U.S. Lags in Halting Preventable Death

The U.S. today finds itself last on a new list of countries seeking to curb preventable deaths in people younger than 75.

Not only does the U.S. have the worst spot on that list, its rate of improvement is also slower than the other 18 industrialized nations included in the study.

The U.S. might have been spared an estimated 101,000 deaths annually if its preventable death rate matched that of the top-ranked countries, according to the researchers, who included Ellen Nolte, PhD, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Their study appears in the January/February edition of Health Affairs.

-from WebMD.com

Everex Releases CloudBook Ultra-Mobile PC

Just when you thought the Asus Eee PC was the only low-priced ultraportable subnotebook on the market, Everex today launched their much anticipated Ultra-Mobile CloudBook (model CE1200V) featuring the latest Linux-based open source operating system from gOS.

Measuring 9″ in length and two pounds in weight, the Everex CloudBook is designed as an all-in-one mobile computing solution. Featuring a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M ULV mobile processor, the laptop averages five hours of battery life on a 4-cell, lithium-ion battery.

The most impressive features, when compared to other subnotebooks like the Asus Eee PC, are that the CloudBook features a 30GB hard drive, digital video output (DVI-I), 4-in-1 card reader and a higher resolution 1.3MP webcam.

Everex experienced some success last year with their budget-priced gPC desktop computer sold at Walmart stores around the US. With the launch of the CloudBook, Everex is positioned to bring yet another low-priced success on their hands. The CloudBook CE1200V will be available in late January at Walmart.com for $399.

Features and Specifications

• Operating System: gOS V2 Rocket
• Processor: 1.2GHz VIA C7-M ULV Processor
• Display: 7″ WVGA TFT Widescreen (800 x 480 native resolution)
• Preinstalled and Linked Software (gOS version): Mozilla FireFox, gMail, Meebo, Skype, Google Documents & Spreadsheets, Google Calendar, Google News, Google Maps, Wikipedia, Google Product Search, GIMP, Blogger, YouTube, Xine Movie Player, RhythmBox, Faqly, Facebook and OpenOffice.org 2.3 (includes WRITER, IMPRESS, MATH, DRAW)
• Memory: 512MB DDR2 533MHz SDRAM (1GB Max)
• Hard Disk Drive: 30GB, 4200RPM PATA
• Graphic: VIA UniChrome Pro IGP
• Audio: VIA VT1708A High Definition Audio Codec with built-in speakers
• WLAN: 802.11b/g
• LAN: 10/100 Ethernet
• I/O: (1) DVI-I port, (2) USB 2.0 ports, (1) RJ45 Ethernet port, (1) Headphone/Line Out jack, (1) Microphone/ Line In jack, (1) 4-in-1 Media Card Reader (Secure Digital, Multi-Media Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO)
• Battery: 4-Cell (14.4V, 2200mAh), rechargeable Lithium-Ion
• Dimensions: 9.06″ x 6.73 x 1.16″ (W x D x H)
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Warranty & Support: 1 Year Limited Warranty with 24/7 Toll-Free Technical Support
• MSRP: $399.00

*Specifications subject to change

To learn more about Everex, the CloudBook and their entire line of computing products, visit www.everex.com. For information on gOS or to download a free copy of gOS Rocket see www.thinkgos.com.

-from NotebookReview.com