Take a look at this page that cannot be accessed from the main Elonex site by clicking on this link. I was guided to this from my email to get the free upgrade.
The specifications listed on it are as follows:
LCD Display 7″ Widescreen 800 x 480
Internet Integrated Wi-Fi
Memory Card SD Card slot
Processor 400Mhz
Connections 3 x USB Audio in & Out
Dimensions 21 x 14 x 3cm, 625g – NOW THAT’S LIGHT!! The original ‘One’ is listed at 950g
Storage 1GB Flash SSD, 2GB on the One-t+
Battery Li ion 3hrs usage (as opposed to 4 hours for the original ‘One’)
No mention about the memory, so I’d imagine that this is still 128mb/256mb as for the ‘One’
Neither the One t or the One t+ have a removable keyboard, or bluetooth. Its a real shame about the bluetooth, as this would have given this smashing looking little laptop a little bit of an edge on the Asus EeePC. I’m not sure how much of a loss the lack of removable keyboard would be, especially as the original ‘one’ does not have a touch-screen.
Despite what has been reported on lots of other blogs, the click-through pages from Elonex’s email stated that the retail price for the One-t was £179 with the One-t + at £199. We’ll have to wait and see what the actual pricing is when it is launched.
Software seems to be pretty much the same as the earlier models. The whole package being firmly aimed at making a laptop for kids to take to school an affordable reality. No specific news on the actual software and I imagine that the laptop will still have the Linos Operating System used on the ElonexOne.
Accessories
Whilst selecting my upgrade I was offered a number of accessories. Again, these cannot be accessed from the main Elonex One site. The list was as follows:
‘WristVault’ (4GB = £15, 2GB = £10, 1GB = £7) in Pink, Blue, Red, Black, White and Green. I guess these colours were chosen to complement the colours that the new laptop seems to be available in.
‘One Starter Pack’ (£15) with a memory card reader,headphone and mike set, USB torch/light, RJ45 broadband cable, USB to USB cable, mini USB to USB cable and a neoprene case to store the accessories in.
‘Optical Mouse’ £5
Full size USB keyboard £10
USB speakers £10 in white, pink or black.
A4 inkjet printer £30
Neoprene case £10 in black or pink.
Good luck to Elonex – this looks like a great little laptop. The accessories options are well considered and although not rock-bottom, seem reasonably priced. I’m really looking forward to this device arriving, even though its for my son!
