我們運氣還不錯，技嘉在我們還沒離開南港時就向 Intel 拗到可以開機我們看，結果打開後是什麼？Vista！據技嘉的人說明，會決定採用 Vista 是因為 M912 採用了觸控式的面版，而和 Win XP Tablet PC 版相較，Vista 比較符合經濟效益。這也是我們看到的第一台跑 Vista 的 Atom 輕省筆電，嚴格來說跑起來比想像中順一些，但不知道對電池有什麼樣的影響（這要拿回來測才能確定）
另外，M912 的轉軸只能順時針轉，不能逆時針轉。出現在先前照片上的那台是「原型機」，之後再出的機器都只能轉單向了。這篇只是趕一些比較急的新資訊出來，後面還會有一篇比較完整的。敬請期待～
<Computex 2008: What? GIGABYTE M912 Runs Vista?>
After some 'negotiation' by the GIGBYTE representative, INTEL agreed to boot the machine. According to GIGABYTE representatives, the choice is largely due to the fact that M912 uses a touchscreen panel, and in comparison, Vista is a more cost-effective choice than Win XP Tablet PC edition. This is the first Atom-based ultra-portable we see that runs Vista, and it appear to be running smoother than expected, though impact on battery life is yet to be determined.
Some now-known-facts here:
l The bi-directional hinge featured in earlier reports is for prototype model only. The screen hinge of the production model will only turn clock-wise direction.
l Vista Experience index is 2.7 (it is unclear whether the machine completed the full test or not)
l Official figure on battery life is 4 hours on a 4-cell battery.
l Alternative OS choice will be Ubuntu Linux.
Stay tuned for more details as they come in.
