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First Android-Based Netbook, Set-Top Box

Posted by timothy on from the every-glovebox-could-have-one dept.

An anonymous reader writes "China based Skytone famous for making skype headsets have brought out a $100 device, the Alpha-680 netbook running Google Android for its OS. The device has Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB ports and an SD card slot. After watching the video though, I get a feeling that the boot time is somewhat long. IMO good enough for browsing." Also on the Android front, ruphus13 points out what the maker claims is the first "fully realized" non-mobile Android device (though I think there were some other non-mobile gadgets on diplay at CES), a set-top box from Motorola based on Android. According to the linked post, it's "capable of playing DVDs and CDs, transferring music and video to a mobile device, and ripping and storing files" and "will have a full-featured Chrome-like browser."

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  1. In other news... by Nerdposeur · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...amateur astronomers have just spotted a flaming mass falling towards Skytone headquarters. Initial reports indicate that it is shaped like a chair.

    1. Re:In other news... by genghisjahn · · Score: 2, Funny

      Really? Chair jokes are still getting modded +5 funny? Well in that case...I for one welcome our new flaming chair throwing overlords.

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      Sorry about the mess.
  2. obviously a glorified cellphone by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    If it wasn't a toy, it would be running a real OS and not Android. Android is Linux for Hardware Dummies.