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Like most netbooks, the NorhTec Gecko Edubook has an 8.9 inch display with 1024 x 600 pixels. It is capable of running either Linux or Windows. But the similarities end there, for this machine is very different from other mini-laptops.

The Gecko Edubook can run on rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. Its 1 GHZ Xcore86 processor is compatible with x86 and consumes just 1.2 watts of power. The whole laptop consumes just 6.5 watts of power. If you need more uptime you will be able to purchase the netbook with Lithium Polymer battery packs. As this machine consumes very little power, it is designed to operate without a fan.

There is an internal SD card slot for storage. Now in case you prefer a hard drive, there is room for that as well. The Gecko Edubook sells for $199.95 per unit. If you order in bulk, you will get them much cheaper.

The netbook is designed for educational purposes. But it is designed in such a way that you can remove even the CPU. Norhtec plans to sell either assembled units or barebones you can assemble into a netbook. Don’t expect this machine to outperform other laptops of its size. It won’t and it isn’t designed with that objective either. It is meant to be a customizable low-cost machine for use in education, particularly in developing countries, and it serves that purpose quite well.