eCAFÉ™ EX HD (black)
Description
An attractive and unique design that breaks with tradition!
- Ultra flat and slim: only 1.1’’ thick in a compact format
- Only 2.4 lbs:
- One of the lightest on the market with all its connections!
- 10.1" screen, comfortable "chiclet" keyboard with flat, separate keys
- All the connectors are located on the sides for perfect accessibility
Meeting user’s identified mobility requirements
- Return from standby in under 4 seconds
- Over 13 hours’ battery life** in normal usage
- HD 720p videos played seamlessly on the eCAFETM and HDMI socket for HD entertainment
- Extensible Flash memory for storage: lighter, quicker, more reliable and perfectly adapted to suit everyone’s needs
- No noise annoyance and low heat release (no fan) thanks to its high performance and low consumption ARM processor
- Quick and simple data synchronisation and transfer between the eCAFETM and another computer (PC or MAC)
- Connection to any Internet access point in complete simplicity
- Touch keys for multimedia controls
- A free application download center: games, desktop applications, entertainment, etc.
- Permanent access to social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Identi.ca, Frienfeed, Digg, Google Buzz, Jaiku, etc.)
*Battery life measured during a simulation in which the following applications were launched simultaneously or successively: word processing (1h), browsing the Internet via a WiFi connection (2hrs), gaming (1 hr), audio playback (3hrs), standard quality (1.5hr) and HD quality (3hrs) video playback, display via HDMI output (1.5hr).
Hercules eCAFÉTM Netbook Edition Operating System (Linux)
- User-oriented operating system
- Quick and intuitive to use
- Adapted to netbook format
- As comprehensive as on a standard desktop computer
- Applications distributed according to theme for better browsing
- Essential applications already installed: to have fun (games), communicate (instant messaging, etc.) and work (full desktop suite)
- Safe: secure operating system not targeted by viruses
Total flexibility for advanced users
- OpenSource operating system giving developers’ communities the possibility to:
- Develop and port new applications,
- Share the fruits of these developments with all users
- Optimize the operating system
- DIP Switch to start another operating system on the machine (other Linux distribution running on Arm, Android, etc.)
A comprehensive software suite
- Hercules eCAFÉTM Sync : to transfer and manage your files simply between the eCAFE and your computer
- Transfer your files (music, videos, photos, documents, Internet favourites, etc.) between the eCAFÉTM (SDHC memory extension card) and your computer (PC or MAC).
- Nothing could be simpler: use the USB cable supplied to connect the eCAFÉTM to your computer
- Note: The eCAFETM Sync software may be downloaded from the www.ecafe.hercules.com site and is available for Windows XP, Vista, 7, MAC OS X and Linux
- Comprehensive OpenOffice.org desktop suite (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.) - compatible with Microsoft Office
- The Empathy instant messaging application compatible with Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo, AIM and Google Talk
- The Gwibber application covers all social networks: for permanent connection to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Identi.ca, Frienfeed, Digg, Google Buzz, Jaiku, etc.
- The Totem video player, compatible with essential formats (AVI, DIVX, MPEG2, MPEG4, Xvid, H.264, MKV, MOV, 3GP, MP4, etc.)
- Minitube (Youtube player): Create playlists, search for videos, download videos from the application
- Rhythmbox audio player and music management: compatible with essential audio formats (MP3, ogg, aac, wave); manages playlists, podcasts, webradio, iPod compatible, tag management, Internet information recovery (album covers, lyrics, etc.)
- Other applications for daily requirements: games, multimedia, communication, Internet browser, etc.
- Dedicated online portal: forum, developers, etc.
Colors and models may vary from one country to another.
Technical specifications
- LED screen: 10.1 inch, 1024*600, high brightness
- Storage: 16Gb extensible to 72Gb: 8Go Flash (iNAND) + 8Gb SDHC card + additional 50GB available online**
- ARM CortexTM A8 FreescaleTM i.MX515 @ 800 MHz processor
- RAM: 512 Mb
- HDMI output
- WiFi N technology
- Battery: 6800 mAh (7.4V) for 13 hours +
- Comfortable "chiclet" keyboard with flat, separate keys - 88% of a standard keyboard
- 0.3MP webcam with built-in microphone
- Connections: 3x USB, 1x Headset, 1x Microphone, 1x LAN RJ45, 1x DC-in 12V, 1x External card reader: SD/MMC/SDHC, 1x Internal card reader: SD/SDHC
- DIP Switch
Box contents
- Hercules eCAFÉ
- Power supply
- Mini USB cable
- Power cable
- PDF manual
Technology
- HD 720p
- HD720p signifies a High-Definition (HD) image format, otherwise known as "HD Ready" in TV parlance. "720" represents an image resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels, while the abbreviation "p" is used to designate progressive scanning of the image (i.e. no interlacing).
"HD720p" provides high-quality images with high refresh rates (in this case, up to 30 frames per second), resulting in a truly amazing level of realism never seen in a webcam… up until now!
- Instant Messaging
- Software allowing for chatting over the Internet.
- Webcam
- Digital camera which connects to a computer via a USB port. Its main use is for video conversation over the Internet with other people connected to the Internet and also equipped with a webcam.
- Integrated microphone
- Microphone directly integrated into the webcam. Therefore no other microphone is required to converse over the Internet.
