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Freescale Offers New Netbook Platform
Feb 16 2009, 8:00am CST | by Shane McGlaun
The new reference design offered by the firm includes Ubuntu Linux as an operating system choice. The new platform promises up to eight hours of battery life between charges and will sell at competitive price points.
Google's Android OS is also an option along with Xandros, and others. 3G connectivity is supported with technology from Wavecom and Option. An operating system from Phoenix Technologies is also available. The reference design is available now and volume production of the i.MX515 processor is planned for Q2 2009 with netbooks expected to appear based on the system by holiday 2009.
Via Freescale
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