The Sharp NetWalker PC-Z1 has a 5 inch touchscreen display, a tiny keyboard, and runs Ubuntu Linux. It's really more of a MID (Mobile Internet Device) or Smartbook (if I can use that word) than a typical netbook. But it does have a full QWERTY keyboard, even if it's too small to touch type on. And it does run a full desktop operatng system complete with an office suite, web browser, and other utilities.
Netbooked has posted a roundup of videos showing the NetWalker in action. It looks a heck of a lot more powerful than a typical smartphone, but more difficult to use than a typical netbook thanks to the cramped keyboard. But when was the last time you saw a netbook with a 10 inch screen that you could fit in your pocket?
The Ubuntu Linux interface seems to feature a custom program launcher. It doesn't look like the Ubuntu Netbook Remix interface, but it's been a while since I checked in on Ubuntu MID Edition, so it's possible that the NetWalker interface could be based on that.
You can check out a couple of the videos after the break, or visit Netbooked to see more.
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Sharp NetWalker PC-Z1 in action – Videos
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