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The FCC has confirmed the next Sidekick, which is currently codenamed the Gekko/Aspen by uploading the label for the device on their site. The new device will be manufactured by Sharp Corporation, and is named the PV210. Sadly but not unexpected, it will not be a 3G device. It uses GSM-850 and PCS1900 networks, and also has a microSD card slot and removable battery. The device is rumored to have a July release date.

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In what seems like yet another low-cost ultra-mobile PC, Norhtec has introduced the Gecko. Similar to the Cloudbook and Eee PC, the Gecko also has a 7-inch display. In addition the Gecko is also expected to feature a 1.0 GHz VIA C7-M processor, 40GB hard drive and support up to 1GB of RAM, although there was no mention of how much RAM will come standard.

The Gecko is not yet in production, but is being worked on by Quanta. It is also expected to run, you guess it, a modified version of Linux. The Gecko will use Linpus Lite which is said to be similar to the easy (standard) mode of the Eee PC.

Similar to the XO laptop from OLPC, this will be headed for the developing markets of the world and likely not be hitting the US or Europe anytime soon.

Via [Ultra Mobile Life]

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