Netbooks are already getting a little stale. Sometimes it feels like we’re just making do with them until Microsoft or Apple create a usable tablet we’ve been hoping for for so long.
With netbooks still ‘in’ however, it’s nice to see something a ‘litl’ different (see what I did there?).
Litl describes itself as a “Small, portable, and equally at home on a kitchen countertop or a living-room coffee table, the webbook is designed for families with multiple users who like to keep in touch and socialize. It has no hard drive, files or applications of its own, but instead runs on the “cloud,” using web-based applications like webmail, Google, Flickr and Facebook. ”
There’s still little to share in terms of specs or pricing but what is for certain is it’s a browser centric design (much like the Crunchpad), the screen can flip both ways (as seen below), it only has 1 GB of RAM, 2 gigs of flash storage all in a 3 pound package. It also has WiFi, and USB ports, as well as HDMI out. And if reports are true, the device is being developed in some custom version of Linux.
In any case this little gizmo looks promising.
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Yes, where can i get one?
Would prefer something more touchy feely…Cute Asus Eee PC T91MT: multitouch (two touch) tablet. Demo on video http://bit.ly/2BVWyy
wow…that is soooo cool….i want it whats the price…..
You could have a REAL laptop for a couple of bucks more!
Netbooks are on the way out!
People are frustrated with their netbooks.
Point me to one person that actually likes their netbook.
The main problems are:
1. Tiny form factor.
2. Alien looking Linux OS
3. Lack of useful applications
People hate the form factor of netbooks.
Sure it’s small, but try typing a blog post on the darn thing.
The Linux variants that come with most netbooks are ‘alien’ looking to most consumers. They want a Windows experience.
A serious lack of real applications is the final nail in the coffin.
For a couple of bucks more, you could have a real LAPTOP. A laptop with Windows 7. A laptop that can run more than 2 programs at a time, without totally falling flat on its face.
Netbooks gave Linux a center stage. This was their great opportunity to show what Linux was capable of. Instead they dropped the ball and gave us a totally gimped laptop with an alien looking interface.
Most people demand Windows XP on their Netbook today. Those people crazy enough to still want one.
Did anyone see Google OS? Google may well find out that they missed the netbook parade.
Do we REALLY want a laptop that only works when we are connected to the internet?
Imagine the frustration you have when visiting the E3 or Cebit event and flipping open your Googlepad/Crunchpad/Asuspad and realizing that you don’t have a WiFi connection.
You would be totally pissed and feel really stupid for paying for a totally gimped laptop.
I want to see the look on Micky Arrington’s face when his Crunchpad Fails on him at the TechCrunch50 event.
It will be priceless :D
Firstly, many thanks to Zee for picking up on our product!
To Twinkle Toes: our device isn’t really that comparable to devices in the normal laptop or netbook categories. Though it looks like a laptop, it’s purpose built for leisure use around the home. We’re seeking to redefine the netbook category actually. We have a unique UI that is designed to integrate selected webapps and streaming media through our custom “channels”. The reason our device bends back into easel mode is, with our remote, to combine the “laid back” experience of tv with the “laid forward” experience of regular computers. We at litl think that many users just need a fun, easy to use, maintenance-free way to enjoy the web at home.
Also it’s important to note that the experience you get now with the litl webbook is going to continue to expand via our seamless remote update system that upgrades your software while you sleep. No more interminable service packs and antivirus upgrades either. We’ll be continuing to push new channels and features down to your device via our update system.
On our linux base: there is a variant of Ubuntu UME under the hood but our UI is entirely our own and is built using the Clutter libraries. There’s a good deal of action server-side as well, that is how we implement our easy-to-use sharing and device linking features.
On our price: ours is a high end device relatively speaking – we’ve used the best LCD available in its size and you’ll be blown away by the brightness and extreme viewing angles. We also have a good quality keyboard and a very sturdy casing. And if you haven’t noticed – it looks great. We used the finest industrial designers and some of the most eminent linux UI programmers in the world. These things costs money.
Oh – and on how many cycles our patented hinge can take – if you really want to know I’m sure I can find out!
Be sure to check out litl.com.
Firstly, many thanks to Zee for picking up on our product!
To Twinkle Toes: our device isn’t really that comparable to devices in the normal laptop or netbook categories. Though it looks like a laptop, it’s purpose built for leisure use around the home. We’re seeking to redefine the netbook category actually. We have a unique UI that is designed to integrate selected webapps and streaming media through our custom “channels”. The reason our device bends back into easel mode is, with our remote, to combine the “laid back” experience of tv with the “laid forward” experience of regular computers. We at litl think that many users just need a fun, easy to use, maintenance-free way to enjoy the web at home.
Also it’s important to note that the experience you get now with the litl webbook is going to continue to expand via our seamless remote update system that upgrades your software while you sleep. No more interminable service packs and antivirus upgrades either. We’ll be continuing to push new channels and features down to your device via our update system.
On our linux base: there is a variant of Ubuntu UME under the hood but our UI is entirely our own and is built using the Clutter libraries. There’s a good deal of action server-side as well, that is how we implement our easy-to-use sharing and device linking features.
On our price: ours is a high end device relatively speaking – we’ve used the best LCD available in its size and you’ll be blown away by the brightness and extreme viewing angles. We also have a good quality keyboard and a very sturdy casing. And if you haven’t noticed – it looks great. We used the finest industrial designers and some of the most eminent linux UI programmers in the world. These things cost money.
Oh – and on how many cycles our patented hinge can take – if you really want to know I’m sure I can find out!
Be sure to check out litl.com.
@litl_phill
If you want to create a ‘laid back’ user experience without update hassles, then
why don’t you just create a TV set-top box?
This would be much cheaper and what’s more relaxed than sitting on your couch.
You could use the remote as a TV mouse pointer.
Instead you created a laptop with low end specs/features but with a high end price!
If this could run a Slingbox client without hicups, and it has an HDMI output, at the right price it could have many applications throughout a house for TV broadcast streaming and Tivo streaming without the hassle of wiring.