Haleron is launching a low cost smartbook which will cost just $149. The Haleron Swordfish Mini 7-Inch Smartbook comes with a 300MHz VIA ARM-9 based 32 bit processor, a seven inch TFT LCD display, 128MB of built in RAM with the option to upgrade to 256, and 1GB flash storage for the hard drive, which can be upgraded to 4GB.

Other specifications include built in 802.11b/g WiFi, 10/100 LAN, an optional 3G modem, three USB 2.0 ports, a microphone and headphone port, and an SD card slot.

The Haleron Swordfish Mini features a battery which will give you up to eight hours of usage, and it comes with Windows CE 6.0, an operating system generally reserved for handhelds, but which requires little power and RAM.,

The Haleron Swordfish Mini is now available for $149. (www.haleron.com)