Sharp Netwalker Smartbook hands on

http://www.netbooknews.com Sharp netwalker 5" smartbook with a 1024x600 available only in Japan.

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Science & Technology

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• netbook
• news
• smartbook
• sharp
• netwalker
• mobile
• internet
• device
• IFA
• 2009
• ubuntu
• remix
• sascha
• pallenberg

[deathtomoses]

is it just me or does it look like the desktop is just normal ubuntu with nine shortcuts?

[minipcpro]

that's the impression i got from it, too! :)

[MarantzSt153]

my hp mini 210 12'' has 10 hours too =]

[undocumentedspot]

@CMDProductionsTM this is not for you, this is for people who want more freedom than being controlled by Apple. this can support flash and java. ipod don't.

[ledawsonfamily]

@deathtomoses

He said it was Ubuntu netbook remix.

[spylogo3]

An arm processor can't install native windows xp

[jy02250883]

anybody know if this netbook can install windows xp???

[Linkinator2]

Looks like a DS Lite, with the bottom screen replaced with a keyboard!

[Mohamedhp]

Actually, I pretty much think you clicked twitter once and did the same for firefox as your double click on it was slow but you just selected it. Later on when you tried the keyboard you clicked enter which instantly opened Firefox. Though I would tell you :)

Thanks for overview. Nice device hope market goes that way, in two years I don't expect to be able to carry around a 10" any more :D

[ArchiMark]

Obviously, this is a niche market device, so, if this fits the niche you're in then this can be a very good device. Otherwise, you'll look elsewhere....

I'm very tempted to get one or the UMID M1...big decision point is whether I want Sharp which is Linux only, but has what I perceive as better build quality, normal USB port or get M1 with somewhat lower build, but with miniUSB/BT/XP or Linux options, 1/2" narrower, so, more easily pocketable, yet almost same same display size 4.8" vs 5"....

[CMDProductionsTM]

Honestly, that looks like a piece of shit. I wouldn't want that even for web browsing. I'd rather use my iPod touch.