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]

Mouse Computer releases LB-L350

Mouse computer has revealed a CULV notebook, LB-L350 . It comes with 13.3-inch screen, Celeron 743 powered , 4GB RAM and 320GB HDD. It runs Windows 7 and would be priced at $770 (69800 Yen)

Quite powerful specs for a CULV notebook, but then it is pricey too

[Mouse Computers] (Japanese)

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)

MSI X-Slim X400 now shipping in the US

MSI lovers can now get their hands on the MSI X-Slim X400 as MSI has started shipping it in the US. It has nice specs for a CULV notebook: Intel 1.3GHz SU27000 processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 4-cell battery, HDMI/VGA ports, WXGA panel, GMA 4500MHD GPU. It will be running on Vista OS.

Last month, when the MSI X400 became official, we thought that it would ship with 500GB hard disk, but looks like MSI changed their minds at the last minute.

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.

BenQ launches Joybook S35 and Joybook S43 – based on CULV platform

BenQ has launched two ultra-thin CULV notebooks, Joybook S35 and Joybook S43. The Joybook S35 has a 13.3-inch screen and weighs 1.6kg.

BenQ will be offering it with either an 8-cell battery (11 hours runtime) or with a smaller 4-cell battery (5.5 hours runtime).

The Joybook S35 packs some more muscle as you have the option to get one with Radeon HD 4330 discrete graphics. The S35 packs a bigger screen too: 14-inch. But, both the models sport same screen resolution and even the choice of processors is same. You can get one with Celeron 723/743 or with Core 2 Solo SU3500 processor.

Other standard features include HDMI, WiFi (draft-N) and BT 2.1+ EDR. One can also opt-in for a huge 500GB HDD.

Both of the aforementioned models are already being shipped in Asia, but it is not known if they will make their way to EU or US.

Packard Bell Butterfly notebook soon to be launched in Europe – SU3500 CULV notebook

Packard Bell’s 13-inch CULV notebook is soon going to make its debut in Europe very soon. The Packard Bell Butterfly S FC notebook runs a SU3500 processor, comes with 4GB RAM and 500GB HDD. Packard Bell has even packed it with a HD4330 discrete graphics and an HDMI port to let you watch your HD content on big screen.

The SU3500 processor is the main reason for its long battery life of 8 hours. Price-wise, Packard Bell has hit the sweet spot too. It costs just 650 Euros.