Small UMPC type notebooks are becoming popular over conventional models for a certain portion of the society. This portion believes that such notebooks are portable to carry around (especially for mobile professionals) and affordable too. Although they might not be high on system configurations, still they give enough options to their users, who require a small notebook for running basic operations. One of the latest releases in this category is Everex Cloudbook. With a weight of only 2 pounds, this small notebook has a compact design. Experts feel that its solidity and durability is mainly due to the presence of innumerable components in a small body, which actually works in favor for its users. Its 4-cell battery can last for 3 hours, when it is operated on full load (where all high-end programs are running).
The 9.1 in x 6.7 in x 1.1 in body of Everex Cloudbook has a small 7-inch display for you. The 7-inch WVGA (800 x 480) matte screen of this Cloudbook isn’t appropriate for extensive usage. Again, it has also not been designed for HD Videos. However, it does offer adequate color and contrast along with reasonable backlight. Its high resolution is adequate considering the tiny screen. The notebook also has 0.3 megapixel camera just beside the screen, present primarily for web conferencing. With a small body, keyboard is cramped and it might take users considerable time for proper handling of its keys. Its touchpad is located on the notebook’s right side and you can fin it to be too small for your comfort. Though working on both the touchpad and keyboard might cause difficulty in the initial stages, you will get acquainted to carrying out tasks on Everex Cloudbook very soon.
You don’t get an Intel processor with an Everex Cloudbook. As an adequate replacement considering its size, Cloudbook is provided with 1.2 GHz ultra low voltage C7-M processor from VIA. The VIA VX700 chipset processor has a 128 KB L2 Cache along with a 400 MHz FSB. For storing files, you are offered with a 60 GB portable hard drive (3600 rpm parallel-ATA). You are also getting a 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM with your Cloudbook, which can help in running needed applications on this small notebook. As an operating system, previously the Everex Cloudbook had a Linux variant gOS Rocket OS. However now, the system is also available with a Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition as its OS.
At $399 (starting price), Everex Cloudbook can be tagged as an affordable notebook. With the presence of an inbuilt stereo speaker, Wireless LAN antenna and 4-in-1 card reader, you get most of the basic desires of a user fulfilled through your Cloudbook.
Specifications
Processor:
Model: VIA C7-M VX700
Speed: 1.2 GHz
Front Side Bus: 400 MHz
Cache: 128 KB L2
Screen:
Size: 7 inch
Screen Type: WVGA (800 x 480) TFT active matrix
Weight: 2 lbs
Memory:
Hard Disk
Size: 60 GB
Type: 3600 RPM parallel ATA
RAM
Size: 1 GB
Type: DDR2 SD RAM
OS (operating system): Windows XP/gOS Rocket
Version: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/gOS Rocket Operating System (Linux variant)
Pros: Viewing on the screen of Everex Cloudbook is adequate with high resolution scaling considering its very tiny screen. The design is very much innovative when you consider the location of touchpad and inbuilt WLAN antenna.
Cons: Everex Cloudbook is very low in performance. Its gOS Rocket operating system doesn’t give any indication of being a good substitute for Windows XP. Its keyboard is cramped and touchpad’s location & size might give you trouble in the initial stages. Again, the system can get heated considerably, if it is worked upon for longer period continuously.
Price: $399 (Starting range)
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