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Gigabyte M912M M912M

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Specifications (base version)
Manufacturer Gigabyte
Model name M912M
Model id M912M
CPU type Intel Atom (Diamondville)
CPU speed 1600 Mhz
Graphics Intel GMA 950
OS Windows XP Home
Display Size
8.9" 1024 X 600
Display Type
LED b/l, Soft (Finger) Touch
RAM 1024 MB
Hard Disk 160 GB
Keyboard YES
Mouse Pointer YES
Battery capacity 32 (Wh)
Battery Life (tested)2.7 - 3.2 hours
Weight 1350gm / 47.6 oz.
Size (w/h/d mm) 235/180/42 mm
Size (w/h/d inches) 9.3/7.1/1.7

Physical Interfaces
USB2.0 (x3)
MIC-in
Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm)
VGA
Ethernet 10/100
SD card slot
ExpressCard/34

Wireless Interfaces
802.11b/g
No Wireless PAN (Bluetooth)
No Wireless WAN (e.g. 3G cellular)

Additional Specs and Accessories (can vary)
WebCam 1.3Mp

Trend (140days, 7-day moving average.)


Latest NewsLinks (10 most recent.) All linksTrack product
Gigabyte Promotional Videos for Upcoming Netbooks23/03/09
Gigabyte M1022 netbook has a cool dock02/03/09
Gigabyte M912, convertible netbook, gets the needed 6 cell batte23/02/09
Meet Gigabyte M1028, convertible netbook23/02/09
Enabling 3G on the locked Express mini slot.06/10/08
M912M presentation video06/10/08
M912M first impressions06/10/08
HardwareZone M912 review.17/09/08
LaptopMagazine M912 review.17/09/08
Hardware Canucks M912 review.17/09/08
All Gigabyte M912M links.

Product Notes
Using the Intel low-cost notebook platform, this will be a very good value challenger to other touchscreen convertibles like the VyeS37 and the Flybook V5. The M version Include the LED-backlit 1024x600 screen which is bright and has good contrast. (The M912X includes a CCFL backlit screen.) Official specs indicate that the M912M has no Bluetooth included but most resellers seem to be including BT now. Check with your reseller if this is important to you.

Opinion
A netbook with a difference. Despite the relatively heavy 1.35KG, this is a device you can use in some UMPC-like scenarios. The touchscreen is fun to use.
Having tested this device, we found it to be very fast due to the high-speed 160GB SATA drive. Battery life is near 3 hours with Wifi on. Touchpad good quality. 2GB upgrade easy. BT 2.1 was included on our test device.

Pricing Guide (based on retail price for base model.)
Europe:€52617 Oct 08
USA:$79917 Oct 08


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