The Pinebook Laptop has been branded as the MacBook Doppleganger for its similar specs with the Macbook Air. Now, new reports are claiming that the MacBook's Doppleganger is cheaper in price but has the quality of Macbooks. Pinebook is similar as MacBook Air because it also uses quad-core 64-bit processor and ARM-based CPU.
Dating back, it was last year that Pine64 launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Pine A64. Now, the team has introduced an affordable laptop that uses the same processor, supporting just about any Android or Linux OS that runs on the Pine A64, called Pinebook.
Pinebook, a Linux device, is available in 11.6-inch and 14-inch versions priced at $89 and a $99 respectively. It weighs around 1.2 kilos.Moreover, Blog Hackster explained that "the lightweight notebook features a full-size keyboard along with a large multi-touch touchpad for students and Makers."
What does it offer at $100? Let's try to take a look with its specification:
- IPS LCD (1280 x 720)
- 64-Bit Quad-Core ARM Cortex A53
- 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM
- 16 GB eMMC 5.0
- WiFi 802.11bgn
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 10000mAH Lithium Polymer Battery
- 1.2 MP webcam
- 5 inches large multi-touch touchpad
- 2 USB, 1 Mini HDMI, 1 MicroSD card slot expandable up to 256 GB
- 1 headphone jack which isnot available in many luxurious devicesthese days.
Though specification are at its modest, still many people are amazed and no one can expect much in this price range, as IT Floss added. Pinebook is not available yet but its website's allowing a pre-register and will contact potential buyers if the laptop would ready for purchase.
Users have now the option for getting a quality laptop with a cheaper price. Do you think it's worth the price? Stay tuned for more Gamenguide update.