Gigabyte MID M528 (M528) Specifications and information

Gigabyte MID M528 alternatives

A grown-up Nokia N810 with 3G, slightly larger screen and a much more powerful processor for both internet and video playback should provide a much faster and more complete desktop internet experience. Browser based on Firefox 3.0 engine. Operating system based on Intel Moblin (Linux) with a tailored user interface. If the pricing is attractive, we expect these to be very popular.

Both Aigo and Gigabyte have shown a version of this device at CES 2008. Expected to be available at the end of June 2008. Also available without the 3G module and with 8GB Flash memory.

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Gigabyte MID M528 Specifications

Manufacturer Gigabyte
Model name MID M528
Model id M528
CPU Intel Atom
CPU speed 800 Mhz
Graphics Intel GMA 500 specs
OS Linux (Moblin core)
Display Size
4.8" 800 X 480
RAM 512 MB
SSD 3.9 GB
Battery capacity 11 Wh
Weight (Minimum) 340gm / 0.75 pounds
Size 152/80/23.0 mm
Size 6/3.1/0.9 inches
Physical Interfaces USB 2.0
SD slot (Micro)
Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm)
MIC-in
GPS Antenna socket
Mini USB 2.0 (client)
Wireless Interfaces802.11b/g
BT2.0
HSDPA
AdditionalGPS
Front and rear cameras
Microphone
Mono speaker
*Specifications can vary
Gigabyte MID M528 popularity (12 months)
Gigabyte MID M528 news and review links.Date
Launch news - Gigabyte MID and UMPC (CeBIT 2008)23/02/19
Gigabyte M528 UI demo23/02/19
First pricing looks expensive for Gigabyte MID23/02/19
Gigabyte MID for $750 in the U.S.?23/02/19
Gigabyte official pricing info.23/02/19
Gallery and hands-on. Gigabyte M52823/02/19
M528 MID. Pricing including 3G (Europe, US)23/02/19
Unboxing production sample M52823/02/19
Review: production sample M52823/02/19

Gigabyte MID M528 alternatives

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Viliv N5, 4.8 inch, 399 grams (0.88 lbs)
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