Gigabyte M912

Infobox Information appliance
name = Gigabyte M912


caption = M912V
manufacturer = Gigabyte Technology
type = Subnotebook/Netbook
releasedate =
connectivity = 10/100 Mbit Ethernet 802.11b/g wireless LAN Bluetooth 3 USB 2.0 ports
lifespan =
unitssold =
media = Secure Digital/MMC/Memory Stick/MS Pro
os = Linux, Windows XP, Windows Vista
input = Keyboard
Touchpad
Microphone

camera = 1.3 megapixel video camera
power = 4 cell 4500
cpu = 1.6Ghz Intel Atom
storage = 4 GB SSD or 80-160 GB hard disk drive
memory = 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM RAM in a single SO-DIMM slot
display = 8.9 inch (diagonal) TFT LCD with LED and Touchscreen Technonlogy (1024x600 / 1280x768)
service =
dimensions = 235 x 180 x 28~42 mm
weight = ca 1.3 Kilogram
touchpad =
predecessor =
successor =
related = Asus EEE, MSI WindThe first netbook offering by Gigabyte, the M912, is a hybrid tablet device able to function in both a standard laptop arrangement or, by twisting the screen, able to function as a Tablet PC device. It features an Intel Atom processor and comes preloaded with either Windows XP, Windows Vista or a customised Linux distribution. The hardware varies slightly depending on the OS chosen. The Linux Version for example does not include Bluetooth and has a lower resolution screen. Press accounts suggest that there may be significant heat and speed issues compared with other netbooks. Other criticisms focus on Gigabyte's choice to ship one variant with Windows Vista Home Basic, which lacks official Tablet PC support. [http://blog.laptopmag.com/gigabyte-m912-mini-review]

Features and variations

Common features: [http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Notebook/Products_Spec.aspx?ProductID=2835 Official specification sheet] ]
* 8.9" Touchscreen
**Windows models:
***CCFL backlit 1280x768 display
**Linux models, and possibly M912T:
***LED backlit 1024x600 display
* 2.5 Inch HDD Bay
* ExpressCard slot
* 4-in-1 card reader: Secure Digital/MMC/Memory Stick/MS Pro †
* 1GB SO-DIMM
* 1.6hz Intel Atom
* Intel 945GSE Express Chipset+ICH7M

Variations include two models running Windows XP Home (M912X) and Windows Vista Home Basic (M912V) with a 160GB hard drive and a screen resolution of 1280x768. Both . The Ubuntu Linux version, M912M, is expected to ship with a 1024x600 screen resolution and 80GB hard drive. [http://www.liliputing.com/2008/08/gigabyte-m912-tablet-lcd-to-come-in-two-flavors.html] Another, the M912S, is expected to ship with a 4GB SSD. [http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/07/gigabyte-m912-uber-netbook-or-budget-tabletpc-specs-eu-pricing-its-good-and-availability/] [http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/06/04/gigabyte_unveils_sub_tablet/] Another expected model, the M912T, is believed to have DVB-T support. [http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/08/gigabytes-mobile-tv-netbook-coming-soon-m912vx-now-shipping/] While the Linux powered models are expected to ship with substantially lower screen-resolutions, their screens feature energy saving LED-backlights.

ee also

* Asus Eee Box
* Internet appliance
* MSI Wind
* Ultra-Mobile PC

References

External links

* [http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/Notebook/Products_Spec.aspx?ProductID=2835 Official site]