Update: We’ve put together a preview of the Cloudbook based on our experience with the EU version of this device that should be useful to those considering it.

So, after all that waiting it seems that Everex are going to release both version of the Nanobook reference platform. The one with the modules and the one without – the same model that Packard Bell are using. Yup, the one that I bought and reviewed last month! First of all, here’s the news from LinuxDevices. Linuxdevices? Yes, LINUXDevices because it looks like they will release at least one of them with the gOS (not google!) Linux OS installed.

I’m sure we’re going to hear within days (keep an Eye on VIA-related blogs – UltraMobileLife and BrownKnows) about the final specs but one thing seems certain, the Cloudbook will launch on 15th Jan at a $400 price point. That’s extremely competitive and obviously aimed right into Eee PC territory.

LinuxDevices are also reporting on a rumoured ‘Developer’ version with touchscreen and ‘some kind of expansion interface for modules that will include a webcam, cordless Skype phone, and retro LCD alarm clock module.’ which can only be the Nanobook we’ve seen before, also being launched by TGIC Digital in Korea.

As for the base ‘Cloudbook’ I can offer a whole gallery of images on it and if you want to know how it runs using XP, check out the

hands on and video review of the Packard Bell Easynote XS20 which is based on the same hardware.

Source: LinuxDevices.

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