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    Kontron NotePAC -- 13 Pound Beast

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by FormFactor, Dec 16, 2006.

  1. FormFactor

    FormFactor Notebook Consultant

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    From this article:

    "The 13-pound NotePAC is based on an Intel Core Duo processor, runs Linux, and tolerates rain, blowing dirt, temperatures well below zero, and atmospheric explosives, Kontron claims."

    Just look at that monster. Can you imagine unfurling this behemoth in class? You literally could toss it like a football in a lecture hall, then sit down, log on to the internet, and continue playing in a fantasy league.

    I may get one and beat my brother over the head with it.

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    FormFactor, Dec 16, 2006
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  2. otakuoverlord

    otakuoverlord Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm just waiting for them to rebrand that as a Jeep or Hummer and try selling it at one of those survival camp stores (like R.E.I, etc)....

    I swear that thing looks like a steroid-abusing Powerbook Duo from way back when.
     
    otakuoverlord, Dec 16, 2006
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  3. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    That ain't linux on the screen there. That's a military machine. Can't think of anyone or thing else that would have use for a machine like that.
     
    Metamorphical, Dec 16, 2006
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  4. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I have been carrying my 13 pound notebook around for over 6 months now. Glad I have a good Kensington backpack
     
    Gophn, Dec 16, 2006
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  5. otakuoverlord

    otakuoverlord Notebook Evangelist

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    It's a good thing the military finally has a portable computer that can run XP home and norton internet security.
     
    otakuoverlord, Dec 16, 2006
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  6. Qhs

    Qhs Notebook Evangelist

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    When I first saw this on engadget, I thought, is this a blast from the past? It has gray plastic on it which makes it look like an 80s machine.
     
    Qhs, Dec 16, 2006
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  7. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    This is perfect for those of us who still use these ;).
     
    chrisyano, Dec 16, 2006
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