Comments on: EasyPC790, The cheapest Netbook

By: Bernard

Bernard — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:53:37 +0000

In reviewing the Microsoft knowlege base I came across a fix for CE IE 6 for the ‘Your Brower Is Out Of Date’ meassge that occurs on some web sites. The fix is located at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978007

Does anyone know how to apply this to the following unit from web site
http://www.eglobalwireless.com/p-4333-new-7-mini-netbook-laptop-notebook-wifi-windows-black.aspx
Processor Type: WMT ARM-WM8505 CPU
Processor Clock Speed: 300M MHz
Processor/Manufacturer: WM
Processor Model: VIA-ARM VT8500
RAM/Technology: DRAM
RAM Installed Size: 128 MB
Display Diagonal Size: 7″ TFT HD
Max Resolution: 800×480
Display Technology: TFT
Graphics Type: Integrated Graphics

By: freddyzdead

freddyzdead — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:21:43 +0000

Hi – The thing I’ve got seems very similar to what you’ve all got, only the processor is AKARM, ARM926-AK77802-266MHz. I would be happy with it as is if I could install some more programs on it. PPC ones usually elicit a message as noted above by Eric H i.e. “NOT A VALID WINCE PROGRAM”. I think you can fix this by disassembling the CAB and rewriting some headers but I think that might be a little above my programming skill level. Anybody know about this sort of thing?

By: Mike Lee

Mike Lee — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:52:33 +0000

For those who believe that the 7″ netbook ARM CPU 8508 can not play youtube videos it CAN. Open Internet Explorer and type in http://www.youtube.com/xl
And that works perfectly. enjoy………

By: rutdogg

rutdogg — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:15:40 +0000

i have one i jus want to reset back to factory settings

By: strider_mt2k

strider_mt2k — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:58:14 +0000

I also ordered one of these to play with from the noted eBay seller.
Great info here, thanks!

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By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:58:12 +0000

Interesting comments. I purchased what appears to be the same or similar device. It is en-route now. I intend to use it mostly for writing. Have an 8 GB SDHC card, and flash drive. I was curious to see what can be done with such a minimal device. Thanks for all the advice.

By: jim

jim — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 22:18:14 +0000

i just purchased a VIA-ARM VT8500 have not ever received it yet are you telling me that at some point i will be able to run Linux on this? That would be great

By: B Griffith

B Griffith — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:46:37 +0000

I wanted to comment on a couple points in Eric H’s post. Android has been released for the VIA 8505 chipset that is in a lot of these devices. I have it, so it’s no longer just a rumor. The other half of these have the VT8500 chipset which does not run Android yet. VT8500 will run a form of Linux which is still very much in development while the 8505 does not yet. Both types of the device will run Youtube through a seperate application but I haven’t seen it integrated into a browser yet. In regards to getting software to run it can be a challenge but adding GAPI will allow some Pocket PC software to run and using PocketDos will allow some DOS applications to run. There is also a ~65MB zip file floating around that has multiple compatible applications that will run on this devices.

By: Eric H.

Eric H. — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:31:45 +0000

I concur with most everything that was stated: Bought mine also on Ebay – Put 4Gb SD Card, and a 4Gb USB key – Had some problem with Wireless Going on and off – Could be a power issue – since I was running on battery – Removed the EXT. SD Card and rebooted, Wireless came back on – I have used both Public and Private WIFI (WPA) and they seemed to resolve fine.

I have downloaded some MPG Video’s and other than size, they seem to run ok. It is hard to get the correct formatted size of videos.

I saw CHARBAX Video – He put an ANDROID Desktop and Stated it could run ANDROID- The other minions on the WEB picked up on it,and it is now an “URBAN LEGEND”. It does not run ANDROID – It Runs WINCE 6 – I think thousands of hits and emails have been RUMORED because one guy put the word ANDROID next to the EASYPC 790. I really hope they do come out, but telling people something that is not true makes all the information bogus.

It DOES NOT PLAY YOUTUBE (although the MFG states it does). FLASH is NOT part of the package – It would be killer if it did.

It is a fun toy, but tough to get around all the internet standards (FLASH, JAVA, etc). Plays MP3 Music over tiny speakers ( External Jacks on). It is basically a large Development Platform. I tried to download several WINCE apps, and many of them stated “NOT A VALID WINCE Program”. That is from PocketPC sites, and other WINCE sites – That is also a shame – It would be nice if someone would support the unit with APPS – Maybe needs cross compiling. -not sure.

Really hope someone either modifies a browser to run Flash lite, or can allow some apps to run native WINCE.