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NorhTec Gecko Edubook + Puppy Linux: That’s more like it

Puppy Linux on the NorhTec Gecko Edubook

The NorhTec Gecko Edubook is one of the most innovative netbooks around when it comes to hardware design. It runs on rechargeable AA batteries, making it easy to find replacements pretty much anywhere in the world. The OS and all the data is stored on an SD card, making it easy to upgrade. And the CPU and RAM are on…

January 12th, 2010, 5:43 pm by Brad Linder | 20 Comments

What’s next for the NorhTec Edubook?

After having played around with an 8.9 inch NorhTec Gecko Edubook for the past few weeks, I got a chance to meet up with the folks from NorhTec at CES. They were showing off several new devices including an upcoming 10 inch netbook and the recently launched Gecko Surfboard computer-in-a-keyboard. There was also a demo unit of the 8.9 inch…

January 11th, 2010, 8:56 am by Brad Linder | 2 Comments

NorhTec Gecko Edubook with Windows XP, WattOS – Video

The NorhTec Gecko Edubook is unlike pretty much any other netbook on the market right now. Sure, it has an 8.9 inch. 1024 x 600 pixel display and a small keyboard. But it has an unusual 1GHz XCore86 CPU which can be popped out and easily replaced. The entire OS runs from an internal SD card, which is also removable….

January 4th, 2010, 4:43 pm by Brad Linder | 11 Comments

NorhTec Gecko Edubook first look: Netbook that runs on AA batteries

The folks at NorhTec just sent me an interesting netbook to play with. You can check out my unboxing and hands-on video after the break, as well as a peek beneath the hood. But first, here’s a bit of info about why the NorhTec Gecko Edubook isn’t like other netbooks. I mean sure, it has an 8.9 inch 1024 x…

December 28th, 2009, 4:08 pm by Brad Linder | 40 Comments

NorhTec launches Gecko Surfboard: A $99 computer-in-a-keyboard

Asus isn’t the only company working on a device that packs a whole computer into a slightly chunky keyboard. NorhTec, makers of the low cost, low-power Gecko EduBook netbook plan to bring a new device called the Gecko Surfboard to market. The Surfboard uses a low power x86-compatible system-on-a-chip that combines processor, graphics and memory functions. All told, the computer…

December 17th, 2009, 4:05 pm by Brad Linder | 17 Comments

Updated NorhTec Gecko sports a 9 inch screen, $200 price tag – Video

NorhTec is preparing to launch a new netbook that stands out from the crowd in a number of ways. First, the Gecko EduBook (PDF link) will feature a low power 1GHz Xcore86 CPU that can run Windows XP while using just 1.2 watts of power (although by default it will come with Ubuntu Netbook Remix). Second, this laptop doesn’t use…

May 7th, 2009, 12:24 pm by Brad Linder | 21 Comments