laptopmag.com - 4/9/2009
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This netbook is packed with unique features and an attractive Linux operating system, but it lacks in performance and endurance.
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Emtec Gdium Liberty 1000 reviewed, stands out from the crowd
Liliputing —
... , I was told that running the operating system from a removable flash drive does take a toll on performance, but not a huge hit. But Laptop Magazine’s Joanna Stern got to spend some time with an Emtec Gdium Liberty 1000 netbook, and in a detailed review she says the $350 netbook feels sluggish when compared to similar products in the same price range. ...
EMTEC's Gdium netbook reviewed: colorful case hides an underwhelming device
Engadget —
... When you're drowning in a flood of copycat netbooks it's hard to not to be drawn to one that's a little different, one like EMTEC's Gdium, bravely forgoing internal storage in favor of a 16GB thumb drive "G-Key" and willfully ignoring the ubiquitous Atom processor. ...
Emtec Gdium Liberty 1000 netbook reviewed (Verdict: Poor solution looking for a problem)
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... The "Gdium Liberty 1000" is an intriguing proposition: Slip in the custom "G-Key" flash drive in the bottom to fire up your own custom Linux desktop, making it possible to swap your personal work environment into any of the nearly disposable netbooks from Emtec that will never actually be littered around the landscape, as the netbook itself, according to the queen of all netbooks Joanna Stern, is sort of horrible. The keyboard is apparently pretty good, though, which would make typing run-on sentences easy. ...
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Emtec Gdium Liberty 1000 now available for well under $300
liliputing.com 9/24/2009 —
The Emtec Gdium Liberty 1000 netbook is made from a different mold than most of the mini-laptops available today. I mean sure, it has a 10 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display and it’s about the same size and shape as every other 10 inch ...
EMTEC to Reveal Gdium Mobile Netbook at CES
emediawire.com 1/7/2009 — EMTEC has officially launched the Gdium, an ultra-portable, affordable "netbook" computer with a stunning design and innovative architecture entrenched in the open-source world. Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) January 7, 2009 -- EMTEC, a leader in mobile ...
EMTEC unveils new Gdium netbook
slashgear.com 1/8/2009 — It appears that EMTEC’s new Gdium netbook is ready for prime-time, or in this case, ready for display at CES. We went hands-on with a non-functioning prototype of the Gdium last August at IFA 2008 and now have pictures and specs for what ...
EMTEC To Sell Gdium For $400
ubergizmo.com 12/31/2008 —
EMTEC has priced its Gdium netbook at $400 as the company prepares to show it off at CES next week, followed by a US release shortly thereafter. The Gdium's main selling point is its unusual storage system that does not rely on a hard drive or ...
CES 2009 Preview: EMTEC to debut new Gdium netbook
gadgetell.com 1/5/2009 — Section: Computers , Mobile Computers , Laptops , Security , Software / Applications , Web , Websites , Trade Shows , CES
EMTEC, a company especially known for their mobile peripherals, plans to have their newest netbook, the Gdium, on display ...
EMTEC bringing 10-inch Gdium netbook to America for $400
engadget.com 12/31/2008 —
While EMTEC clearly knows how to have a good time, it's getting back to business with the Gdium. If you'll recall, we heard about this here netbook eons ago, but since then, we've been too overwhelmed by countless Eee models and various changes in ...
SHINY PREVIEW: Emtec GBox nettop PC
techdigest.tv 7/3/2009 — I very nearly walked out of a two hour press briefing from Emtec this afternoon. Sorry Emtec, I nearly did. You're good people but it was too long for a man in shorts and flip flops when the air-con's jacked up to Siberia. Thankfully, those that stuck ...
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