Mio working on Intel Atom and AMD Neo based netbooks

Posted on Wednesday, June 03 2009 @ 14:42 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Engadget reports Mio is working on two netbooks. The 8.9" Mio N890 features the Intel Atom N270, 3G, GPS, Mio navigation software, an accelerometer, and a MagSafe-like power connector. The N890 is less than an inch thick and weighs under 2 pounds.

The Mio N1210 (pictured below) on the other hand featurs the AMD Neo MV-40 processor. This 12" system has 3G and will run Windows 7. It's less than an inch thick and weighs under three pounds.

Here's a list of features of the Mio N1210:

1. CPU: AMD Athlon Neo MV-40, clock speed at 1.4GHz, 15W TDP
2. Chipset: RS780M + SB710
3. Capable of playback 1080p videos smoothly
4. Screen resolution: 1266x768
5. Built-in 3.5G module
6. Weight 1.3kg, thickness 2.5cm
7. Preloaded with Windows 7 Home Premium edition
8. Top with suede-like finish and specially designed base part (looks like a blow-up version of Touch Diamond)

Both systems are expected to be available this Fall.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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