NorhTec Gecko UMPC

[HardOCP News]

VIA Arena has the lowdown on a new UMPC tossing its hat in the mini-laptop arena. The NorhTech Gecko is powered by a 1GHz VIA C7-M, runs LinPus Linux Lite and has built in Wi-Fi. Hit the link above for the full list of specs and pictures.

The NorhTec Gecko has a traditional clamshell design that any notebook user will find comfortably familiar, only in a more compact, cost-effective package. Like other UMPCs it provides all of the traditional functionality relating to interacting with the Internet in a Mini-Note form factor. What it does provide is an alternative computing experience for people who cannot afford the more expensive options.

 

[Azhar]

I don't see any information about battery life. I wonder what that's like.

 

[Azhar]

After a bit of Google searching, it seems it's battery life is a decent 3.5 hours. An hour and a half longer than conventional laptops. Not too shabby. I was hoping for 5 though.