LG's 13.3-inch P300 arrives in Europe, Americans beg a little more

As expected, South Koreans got their hands around LG's stylish P300 a good while back, and while Americans just knew it was headed stateside in short order, it looks like Europe has received the nod for second dibs. The LED-backlit 13.3-incher reportedly packs an Intel T8300 processor (yeah, that's Penryn), 3GB of DDR2 RAM, an NVIDIA graphics set, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1.3-megapixel camera, dual-layer DVD writer and a couple of USB 2.0 ports to boot. For those already head over heels for the design, you can lay down €1,599 ($2,350) right now to claim your own -- just don't rub it in too much, okay?

[Thanks, Aido]

Gallery: LG's 13.3-inch P300 arrives in Europe, Americans beg a little more

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[shareef777 @ Feb 22nd 2008 10:39AM]

Anyone notice that it's got only a single mouse button?

[Cheapo @ Feb 22nd 2008 10:54AM]

I saw it too... perhaps if you click on one side it is left the other right?

[Jack @ Feb 22nd 2008 10:57AM]

It's a trap! It's a Mac!

[daliminator2000 @ Feb 22nd 2008 2:26PM]

A bunch of ASUS laptops do the same thing - it has two "mouse" buttons," but they aren't separated. It's one thin panel that can be depressed on either side.

[johny @ Feb 22nd 2008 10:34AM]

looks like an xps

[mjrmd @ Feb 22nd 2008 10:45AM]

For that kind of money I'd want OS X, too. Oops, I guess you'd have to tolerate some Vista with that. Not worth living the nightmare.

[blarvh @ Feb 22nd 2008 10:50AM]

Don't feed the trolls!

.. So is this available with other designs?

[DT @ Feb 22nd 2008 10:49AM]

Super slick!

This expat American living in Vienna will be happy to get one for you! :)

[spanky mchoe @ Feb 22nd 2008 10:58AM]

Why not just get a XPS 1330. They look about the same, same features available and probably cheaper too.

[Natedog @ Feb 22nd 2008 11:29AM]

I'm sorry -- you're the second one to say that it looks like an XPS, but I really don't see it at all. Not even a little bit. Both have screens that are on a "lid" which has an adjustable angle via a "hinge", but so does every other laptop ever.

[rektide @ Feb 22nd 2008 2:20PM]

better video card and not a dell. ++

[Kamall @ Feb 22nd 2008 11:50AM]

Actually, this notebook has an Nvidia 8600, vs 8400 in some other 13.3" laptops like the XPS M1330 and Vaio SZ.

However, this lacks a built in optical drive. But still, an 8600 in a 13.3" is quite impressive.

[Andrey K @ Feb 22nd 2008 8:01PM]

From LG site specs: "Memory 1GB/2GB DDR2(667MHz, Dual Channel Support, Up to 2GB)
Display 13.3 Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GS (256MB VRAM, *TurboCache Technology) / NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS (128MB VRAM, *TurboCache Technology) HDD 120/160/200/250GB(SATA, 5400rpm)..."

Not "3GB of RAM" only up to 2 and HDD 5400 rpm... just another average laptop - though with stylish look :)

[kingu @ Feb 22nd 2008 12:46PM]

There is a micro laptop on the second picture.

[rektide @ Feb 22nd 2008 2:17PM]

I'm digging it. I'd like to know weight, and I'm concerned that there'll be a 9x00 nv mobile out soon, but I've been craving a good lightweight unit with a real video card for a long time.

[Hum @ Feb 22nd 2008 2:45PM]

pretty sure you can have it now. Check out futureshop :)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B21FF208C41AAB815BE3B78FB2317D3B1D8029027E3228372AC43E81216F88C3C7F6086A0EC5BB7EAFC59F1A1AD710B933084414414D21266B9EE3BC4C447E9566095BF489BEC3AA8B0210D264DB9418E41AABBE6064D8F3F1EEDE5957D647DAEE2CB9613166A4F29D5BD9B382CE0316AF&sku_id=0665000FS10098992&catid=&test%5Fcookie=1

[L.Rawlins @ Feb 22nd 2008 2:53PM]

I think that this is sexier than the Macbook Air. There, I said it. Strikingly fresh, even a little bit daring with that contrasting lid motif and it's sharp, anglular chassis.

I can't be the only one growing incredibly weary of Apples relentless design brief to turn 'minimalism' into 'the new beige'. If you take the Air as a prime example... that whole mantra has now transcended from the blueprints to the spec. sheets.

This is a great release for the market, and will hopefully spur furthur refreshing designs from rivals. Congratulations LG on a non-OSX notebook well done. (Credit where it's due and all that.)

[James @ Feb 25th 2008 6:50PM]

we actually sell these laptops at my store up here in canada.
great specs. but the one we have on display is pink and black.
the blue one looks a lot better

[Michael @ Feb 26th 2008 7:44AM]

/quote
we actually sell these laptops at my store up here in canada.
great specs. but the one we have on display is pink and black.
the blue one looks a lot better
/unquote

I ordered one in Germany: Same colour (purple/red) and no fingerprint reader (misinfo on the webpage of my seller) so i sent it back.

The device seemed nice: Silent but powerful cooling vent, average/good display (a bit uneven allocation of light), felt very "quick" (3GB Ram, T8300).
Dislikes: Seemed a bit vulnerable to scratches, no lock for the display to keep it shut.

Cheers

Mic