Axioo announces Pico Netbook
Darius Chang | Jul 25, 2008
Singapore-based Axioo is joining the Netbook race with its first sub-notebook, the Axioo Pico.
This 10-inch machine bears a striking resemblance to the MSI Wind. Weighing 1.2kg, the Pico comes equipped with three USB ports, memory card reader, VGA output and a built-in Webcam. Wireless radio and Ethernet are available for Internet connection, but Bluetooth is missing in action.
With a 160GB harddisk, its list price of S$699 (US$467.78) may seem to put it on par with the Acer Aspire One. However, the Pico comes pre-installed with Windows XP Home Edition (the Acer has Linux) and a larger screen. The Pico will be available in Singapore and Indonesia from July 31, with Thailand and Vietnam getting theirs in August. There are plans to release the unit to Malaysia and the Philippines, but availability in these markets are not confirmed at this time.
Talkback
Tetragrammaton says...
I just bought mine today(25th July 2008). The product will be available for collection somewhere 31st July or 1st of Aug according to the salesman. Paid S$748 for it. It has everything that I want for except a bluetooth. Other than that, I 'm quite contented and can't wait to have it.
Jul 25, 2008 23:44
I just bought mine today(25th July 2008). The product will be available for collection somewhere 31st July or 1st of Aug according to the salesman. Paid S$748 for it. It has everything that I want for except a bluetooth. Other than that, I 'm quite contented and can't wait to have it.
Jul 25, 2008 23:44
guynax says...
they should have added in the bluetooth and wireless-n, and this may have a fight with the 1000H. and... it's kinda sad when "striking resemblance to the MSI Wind" is mentioned. any idea abt the batt? if it's 3-cell then... it's will be let down.
Jul 27, 2008 21:45
they should have added in the bluetooth and wireless-n, and this may have a fight with the 1000H. and... it's kinda sad when "striking resemblance to the MSI Wind" is mentioned. any idea abt the batt? if it's 3-cell then... it's will be let down.
Jul 27, 2008 21:45
sylclh says...
the battery can last how long?
Jul 28, 2008 12:30
the battery can last how long?
Jul 28, 2008 12:30
Tetragrammaton says...
Yes it quite sad that it resembles MSI Wind but it is even sadder that MSI Wind doesn't have it in store not even pre-order in Singapore even for sometimes we've heard about the review.. I had a rude reply from the distributor of MSI Wind when I call them about a few days ago. I was just asking if the product is in the market but the reply was,"You wait lah...why very impatient ah? If have sure sell one." That made me decide not to buy the product even if it's better. I am just a simple user so I don't need sofisticated machine and when I saw this Axioo Pico, I really love it. The salesmen was very nice at Vivocity. They explained to me in details about the function and everything. Maybe I'm biased to the girl who answer the phone rudely. But whatever it is, that sure pissed me off as if I'm begging for the product. So it's more of a Customer service thingy I think which wouldn't be fair to rate the product badly. Honestly, MSI Wind has other better features too. Checkout the review and you'll know. But, not too sure when exactly it's gonna hit the market here in Singapore. Likewise, 1000H of Eee netbook is not that bad too. But, I don't like the design. It is best, you choose wisely for your purpose. I'm not really concern about the bluetooth as I've an extra external bluetooth of my own after since buying a new laptop and pc that comes with it. So, it'll be handy. I'm not too sure about the battery either but still it doesn't bother me as I'm using for other purpose rather than outdoor all the time.
Jul 28, 2008 23:42
Yes it quite sad that it resembles MSI Wind but it is even sadder that MSI Wind doesn't have it in store not even pre-order in Singapore even for sometimes we've heard about the review.. I had a rude reply from the distributor of MSI Wind when I call them about a few days ago. I was just asking if the product is in the market but the reply was,"You wait lah...why very impatient ah? If have sure sell one." That made me decide not to buy the product even if it's better. I am just a simple user so I don't need sofisticated machine and when I saw this Axioo Pico, I really love it. The salesmen was very nice at Vivocity. They explained to me in details about the function and everything. Maybe I'm biased to the girl who answer the phone rudely. But whatever it is, that sure pissed me off as if I'm begging for the product. So it's more of a Customer service thingy I think which wouldn't be fair to rate the product badly. Honestly, MSI Wind has other better features too. Checkout the review and you'll know. But, not too sure when exactly it's gonna hit the market here in Singapore. Likewise, 1000H of Eee netbook is not that bad too. But, I don't like the design. It is best, you choose wisely for your purpose. I'm not really concern about the bluetooth as I've an extra external bluetooth of my own after since buying a new laptop and pc that comes with it. So, it'll be handy. I'm not too sure about the battery either but still it doesn't bother me as I'm using for other purpose rather than outdoor all the time.
Jul 28, 2008 23:42
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My mum's going to release a netbook too and so is my Aunt, and so is my next door neighbor.
Jul 25, 2008 16:58