I'm just being meany right now, in just few minutes before the Palm event will start on 10:00AM PST at CES 2009, I want to tease you guys to ease the tension from waiting. Umm... maybe I did the opposite when I intentionally write partial of the news at the title up there. ;-pThis is not the Palm's Nova, but instead it is Nova Mobility Systems' new SideArm 2. The SideArm 2 is an UMPC based on Intel Atom processor, it's encased in magnesium, sealed and drop tested for rugged use. According to Hot Hardware report; Nova is slated to release multiple versions of its SideArm 2 product line tailored uniquely to different users ranging from Industrial, Military, Professional Business and Consumer models. Operating Systems supported are Microsoft Vista, XP and Linux. Here's a quick rundown on the specs inside:
- Intel Atom 1.1 GHz Z510 with US15W Chipset
- 1GB Memory standard with 2GB option
- 800 x 480 7" LED display with daylight readable option
- Palm rejection touch screen
- 4GB Disk on Module solid state storage and Micro
- SD card expansion standard
- 8GB,16GB and 32GB DOM solid state storage optional per slot (2 slots)
- 60 - 120GB HDD or 32 - 64GB SSD option
- One handed fully sealed backlit QWERTY keyboard with numeric keypad standard
- PC express card
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- SD card slot
- GPS
- Primary 3 hour Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
- WiFi 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth V2.0 Integrated
- 3G (option)
Download this PDF file for full specifications.
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