MSI has has added a new multimedia notebook to its range with the introduction of Bravo EX627. This Intel Core 2 Duo powered notebook PC offers a large 16-inch widescreen HD display with 1366 x 768 resolution, a 512MB ATI Radeon HD4570 graphics card, a 2.0MP webcam, a Blu-ray drive, Dolby Surround sound, a 4GB RAM, a 320GB HDD, WiFi, Bluetooth, Windows vista OS and an optional 6/9 cell battery.
DosPara has launched its first Ion-based netbook in Japan. Measuring 305mm × 225mm x 37.5mm and weighing at just 1.92kg, the Prime Note Cresion NA comes jam packed with an Intel Atom A330 CPU with a 2GB of RAM, a 320GB of HDD, a 12.1-inch LCD with a 1366×768 resolution, a DVD super Multi, Wi-Fi, three USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI out, and D-SUB. The Prime Note Cresion NA is priced at €439 or around $609.
The highly anticipated Acer aspire One 751 is now available for pre-order at Amazon. As a reminder, this mini laptop is equipped with a 11.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution, a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 processor, an Intel GMA500 graphics, a 2GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, a webcam and runs on Windows Vista OS. You can pre-order this netbook for $399.99 (3-cell version) and $449.99 (6-cell version).
The specs of the highly anticipated MSI X-Slim X600 have been unveiled. The laptop will be released in two variations: one packing a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Solo processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB hard drive, and the other sporting a slower 1.2GHz Intel Celeron processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. Both configurations feature ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics with HDMI out, three USB ports, a six-cell battery and a 15.6-inch (1,366 x 768) LCD screen. The MSI X-Slim X600 will be priced at €799 and €949 ($1,120 and $1,320) when they hit Europe at the end of June.
Archos has just introduced the successor to its Archos 10 netbook with the introduction of Archos 10s. Measuring only 0.87 inches thick and weighing just 2.2 pounds, this slim and light netbook comes equipped with a 10.2-inch display with 1024 x 600 resolution, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 1GB of RAM, a 80GB hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP Home OS and a choice of either three-cell or six-cell battery.
Zepto has introduced a new member to its notebook range in the form of the Znote G15a. The machine is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor and features a 15.4-inch WSXGA display with 1680 x 1050 resolution, a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics, a 4096MB DDR2 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 2MP webcam, a built-in microphone, Windows Vista OS, Bluetooth and Zepto Zpro2 Wireless 300Mbit connectivity. The Zepto Znote G15a is now available starting at $1,106.
Toshiba has added two new widescreen laptops to its range with the introduction of Satellite L500 and Satellite L550. Both machines are equipped with a choice of either an Intel Celeron / Pentium / Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon / Turion processor, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD burner, a VGA web camera supporting Toshiba’s Face Recognition software, an HDMI port, a 4-in-1 Bridge Media slot, two USB 2.0 ports, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet and an additional eSATA/USB combo port. The main difference is that the L500 only comes with a 15.6-inch HD TruBrite display with 1366 x 768 resolution, meanwhile, the L550 offers a bigger 17.3-inch HD TruBrite display with power saving LED backlight technology, and a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels. Both systems will be available in the third quarter of 2009 throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa.
This ultra-mobile netbook is finally available for purchase via online from UK retailer Misco. As a reminder, this mini notebook is equipped with a 10-inch display with 1024 x 600 resolution, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, an Intel GMA950 graphics card, a 1.3MP webcam, a 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, Windows XP Home OS, 3 USB ports, a 3-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth and a six-cell lithium-ion battery. The Hannspree’s Hannsnote Mini Notebook is priced at £259.99 ($416).
The Onkyo Sotec C204A5 is touted as the first WiMax ready netbook in the Japanese market. This 10-inch netbook features an Intel Atom N270 CPU with an Intel 945GSE Express, a 1GB of RAM, and a 32GB of SSD. The mini-notebook will be available in Japan in July 2009.
The Samsung N310 netbook is now available for $479.99 in the US. This netbook features a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, a 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and a 10.1 inch (1024 x 600) display. It also has a 6-cell battery that provides up to 11 hours of operation time.
Toshiba America has finally announced its US availability starting late June for $349. In case you missed it, here’s a quick reminder, this mini laptop offers a 10.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite backlit LED display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU, up to 2GB of RAM, a 160GB HDD with impact sensor, Windows XP Home OS, a built-in webcam, a 2-in-1 memory card slot, a security lock slot, a USB port with Sleep-and-Charge, two USB 2.0 ports, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 6-cell battery.
Asus has finally made the Eee PC 1101HA official. The 11.6-inch netbook features a 1,366 x 768 resolution display, an Intel Atom Z520 1.3GHz processor, a 11-hour battery life, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, a 1GB RAM and a 160GB hard drive.
BenQ has added a new member to its Joybook Lite lineup with the introduction of U121 Eco that sports an 11.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 pixel. So let’s check out the rest of the specs: a low power Intel Atom Z520/Z530 processor, a Mobile Intel Polsbo US15W Express chipset, an Intel GMA500 graphics, a full sized keyboard, up to 500GB HDD, up to 32GB SSD, an Ethernet port, 3 USB ports, optional Bluetooth and HSUPA connectivities, a choice of either Windows XP home or Linpus Linux Lite OS and a 3 cell battery.
The iBuyPower Battalion 101 M865TU is claimed to be the fastest 15-inch notebook in the world today. The Battalion features an nVidia GeForce GTX 260M with 1GB of RAM that is capable of rendering modern games smoothly. The laptop can also be customized with up to a 2.93GHz Core 2 Duo CPU and multiple solid-state drive options, with the fastest being Intel’s 80GB X25-M. The base model comes with a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, a 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard disk and a DVD burning. You can purchase the iBuyPower Battalion 101 M865TU for $1,499 upwards, depending on the specs.
Fujitsu is back with their new netbook namely the M2010. This mini laptop is equipped with a 10.1-inch WSVGA LED backlit display, an Intel Atom N270 processor, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, an integrated webcam, Windows XP Home OS, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 3-cell battery. The Fujitsu M2010 Netbook is priced at $449.
Toshiba has added a new netbook to its range in the form of the NB205 that will soon make its way to the US. This mini laptop is packed with a 10.1-inch TruBrite LED-backlit LCD, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU, a 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, Windows XP OS, a 2-in-1 memory card slot, an RGB port, WiFi and a six-cell battery. The netbook is available in two different versions: the NB205-210 ($350) that only comes in black and has a full flat keyboard or the NB205-310 ($400) that comes in metallic finish with four different colors (brown, white, pink and blue), and has a raised “chiclet” keyboard as well as Bluetooth capabilities.
