Sotec releases Core 2 Duo-based WinBook WS5000

by Donald Melanson, posted Sep 15th 2006 at 12:48AM

Japanese manufacturer Sotec is feeding the Core 2 Duo frenzy, releasing a lightweight laptop available in a range of configuration options. Weighing in at 3.5 pounds with a 12-inch 1024 x 768 screen, the WinBook WS5000's can come loaded with your choice of Core 2 Duo T5500, T7200, or T7400 processors, with 40 to 120GB hard drives (all just 5,400 rpm), 512MB to 1.5GB RAM, DVD / CD-RW combo or DVD burner drivers, and built-in WiFi, with basic white the only color option. Battery is promised to be 4.2 hours, with a "long haul" battery also available to give you over six hours. Spec'd out with the bare minimum, the WinBook will set you back ¥119,800, or just over $1,000, though we're guessing few will be completely satisfied without at least a couple of upgrades.

[Via Akihabara News]

Filed under: Laptops

Tags: core 2 duo, Core2Duo, sotec, winbook ws5000, WinbookWs5000

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Scott Neary @ Sep 15th 2006 1:11AM

Is Sotec still the maker of the Averatec brand? Or am I just having a brain fart halucination?

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Kris @ Sep 15th 2006 4:07AM

I hear ya scott I see the same thing

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Sean D. @ Sep 15th 2006 5:20AM

1024x768?! C'mon, what is this 1998? Up the rez!

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