Zonbu has announced a new notebook computer and service based on an Everex laptop PC with Zonbu operating system preloaded.
“Starting at $279 upfront and a $14.95 monthly subscription fee, the Zonbu Notebook and service will include 20 best-of-breed software applications, free and automatic software upgrades, generous online storage, file remote access and sharing, automatic data back-up, unlimited online tech support, and free hardware replacement in case of damage. Best of all, it eliminates the need to spend any time on managing PC, or to spend money on anti-virus packages, back-up storage or firewalls,” the company’s press release says.
The 15.4-inch Zonbu-Everex laptop is based on the VIA C7-M processor at 1.5GHz, and has 512MB of system memory, a 60GB hard drive, and a Combo optical drive. The notebook uses the VIA Chrome9 HC integrated graphics, managing the 1440-by-900 pixels display.
It has an 802.11b/g wireless module, an Ethernet LAN connection, and three USB ports.
The Zonbu Notebook’s battery life is from 2h30 to 3h. The system weighs 5.3 pounds and is claimed to be eco-friendly.