Epson intros Endeavor NJ5100Pro laptop

Epson's Endeavor laptops may not turn many heads (save for the odd Hello Kitty invasion), but the company's latest at least packs some decent specs, as well as a range of configuration options. On the top end, the 15.4-inch NJ5100Pro packs a 2.6GHz Core 2 Duo T7800 processor, along with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 or Mobility FireGL V5600 graphics, some Intel Turbo Memory to speed things up, a max 2GB of RAM, and a 250GB hard drive. You can also get your choice of WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) or WXGA+ (1,440 x 900) displays, and your choice of Windows XP or Vista, among other options. Look for it to be available in Japan immediately, with prices starting at ¥149,940 and going up to ¥228,690 (or roughly $1,300 to $2,000).

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[Ken @ Sep 11th 2007 11:32AM]

Nice to see an ATI workstation alternative.

but...

I'd like me some RAID please. Also 2GB max of RAM pretty much kills this as a mobile workstation. I eat 2GB for breakfast.

[Ken @ Sep 11th 2007 11:36AM]

I must add. The 15.4" mobile workstation is very neglected giving this product some advantage. For it's size it's stats impress me.

I would stay away from Intel's Turbo memory. It's been shown to only improve performance in remote circumstances and even hinders it in others.

[Javi0084 @ Sep 11th 2007 12:59PM]

I didn't know Epson made laptops :|

Since I hate their printers I would never buy their laptops.

[shawn.zenz @ Sep 12th 2007 10:17AM]

They don't..... I have this same laptop. ASUS built this one.

[D3R3K @ Sep 11th 2007 1:23PM]

@Ken:

Could you tell me more about intel turbo memory? Will I notice any diff. when surfing the net or playing bioshock?

[Ken @ Sep 11th 2007 2:05PM]

http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/31976/135/

[matt @ Sep 12th 2007 11:56AM]

It looks like another generic laptop from a company such as quanta, just with an epson badge stuck on it.

[Richard Lai @ Sep 11th 2007 11:04PM]

Close. It's from Asus, sharing a similar chasis with their F3 series.