The Gecko EduBook has a neat trick that makes it stand out from the netbook flood: the whole system is contained on one tiny chip Richard Trenholm was CNET's film and TV editor, covering the big ...
The Edubook has a 1024 x 600 pixel display and can use an internal SD card or 2.5 inch hard drive for storage. It has a relativelytiny touchpad and keyboard, but features a good range of input and ...
The NorhTech Gecko Edubook is a cheap, somewhat modular netbook that runs on AA batteries. The netbook first hit our radar in early May, but the folks behind the project have posted some updated ...
You thought it wouldn't happen; you thought it couldn't be true. A $199 netbook that runs on the same batteries your fully-motorized LEGO AT-AT eats for breakfast? That's right, the updated Gecko ...
Although netbooks such as ASUS's "EeePC" and Acer's "Aspire One" have gained popularity since last year, it became clear that a netbook "Edubook" realizing the selling price of 10,000 yen or less will ...
NorhTec's last attempt at a super-cheap laptop hasn't exactly rocked many peoples' boats — with its 7-inch display surrounded by the king of all bezels and a $300 price, you don't have to spend much ...
Computer makers have been trying for a long time to get netbooks for the education environment and developing nations to the sub-$100 price range. One of the most recent machines to aim at the magic ...
The $100 price point is where computer makers have been striving to get for the education market. That price was what the OLPC first promised with its XO laptop and was ultimately unable to deliver on ...