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Onkyo’s DX Dual Screen netbook, better than Kohijinsha DZ
Even though Onkyo DX Dual Screen netbook is just a re-branded Kohjinsha DZ, it is better in some aspects. Instead of using a low-res 1024×600 display, Onkyo is offering it with 1366×768 resolution. Also, Onkyo is offering 2GB (not 1GB) RAM with it (expandable to upto 4GB). You also get more storage, a 320GB 5,400rpm disk (not 160GB).
It runs 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium as its OS. It is priced at ¥84,800 (about $966)
10.1-inch Kohjinsha DZ Dual Display Netbook now up for pre-orders, on sale in December
It was noticed at CEATEC 2009 in October, branded as the Kohjinsha DZ and will be on sale in coming month in Japan. Yes, we talking about the Kohjinsha’s 10.1-inch dual display netbook. According to the latest news bits, it will priced at 79,800 yen or $920. Its product page is now up and can now be pre-ordered.
The Kohjinsha DZ has twin 10.1-inch display with 1024×600 resolution, thus giving you a total resolution of 2048 x 600 pixels. It features AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor that runs at 1.6GHz clock speed,1GB RAM (upgradable to 4GB), 160GB Hard disk, 1.3MP cam, AMD RS780MN chipset + ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Wi-Fi b/g and Ethernet. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit operating system. There is also a Fingerprint scanner that sits on the right of the screen. There is built-in TV Tuner with antenna too. The overall weight is 1.84kg. Heavy, not only due to presence of two displays, but due to its heavy 5200mAh 6-cell battery. Expect runtime of upto 4.5 hours.
Kohjinsha Dual screen netbook – yay or nay?
At this year’s CETEC 2009 Japan, Kohjinsha first unveiled its dual screen netbook concept. A new video has cropped up which shows that the dual screen concept is pretty well engineered.
Specs:Windows 7, 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor, maximum 4GB RAM, and 160GB hard disk.
OLPC Netbook price drop – now costs only $180
The one-laptop-per-child (OLPC)’s price has been lowered to $180. Although, not exactly $100 as it was originally rumored to, any price reduction is highly appreciated (from $204 to $180). Negroponte is going to roll out its next version of the OLPC netbook, which will sport a dualscreen with virtual keyboard on which it would be interesting to see how easy it is to type on the virtual keyboard.
