iiView A2: MacBook Air wannabe Netbook
At the Windows 7 press event recently, we got a little surprise. iiView, a Singapore-based vendor, showcased a sexy Netbook with a generous 12.1-inch display.
Cyril Alonzo, chief executive officer of iiView, said that instead of making just another Netbook to feed into the already saturated market, he aimed to create a desirable product. Taking a page from the Apple MacBook Air, the iiView A2 is a sleek Atom-based minilaptop, but at an affordable price of around S$699 (US$561.63). In fact, the design is so similar that even the monitor-out and USB port are hidden within a flip on the side. Specifications include:
Interestingly enough, this Netbook comes preinstalled with Windows 7 RC1. Cyril said the reason is because Vista does not provide an adequate experience on a Netbook. Fortunately, since the machine comes with a Vista Home Premium license it is eligible for the free upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium when the latter launches on October 22. The iiView A2 will be available in Singapore by next week for an estimated retail of S$699 (US$561.63), which is cheaper than the Dell Mini 12, another 12.1-inch Netbook. We have a review unit on hand, so watch out for a full rundown of this sexy machine soon.
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Tracking laptop and PC trends since 2005, Darius Chang may have been knee deep in bits and bytes but is certainly not a binary person. Under that big and soft exterior holds a marshmallow core which dotes on his god-daughters and nephew. Suspected of ADD, his interests span disparate fields such as sustainability studies, diving, sports, politics, etc. A true jack of all trades, but master of one (maybe two).
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I'm using it right now. It's not that bad. I know Cyril Alonzo quite personally. I honestly don't think it's very easy making business with him. He gave me this notebook and said "See, it's like a MacBook Air" He likes using Apple products more than he uses his own products, would that be normal?
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The Hands On Review of the iiView A2 is now live too: http://babypc.com.au/2009081593/reviews/iiview-a2-slim-netbook-hands-on-review.htm Hope you like it! :)
I just posted the iiView A2 Unboxing Video on YouTube ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A61IeasPCFQ ) and some comments about it on http://BabyPC.com.au Check it out if you're wondering what this Netbook looks like in real life. I’m planning to do a more detailed hands on video in the next few days too.
There's not webcam? bluetooth? how abt the keyboard?
it definitely is as good as it looks since i saw it first hand too! can't wait for it to launch so I can go buy one for myself.J kudos to the iiView for transferring their operations to Singapore too. Look forward to many more innovations from them soon!
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