Inventec N18 MID. 4.8″ Android Clamshell.

Posted on 01 December 2009, Last updated on 27 January 2015 by

Available in the Asian market is this slim and cheap clamshell device that looks a lot like the UMID M1 UMPC. This one is definitely aimed at the consumer though because it’s running Android, dictionary software and a relatively low power Marvell ARM-based CPU at 624Mhz.

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Screenshot from Netbooknews.com video. (Click to view)

The specs:

  • 4.8 inch 800×480 touchscreen
  • 128MB RAM
  • 1GB storage
  • 624Mhz Marvell CPU
  • OS: Android (We suspect this is not a Google Android Build)
  • SD Card Slot
  • USB port
  • Local price: Around $300 (US equivalent)
  • Wifi/Bluetooth: Unknown
  • 3G: Version coming late 2010

It looks like this one is built exclusively for the Asian market and with what looks like a relatively weak CPU, I wouldn’t expect this one to set the western world on fire. It shows what can be done though. Taking this design to it’s technology limits with the latest ARM-based platforms like OMAP 3 or Snapdragon means we could see similar designs bring a fast and fluid web and media experience to a small, good value handheld ‘pad’ device during 2010.

Thanks to Netbooknews.com. Head over there for a video presentation on the device.

5 Comments For This Post

  1. johnkzin says:

    If it had more RAM (at least .75GB), more storage (2GB+), a faster CPU (TI OMAP 3 with 1GHz?) … and full phone functionality (via 3.5mm headset is fine with me), then I’d be interested. But as it is, it seems a little light on capabilities.

  2. hi says:

    where can I buy this mini neetbook Inventec N18 Clamshell MID, please can you sent me information where i can buy many thanks

  3. mortgage home vegas says:

    A really cute gadget but I think it wouldn’t be much of a hit in the market.

  4. UK SEO Company says:

    I totally agree with you John, this gadget would more techy if it has higher specifications.

  5. France Dayne says:

    Is this out in the market? I couldn’t see one of this! Is there any color than white?

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