Only UMPC | Ultra-Mobile PC

Well we know it’s not an UMPC news, but sure enough it is an alternative to those who are not willing to spend about a $1000. The latest from pepper pad is powered by an AMD processor and runs Linux (long live Open Source). These devices are priced at $699 (hope to have some new UMPCs with this price tag) and carry the spec of

• Linux Kernel 2.6 embedded operating system
• AMD Geode(TM) LX 800@0.9W(a) processor
• 256 MB DDR SDRAM
• 256 KB LPC ROM
• 20 or 30 GB 1.8″ disk drive (ATA)
• 7.0″ 800×480 WVGA TFT LCD
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g / WEP / WPA
• Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• Dual IR emitters and IR receiver
• USB 2.0 HOST AND DEVICE
• STEREO HEADPHONE OUT
• COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
• MICROPHONE IN
• AC ‘97 AUDIO CODEC
• STEREO SPEAKERS
• BUILT-IN MICROPHONE
• RESISTIVE TOUCH SCREEN WITH STYLUS
• FULL SPLIT QWERTY KEYPAD
• DIRECTION-PAD
• SCROLL WHEEL
• FULL SPLIT QWERTY KEYPAD
• VGA VIDEO CAMERA
• RUGGED AND SPLASH RESISTANT
• 11.4″ X 5.9″ X 0.9″ (290 X 149 X 23MM)
• 2.2 LBS (985 GRAMS)

Tablet PC Review Spot also notes that “One special feature to note (besides the somewhat enchanting price tag) is the “instant on” capability of the Pepper Pad 3. When you have 2 minutes in line at the bank or need to pull over to double check driving directions, it’s never fun to wait 90 seconds or so to boot up.”

Via [Tablet PC Review Spot]