The Elonex ONE (also known as ONE) was a netbook computer marketed to the education sector by Elonex. The ONE's operating system was called Linos, based on Linux kernel 2.6.21,[1] and the device had Wi-Fi connectivity, Ethernet networking, a solid-state hard drive, two USB ports and weighed less than 1 kg.[2]
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The ONE was described by Elonex at the time as the cheapest laptop in the UK at a retail price of £99 in the UK. Its official unveiling took place on 28 February 2008 at The Education Show at the NEC in Birmingham[3] and a shipping date of June 2008 was announced.[4] Customer deliveries started in August 2008.[5]
In February 2008, Elonex stated their vision was for 'every pupil to have their own laptop' to 'improve computer literacy across the nation'. Elonex aligned the cost of the ONE with the aims of the DCSF closing the achievement gap between those from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. To support this initiative Elonex committed to 'donate 1 ONE to underprivileged children from disadvantaged areas for every hundred sold'.[6]
Hardware[edit]
Elonex Elonex was founded in 1986 to offer computer and related IT services direct to customers allowing them to exercise more control and benefit from improved flexibility. Elonex is now one of the most respected IT solutions provider and supplier of innovative consumer electronics to the modern digital home market. The Elonex Soliton Safari lives up to its name by measuring a reasonable 33.3 x 27.6 x 3.6cm (WxDxH) and weighing in at a cartable 3.1kg while featuring a magnesium alloy chassis.
The hardware specifications were published on 28 February 2008.[7] The 'LNX Code 8' is also the CPU used in the Elonex One+, One T, and One T+ ultra-low-cost notebook computers.[8] While Elonex declined to release information on the designer and manufacturer of the processor,[9] Engadget reported that the One could be a rebranded Fontastic A-View laptop,[10] which would make the processor an x86-compatible 300 MHz Aday5F.[11]
Processor, main memory[edit]
- LNX Code 8 Mobile 300 MHz Processor
- Dedicated Linux Memory 128 MB DDR-II SD RAM(256 MB in upgraded model)
- On-board 1 GB Flash Memory, optimised for Linux (2 GB in upgraded model)
- Removable 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB wristvault (sold separately)
Dimensions, casing[edit]
- Display: 7 inch (18 cm) High Resolution TFT LCD display; 800 x 480px Widescreen
- Dimension: 22 cm x 15 cm x 3 cm (W x L x H)
- Weight: 0.95 kg
- Interchangeable Outer Rubberised Skin (Optional)
- Splash-proof, removable QWERTY keyboard
Networking[edit]
- Wi-Fi802.11b/g (Wireless) (54Mbit/s)
- Ethernet (Wired) (10/100 Mbit/s)
- Bluetooth (Wireless) in upgraded model
Peripherals, ports[edit]
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- 2 built-in speakers
- 3.5 mm audio-in/mic
- 3.5 mm headphones
- 2 Mouse emulators (one on keyboard and one on rear of device, advertised as for Tablet use)
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Power[edit]
- Integrated 3 cell Battery – approximately 4 hours usage
- Power adapter
Operating system[edit]
- Linux – Linos 2.6.21 operating system, with pre-installed software bundle
Similar devices[edit]
The ONE is similar to the A-View or AW-300A-BOOK products from Aware.[12] They use an Aday 5F-300 MHz X86processor. An earlier Aware product the AW-150 is sold in the US for $199 as the MiTYBOOK.[13][14]
Elonex revealed further notebook models at Computex in June 2008.[15][16][17] Elonex introduced the One successor at IFA 2009. It's a smartbook based on ARM 11 CPA and Windows CE OS.[18]
References[edit]
- ^Linux kernel 2.6.21
- ^Elonex website
- ^Reg Hardware preview dated 19 February 2008
- ^'Elonex £99 Eee PC rival to arrive in June' Reg Hardware, dated 28 February 2008
- ^Elonex ONE un-boxed, first look review
- ^'Elonex ONE Vision'. Archived from the original on 14 March 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2008.
- ^'Hardware specifications on ElonexOne site'. Archived from the original on 2 March 2008. Retrieved 28 February 2008.
- ^Smith, Tony (12 September 2008). 'Netbooks and Mini-Laptops: They're little and we love 'em. But which ones are best?'. The Register. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^Hales, Paul (20 February 2008). 'Elonex £100 laptop specs leaked'. The Inquirer. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^Block, Ryan (17 February 2008). 'Elonex One: England's 100 quid laptop'. Engaget. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^'Another 'simple' Linux UMPC, Fontastic A-view Simple PC'. jkkmobile.com. 25 January 2008. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
- ^'Aware AW-300'. Archived from the original on 14 March 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2008.
- ^'MiTYBOOK'. Archived from the original on 2 March 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2008.
- ^Aware Electronics Inc., Ltd HistoryArchived 8 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^Taipei Trade Shows
- ^Taipei Trade Shows
- ^Taipei Trade Shows
- ^Elonex new smartbooks and netbooks at IFA
