You know, netbooks are cool and all. They're cheap; they're portable. But you know what I really wish you could do with them? Stick them on the fridge next to grocery list and the kids' artwork. Enter the Always Innovating Touch Book.
Not only does this netbook have a detachable keyboard which lets you use the machine as a touchscreen tablet, but the tablet also has strong magnets built into it which LiveJournal user Adric discovered lets you stick the Touch Book to your refrigerator!
As I mentioned yesterday, the Touch Book has begun shipping and we're starting to see unboxing photos appear across the interwebs. Adric has posted a whole slew of photos including a closer look at the stylus, magnets, power supply, and the innards of the keyboard. You can actually lift up the keyboard pretty easily to access the internal USB ports hidden below it. This lets you add USB modules for additional storage, wireless connectivity, or other functions. You can check out a video of the USB board after the break.
On the down side, Adric says the tablet is a bit heavy and that the keyboard doesn't counterbalance the weight very well, which can cause the netbook to tip over easily. The machine is also a bit heavy for the included magnets, and eventually will slide down your refrigerator or file cabinet. But it's still a pretty neat trick.
Meanwhile, Stephen Feger, who posted the first unboxing photos yesterday has a few more to show today.
Post from: Liliputing
Always Innovating Touch Book unboxed, stuck on a fridge
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