DataWind 7-inch Ubisurfer netbook
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DataWind rolls out a new 7-inch netbook dubbed UbiSurfer for amazing Internet access along with Web browsing. This portable netbook comes with Wi-Fi, LAN and embedded wireless data modem and SIM for optimum consistent Internet connection.
It offers embedded SIM and GPRS modem through Vodafone network. This netbook flaunts a full QWERTY keyboard, 800 x 480 pixels resolution, three USB ports, integrated microphone and speakers. It also bundles up an ARM processor, SDHC memory card slot, Touchpad mouse pointer, 25GB of online storage, 1GB of internal flash memory and 128MB of RAM. Weighing 700g, UbiSurfer sports fingerprint and scratch resistant piano black or rubberized matt finish
Technical Specification
| Model Name | UBISURFER |
| Free Mobile Internet | 30 hours/month in the UK for 1st year on DataWind Browser across Wide Area Network |
| Display | 7" TFT - Widescreen display |
| 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA) | |
| Processor Type | Samsumg Arm9 - 400Mhz |
| Memory | 128MB Ram; 1GB Flash |
| Online: 50GB | |
| Networking | GPRS 900Mhz, 1800 Mhz with Embedded SIM |
| Wireless LAN WiFi IEEE 802.11 | |
| Ethernet Port 10BaseT | |
| Audio (Offline) | Microphone input jack and dual speaker system |
| Stereo Sound Earphone Jack | |
| Control | Touch Mouse Pad - Dual Button |
| Keyboard: Standard 80 key | |
| Software | Operating System: Linux |
| Primary Application: DataWind Web Browser | |
| Offline Applications: Calendar, Media Player, Xip Office (Word processor, Spreadsheet, Presentation), PDF Viewer, Email, Paint, Games | |
| Battery & Power | Lithium Polymer or external DC adapter |
| Approximate working time: 3 hours | |
| Ports/Sockets | Push-Push SD card socket |
| 3xUSB / 1xEarphone / 1xMicrophone / 1xEthernet | |
| Product Dimensions | Weight: 700 g |
| L x W x H: 222x165x29.5 mm | |
| Service and Support | 1 year warranty |
| Monthly Free Usage | 30 hours |
| Roaming in Europe & USA | 5 pence per minute |
Suneet S. Tuli, CEO of Datawind commented, “Our main driver as a company is to offer free internet to everyone, everywhere. With the UbiSurfer we are offering 30 hours a month of free usage and we mean free, no hidden costs, no wires and no contract and it’s this that sets us apart from others in the market.”
As for the UbiSurfer hardware itself, as well as the 800 x 480 screen there’s 1GB of storage, 128MB of RAM, three USB 2.0 ports, an SD card reader and built-in microphone and speakers. Software includes DataWind’s own browser, basic office apps, calendar and email, a basic graphics app and some games. It also comes with the DataWind software that includes basic office apps, DataWind’s own browser, calendar and email, a basic graphics app and some games.
With the DataWind web acceleration system, the UbiSurfer is said to take less time to load web pages. It opens a web page in about five to seven seconds.
It will provide free usage of 30 hours per month for the first year. Users may have to pay maximum £29.99 for the whole year at 30 hours per month. Heavy users may enjoy unlimited access for only £5.99 a month.
Users can choose from £5.99 per month or a one-off charge of £59.99 to upgrade their unlimited mobile access. Users may be charged $0.08 per minute roaming charges in US and Europe on the GPRS connection. Reportedly, this DataWind UbiSurfer netbook priced at £159.99 will soon be available in the UK through Idea World and Maplin retail stores.