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WMT OS Linux for WM8505 netbooks |
WM8505 netbooks were sold under many brands, with boards that differ in audio codec, battery, and panel. The models below are known to work.
| Model | Display | Audio codec |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvania SmartBook SYNET07526 | 7 inch 800x480 | VT1612A or VT1613 |
| Sylvania Netbook SYNET7WID | 7 inch 800x480 | VT1613 |
| JAY-tech Jay-Book 9901 | 7 inch 800x480 | VT1613 |
| EPC-1026 | 10 inch 1024x600 | WM9715L |
| Component | Notes |
|---|---|
| Display | Built-in LCD panel, resolution auto-detected |
| Backlight | PWM brightness control |
| Graphics acceleration, kernel | DRM/KMS driver with 2D and console acceleration |
| Graphics acceleration, X.org | 2D-accelerated video driver with VSync |
| Video decoder, JPEG/MJPEG | Hardware decoding for video playback |
| Video scaler | Hardware scaling and color conversion |
| Built-in audio | Headphone and speaker output |
| Keyboard and touchpad | Built-in PS/2 controller |
| SD card | Built-in SD/MMC controller |
| Wi-Fi | Internal USB adapter |
| USB peripherals | Keyboards, mice, audio, storage, and networking |
| Battery monitoring | Self-calibrating voltage-based estimation* |
* VT1612A and VT1613 boards. WM9715L boards are not yet supported.
| Component | Notes |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | NAND flash controller inaccessible |
Other WM8505 netbooks are likely compatible. Windows CE identifies the processor as ARM-WM8505. If yours is not listed, try it and post a device report with the result, even if everything just works.