The CloudBook is a discontinued x86 subnotebook , or Ultra-Mobile PC developed by Everex using a VIA processor, chipset, and NanoBook reference design. It competed with the Asus Eee PC , the OLPC XO-1 and the Classmate PC . The device was categorized as a netbook when it was around 2008.
21-489: Sales of the gPC TC2502 Everex desktop left the company with inquiries from customers seeking similar additional Open Source, but mobile platforms. Everex decided to build two systems, a classic laptop, also running gOS v2, called the gBook , and a system based on the VIA Nanobook reference design, which is also used for Packard Bell EasyNote XS. Its release was originally planned for January 25, 2008, but Everex pushed
42-471: A 80 GB disk drive, touch pad and WiMAX . However the company ceased operations. Everex green computers#gBook Everex Systems, Inc. , is a defunct American manufacturer of multi-processor servers, desktop and notebook personal computers . It was established in 1983 and headquartered in Fremont, California . The company was founded by Steve Hui, John Lee and Wayne Cheung. In 1988, Everex
63-669: A small, light nettop computer, was announced in April 2008: it includes a DVD recorder , DVI video output, and MySpace -driven content on gOS Space. It was intended as a competitor to the Mac mini . The Cloudbook is an Ultra-Mobile PC , running a VIA C7 CPU with either gOS Linux or Windows Vista. There is also a Stepnote variant that uses a Pentium Dual-Core CPU, instead of a VIA C7. First International Computer First International Computer, Inc. ( FIC ; Chinese : 大眾電腦股份有限公司 ; pinyin : Dàzhòng Diànnǎo Gǔfèn Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī )
84-462: Is a Taiwanese original equipment manufacturer and system integrator for automotive electronics and smart building controls. FIC provides design consultancy and supply chain management services for automotive electronic suppliers worldwide. Founded in 1979 by Dr. Ming-J Chien, in Taipei , Taiwan , FIC used to be a famous computer and component manufacturer in worldwide countries from 1979~2010; And in
105-691: Is opened in Austin, Texas. 1997: A plant is opened in the Czech Republic. 1998: A plant is opened in Brazil. 1999: A large scale production facility is opened in Guanzhou, in mainland China. 2002: A new manufacturing headquarters is set up in China. 2003: Created the first AIO PC and became the e-book OEM partner of Panasonic. 2004: Transformed to a Holding company as known as FICG. 2005: Became
126-593: Is selected as In-vehicle System Provider for 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. 2016: Expands its factory-installed products in Automotive solution. 2021: FIC Green System has passed the cloud DNP3.0 certification of Taipower. First International Computer services include: DMS (Design Manufacturing Service), Automotive Electronic Design and Supply Chain Management, Smart Building & Traffic IoT System integrations. For Automotive Electronics Design solutions ,
147-426: The window manager . Though the pre-installed operating system is gOS, Everex has released Windows XP hardware drivers, making it more simple to install Microsoft's Windows XP. However, Everex warns that any software outside of the original gOS will not be covered by warranty (though the hardware's warranty will be unaffected). The next generation of CloudBook, was advertised to have a processor running at 1.6 GHz,
168-418: The year 2004, Mr. Leo Chien, the son of Dr. Ming, joined the group, and contributed his expertise as COO of FIC in 2008; and in 2011, Mr. Leo Chien began to lead the group towards a new business development, with insight into the foreseeable market demand and analysis, and gradually moved the team towards the direction of automotive electronic design and manufacturing business. Throughout the years, he integrated
189-588: The Leo brand. 1987: The company enters motherboard manufacturing with large-scale production facility in Hsien-Tien. 1989: First International begins assembling PCs with Intel processors. 1991: U.S. and European subsidiaries are opened and production of the first in-house personal computer design begins. 1994: A configuration plant is opened in the Netherlands. 1996: A manufacturing and configuration plant
210-628: The NB ODM partner of Fujitsu Siemens. 2007: Launched 7” UMPC. 2008: Obtained the value-added notebook orders from Fujitsu. 2010: Announced reseller agreement with Tridium to provide solutions in Green House & Environmental Controls. 2011: Focus on Automotive Electronic Design Business, and Spun off the IPC BU to a new company-Ubiqconn Technology 2012: Signed a Letter of Intent on healthcare business with NTT DATA Corporation. 2014: Ubiqconn
231-588: The US Trademark for CloudBook, CloudPC. It was aiming to use a linux platform for delivering a full windows experience (Desktop as a Service) with an AppStore for renting software. It launched this with Airtel in India. Nivio was co-founded by Sachin Dev Duggal and Saurabh P Dhoot. The Everex CloudBook had a uniquely located built-in pointing device (a stamp-sized optical trackpad ) on the upper right side of
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#1732790814397252-473: The company produced tape drives, graphics boards , data and fax modems , network boards , memory enhancement and desktop publishing products, controllers for disk and tape drivers, and monitors. In the mid-2000s, Everex began selling several brands of green computers . The gBook is a webbook , a laptop with a 15.4" WXGA+ Widescreen Display (1440 x 900) and a 1.5 GHz VIA C7-M Processor. It comes loaded with gOS Linux . Two major variants of
273-499: The computer instead of at the bottom of the keyboard as is common for notebook computers. The CloudBook was intended to be held in one hand while typing, or in two hands when using the mouse-cursor control, with the left thumb controlling the two "mouse buttons", and the right thumb the small trackpad, both mousepad and keys are placed directly under the screen. This design was chosen so the system could even be used when standing and walking around, instead of only when sitting. The CloudBook
294-424: The design services include AR HUD design, digital instrument cluster design, OBDII design, ADAS design, car ECU design, infotainment display design, telematics design, BMS design and Smart Fleet Management. As Computer, Communication and Consumer Electronics (3C) markets have converged, FIC has adapted and developed to become a respected producer of 3C related products. Many new and innovative products have joined
315-438: The gPC exist: one based on gOS Linux ; the other, an Impact brand of Windows Vista low-power machines. Both utilize a VIA C7 CPU. The gPC also ships with a softmodem that is not enabled for consumer use, but is provided "for developers." A successor, gPC2, was available through Wal-Mart . A third, the gPC3, with a 2 GHz AMD Sempron processor, 1 GB RAM, and Ubuntu 8.04, was available through Newegg . The gPC mini,
336-471: The group's relevant technical resources in order to support the automotive electronic design business more comprehensively and became CEO of FIC in 2016. FIC is publicly listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE 3701). 1979: Charlene Wang and Ming Chien found company as a sales agent for main frame and micro computers. 1983: The company begins assembling its first PC computer systems under
357-551: The release back citing problems with the version of gOS it wanted to use. The delay was needed because Everex wanted to rewrite gOS v2 for the CloudBook so it would use GNOME 's window manager instead of Enlightenment 17 , making it even more compatible with Ubuntu . The E17's Dock was replaced by the Avant Window Navigator to approach the same looks and functionality as the older gOS versions. CloudBook
378-456: The workforce topped 2,200 employees. In 1985, Everex began shipping personal computers under private labels , such as the popular IBM-AT -compatible System 1800. Three years later the STEP computer line launched, introducing cutting edge 286 and 386 -based computing to a mass audience. In addition to computer systems, high-performance file servers and a UNIX -based operating system ( ESIX ),
399-467: Was expected to be released in the United States on February 15, 2008 at Wal-Mart and ZaReason, but was pushed back to February 21 for Wal-Mart (ZaReason received a part of its shipment). The price of the device was set to US$ 399 and it came with one year of limited warranty with 24/7 toll free technical support . Nivio also created a CloudBook based on Nokia/Intel's Meego platform; and owned
420-474: Was sold as an Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) because of this feature, even though it does not have a touch-screen . The CloudBook came with a completely new version, (compared to the version used in the gPC ) of the gOS Linux distribution (based on Ubuntu) and application software from Mozilla , Skype , Facebook , faqly , OpenOffice.org and Google . Originally gOS came with the Enlightenment 0.17 as
441-740: Was the leader in tape backup sales with half of the world market. On January 5, 1993 the company filed for bankruptcy and was purchased by Formosa Plastics Group , hence becoming part of a multinational conglomerate alongside companies like First International Computer , the world's leading motherboard manufacturer. On December 29, 2006 Everex Systems, Inc filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7, and in June 2008 NewMarket Technology has taken control of Everex. In 1983, Everex shipped its first hard drive , tape backup and graphics products. Seven years later, with an ever expanding product line, annual revenues totaled over $ 436 million and
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