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]

Smart Q7 MID Price in China – Yuan 1200 ($175)

SmartQ MIDs are cheap, and by cheap we mean really cheap. They can be seen being sold at under $200 in most of the online stores. SmartQ7 MID is a 7-inch MID with WVGA resolution that is based on an ARM-11 architecture. It has meager 1GB flash based storage.

Other Specs: WiFi, built-in microphone, SDHC expansion slot and can be mounted as mass-storage device. Weighing just 480gm, it is one of the lightest 7-inch device we have ever come across. It is also one of the cheapest MIDs around. It costs just $175! Try beating that.

Note: WVGA = 800X480

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

Hannsnote 10 – Decently speced, Decently priced

A company from California has announced a new 10-inch netbook. The netbook has standard netbook specifications like Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB hard disk, 3-in-one card reader, WiFi (b/g/n), Bluetooth, 1.3MP webcam, microphone and stereo speakers.

“We are entering the mini-laptop market with a strong product. The HannsNote offers many benefits to the consumer. This mini-laptop is ideal for business or school use, or for anyone who is always on-the-go because of its ultra-portability and performance. We are very confident not only in the quality and performance of the HannsNote, but also in the service we provide,” said Wynn Yiu, president of Hannspree North America, Inc.

This netbook comes with a 6-cell battery and weighs just 2.9 pounds. As expected, the netbook comes with Windows XP Home OS. The Hannsnote 10 costs $379.99

MiniPC Japan launches Atom-Powered Desktop – GF27

MiniPC has unveiled their new Atom-powered desktop, GF27, which used Intel Atom N270 processor. You have the option to get one with one 3.5-inch HDD or two 2.5-inch HDDs, Dual-LAN and DVI. It has 4 USB ports (2 in the front and 2 at the back). Strangely,earphone and microphone ports are placed at the back of the it, which may not liked by a lot of people.

It is odd that MiniPC used N270 Atom processor in GF27, which is meant to be used in netbooks. They could have easily used Atom 230/330 which are considered more suitable for desktop hardware.

Point of View Mobii ION 230 Netbook – ION inside!

Point of view has rolled out its own netbook, Mobii ION 230. Oddly, unlike most netbooks, it comes with an Intel Atom 230 processor that is used in Atom powered desktops. As its name suggests, it comes with the powerful ION chipset and an HDMI port for HD video playback.

Specifications:-

• 10.2-inch display
• NVIDIA ION GPU
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD
• Wi-Fi
• HDMI output
• Headphone, microphone ports
• 1.3 MP camera
• 2 USB ports
• 3/6 cell battery 2200/4400 with up to 2/4 hours usage time

The Mobii ION 230 netbook is available in black, red and white and should be released in a few weeks. The price is not yet known.