The much awaited MSI Wind U200 CULV notebook is finally available for pre-order in Europe via Fudzilla. As mentioned earlier, this energy efficient notebook is powered by either a 1.3GHz Intel Core 2 Solo SU2700 or 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 ULV processor and equipped with a 12-inch WXGA non-glare TFT (1366 x 768), an Intel GMA X4500HD graphics, a 4GB RAM, a 320GB HDD, a 1.3MP webcam, a 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi, 3x USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI port, a 6-cell battery and Windows Vista Home Premium OS. Price starts at €559.88 (about $803). [Product Page]
Here are the latest additions to Asus’ N-Series notebook line-up, the N61 and N71. These new multimedia notebooks are equipped with a choice of either an Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad processor, an optional 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M or GT 220M graphics card, up to 4GB DDR3 RAM, up to 500GB hard drive, a Blu-ray DVD Combo and Windows 7 OS. The only difference between these two notebooks is that the N61 only comes with a 16-inch HD LED display with 1366 x 768 resolution, while, the N71 offers a bigger 17.3-inch HD LED display with 1366 x 768 resolution. No details on pricing and availability just yet. [PCLaunches]
The gScreen Spacebook is the first dual screen notebook with two 15.4-inch identical screens designed specifically for mobile professionals who are always need more than one monitor to increase their productivity. This 12 pounds machine is powered by a 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor and features a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GT graphics card, a 4GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD burner, a 9-cell battery and Windows 7 OS. The gScreen Spacebook will start shipping in December through Amazon for under $3,000. [Product Page]
Samsung is getting ready to unleash its new ultra-thin and light notebook, the Samsung X520. Based on the Intel’s Consumer Low Voltage (CULV) platform, the new X520 features a 15.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution, a 1.3GHz Core 2 Solo SU2700 CPU, a 4GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a 3-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI output, a 6-cell battery and Windows Vista Home Premium OS. No details on pricing and release date yet, but according to some sources it will cost around €699 ($1,004). [Product Page]
Currently available in China, MSI’s X600 ultra-thin notebook is finally available in the US for $799.99. So here’s what you get, a 1.4GHz Intel Ultra Low Voltage SU3500 processor, an ATI HD 433o graphics card, a 15.6-inch widescreen display with 1366 x 768 resolution, a 4GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, an external DVD drive, WiFi, Bluetooth and Windows Vista OS. [Product Page via PCLaunches]
HP Japan is out with another one of its low-end business notebook PC for the Japanese market. Dubbed as the Compaq 610, the system is powered by a 1.86GHz Intel Celeron T1500 processor and features a 15.6-inch wide LCD screen with 1366 x 768 resolution, an Intel GLE960 Express chipset, a 1GB RAM, a 160GB HDD, a DVD Super Multi-Drive, three USB 2.0 ports and Windows XP Professional OS. The HP Compaq 610 retails for 65,100 Yen (about $691). [AVING]
