HALERON UNVEILS LOW-COST MIO SMARTBOOK

Haleron has added a cheap smartbook to its mini-laptop line. The Mio Smartbook as it is called is a low power device with a 7 inch display. Its specifications aren’t better than those of smartphones.

The Mio Smartbook is powered by a 266MHz ARM-based processor from VIA. It supports up to 256MB of memory. The device comes with 1GB of flash storage space which can be expanded to 4GB. There are 3 USB ports, and an SD card slot for additional storage.
The Mio Smartbook runs on Windows CE 6.0. The expected battery life is upto 6 hours. The smartbook is available in red, pink, silver, green and black. It weighs about 1.5pounds. Other features include WiFi 802.11b/g and Ethernet. There is also an optional 3G USB modem for connectivity purposes.

Pricing and Availability
If you place an order for 3 or more units, you should be able to get it for $189 per unit. The product page on Haleron’s official website gives the impression that the laptop could run Windows XP, Linux and Android. While Linux and Android may be viable options, it can’t run Windows XP simply because it has an ARM-based processor.

HALERON UNVEILS SWORDFISH NETBOOK WITH ATOM 330

Haleron surprised the world a few weeks ago by announcing a netbook sporting two separate Intel Atom N270 processors. It is not sure whether the concept will materialize, but now the company has unveiled another netbook with an Intel Atom 330 processor. Called Swordfish 20, the new device is powered by a dual core Atom 330 processor with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive.

The Atom 330 is a processor usually found on desktops. While it offers better performance than the netbook specific N270/N280, it also consumes more power.

The Swordfish 20 netbook is equipped with a 10.2 inch display featuring 1024x600 pixels. The standard storage option is a 160GB hard drive, but you can opt for a 250GB drive. Other specifications include Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, 3 USB ports, VGA, Ethernet, a 5-in-1 card reader and a 1.3MP webcam. It has a 6 cell battery and an unlocked 3G modem. Prices start at $499.