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Something like an OmniBook 300, but smaller?
12-12-2016, 10:30 PM (This post was last modified: 12-12-2016 10:45 PM by matthiaspaul.)
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RE: Something like an OmniBook 300, but smaller?
(12-11-2016 01:06 AM)bhtooefr Wrote:  [...]
Both of those are pretty close to the 200LX in size.
Interesting, I wasn't aware of the GPD WIN. It's good to see that there are still new clamshell-design palmtop PCs with integrated keyboard. (The Pandora is not x86 compatible - which would be a no-go for me).

Only available on the used market any more, the Yukyung Viliv N5 is/was another fully x86-compatible palmtop PC similar in size to the 200LX:

1.33 GHz Intel Atom Z520 processor, 1 GB DDR2 RAM, Windows 7 (Ultimate - depending on model variant). Sturdy clamshell design with quality keyboard (unfortunately without a separate numpad and not localized - there were only 2 or 3 variants available - personally, I still prefer the 200LX keyboard as its much smaller key caps with "space around them" makes it easier to touch type without hitting several keys at once), integrated reverse optical mouse, high-res 4.8-inch 1024x600 backlit display with (single-touch) touchscreen, integrated 3G UMTS/HSDPA modem (depends on model variant), 32 or 64 GB SSD (depends on model variant), WiFi, BT, GPS, sound, USB 2.0, micro SD...
The most serious issue is the battery life: Originally lasting for several hours and about 2 weeks in standby, the proprietary Lithium-Ion batteries have meanwhile come down to about 1.5 to 2 hours (and a week in standby) - and since the vendor is out of business, replacement batteries are new-old-stock and therefore won't last much longer as well - no comparison to the 200LX, which virtually runs for "ages" on two standard AA batteries.

http://www.hermocom.com/archive/90-hplxn5

Size comparison:

GPD WIN: ca. 155 x 97 x 22 mm
Yukyung Viliv N5: ca. 172 x 86 x 25 mm
HP 200LX: ‎ca. 160 x 87 x 26 mm

Greetings,

Matthias


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