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Apricot Returns to UK with a Sub-Laptop for Mobile Trade Professionals and Habitat Users


London: Thursday 16th October, 2008 Apricot Computers Ltd returns to the UK bazaar today with a strategic entrance into the burgeoning Ultra-Mobile Machine UMPC market. The latest sub-laptop on the market, Apricot s PicoBook Pro runs on either Linux or Windows XP, with a 60Gb hard drive, an 8.9 mainframe screen and impressive series existence of 4 hours. PicoBook Pro is also very light, weighing in at 0.98kg, yet it still manages to accommodate a generous sized piano for simplicity of typing, complete with WiMAX support, an in-built VGA output, Bluetooth, two USB 2.0 ports and a storeroom license hole ideal for the mobile customer whether it s for labor or play.



Apricot s PicoBook Pro has been developed entirely with the mobile customer in mentality and its asking price of 279 incl. Silo gives it stack bazaar appeal. According to the Apricot ethos, an ultra portable mainframe should be functional with enough hard compact disk liberty to run and store disc programmes, yet use rule conservatively to save on power and series life. PicoBook Pro is one of the greenest sup-laptops in the marketplace, using ultra-low current ULV 1.2 GHz. Users can also walking boot their PicoBook Pro in under 30 seconds.



The new First in command of Apricot Computers, Shahid Sultan, commented on the business s first produce pronouncement since its re-entry into the UK last month: Many donations in the sub-laptop bazaar are missing the point. A mobile Machine customer fundamentally desires to be able to connect to the internet whenever and wherever they are and to be able to use it for a prolonged stage of time, without needing to charge the batteries. We have created a Machine that is truly mobile and - despite its high excellence credentials, functionality and look and feel it is also affordable.



Merchandise Specifications:



Specification
Details

Size Weight
Physical amount 230mm x 171mm x 38.7mm

Load 0.98kg

Succession AC Adaptor
small room Li-ion Battery, 2200mA, giving up to 4 hours use

International auto-sensing adaptor 110-240V

Display
8.9 Wide Television WS VGA 1024 x 600

Wires LCD, CRT, TV, or LCD CRT Dual Display

Luggage compartment Memory
60 Gigabyte Hard Disk

1024MB 1GB DDRH RAM 667Mhz

Operating System
Linux: Novell SUSE Enterprise

Windows XP: Genuine Windows XP Habitat Edition

Roads
Built-in 10 100 based-T LAN

3945 ABG Wireless LAN 802.11abg

Bluetooth, optional WiMAX

I O Ports
D-SUB brooch x 1

USB 2.0 Haven x 2

Mic-in Haven x1

Line-in Haven x1

RJ45 Haven x1

Kensington Anchor Point

Processor
VIA C7-M Ultra-Low Electrical energy 1.2 GHz

VIA TwinTurbo Know-how 400MHz Watch speed

Graphics
High Routine 3D Graphics: VIA Chrome9 HC3 integrated graphics core, full DirectX 9.0 support

Audio
VIA Soundtrack HD Audio checker chains up to eight high characterization channels with a 192kHz example rate, delivering a richer all-round digital media experience.

Chipset
VIA VX800 Unified Chipset

Additional Features
1.3 Mega-pixel Integrated Webcam

Built-in 4 in 1 Card-reader




Pricing and Availability

Apricot s PicoBook Pro is available now and is priced at 279 including VAT, which comes with Linux pre-installed. Clientele can opt to install XP at an additional cost.



PicoBook Pro is available to buy directly from the Apricot website www.apricotcomputers.com from today and making units strength of character craft from 1st November 2008, with 14 daylight hours deliverance time. Apricot is currently seeking partnerships with UK distributors and resellers for PicoBook Pro.



About Apricot Computers

Apricot Computers Ltd was established in the UK in 1965. Formally owned by Mitsubishi Corporation, Apricot is now a corporation of ultra mobile personal computers and has its control center based in the UK.



Apricot was the first business in the earth with several technical innovations, including the first commercial load of an all-in-one classification with a 3.5-inch floppy drive, while in the early 1990 s it manufactured one of the earth s most secure x86-based PCs, sold exclusively to the UK government.



Apricot continues in its keenness to producing excellent crop and services. Apricot has had impressive global successes historically and is now manufacturing crop to trouser suit today s more connected earth and mobile lifestyles.



For more information, please call www.apricotcomputers.com.




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