I snuck into the storage room, grabbed two UMPC samples and then ducked into the nearest meeting room to shoot this video. I've been staked out down the hall from the storage room for days, keeping track of when people go on break and figuring out how I could get 15 minutes alone with these two beauties. On Monday I finally did it, take a look at the VIA NanoBook and Packard Bell EasyNote XS, both based on the VIA Ultra Mobility Platform. These two UMPCs get 5 hours of battery life, weigh only 890 grams, and best of all, are expected to only set you back $599 when they go on sale in August. Packard Bell will be selling the EasyNote XS in Europe while another distributor is expected to sell their version of the VIA NanoBook in the USA.

Unfortunately, my time with these two UMPCs was short and I had to return them to their safeguarded storage room within 15 minutes. I'm looking forward to sneaking in again and taking them out for a night on the town. I don't think anyone noticed their short absence, but if the wrong people at my office find out that I snuck two UMPCs out of storage to make this video I could have some serious explaining to do. I don't think the Geek Defense will get me out of that one.

Visitor

Wednesday, 04 July 2007

Thatnks for the video.

Do you have info on the Euro price for Packard Bell?

Also, can you tell us the capacity (v/a or watt/hr) of the battery?

Regards
Steve.

Visitor

Wednesday, 04 July 2007

Oh, I'm liking that price point. It seems I've been waiting FOREVER for a decent priced UMPC with decent performance! :grin

BevL(QB)

Bjorn Stromberg

Thursday, 05 July 2007

Hey Steve,

I'll let Packard Bell announce the price of the EasyNote XS when they officially launch it. As far as the battery is concerned, let me go ask someone and I'll get back to you.

- Bjorn

Bjorn Stromberg

Thursday, 05 July 2007

The VIA NanoBook reference design has a 4-cell battery.

Visitor

Friday, 03 August 2007

Thanks for the videos!
This is an instant buy!

Visitor

Tuesday, 07 August 2007

Do you know where I can preorder or release date in US?

Visitor

Tuesday, 07 August 2007

Worked as an HP Brand Mgr 10 years - Nanobook looks like a Homerun! VOIP card - what is necessary to make it fully operable? When/where can I buy on in Washington state or will it be available over your website direct?