Gecko EduBook netbook runs on 8 AA batteries

Nohrtec first made a $300 7-inch laptop in early 2008 which it called Gecko and follows the first EeePC form factor. Their latest attempt is the Gecko EduBook that practically runs on AA batteries.

Saw one unit being sold in a PC shop in Megamall last night.

edubook

EduBook
8.9″ SWVGA display @ 1024×600 pixels
PMX-1000 Xcore86 1.0GHz
512MB DDR RAM
10/100Mbps LAN
4GB SSD (add’l room for 2.5″ HDD available)
3 USB 2.0 ports

The netbook does not have the normal Li-Ion batteries but comes with just eight (8) rechargeable Ni-MH Type AA batteries (2000mAh). I think you can use the regular AA batteries in its stead if you want to bring this to a remote island or the boondocks where there’s no electricity (just bring a whole pack of them Energizer batteries with you) or internet (no WiFi either).

Okay, if you’re curious, here’s how it looks like at the back.

Those 8 batteries can last the unit for about 4 hours. You also don’t need to worry about getting a separate charger since the netbook itself can re-charge the batteries when on AC.

Made in the spirit of the OLPC (cool, huh?). The retail price on this one is Php11,495.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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17 Comments

Jiro Yan says:

15 years ago

may netbook pa palang ganyan? sana may solar laptop din like solar calculator.

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Eason says:

15 years ago

kung may Wi-FI lang pwede na. Mura lang naman Recharchable battery sa CD-R king :D
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tadz says:

15 years ago

Meron ba silang version na pwede yung Motolite battery? hehe…
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agrimensor says:

15 years ago

To compute the charging time all you have to do is divide the battery capacity to the charging rate multipy the quotient to 1.2(120%)

sample
2500mAh/180mAH=13.889×1.2=16.667 hrs

I have an automatic charger that could quick charge batteries in 15 mins.

Only if my laptop have this.I have so many rechargable NiMh batteries at home.

In case some may have not know it but our laptop’s battery packs are made of AA batteries also.
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Mr. Cheesy says:

15 years ago

this notebook is good for starters. parang cellphone lang ang price.
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IC DeaDPiPoL says:

15 years ago

I wonder how long does it take to fully charge those batteries?

(hope it won’t take 8hours T_T)

Wish they added a 12v clamp since (1.5v * 8) = 12v
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marvin says:

15 years ago

Using AA batteries is a good idea, rechargeable AA’s are readily available in your favorite malls . Getting a replacement battery is easy in case your stock become stale.
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ryan says:

15 years ago

Thank God it has reached the Philippines. I have been monitoring the maker of this small device since last year!
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chris says:

15 years ago

astig!
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roan carl says:

15 years ago

expensive toys for kids hehehe…
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CarloBlogg Online 3.0 says:

15 years ago

well, you get what you pay for. :D AA batteries are the most common batteries kaya ok na rin.
First look at this unit e mapagkakamalan mong laruan (especially when you look at its bottom,haha :D)
nice! :D
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jv paz says:

15 years ago

ang kulit!
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Gerard Banasig says:

15 years ago

Does sugar comes? installed on this one?
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Pusang Kulog says:

15 years ago

The good thing about this unit is that it will cost less to replace the batteries when its life cycle has ended…
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Myron says:

15 years ago

Not bad. Sana normal li-ion ang battery ang ginamit. Sir abe, sana may video review. Hehehe.
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Andre Marcelo-Tanner says:

15 years ago

nice, buti hindi D or C size batteries like yung mga kids toys :)
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