Gdium Netbook Retails For Under $400

As announced on the first of this year, the EMTEC Gdium netbook is finally on its way and is set to retail for less than $400.

It is a 10-inch netbook, which is the biggest movement for now. Manufacturers like Acer and Dell have found a happy medium size between 8- and 12-inches and have both delivered netbooks in the 10-inch category. The Gdium netbook’s display manages a solid 1024 x 600 pixels.

The processor is a little strange – an interesting ST Microelectronics-based CPU with MIPS-64 architecture. Though we initially thought it was likely to use the same old Intel Atom it seems Gdium has decided to switch it up.

It is Linux-based and will come loaded with software including Firefox, the “Thunderbird e-mail client, and programs designed for instant messaging, VoIP, blog editing, playing audio/video, security and an Open Office suite of applications.”

It will also use the G-Key USB device to store the OS, apps, and personal data. This idea has been floating around but Gdium’s taking the plunge to make it the main way of using the netbook.

Chris Mack of EMTEC thinks that the G-Key is crucial to the Gdium netbook’s success. “The revolutionary new design and the unique synchronization feature of the G-Key separate Gdium from the rest of the pack. With a sub-[$]400 retail price point, we believe EMTEC will become a key player in the netbook market.”

You can get the Gdium netbook in black, white, or pink.

Via Twice.