@mr2

yes, I think it will basically be the Z9 Limebook.

The 12" screen doesn't fit the bill... a) it would be too expansive b) nobody makes 4:3 aspect ratio laptops anymore.

So I'm inclined to believe that it will be pretty much the same device as currently on Lime's webpage.

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@WolfToTheMoon

Netbooks are a dying off in general. New x86 ones aren't likely let alone Power architecture ones. It has to be LimeBook, they produce them for the RSA and a few other places.

LimePCs site no longer even mentions them. They provide it to OEMs who brand it with their own brand. LimePC appears to be repositioning itself as an Android Tablet company....

@WolfToTheMoon

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The 12" screen doesn't fit the bill...

12" was not confirmed. I think it will be 8.9".

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So I'm inclined to believe that it will be pretty much the same device as currently on Lime's webpage.

Exactly.

Not nicest design possible, however still not that bad (except pink model...). 5121e was interesting chip (3-4 years ago ), hopefuly fast enough for basic internet browsing. 3D and AXE support will be probably impossible in foreseable future.

Sollie mention 1024x768 (a 4:3 format) and also mentioned a 12-inch screen at AmiWest, but later indicated he may have been mistaken about the size. I'm guessing the Z9's 8.9-inch screen is 1024x600 (like those used in many portable DVD players). Sound right? I've used a couple of netbooks with that spec screen before. I was hoping he was correct about the 12-inch screen size, because that would indicate a less cramped keyboard. But all evidence and the price point points to the Z9's footprint.

Will be interesting to see what we get, but I'd be unwilling to bet much money on anything other than the basic shape and specs of the Z9.

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@pavlor

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3D and AXE support will be probably impossible in foreseable future.

Impossible or would it be needing a lot of talent? I mean, I'm a lazy, occasional programmer with just a little bit of talent. But, there must still be talented programmers out there capable of pulling beyond limits results out of a machine? The kind of programmers that did wonders with C64s...

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@Amigo1

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Amigo1 wrote: Sadly most people do not care about that. Look how many even here are upset about the price for Amigas. But AFAIK Sams are built in Italy and A1X1000 in UK, which also keeps the price up.

Pegasos I&II and Efika5200B were made in Germany (DCE/Oberhausen) and still had a rather competetive price tag. I doubt production in the UK or Italy is that much more expensive. Last time I ordered industry/electronic goods from the UK the item in question had a price about 1.4 times the price of the Chinese replacement product. While the UK product was leading to quite some more invested money for the bulk I ordered I eventually decided to go for the UK product instead of the Chinese one to keep transportation ways shorter, keep the money within the EU and because of a rather easy communication (good English, more or less same cultural background).

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@Zylesea

Genesi was serious company that invested in Pegasos2 production. Its sad that they didn`t live up in PPC sense. Acube is bit more amateurish in terms of production runs, even in terms of board design, even they do good jobs.

Looks that small runs is essential word. Apple used to sell em making a lot of money and selling them cheap to what we pay today just because made a lot. To be honest, I am amazed any new PPC hardware is avail, so in those terms salute to Acube and A-Eon investing their time, knowledge and money.

And its not always just place of production (price of work). Quality of components put to most of x86 electronic components make life cycle about 2 years. Sometimes even less.There is not even some real HQ level of quality to pay, everyone is looking for fast replacable and not leasting products. Contrary, I like using things as much as I can for what I have paid. That efficiency to me, even argument is that such consumer society drives research. Creates fake needs, fancerism, a lot of waste of resources and some products don`t live up to be used to the max of their abilities.

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@Amiga_3k

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However, I guess that at half the price of an iPad one can pick up an Android tablet with comparable performance.

In fact the iPad is one of the cheapest tablets for its specs.

@Kicko

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Just get the ipad3 and you dont need to wait.

Well he would have to wait, it's not out yet :P

@mbrantley

and how many months now since amiwest and not one pic of os4 on any kind of netbook, even for proof of concept..

which is fine because imho dev resources need to be spent on SOFTWARE

@danwood

I believe Tim Cook is working with someone called the Doctor to arrange for deliveries of iPads to the past. This is a far bigger market than just the present and near future....

@realize

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and how many months now since amiwest and not one pic of os4 on any kind of netbook, even for proof of concept..

I'm not doubting the product is coming. Are you? However, I'm also not doubting it could take longer than they say, as it always does. At any rate, yeah I'd love to see some pictures.

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which is fine because imho dev resources need to be spent on SOFTWARE

Generally I agree. However, I think this product is important because AmigaOS needs portable and affordable hardware to grow the user count.

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@pavlor

I want OS4 on my 5121e board!!!!!!!!

Just in case someone still hasn't heard me

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@persia

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persia wrote: LimePCs site no longer even mentions them. They provide it to OEMs who brand it with their own brand. LimePC appears to be repositioning itself as an Android Tablet company....

Try:

http://www.limepc.com/ then Products > Information Technology > click right arrow.

@danwood

I'm pretty sure I found similar to Apple spec (even a bit better) at a price 200 euro below Apple's price. But then, as stated before, if Amiga users were all about the best spec at the lowest rate we would not have been here anymore.

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and how many months now since amiwest and not one pic of os4 on any kind of netbook, even for proof of concept.. which is fine because imho dev resources need to be spent on SOFTWARE

I'm with you here realize, sometimes one could think they were deliberately torturing us with their silence and no information whatsoever. As you say just a lousy picture or a small teaser or something to keep the momentum going. It's almost like they try to kill their own momentum.

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@Hondo

Be carefull for what you wish for. The last 'begging for information thread' led to the release of Timberwolf Beta....

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@Amiga_3k

There's always the possibility that it was a pre-emptive strike against MOS and it's Mac laptops. There may some bitter rivalry at work here as well. I don't see why an Amiga enthusiast wouldn't be interested in both a MOS Mac laptop AND an OS4 netbook, but that's just me.

about Limebook

It seems LinkBook is/was a version of the limebook:
http://liliputing.com/2010/05/linkbook-9-inch-netbook-with-a-powerpc-processor.html
http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Vodacom-Linkbook/
http://www.techcentral.co.za/vodacoms-linkbook-linux-netbook-reviewed/14334/
http://www.vodacom.com/news_article.php?articleID=593&pid=media_group

ohno! phone HW for AOS4:
http://www.clonedinchina.com/2009/06/mtc-annouced-limemobile-a-powerpc-mobile-phone.html

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@persia

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I don't see why an Amiga enthusiast wouldn't be interested in both a MOS Mac laptop

Piru?


Only joking.

No MorphOS machine for me this year (X1000...), maybe later.