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Everex Zonbu Notebook

Everex Zonbu Notebook
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REVIEW

The Zonbu PC, a $99 miniature desktop that debuted earlier this year, generated some excitement among those with shallow pockets—at least until they saw the fine print. You have to pay the two-year subscription plan (ranging anywhere from $12.95 to $19.95 per month) up front before you can call the desktop your own. In return, you get around-the-clock technical support, 25GB to 100GB worth of online storage, and the comfort of knowing that you'll never have to update your PC manually again. The services are essentially what you're paying for, and so far, Zonbu hasn't looked back.

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Company

Everex Systems Inc

http://www.everex.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $279.00 Direct
  • Type: General Purpose, Value
  • Operating System: Gentoo Linux
  • Processor Name: VIA C7-M
  • Processor Speed: 1.5 GHz
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Weight: 5.7 lb
  • Screen Size: 15.4 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: VIA Chrome9 HC IGP
  • Storage Capacity: 60 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11g
  • Primary Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW

Bottom Line

If you're intimidated by the potential costs and problems that come with a laptop, Zonbu's subscription plan and $279 laptop might ease your mind.

Pros

$279 laptop. Gentoo Linux is solid. Unlike the Zonbu PC, the Zonbu Notebook actually has 60GB of local storage. Comes with 20 free software apps, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet.

Cons

$15-per-month subscription plan is the catch. Root access is locked down. VIA parts can't handle HD clips and cause slow boot times.


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