Smartbook AG makes befuddling CULV notebook
updated 09:05 am EST, Fri February 26, 2010
Namesake laptop will be shown at CeBit in March
German computer maker Smartbook AG will introduce a new thin-and-light computer at the upcoming CeBit show in March. Despite its name, the Smartbook Logo unusually has nothing to do with the emerging "smartbook" category. It will instead edge toward full-featured notebook models with a 11.6-inch, 1366x768 display, an Intel CULV processor, 1GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive. It will also have an HDMI output and run Windows 7 Home Premium. Smartbook AG's PC is still light at just under 3 pounds.
The Smartbook Logo will go on sale in Europe for about $943 (699 Euros).
There has been some controversy over the use of the term "smartbook." Smartbook AG was using the name to sell computers before chipmaker Qualcomm started using the combination of "smartphone" and "netbook" to refer to its platform of low-power, smaller-than-netbook-sized computers with its ARM processor and 3G capability. Smartbook AG recently won a temporary restraining order that prohibits Qualcomm from using the term in its promotions in Germany. [via Liliputing]
