A couple of reports have come in over the last few days about pre-order and availability for the Gigabyte M704. The M704 is basically a 1.2Ghz version of the slider U60 UMPC with an LED-backlit 7", 1024×600 screen but it’s also available under other brands. Its actually made by Flextronics (previously Arima) in Taiwan.
Image of from Rover computers (Russian)
The Gigabyte M704 info originally leaked through a Gigabyte website error last year but was quickly taken down. Since then it’s appeared in Russia (as the Rover A700 for around $1000,) in Israel (site in Hebrew but I’m informed that it’s going for about $US910) in Spain (as Ahtec X70GT for around 700 Euros) and now for pre-order in the UK (aff.). I spoke with my contact at Gigabyte yesterday who confirmed that the 704 will be ready to ship in mid May although the price isn’t yet available. [This is normal, look to resellers for real prices] The full specifications have been released though and I’ve updated the M704 information page and added an Ahtec X70GT page with all the new information. More info after the jump…
