Everex launches $400 laptop running gOS Linux
By Jonathan Schlaffer
Everex makes a lot of low-cost systems these days; including the CloudBook. The CloudBook is a competitor to the Asus EeePC but has several different features. This is not that laptop. This laptop is a full-size 15.4″ model running gOS Linux version 2. It’s specs are relatively unimpressive but at $400, it’s hard to complain.
The Everex VA1500V laptop features a 15.4″ display with a resolution of 1440 x 900 which is rather impressive considering it’s “budget” pricing. It ships with 512MB of memory and a 60GB hard drive; running the show is a VIA C7-M processor at 1.5GHz. You will find a Via Chrome9 graphics chip, so no gaming for you; not that you could play games anyway.
If 512MB of memory isn’t enough, it can be upgraded to a maximum of 2GB. Rounding out the package is a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. No DVD burning either.
It has standard connectivity options of LAN or WiFi but only supports b/g networks (the most common) but n support would have been nice. There are 3 USB ports, one VGA connection, mic and headphone jacks. It’s worst downfall is the included 3-cell Lithium-Ion battery. Most other laptops ship with a 6-cell or 8-cell battery and have available extended batteries. Not here.
Battery life will not be impressive. However, if you’re looking for a “throw-away” type laptop or a laptop that’s somewhat functional for a young(er) person, it would be hard to beat this. I’d certainly choose it over a CloudBook, that much is for sure.
All in all it’s very similar to the Zonbu Notebook. If you’re interested in purchasing one, online retailer, Newegg will be happy to hook you up.
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The low power components that you seem to think are subpar, will probably allow a three cell battery acceptable portable time. Why do you seem to have a problem with a design that allows this computer some pretty impressive features for the price? If it had all the items you keep saying it needs, there is no need for it. It’s not as disposable as you think. The ability to do email and surf the web or watch a DVD will still work pretty well 3 years from now. Just because I can’t tow a horse trailer with my BMW doesn’t make it a throw away.