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Apricot Computers has come a long way to introduce its ‘first product’ as an autonomous manufacturer of ultra portable computer devices. Formerly owned by Mitsubishi Corporation and popular in the 80ies and 90ies, Apricot is back in the UK with its Headquarter and the Apricot Picobook Pro netbook. Chances to succeed are bright, as the netbook pool is turning into a vibrant market for mobile internet gadgets. This market is open for experiments as seen with the OLO netbook or the elegant Asus S101.
The Picobook Pro gets in line with the 8.9-inch netbooks, which is small enough to fit in every hand bag, but a VGA Output connects the netbook to a large display for more intensive multimedia experiences.
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Specifications of the Apricot Picobook. On request the Apricot netbook comes with WiMAX. Although WiMAX is optional the relaunched company already has a sense of direction mobile internet gadgets could point to. Apricot Computers states its Picobook would last for four hours backing on a 4400mA Li-Ion battery. The whole machine runs on VIA C7-M Ultra Low Voltage 1.2 GHz Technology, that claims to be both ecofriendly and speedy. Coming to graphics, Apricot’s netbook offers 3D performances based on a VIA Chrome9 HC3 integrated core.
Beside those features, the Picobook keeps up with the times and offers 60GB in capacity as well as 1GB RAM (DDR 2). Its 8.9″ display supports WSVGA at a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixel. There’s also a 4-in-1 card reader plus a 1.3Mp webcam on board. I/O Ports include D-Sub, 2x USB, microphone and RJ45.
The Apricot Picobook Pro netbook ships for £279 and will hit the stores in November.
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