Maplin Cashes In On Netbook Craze

The world is obviously enamored with the presence of netbooks, and Maplin is quick to the draw by unveiling its own version – the Minibook Ultra-Portable Laptop (sounds like a tautology, I know). If you’re curious to know what £169.99 will net you, check out the details below :-

• 32-bit processor (Intel or VIA, that remains to be seen)
• 128MB DDR2 RAM
• 2GB flash memory
• 7″ 800 x 480 resolution display
• Wi-Fi connectivity
• Linux operating system
• 2200mAh battery (claimed 3-hour operating life)
• 3 USB ports
• SD memory card slot
• Ethernet port

Sounds like a pretty decent deal IMHO.