Com launches 11.6-inch CULV netbook

Com Ltd, Japan has launched "Lesance Crimson 7HP-CZ102IW-TypeS" netbook in the market. Under the hood, unlike most netbooks, it is powered by a powerful Dual-Core SU2300 processor (1.2GHz). It has a 11.6-inch display with 1366×768 resolution. Other specs include 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Intel GS45 chipset, 3x USB ports, Wi-Fi b/g, LAN, multi-card reader, 1.3MP [...]

Manli M7 CULV notebook unleashed

Manli has unleashed a new 12.1-inch CULV notebook, called the M7. Powered by SU4100 dual-core CPU, it comes with GMA X4500 graphic chipset, 2GB RAM, 320GB hard disk drive and sports an HDMI port and 3G radio too.

Other specs include Wi-Fi b/g/n, LAN, 6-cell battery, TV-tuner and runs Windows XP or Windows 7. It weighs 1.48kg, which is still pretty light for a 12.1-incher.

The Manli M7 will be available in the month of February in 3 colors – red, blue and black. Pricing information is not available at the moment.

Com unveils 11.6-inch CULV netbook

Com has launched a new ULV netbook based on the Celeron SU2300 processor (1.2GHz), the CZ102IW. Sporting an 11.6-inch display with 1366×768 resolution, this Com netbook comes with a huge 320GB HDD and 2GB RAM.

Other specifications are standard: Intel GS45 chipset, 3 USB 2.0 ports, WiFI b/g, Ethernet, mini D-Sub, 1.3MP webcam, multi-card reader. Weighs about 1.4kg. Unlike the recent netbooks that come with Windows 7 Starter, it runs Home Premium version of Windows 7 which means you can enjoy Aero in its full glory. Oh, and it comes with a chiclet keyboard with full size right shift key (deserves a mention).

Costs $540 (49800 yen), a bit too expensive for a Celeron CULV processor-equipped netbook, but we loved its ostentatious design for sure.

Point of View’s Mobii ULV out for sale

Point of View has rolled out a 11.6-inch CULV notebook that was spotted at alternate.de, a German store, 479 Euros is the sale price. The Point of View Mobii ULV features an 11.6-inch display with 1366 x 768 resolution. It comes with a dual core Intel Celeron SU2300 CULV processor that runs @ 1.2GHz clock speed and also has GMA 4500MHD GPU. It has 2GB RAM and 250GB Hard disk. Running Windows 7 Home Premium as OS, it comes with a 6-cell 4400mAh battery that will give you run time of upto 4 hours (4600mAh). Weighs 1.4 kg. Features HDMI too.

Samsung X120 CULV Notebook for 599 Euros in Italy

Today Samsung X120 11-inch Notebook has been launched in Italy and will retail at 599 Euros.

It sports an 11.6-inch display @ 1366 x 768 resolution, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, GMA 4500MHD graphics, upto 4GB RAM, Wi-Fi b/g, LAN and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. It has a glossy display.

Two battery options available are: 4-cell battery that supports up to 4-hours of runtime while 6-cell battery can give you up to 9 hours of runtime. Weighs 1.36kg / 3.0 lbs.

Earlier, it rumored that it would come with Celeron 743 CULV processor but looks like Samsung changed their decision at the last minute by equipping it with Core 2 Duo processor

ViewSonic Viewbook VB130 launched – very thin and light

ViewSonic has made its newest 13-inch CULV notebook official. ViewSonic VB130 features Celeron 743 CULV processor coupled with the Intel’s GS40 chipset. It is also possible to get one with SU4100 and SU7300 processors (with GS45 chipset). It packs 2GB of memory, 320GB of hard disk storage, WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR,. It has HDMI output port, memory card reader, 1.3MP webcam, VGA out and even an ExpressCard 34 slot which is becoming absent from ultra-thin notebooks/netbooks these days.

At just 22.9mm thick and 1.45kg in weight, this is one of the tinniest 13-inch notebook out there. Price: Over €500 for the Celeron CULV version. €574 and €656 for the SU4100 and SU7300 models respectively.

KOUZIRO FRNV1 netbook and FRNV5 CULV notebook launched

KOUZIRO has launched two devices that use CULV processors: FRNV1 and FRNV5.

The FRNV1 is a netbook that has an 11.6-inch display and runs Celeron 723 CULV procesor (1.2GHz). Here are its specs:

• 11.6-inch display
• 1366×768 resolution
• Intel CULV Celeron 723 processor @ 1.2GHz
• 120GB hard disk
• 2GB RAM
• Intel GS40 chipset
• 1.2kg weight

It has 3 USB 2.0 ports, multi-card reader, LAN, WiFi b/g/n and standard microphone and headphone jacks. The stated battery life is merely 2.75 hours.

On the other hand, the FRNV5 is a CULV notebook that has a 13.3-inch display with the same resolution as FRNV1 netbook. It ses the same procesor. The only difference is that it uses a bigger hard disk (320GB) and 4GB RAM. It weighs 1.8kg

However, even though it has a bigger frame, it has one less USB port. Battery life is 4 hours.

Prices:
FRNV1: $660 (59800 yen)
FRNV5: $770 (69800 yen)

[FRNV1 and FRNV5 official webpage]

NEC LaVie M – CULV netbook with Celeron SU2300

LaVie M is the new CULV netbook from NEC. It uses CULV Celeron SU2300 processor that runs at a clock speed of 1.2GHz. It weighs 1.59kg and has a battery life of about 4 hours on a single charge.

Unlike netbooks, it has ‘huge’ 320GB hard disk and runs Windows 7 Home Premium OS. It has a 13.3-inch display with 1366×768 resolution.

Colors available: Red, White and Black

[NEC Japan] (Japanese)

Packard Bell DOT M/U FT-020: Rebranded Acer Timeline 1810T/1410

Packard Bell has launched a CULV netbook, DOT M/U FT-020 that has a 11.6-inch screen and looks exactly like the Acer Aspire 1810T. Even the innards of this netbook are exactly like 1810T that is basically an Acer Aspire 751H with a more powerful processor and more RAM.

As mentioned earlier, it has an 11.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366×768. It uses SU3500 CULV processor that is more powerful than the Intel Atom processor. The SU3500 runs at 1.4GHz clock speed and has 3MB of cache memory. However, it is not as energy efficient as it gobbles up more power than Intel Atom N280 (2.5watts versus 5.5watts). Its GMA 4500 is also much more powerful and capable than Intel GMA 950 that comes in the most netbooks.

Just like the Timeline 1810T, it has 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, WiFi (Draft-N) and BT. It has HDMI port, 2 USB ports, 1 LAN port, earphone and microphone jacks and SDHC card reader.

Its 5600mAh battery promises 7 hours of runtime which not shabby at all for such powerful netbook

Samsung’s two new CULV notebooks planned and will be launched soon

Samsung is buckling up to launch a couple of new CULV-based notebooks, the 11.6-inch X120 and the 14-inch X420. Currently, 13-inch CULV notebooks are in huge demand right now, but Samsung seems to be satisfied with their bigger CULV notebooks.

Going back to the X420, which has an 14-inch display backed by a SU2700 CPU, 3GB of RAM and 250GB of hard disk storage. The X420 will cost you over €700, and if you look at the specs mentioned above, you would surely hesitate to go for this kind of deal. The only thing that sparks a little excitement in us about it is its weight, which is just 1.7kg and its long battery life of upto 9 hours.

Whereas X120 will be powered by a Celeron 723 processor and for this you will have to pay €550. That is more than what one would pay for Acer 1810T notebooks.