Sharp just introduced a new and tiny netbook called Sharp PC-Z1 Netwalk. The new UMPC is equipped with a tiny 5-inch screen that nevertheless boasts a respectable 1024 × 600 resolution and touch. In addition, free software fans are happy. In a tribute to the missing Zaurus, the new netbook comes equipped as standard with Ubuntu.

When the PDA ruled the earth (before the meteorite mobile extinguish tactile) The Sharp Zaurus was one of the most popular models. His life, in fact, survived until last year because many fanboys found that the PDA was fertile ground for the Ubuntu operating system based on Linux. The Netwalk almost seems to pay tribute to those users.

The Sharp PC-Z1 Netwalk netbook is a really small (161.4 x 108.7 x 19.7 – 24.8mm and 409 grams). Your pantallla is only 5 inches but is tactile and reaches a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.

Inside, the team falls short in performance compared to other netbooks, but we must always bear in mind its very small size. Provides processor architecture based on ARM Cortex-A8 to 800 MHz with 512 MB of RAM and 4GB of flash storage expandable via MicroSD cards up to 16GB. The device features Wi-Fi but no 3G SIM card module.

The Sharp PC-Z1 will go on sale in Japan on September 25 at a cost 44,800 yen (335 euros). There’s no plans to market it in Europe, and the type of device, maybe not never ever will. Those who can not resist her charms, best to be thinking about importing online.