Toshiba UK has just announced their first netbook running on Android. Dubbed the Toshiba AC100, it's running Android 2.1, has 512MB of DDR2 RAM, 8GB of NAND flash memory with more optional space coming from the SD/MMC card reader. It also includes a 1.3MP webcam built in with an accompanying microphone for video conferencing needs.
Other specs include a nice NVIDIA Tegra 250 chip packing an ARM-based 1GHz processor, a 10.1-inch TruBrite display with LED backlights and a resolution of 1,024×600. It includes USB and MiniUSB ports, an HDMI Port, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, WiFi, and optional 3G radios.
The battery is touted to operate for 8 hours (with 7 days of standby life) which is expected on an Android-powered netbook that naturally has better battery technology.
There are a few other interesting points about this netbook. There's no touchscreen display which is usually a norm for Android devices, and while it's running Android 2.1, it's using the Opera Mobile web browser instead of the default Android browser. The machine also comes with Documents To Go and Fring preloaded for office, chat, and VoIP functionality.
As with most Android devices, you may be able to plug in USB mouse, keyboard or external storage, but you probably don't have any luck plugging in a printer or digital camera.
The device should hit UK shelves this August but pricing has yet to be announced.
