Penguin Air GNU / Linux Notebook

Penguin Air GNU/Linux Notebook
The Penguin Air is a GNU / Linux notebook everyone should have. It's light, thin, and fast. Unlike most notebooks there are no digital restrictions or intrusive "Trusted Computing Technology". Everything from the wireless to graphics runs off free software.

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Discontinued model; a new 13.3" model will probably be available in September.

International Order? Our laptops now have improved international support and can be ordered with a number of different region specific configurations. This includes languages, keyboard layouts, and AC adapters. Shipping to most international destinations takes 6-10 days. Systems configured with a non-US keyboard may take an additional 5-10 days. To order contact support with your regional requirements.

Category Specification
Processor 2nd Gen Intel Core i3, i5, or i7
Screen 13.3" 1366x768 HD LED Wide Screen
Wireless 802.11N Atheros Wifi (freedom compatible chipset)
Webcam Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixel Camera
Memory Up to 8GB
Battery 4-Cell Li-ion; a little under 3 hours with typical usage
Card Reader 3-in-1 Flash Card Reader(SD/MMC/MS) x 1
Optical Drive Optional; external
Graphics Intel HD
Built-in Audio & Mic HD Audio & Internal Mic
Features 3 x USB 2.0
1 x VGA port
1 x Headphone-out
1 x DC-in jack
1 x RJ-45 jack
1 x Kensington lock
1 x Internal microphone
1 x HDMI
Dimensions 328mm(W) x 239mm(D)x 27.7mm(H)
Weight 4.18 lbs (1.9kg)
Default configuration Includes the latest release of Ubuntu
Compatible with Most other GNU/Linux flavours (hardware supports free & mainline kernels/project drivers)
Out Of Warranty & Other Support Services Available
 Price
For Mail-In Service Add (Per Computer) $39
USB Peripherals Setup/Tutorial
(Printers, Portable Audio Players, etc.) 		$39
Operating System Installs $65
Software Installations $39
Networked Peripherals Setup/Tutorial (Printers, etc.) $39
Data Transfers of up to 4TB $59
Data Transfers of up to 8TB $99
Diagnostics (this is only if no repairs are made) $65
Upgrades/Repair (per half hour; if no others apply) $65
Phone Support (per half-hour / non-warranty) $65
OS Media $39
Discounted blocks of phone support are available for purchase. It's US $230 for 5 half hour blocks and US $400 for 10.
Starting at just $499

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