Epson pops Penryn in 13.3-inch NA801 laptop

For those wondering when you'd see an all new Endeavor from Epson (yes, all six of you), the time has finally come. Astonishingly enough, the outfit's latest 13.3-incher actually isn't half bad, and comes equipped with such niceties as a WXGA panel, your choice of Windows XP / Vista, Intel's 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo T8100, NVIDIA's 256MB GeForce 8600M GT, up to 3GB of DDR2 RAM, between 80GB and 250GB of HDD space, a dual-layer DVD burner and integrated Bluetooth. You'll also find gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, a trio of USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, an ExpressCard slot, a multicard reader and a battery good for around 3.4-hours on a full charge. Reportedly, the 4.4-pound NA801 is set to ship later this month and start at ¥149,940 ($1,503), but you can drive that figure right on up if you're the CTO type.

[Via Impress]

[DiscoCat5 @ Apr 1st 2008 8:29AM]

"we'll let the fan decided"





"yay"

[DiscoCat5 @ Apr 1st 2008 8:36AM]

all fmaily guy joke aside that doesnt sound liek the worst spec'd laptop.

[Mr.Tech @ Apr 1st 2008 9:05PM]

Everyone is wondering since when did Epson start making laptops. ME TOO! Seriously did anyone even know until now? Has anyone ever experienced an Epson laptop before?

[Hotrod @ Apr 1st 2008 8:32AM]

Reminds me of cookies n' cream for some very, very strange reason.

[j @ Apr 1st 2008 8:32AM]

8600 gt 4.4lbs... is this april fools? have we broken the 5lb barrier???

need more info!!!

[y3k.nik @ Apr 1st 2008 8:38AM]

When did Epson start making laptops?

[h8rain @ Apr 1st 2008 9:44AM]

That's what I was wondering.....

[Z @ Apr 1st 2008 8:39AM]

that just blew my mind...oh I'd get xp btw

[Airan @ Apr 1st 2008 9:11AM]

This can't be real. 8600GT on a 13.3!

[Mark @ Apr 1st 2008 10:36AM]

first thing I thought too .. they crammed a lot in there.

[IT-Accountant @ Apr 1st 2008 9:21AM]

It looks like other companies are producing LG P300 equivalents now... nice! As a frequent business traveler, the idea of a 13 inch notebook that's powerful enough to be my primary pc (and even do some gaming) is very appealing. I can't wait until the larger OEMs and ODMs catch on to this design trend (13 inch lappies with decent graphics).

[packetsniffer @ Apr 1st 2008 10:19AM]

"and comes equipped with such niceties as a WXGA panel"
It's a 13.3" widescreen; it couldn't have come with anything less than a 1280x800 panel.

But the specs are pretty decent on this thing for the price.

[Richard Lai @ Apr 1st 2008 10:36AM]

It looks rather LG-ish in the picture.

[retro77 @ Apr 1st 2008 10:45AM]

Epson makes latops? Why?

[thh420 @ Apr 1st 2008 12:54PM]

epson makes laptop? i`ll be damned

[LikesGadgetsWillTravel @ Apr 1st 2008 2:06PM]

Be thee damned!

[packetsniffer @ Apr 1st 2008 1:54PM]

I too shall redundantly chime in for no apparent reason:

Epson makes laptops?

[Howdy Doody @ Apr 1st 2008 6:09PM]

It looks more like a Fujitsu laptop to me...I'm a bit skeptical about Epson actually making laptops...with that kind of specs! Better not be another one of those damn April fools jokes.

[renzo @ Apr 3rd 2008 10:43PM]

Actually, this laptop has something more than a usual 13.3" laptop.
In fact, this laptop is the only 13.3" laptop with 2.5" HDD, Slot-in ODD, discrete graphics, RJ-11 and RJ-45, Express 54 slot, card reader, HDMI and the height is under 1".
Even Lenovo X300 cannot have the spec above.

Personally, I think this one is the king in 13.3" laptop.