Surprised?  Well you shouldn’t be.  Everyone got out of the Linux Netbook game, mostly because of a lack of support for clients as well as a complete lack of sales guys who understand technology.  This leaves Windows 7 Starter version as the only netbook game in town.  Oh sure, I could scrounge around and find some store that _might_ be willing to order one that might take 2 weeks to come in (and probably in the wrong colour and/or wrong model…) but I was not interested in waiting.  I here is what I picked up from The Source.

SAMSUNG N220 NETBOOK-RED

Original Price: $429.99
Clearance:
Save off Original: $419.96
$110.00
You Pay: $319.99
Sale ends September 30, 2010.

Loaded with innovative and advanced features, your computer demands while you’re on the go are easier than ever before with the Samsung N220 Netbook. If you’re someone who needs a mini laptop that you can conveniently take with you no matter how far you have to go, the Samsung N220 Netbook is light and compact, making it the perfect travel companion. Capitalize on long lasting charge life with this Samsung netbook that provides you with up to 12 hours of battery power. Hook up to the Internet at hotspots, libraries or coffee shops with the Samsung N220 Netbook’s equipped 802.11bgn wireless connectivity capabilities.

1GB of RAM lets you transition from one program to the next with smoothness and no lag-time. See what you’re working on clearly with the 10.1″ LCD screen that is big enough for good visuals but small enough to easily transport.

* Up to 12 hours of battery life Windows 7 Starter Edition
* 250GB hard drive
* Intel Atom N450 processor
* 1GB RAM
* 10.1″ LCD screen

UPC: 36725731905
Manufacturer’s Part Number: NP-N220-JA02CA
WEB ID: 2510675

Processor

* Processor Brand: Intel
* Processor Type: Atom N450
* Processor Chipset: Intel NM10
* Processor Speed: 1.66GHz
* Bus Speed: 667MHz
* Level 2 cache: 512KB

Memory

* RAM: 1GB
* RAM expandable to: 1GB
*Memory Type (RAM): DDR2

Storage/Drives
* Hard drive size: 250GB
* Hard drive speed: 5400RPM
* DVD Drive: None
* Blu-ray Disc Drive: None
* Burns DVDs: No
* LightScribe: No

Screen Features
* Display Type: LCD
* Display Size: 10.1″
* Screen resolution: 1024 x 600
* Backlit display: Yes

Expansion
* HDMI: No
* USB 2.0: Yes, 3
* DVI (digital video interface): No

Internet/Networking
* Ethernet: Yes
* Wireless/Wi-Fi: Yes, 802.1bgn
* Dial-up Modem: No
* Bluetooth Capabilities: Yes

Graphics/Video
* Video Card: Intel GMA3150
* Dedicated Video Memory: No
* Shared Video Memory: Yes, amount unknown

Software
* Operating System: Windows 7 Starter Edition
* Preloaded Software: Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student (60 day trial), Adobe Reader, and Microsoft Works

Battery Features
* Battery Type: Li-ion
* Battery Size: 6-cell
* Battery Voltage: N/A
* Battery Life: up to 12 hours
* Battery Charge Time: N/A
* Rechargeable Battery: Yes

Accessories
* Mouse: Yes, touchpad
* Speakers: Yes, built-in
* Built-in Microphone: Yes
* Cables: N/A
* Webcam: Yes

Dimensions
* Height: N/A
* Width: N/A
* Length: N/A
* Weight: N/A

General Features
* UPC: 36725731905
* Manufacturer’s Part Number: NP-N220-JA02CA
* Product Warranty: 1-year

So, this will be my new toy for awhile in Korea.

Still, A lot of these networks will easily take a Linux install.  So we shall see how long before this too gets hacked.

Woo-Hoo!  Did I pick the right country to move to or what?!

A project between Intel and Korea Telecom is aiming to turn South Korea into the first country with nationwide WiMax coverage.

The two companies announced today the expansion of their effort to roll out WiMax-based high-speed Internet service throughout South Korea.

Currently available in Seoul, Inchon, and Suwon, the expanded service will reach five new cities as of tomorrow–Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, and Ulsan–and also cover the expressways of Gyeongbu, Jungbu, Honam, and Yeongdong.

The expanded service, dubbed a “mobile wonderland” by Korea Telecom, will offer a “3W” network, so named because it will consist of WCDMA (wideband code division multiple access) 3G mobile communications, wireless LAN, and Wibro (wireless broadband) high-speed Internet.

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