Okay. If you’ve seen it on Engadget or Gizmodo you’ve most likely been told that it was an Intel Netbook, a concept device based on Intel’s own new Atom processors designed for MIDs (Mobile Internet Device). Well, apparently its not. Its actually a new CTL NetBook and its being pushed into educational markets (what isn’t). The small lappy is technology Circa 2002 with its Celeron CPU running at 900MHz, 512MBs of RAM (max. 1GB), and 40GB hard drive, but it does have an LED backlit 800×480 display, a webcam, integrated Wi-Fi with automatic mesh networking, an SD card slot, and two USB 2.0 ports. All this for US$400 and it weighs less than 3 pounds. CTL has indicated that it will be “on the shelves” within 60 days, so there is a suggestion that it will be available to consumers. Note that it has an integrated handle and what appears to be fake-ish leather coverings. No links just yet.

written by Tyler Regas