First ION netbook lands in Japan! – Prime Note Cresion NA

Prime Note Cresion NA is the first netbook to land in Japan that will come loaded with the NVidia ION platform. It comes with dual core Atom 330 (1.6GHz) processor and 12.1-inch LED display with 1366 x 768 resolution. Cresion NA comes with Windows XP OS

However, it not exactly as portable as regular netbooks as it weighs 1.92kg! On the brighter side, it comes with built-in DVD writer, which would great for you if you burn DVDs on the go. All this at a price of $714 (69,979 Yen), which is quite ok if you need a powerful netbook with built-in DVD writer.

Specification:-

• 2GB RAM
• 320GB HDD
• Windows XP Home
• 3.2 battery life
• 10-in-1 Card reader
• Bluetooth 2.1
• 802.11n Wi-Fi
• 1.3MP Webcam
• Audio ports
• VGA and HDMI
• 3X USB
• Weight- 1.92kg

Fujitsu M2010 launched in US

Fujitsu has launched its first Intel Atom netbook, M2010 in the US (U810 and U820 were UMPCs). The Fujistu M2010 comes with an Intel Atom processor (N270), 10.1-inch display with 1024 x 576 pixel resolution, 160GB HDD, 1GB RAM, 3-cell battery and Windows XP. The base model retails for $449.

The Fujitsu M2010 Mini-Notebook brings a new class of low-cost, ultra-portable computing to the mobile world. Its 10.1 inch display, Intel® Atom™ processor, light weight, and robust WLAN, provide a perfect platform for surfing the Internet, checking email, and other casual uses.

So just like SONY, you are going to pay a premium for its brand value. On a funny note, Fujitsu has mentioned N270 processor as Intel Core 2 Duo.

[Fujitsu US]

Toshiba NB200 netbook launched

Toshiba has added a new netbook to their range, the NB200. The NB200 will now replace its older model, NB100. Specifications wise, it does NOT sports anything worth taking note of though.

• 1.6GHz N270/1.66GHz N280 Intel Atom processor
• Intel 945GSE graphics
• 160GB hard drive
• built in WiFi, Bluetooth
• 3G

It will go on sale in the UK in May for £319 ($464).