RISCBook Laptops

Centrino mobile technology
meets RISC OS

The RISCBook is the first solution to marry the latest mobile computing of Intel's Centrino technology with the RISC OS operating system. The Centrino platform uses high-performance/ low-power processors (a concept highly familiar to existing RISC OS users!) to provide longer battery life, and also incorporates technologies such as wireless networking for a truly mobile computing solution.

Please click on this link to read more general information on our laptop machines. The details below are for specific models. We strongly recommend you read the background before reading the details below.

RISCBook £899 inc

The entry level RISCBook (which is the unit we use when quoting the high performance figures!) features Centrino technology running at 1.4Ghz. Remember that you need to multiply that figure by at least 2 to get some idea of the equivalent Pentium 4 (or other non-Centrino). It has 256Mb of system RAM, and a 40Gb hard drive, which should be plenty of room for your documents and photos. The price includes a 15 inch screen, and a combination DVD reader and CD-writer. It runs both RISC OS 4.02 and Windows XP home edition, for compatibility with your software, both old and new, and includes our UniPrint to allow printing to almost any printer.

RISCBook+ £1050 inc

We now also offer an enhanced model with 1.6Ghz CPU, 15inch screen, 512Mb of RAM, 60Gb hard disc for £1050 inclusive of VAT and UK delivery. It includes RISC OS 4.02, WindowsXP Pro, UniPrint, antivirus, firewall, OpenOffice etc.

RISCBook+ SE £1299 inc

This is a widescreen (1280x800) version of the RISCBook+, adding DVD writing, RISC OS Adjust 4.39 and various additional nice features. The widescreen desktop is very appealing for RISC OS users, because you gain lots of additional horizontal space, which does wonders for a cluttered iconbar (you can never have enough iconbar space!). You can work on two documents side by side, or easily view a landscape page on the screen. Price is £1299inc.

Common features

Certain things apply to all our laptop models, and the list below covers some of the things you can expect to find, whichever machine you choose to buy from us.

• Wireless networking (and wired networking)
• 56k modem
• 3x USB 2 ports, 1x firewire, plus a PCMCIA slot for expansion
• VGA (external monitor) and TV outputs
• around 2.5kg weight (with battery installed) which is pretty light
• Mains charger unit
• Antivirus, DVD software, CD writing and MS-compatible office suite
• UniPrintVA is included, allowing printing to almost any printer

Additional variants available

The models listed above only represent a few more common models in our range. We encourage potential customers to phone us on (+44) (0)1925 755043 to discuss other variants if they have particular requirements (eg. particular ports, or ultra-high resolution screens etc). The speed of change in this market means that we are constantly our range to introduce, higher speeds, and more, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to know more.