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  1. Nov 30th 2005 EmperorLinux Kiwi Upgraded to TX6x0 Series
    The Kiwi gets an upgrade to the Sony VAIO TX6x0 series! At just under 3 pounds, the Kiwi now offers an 11.1" WXGA with X running at 1366x768 and a sleek carbon fiber case. This ultra-portable laptop continues to offer a 1.2 GHz Pentium-M processor, 802.11b/g wireless, a 60 GB hard drive, up to 1.5 GB RAM, and internal DVD+/-RW. (The T3x0 series will continue to be available for a limited time.)
  2. Oct 28th 2005 EmperorLinux Introduces the Meteor M4000
    EmperorLinux introduces the Meteor M4000, the latest in Sharp's laptop line. At just under 4 pounds, the Meteor packs in: a 1733 Pentium-M processor, up to 1.5 GB RAM, an 80 GB hard drive, CDRW/DVD, on-board ethernet and wireless, and a 13.3" WXGA LCD with a 1280x800 widescreen resolution. The Meteor MP30 will remain available for a limited time.
  3. Oct 28th 2005 EmperorLinux SilverComet Upgraded to S560 Series
    The SilverComet (Sony VAIO S Series) gets an upgrade! This 4 pound, full-function laptop now offers up to a 2.133 GHz Pentium-M processor, NVidia GeForce graphics, up to a 100 GB hard drive running at 5400 rpm, and internal CDRW/DVD or DVD+/-RW. (The S4x0 series will remain available for a limited time.)
  4. Aug 30th 2005 EmperorLinux Introduces the Raven X41 Tablet

    EmperorLinux introduces the Raven X41 tablet, our first Linux tablet offering. This Raven is based on the new ThinkPad X41 tablet manufactured by Lenovo. Have the full tablet experience in Linux: screen rotation, pressure sensitive pen, text recognition. The Bio Print scanner is now tied into PAM, as well.

    Like the Raven X laptop series, the Raven tablet offers a 1.5 GHz Pentium-M processor, up to 1.5 GB RAM, and a 60 GB drive, plus internal ethernet and WiFi. The traditional Raven X series laptops will continue be available, as well.

  5. Aug 5th 2005 EmperorLinux SilverComet Upgraded to S480 Series
    The SilverComet (Sony VAIO S Series) gets an upgrade! This 4 pound, full-function laptop offers up to a 2.133 GHz Pentium-M processor, ATI Radeon graphics, up to a 100 GB hard drive running at 5400 rpm, and internal CDRW/DVD or DVD+/-RW. (The S3x0 series will remain available for a limited time.)
  6. Aug 2nd 2005 EmperorLinux Kiwi and Gazelle Laptops Get Upgraded

    The Kiwi (Sony VAIO T) gets an upgrade to the T3x0 series! This 3 pound laptop offers a 1.2 GHz Pentium-M processor, 802.11b/g wireless, a 60 GB hard drive, and internal DVD+/-RW. The biggest change to the Kiwi is a new Cingular cellular data modem. (The T2x0 series will continue to be available for a limited time.)

    The Gazelle (Sony VAIO A) gets an upgrade to the A600 series! This desktop replacement offers a 2.133 GHz Pentium-M processor, 802.11b/g wireless, a 100 GB hard drive running at 5400 rpm, and internal DVD+/-RW. (The A2x0 series will continue to be available for a limited time.)

  7. Aug 1st 2005 Toucan a Finalist in LinuxWorld Product Excellence Awards
    The EmperorLinux Toucan T43 was named as a finalist in the Most Innovative Hardware Solution category for the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Product Excellence Awards. We'll be in booth 111 with a selection of our latest laptops, including the Toucan, from Aug 9-11.
  8. Jul 1st 2005 EmperorLinux Toucan is Linux Journal Editors' Choice for Mobile Device
    We received our August issues of Linux Journal today and were happy to learn that the EmperorLinux Toucan was named the Mobile Device of the Year in the 2005 Linux Journal Editors' Choice Awards. (The Toucan was chosen as Product of the Year last year.)
  9. Jun 30th 2005 EmperorLinux Exhibiting at LinuxWorld in August
    EmperorLinux will be exhibiting at Linux World Conference and Expo in San Francisco, CA at the Moscone Center from August 9-11, 2005. We'll be in booth 111, and we'll have a wide variety of our Linux laptops and notebooks with us and ready to test.
  10. Jun 24th 2005 EmperorLinux SilverComet Upgraded to S380 Series
    The SilverComet (Sony VAIO S Series) gets an upgrade! This 4 pound, full-function laptop will offer up to a 2.133 GHz Pentium-M processor, 802.11b/g wireless, up to a 100 GB hard drive running at 5400 rpm, and internal CDRW/DVD or DVD+/-RW. (The S2x0 series has been discontinued by Sony at this time.)
  11. May 27th 2005 EmperorLinux Raven Upgraded to X32 Series
    The Raven (IBM ThinkPad X Series) gets an upgrade! Now our smallest IBM laptop will offer up to a 2 GHz processor, 802.11a/b/g wireless, and an 80 GB hard drive running at 5400 rpm while remaining at only 3.5 pounds. The X31, X40, and X41 will also remain available.
  12. May 5th 2005 EmperorLinux Introduces the Tiger D510
    EmperorLinux introduces the Tiger D510 line of mid-sized laptop computers. This Tiger is based on the new Dell Latitude D510 series of laptops. Like the 100L, the Tiger D510 continues to combine Dell customization and entry-level pricing. The Tiger 100L series will no longer be available.
  13. Apr 15th 2005 EmperorLinux Adds Ubuntu to Distribution Choices
    EmperorLinux now offers the Ubuntu distribution. Ubuntu is based on Debian (also available on EmperorLinux systems), but with many improvements tailored to improve the Linux experience on the desktop. We offer a customized installation of Ubuntu's "Hoary Hedgehog" release with all the usual EmperorLinux modifications. See our distributions page for all of the flavors of Linux that EmperorLinux currently supports on our laptops.
  14. Apr 13th 2005 EmperorLinux Introduces the Koala X1
    EmperorLinux introduces the Koala X1 line of ultra-portable laptop computers. The Koala is based on the new Dell Latitude X1 series of laptops. At only 2.5 pounds and less than 1" thick, the X1 is a joy to carry, while still making room for a 1100 MHz Pentium-M 733, 30-60 GB hard drive, up to 1280 MB RAM, wireless ethernet, and more. As with all our Dells, several customization options are available. Dell is discontinuing their Latitude X300 series at this time.
  15. Apr 12th 2005 EmperorLinux Toucan Upgraded to T43 Series
    The Toucan (IBM ThinkPad T Series) gets an upgrade! The Toucan T43 will offer Intel's new Dothan CPU core and chipset, as well as a new ATI Mobility FireGL V3200 (128 MB) graphics card. Its remaining specifications will be similar to those of previous Toucan models (still very impressive in their own right). The Toucan T41 and T42 lines will continue to be available.
  16. Mar 22nd 2005 EmperorLinux Molecule Slashdotted (Again)
    The EmperorLinux Molecule was slashdotted this morning, as word of Sharp's upgraded AL3D continues to grow. The Molecule is what we call our desktop replacement based on the Sharp Actius AL3D laptop, the latest generation of their auto-stereo 3D notebook. Several slashdotters mention the stir that the new Molecule caused at LinuxWorld in Boston last month.
  17. Mar 8th 2005 EmperorLinux Introduces the Molecule AL3D

    EmperorLinux introduces Sharp's next generation of 3D LCD laptops as the Molecule AL3D. Sharp's 3D LCD technology makes it possible to view 3D images without glasses; because the hard work is done by the LCD hardware, the 3D effect works under Linux. The well-equipped Molecule comes with an 1866 MHz Pentium-M, NVidia graphics, an 80 GB SATA hard drive, 1 GB of RAM, and a DVD+/-RW drive.

    The Molecule made quite a splash last month at LinuxWorld in Boston running a demo of the chemistry software PyMOL (kindly provided for us by DeLano Scientific).

  18. Feb 22nd 2005 EmperorLinux Rhino Upgraded to D810/M70 Series
    The Rhino gets an upgrade! The addition of the Dell Latitude D810 and Precision Mobile Workstation M70 series brings several new options to the Rhino line. Highlights include: a 1733-2133 MHz Pentium-M processor (the Dothan core with 533MHz FSB), 30-80 GB hard drive, DVD+/-RW, and NVidia Quadro or ATI Radeon graphics on the Rhino's 15.4" screen with X@1920x1200. (Click the Customize System button to see all the latest possible combinations.) The Rhino D800 will remain available for a limited time.
  19. Feb 21st 2005 LinuxWorld Expo Boston Wrap-Up
    The Emperor team has returned from their trek to the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo in Boston last week. We spoke with a variety of people about what new laptops they'd like to see us offer, tips and tricks, and fascinating laptop features coming in the near future. Several people (including NewsForge, Groklaw, and OSNews) noted the upcoming successor to the Molecule. We enjoyed the chance to explore a new city and another opportunity to meet with customers past, present, and future!
  20. Feb 18th 2005 EmperorLinux Gazelle, SilverComet and Kiwi Model Upgrades
    Sony recently upgraded several systems in our product line. The Gazelle has made the jump to the Sony VAIO A2x0 series, the SilverComet has leapt to the Sony VAIO S2x0 series, and the Kiwi has moved on to the Sony VAIO T2x0 series. For the most part, this change means the availability of larger hard drives; please see the individual products' pages for details. Over the next few weeks, we'll slowly be phasing out the 1x0 series of these systems and phasing in their newer counterparts.
  21. Feb 14th 2005 LinuxWorld Expo This Week
    Most of our EmperorLinux staff will be out of the office this week, taking part in the LinuxWorld Conference and Expo held in Boston's Hynes Center. We'll be in booth 1821 with a large collection of our laptops. For those who can make it to the show, we look forward to your visit. For those who try to contact us during the week, we thank you in advance for your patience.
  22. Feb 7th 2005 Toucan a Finalist in LinuxWorld Product Excellence Awards
    The EmperorLinux Toucan was named as a finalist in the Most Innovative Hardware Solution category for the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Product Excellence Awards. Wish us luck in Boston next week when they announce the winners on the first day of the Expo, February 15.
  23. Feb 1st 2005 EmperorLinux Exhibiting at LinuxWorld This Month
    EmperorLinux will be exhibiting at Linux World Conference and Expo in Boston, MA at the Hynes Center from February 15-17, 2005. We'll be in booth 1821, and we'll have a wide variety of our Linux laptops with us and ready to test. If you'd like to drop by and visit our booth, use the Priority Code N0194 to register for your free Exhibit Hall pass by February 14, 2005.
  24. Jan 7th 2005 Hard Drives Break 100 GB Barrier
    The hard drives on the SilverComet and Gazelle have broken the 100 GB barrier, adding even larger drives to their already impressive feature sets.
  25. Jan 3rd 2005 Linux Distribution Updates for the New Year
    EmperorLinux is now supporting Fedora Core 3, Mandrake 10.1, and SuSE 9.2 on our systems. For those who prefer another distribution, Slackware 10 and Debian are also available, as are older versions of these updated distributions.


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