Might you be in the plane rushing to another end of the world to close a multi-million dollar deal or waiting for your chauffeur in front of the hotel, you can now work wherever you need. The UMPC-BT260 is a balance of performance and portability.Its robust structure promises travel-ready durability and around-the-clock reliability. Combining with the touch screen technology, VoIP phone and Wi-Fi features, the true meaning of borderless world has now emerged.
Blue Thunder BT260 Specifications
- Processor: VIA C7-M ULV 1.2GHz (FSB 400)
- Memory: 512MB DDR2-667 SO-DIMM
- Level 2 Cache: 128KB
- Drive: 30GB
- Chipset: VIA VX700
- Graphics: Integrated in VX700
- LCD Panel: 7″ touch panel - WVGA 800×480
- Audio: Compliant with HD Audio; built-in 2 high quality speakers (1.5W)
- LAN: RJ-45 port for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
- Extended Module: VoIP Bluetooth Phone
- Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11 b/g-USB interface
- Card Reader: 4-in-1 Card Reader (for SD, MS, MMC, MS-Pro)
- Keyboard: 80-key with inverted-T cursor keys and Windows hot keys
- Pointing: Micro pad with 2 click buttons
- I/O: DVI-I, USB x 2, Mic-in/Array Mic x 1, 1 x DC-in jack
- Audio Port: 1 x headphone/line out jack, 1 x Microphone in jack (w/Array mic)
- Battery: 14.4V 2200mAh (4 cell) ~ 3.5Hrs
- Adapter: AC 100-240Volt, 50-60Hz, 65W 19Voltage
- Dimension: 230 x 171 x 29.4mm
- Weight: 1KG
- Packaging: Standard packing (adaptor, UMPC driver, user guide)
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May 22nd, 2008 at 4:08 pm
My Blue Thunder UMPC BT260-CA ’s touch screen driver that came in the CD s not functioning.
I am running on WindowXP.
Where can I download the driver that is suitable.
Currently, my Blue Thunder is running without the touch screen capabiity.
regards
chang
May 22nd, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Hi Chang,
First take a look at this to see if it helps.
If not, you might want to give the drivers from Astone UMPC a shot. Unfortunately, Astone lumped all the drivers into one 96Mb rar file. The touch panel driver is just 1.13Mb.
Let me know how it works out. :)