NetWalker, Sharp latest Ubuntu Netbook, are the Zaurus back ?

Here you are the latest Ubuntu powered ultra compact netbook with a 5” WSVGA (1024x600) touchscreen, the NetWalker aka PC-Z1-W.
Out little baby, is powereb by a i.MX515 Freescale CPU @ 800MHz, with 512MB OF RAM, 4GB of internal Memory, Wi-Fi b/g witth a 68 key QWERTY keyboard, support up to 16GB microSDHC cards and available with 10h of battery lifespan.

If we are still waiting for Kei who is right now at Sharp Press Conference in order to shoot some live photo of the beast, is telling us that this little Baby is pretty snappy despite its Fressscale CPU, actually with its very compact size of only 161.4x108.7x19.7mm and 409g, the NetWalker really worth the investment if you need to surf the web on the Go and check for your email. Compare to your average Netbook, the NetWalker will put to shame any EEE or Other Atom wannabe compact netbook due to its freaking small size and weight... But don't ask much anyway, the CPU may not be capable to handle heavy task like a ION Based Netoobk for example.

Now the bad news : According to Freescale Website, you many never see this product coming to the USA before September 2010, according to Freescrale all IMX 51 or IMX515 are banned to be sold on the US soil dixcite the United States International Trade Commission.

Sharp Corporation will introduce into the Japanese market the PC-Z1, a new Mobile Internet Tool that is as easy to handle as a mobile phone and that has performance similar to that of a PC. The PC-Z1 will make its debut as a new category of mobile devices designed for the era of cloud computing.

The PC-Z1 features a quick launch function (approx. 3 seconds) similar to mobile phones, enabling users to conveniently check e-mail while on the road. Also, a long battery running time (approx. 10 hours) allows users to fully enjoy net services, such as videos or blogs. The high-resolution, 5-inch touch-screen LCD enables intuitive touch operation
while the full keyboard provides for comfortable text input. Additionally, in business settings, users can create documents, spreadsheets, presentation materials, etc., and edit them stress free.

Sharp also plans to provide a variety of content for the PC-Z1, such as language and specialized-field dictionaries, novels, and comics, thus enabling the PC-Z1 to be used as an electronic dictionary and e-book.