Hanbit Pad MID: Menlow-based Pepper Pad 3
Hanbit Electronics, the Korean company that manufactures the Pepper Pad 3, is readying the release of the unit under its own name (Hanbit America, actually) and has switched out most of the original Pepper internals and replaced them with the Silverthorne processor and Poulsbo chipset that make up Intel’s Menlow platform.
Scheduled for release in July 2008, the Hanbit Pad will be available with up to 1GB of RAM, 30GB/60GB 1.8-inch hard drive (4200rpm) or 2GB/4GB SSD, and all manners of wireless connectivity (standard: 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0; optional: GPS, WiMAX/WiBro, HSDPA, EDGE, EVDO, DVB, T-DMB). The hardware will remain unchanged.
| CPU & Chipset: |
Intel Silverthorne, L1 32KB-I/24KB-D L2 512KB Intel Poulsbo SCH (System Control HUB) |
| Storage: | 30GB to 60GB HDD (1.8" 4200rpm) 2GB to 4GB SSD |
| Memory: | Up to 1GB DDR2 SDRAM |
| OS: | Linux, Windows XP Home/Pro/Tablet/Embedded |
| Installed Software: |
Mozilla Firefox-based web browser Open Office Video library Music library Photo library eBook/PDF reader Instant messaging Skype/VoIP Remote control Journal Games Audio recorder |
| Display: | 7" LCD touchscreen (800 x 480) |
| Graphics: | Integrated 2D/3D graphics and high-definition video decode capabilities |
| Wireless: | 802.11b/g WEP/WPA, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR Optional: GPS (SiRFStar III), WiMAX/WiBro, HSDPA, GSM/GPRS, UMTS, EDGE, EVDO, DVB-H, T-DMB, DAB-IP, DAB, DVB-T |
| Camera: | 300K-pixel CMOS, optional 1.3-megapixel |
| Ports: |
USB 2.0 (host), mini USB 2.0, stereo headphone, mono microphone, optional analog RGD D-SUB |
| Battery: | 7.4V 3800mAh lithium polymer Up to 7 hours runtime |
| Size: | 11.4" x 5.9" x 0.9" 2.2 pounds |
| Colors: | Black, pink, white |
The Hanbit Pad can run Windows XP Home/Pro/Tablet and embedded Windows, but Linux is shown in the promotional materials.
