Cathena CX FCC Approaved or Not?

I have been looking through the FCC database and can find no reference to the Cathena CX from Data Evolution, so has this unit been FCC approved? If this unit does get FCC approval then it should also pass the European CE certification, which will be good for all those in Europe that would like to buy a Kohji but want to buy in their own country with support and warranty, and not have to import from outside Europe.

If anyone from Data Evolution, Kohjinsha or Inventec are reading this blog please post your comments on the certification issue.

Kohjinsha SA18 to be announced?

For some time now there has be rumours about a touch screen version of the Kohjinsha SA series, and if the post by imgod2 is correct then it will be called the SA18, and will have a touchscreen, US keyboard and English OS.

Below is the post from imgod2.

" imgod2 said... The new model is called SA18 - Singapore.

It will have a touchscreen, US keyboard and English OS."

I have known for some time about this device, but not the name, and I had been asked not to report until officially announced, but as someone from the region has reported its name and some of the details i have decided to write this post.

There are still some unanswered questions, that even my source will not answer, like

1. Will the Kohjinsha be CE, FCC and RoHS compliant, and therefore be legally sold outside of Japan?

2. Will it have the LX900 processor?

3. If sold with XP Home what touchscreen software will be provided with it?

4. Will the new model have as indicated a true US keyboard, and if so does this keyboard work correctly, and not suffer like the current models?

These are just 4 of the questions I have, which will be hopefully answered with the official announcement of the new device.

As soon as we have official word we will announce the device and specs, so keep watching.

Note to imgod2, if you have specs and photo's of the SA18 please post.

Update: The new Kohjinsha will be released in 2 versions, the first will be the Japan model which will have the Japanese OS and keyboard and will be available this month. There will now be a second model for Singapore that will have a US keyboard and OS, but will not be available until May/June.

2 New Kohjinsha's

Kohjinsha have released 2 new models, the SA1F00E and SA1F00H. The SA1F00E is the same as my Kohjinsha SA1F00D, which is white, but the new unit has a 100GB HDD. The SA1F00H also has a 100GB HDD, but is available in BLACK!!!!

The new BLACK Kohjinsha SA1F00H.


















For more info on the models check out these links.

Kohjinsha SA1F00H (Black)

Kohjinsha SA1F00E (White)

All we need now is for a touch screen version to be released!!!

Thoughtfix thoughts on the Kohjinsha

Following his attempt to use his Kohjinsha as a desktop replacement Thoughtfix has posted his review here.

Kohjinsha as main PC part 2

Thoughtfix has given up his attempt to use his Kohjinsha as his main PC for 2 weeks after only 5 days. It will be interesting to see what Thoughtfix has to say about his test, but I am not surprised as whist the Kohjinsha is an excellent little device it does not have the processing power to replace your desktop. Like Raon Digitals Vega the Kohjinsha is an Ultra Portable PC that is ideal to throw in a bag and take where ever you go. I will post my own views on the Kohjinsha very soon, so stay tuned.