Dialogue's FlyBook VM and V33i with HSDPA launching in Japan

by Thomas Ricker, posted Jun 15th 2006 at 9:20AM

We've had a lust affair with the Flybook line of ultra-portables ever since we spotted the V33i model last year. Today, Dialogue announced that they'll be offering the Flybook V33i (pictured) to Japan with the option for built-in WWAN for HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GPS connectivity. Oh never mind that Japan hasn't even launched their HSDPA service yet, this chicken has hatched and set to roll on July 4th for ¥268,800 (about $2,336). Just enough time for local carriers to meet their most aggressive launch targets. Oh, and remember that "airline friendly" Flybook VM we saw at Computex? Well, the little Core Duo, swing-arm pup will be turned out in Japan on June 20th for ¥216,000, or about $1,877 hard cash. VM action pics after the break.

[Via Impress]

Read -- Flybook VM
Read -- Flybook V33i

Filed under: Laptops, Wireless

Tags: 3.5G, dialogue, flybook, HSDPA, ultraportables, v33i, vm

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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Dustin @ Jun 15th 2006 10:29AM

When can we buy them in the US?! That Flybook VM in Orange/Yellow is awesome!

My only question is why don't either of these come with Windows XP Tablet edition?

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Chris McDowell @ Jun 15th 2006 10:32AM

Why do I need my screen to be able to move a few inches closer and block my keyboard?

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JD @ Jun 15th 2006 10:59AM

Chris,

You're obviously not over 6 feet tall and tried using a laptop on a plane.

Anyone know the max tilt angle on this thing? I used to take the train to work and would have killed for something like this.

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Wolfrain @ Jun 15th 2006 3:17PM

Chris you obviously have not mastered the art of touch typing.

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Nigel @ Jun 15th 2006 3:50PM

It's such an ingenious and simple idea...why hasn't anyone else thought of this??

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John @ Jun 15th 2006 4:14PM

beautiful. I too know the pain of long legs/arms and a complete lack of legroom. Also nice to keep the screen closer to you (less reading over shoulders) without cramping your arms.

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Steve Meyer @ Dec 5th 2006 3:48PM

Wow!! The ergonomics of raising the screen would be terrific. I get a back and shoulder ache after using my notebook.

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Patrick Hanson @ Jan 31st 2007 3:13PM

These are now available in North America in Black and Silver the other colors will be out by April / 07. If anyone wants further information, please feel free to contact me. Patrick Hanson at Patrick@shopflybook.com or 888 FLY NERD (888-359-6373)

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