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Mouse Computer's LuvBook S heals emotional scars, one Hello Kitty at a time
What the world needs now is just one thing, and that thing is a bejeweled Hello Kitty laptop. Fortunately, Japan's Mouse Computer is well aware of this, which is why it's unleashed the LuvBook S, pictured above. Designed in collaboration with Sanrio and Swarovski, this masterpiece is powered by a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3-2330M processor and boasts an 11.6-inch, 1,366 x 768 display. It also packs a 500GB HDD and a 1.3 megapixel camera, but all that really matters is the swaggy centerpiece -- a heart-ensconced Hello Kitty mug made out of about 1,100 Swarovski stones and untold buckets of cuddles. The LuvBook is available now for ¥69,930 (about $900), at the source link below.
Mouse Computer's Lm-mini30X nettop gets D525 processor and SSD, costs a lot of cheese
What would you pay for a netbook without a screen? How about one that's rocking a dual-core, 1.8GHz Intel Atom D525 processor, NVIDIA ION graphics, and an 80GB SSD? Mouse Computer is hoping your answer is somewhere around $600, because that's roughly what its new, 49,980 yen Lm-mini30X will cost along with 4GB of RAM, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, HDMI output, and a 64-bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium. If that's a bit too rich for you, there's the slightly lower-spec Lm-mini30S, which drops you to 2GB of RAM, 320GB on platters, and lowly 32-bit Windows. That'll set you back 37,800 yen, or about $450 -- still a good amount for a little PC, but given neither are likely to see a release on these shores there's no point in getting too worked up about it. %Gallery-108400%
Logitech's Wireless Trackball M570 rolls out for $60, doesn't bow to fancy touch mice
Oh yes, that up there is Logitech's newest Wireless Trackball M570, which apparently caters to an "overwhelming demand of dedicated trackball users." Well, we'll be damned! At this point, we'd figured that trackballers would have switched over to an MX or something by now, but we do have to say the new sculpted shape is mighty comfortable, and if spinning a big blue ball to navigate the desktop is your thing it doesn't seem like a bad deal. The $59.99 peripheral will be available immediately, and packs 2.4GHz wireless and a small USB Unifying receiver that tucks into the bottom of the mouse for safe keeping. Logitech sent us one to play around with, and though we're not exactly the most nimble at using the trackball to jump from window to window, the scroll wheel felt calming enough and there are two back / forward buttons to get you from tab A to tab B. Guess we really have to hand it to 'em for sticking with what works. Hit the gallery below for some more eye candy, and hop on past the break for the full press release. %Gallery-102232%
Mouse Computer brings the exciting and new LuvPad AD100 to Japan, Froyo and Tegra come aboard
Android-loving Japanese readers, your day has come. Mouse Computer is kindly bringing you the so-called LuvPad AD100, a 10.1-inch, 1,024 x 600 tablet running Android 2.2 on NVIDIA Tegra 2 internals. As is the way of Android tablets it is naturally just a rebrand of someone else's product, which we've earlier seen showing up with a Hannspree logo and, before that, an Interpad logo. There's the typical 512MB of internal memory paired with microSD expansion (8GB included), and it can be yours in a few weeks if you get that pre-order in for ¥48,250 -- about $575. Need to see more before committing? Check out our Spanish colleagues' hands-on with the Interpad version.
The mouse ain't dead...yet: five of the best mice reviewed
For over thirty years the computer mouse ruled over the kingdom of computer navigation. Despite losing its rubber ball and cord over the years, the peripheral lived a long, full life of being pushed across desks and tables getting the cursor where it needed to go. It died today from neglect as it was abandoned en masse for touchpads and touch-based computers. Many tech pundits have already started drafting an obituary of the computer mouse like the one above, but let's be clear: we think the death of the mouse is greatly exaggerated. In fact, we're so convinced the mouse isn't dead that we've been testing some of the best on the market for the last couple of months. Click on below to find out why we think the lowly mouse has more than a few good years left, and which ones out there deserve your attention.
eVouse concept mouse has nothing to do with Valentine's Day
We're not going to lie, it was a major let down when we found out that this glowing V-shaped mouse with faux Microsoft branding is nothing more than a splendiferous concept, but we're holding back the tears as best we can. The super futuristic-looking eVouse doubles as both a regular mouse and a pen sensor (in theory, anyway) or as its designer Marcial Ahsayane says, "it's a mix between a classic mouse and a tablet PC." We assume that means you can -- you know -- write digitally with it, but it will also work as an air mouse with touch sensitive buttons. Maybe you can discern a little more from the images below where it seems to morph into a boomerang of sorts, but in the meanwhile we'll be in the corner wishing this thing had a ship date attached to it. You hearing this, Microsoft? %Gallery-85378%
Mouse Computer Lm-mini20 nettop crawls out with NVIDIA Ion
ASUS and Acer have made sure we'd never have a shortage of Ion nettops, but it appears Mouse Computer is sneaking through the cracks with its Lm-mini20. Unlike the company's CD drive packing netbook, there isn't really much of note here. The 34800 yen ($376) version has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 230 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 160GB of storage, 1GB of RAM, and NVIDIA ION graphics. And you can configure the standing mini-desktop to your hearts content with a larger hard drive and more RAM. We can't exactly say we are waiting for this little guy to hit the U.S. market when we have the competent ASUS Eee Box EB1501, but if you must have a Mouse Computer, at least for the jokes, you can hit the source link and order it up.
Mouse Computer rolls out a new Atom-powered nettop
Mouse Computer -- who recently elicited a 'swoon' with their new Core i7 offering -- is back on the scene with a punchy little nettop for those of you requiring something a little less substantial. The perky, quirky EGPA33DR32XP (what a catchy name!) boasts an Atom processor with up to 2GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, and XP Home. Prices start at ¥39,800 (roughly $400). Available in Japan.[Via Gadget Mix]
Mouse Computer doles out dueling Core i7-powered desktops
It has seriously been a hot, hot minute since we've seen a compelling new desktop from the doors of Mouse Computer, but lo and behold, we've finally found a pair worth glancing all the way to Japan just to swoon over. The outfit's NextGear L720 and Masterpiece V1200 lines arrive with all manners of Core i7 CPUs within, each boasting between 3GB and 12GB of DDR3 RAM, SATA hard drives and NVIDIA GeForce graphics. Prospective buyers can also load one up with a Blu-ray drive should they choose, but you can plan on laying down ¥110,000 ($1,121) at the very least to get your palms around one.[Via Engadget Spanish]
Mouse Computer's new netbook sports DVD-Rom, little else of note
We saw Mouse Computer switch gears with their gaming notebook the other day, and the company is back already with the LB-F1500W. Their first netbook with an optical DVD drive, this little terror "boasts" a 10.2-inch display, 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB memory, 160GB hard disk storage, and Windows XP Home. These are pretty run-of-the-mill specs, and for ¥64,800 (roughly $725) not really all that awesome. Available in two colors -- gothic-industrial black and a white as pure as the new fallen snow -- the thing should hit the streets on or around the last week of January.[Via Portable Monkey]
Mouse Computer delivers QX9300-powered NEXTGEAR M750WX1 gaming laptop
It has been a hot minute since we've heard from our pals at Mouse Computer, but it has apparently ditched those netbook-esque ways in favor of the other extreme judging by the monstrously potent NEXTGEAR-NOTE M750WX1. The 17-inch goliath touts a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 processor, 4GB of RAM, NVIDIA's GeForce 9800M GTX (1GB), a 120GB SSD, WiFi, a slew of ports and even a Logicool G5 LaserMouse. Too bad the ¥349,000 ($3,769) price tag is on the wrong side of awesome.
Mouse Computer rolls out 10-inch LuvBook U100 laptop for Japan
It looks like Japan's Mouse Computer is finally adding a netbook to its vast LuvBook laptop empire, with the 10-inch LuvBook U100 now set for release in its home country. Coincidentally, that is the very same model number as the 10-inch MSI Wind and, even more amazingly, the two laptops share exactly the same specs (and appearance). That includes a 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, an 80GB hard drive, a 1.3-megapixel webcam, and Windows XP for an OS. The price demands a slight premium over the Wind, however, with this one setting you back ¥59,800, or about $570.[Via Pocket-lint]
Mousse Computer's Masterpiece V960XV1 gets down with GeForce GTX280
We're tempted to wonder if this Mousse Computer outfit is related to Mouse Computer (or if someone's S key was just acting up), but nevertheless, the Masterpiece V960XV1 is just one of the few rigs out right now with NVIDIA's potent GeForce GTX280 within. Aside from that gem, you'll also find a 3.2GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 1.3TB of SATA hard drive space, a Blu-ray burner and an 11-in-1 multicard reader. Early estimates peg this one at €3,500 ($5,427), which is probably a fair price to pay to have your face melted completely off.[Via Engadget Spanish]
Mouse Computer cranks out P551 laptop in Japan
Mouse Computer's at it again, this time loosing the P551 laptop series in Japan. On the top-end, consumers can look forward to an Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 processor, 160GB SATA hard drive, dual-layer DVD burner, a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M, 15.4-inch 1,280 x 800 resolution display, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, a 1.3-megapixel webcam and a decent assortment of ports including eSATA and HDMI. 'Course, users can settle for less if you've only got ¥129,990 ($1,192) to spare, but the aforementioned configuration will run you ¥159,810 ($1,465).[Via AkihabaraNews]
Mouse Computer intros glossy white i-Friend desktops
Nah, it's not surprising that yet another company is tacking an "i" onto its product line and dousing each unit in glossy white, and Mouse Computer's latest lineup of desktops certainly fits the aforementioned mold. Arriving in both micro tower and slimline models, these new machines offer up a multitude of hardware options including a number of Intel Core 2 Duo processors, a dual-layer DVD writer, up to 2GB of RAM, a 15-in-1 flash card reader, and NVIDIA's 256MB GeForce 8500 GT (or the 8400GS in the slim model). Additionally, the skinnier sibling (seen after the break) can be equipped with up to 250GB of SATA hard drive space while the micro machine can house 320GB of capacity. Each model in the new i-Friend series looks to be on sale now, and prices will range from ¥79,800 ($676) to ¥129,800 ($1,100) depending on how you configure.[Via Impress]
Mouse Computer's LuvBook PL series offers Merom on the cheap
Not even a week after unveiling the HDMI-equipped m-Book PR200S and PR200X laptops, Mouse Computer is at it again with the budget LuvBook PL lineup. The low-end 500BH and 500S machines are throttled by a 1.46GHz Intel Celeron M 410 processor, but the 500XH and 500X step things up with a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo T5500, up to 1GB of DDR2 RAM, 80GB of hard drive space, a dual-layer DVD burner, 15.4-inch WXGA glossy display, ATI's Radeon Xpress 200M graphics set, and Windows Vista running the show. Moreover, you'll find audio in / out, a trio of USB 2.0 ports, VGA output, Ethernet, and a Li-ion cell that purportedly lasts about 1.75-hours before calling it quits. All four models should be available in Japan real soon, and will run between ¥79,800 ($656) and ¥99,750 ($820) depending on configuration.[Via Impress]
Mouse Computer rolls out more Santa Rosa-based laptops
It may have been a bit late to get in on the Santa Rosa action, but Japan's Mouse Computer looks to be making up for lost time, following up its just announced m-Books with another pair of new models today. Filling in the slightly lower-end side of things are Mouse Computer's m-Book Z960 series laptops, which pack a 15.4-inch WXGA display, your choice of T7100 or T7300 Core 2 Duo processors, a max 120GB hard drive, up to 2GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS graphics, Intel Turbo Memory, and 802.11n WiFi. Taking things up a notch somewhat, the company's NEXTGEAR-NOTE M3 series laptops boast the same 15.4-inch WXGA display, but give you a choice of T7300, T7500, or T7700 Core 2 Duo processors, with a max 160GB hard drive, and the same NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS graphics, among other Santa Rosa-related specs. Those in Japan should be snag either model immediately, with 'em ranging in price from ¥129,900 to ¥229,950, or roughly $1,070 to $1,890.Read - Mouse Computer m-Book Z960 series [Via Impress]Read - Mouse Computer NEXTGEAR-NOTE M3 series [Via Impress]
Mouse Computer's LuvBook and m-Book laptops for Japan
Mouse Computer's new LuvBook L and m-Book P series both sport a glossy 15.4-inch WXGA screen, but that's about all they have in common. The LuvBook L comes preloaded with Windows Vista Home Basic or Premium and offers a Celeron M or Core 2 Duo processor, 512MB to 1GB RAM, 40GB to 80GB hard drive, and CD-RW / DVD combo-drive or DVD multi-drive, with prices starting at ¥79,800 (about $674). The m-Book P's tote Windows Vista Premium / Ultimate, Core 2 Duo processors, 1GB RAM (with option for 2GB upgrade), 256MB NVIDIA GeForce Go video card, DVD multi-drive, and 80GB to 120GB hard drive. The game-ready m-Book P series runs from ¥139,860 (about $1,180) to ¥169,050 (about $1,427). If you really want one, tack on another grand for the flight to Japan. [Via Akihabara News]Read - Mouse Computer LuvBook LRead - Mouse Computer m-Book P
Mouse Computer's gaming rig -- for non-gamers
Japan's Mouse Computer -- best known for their effeminately named LuvBooks -- is trying-on hardcore this morning by dressing up a couple of middling rigs in chain wallets, wife-beater Ts, and Vista Ultimate in hopes of nabbing a gaming PC classification. Let's pop the hood and see shall we? The MASTERPIECE series (pictured) tops out with a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo E6600 processor, 2GB of 333MHz PC2-5300 memory, 512MB of GeForce 7950 GT graphics, and 320GB of unspecified RPM disk. That's the high-end box mind you. The NEXTGEAR series tops-out with a 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo E6300, 2GB of RAM, 250GB of disk, and 256MB of GeForce 7900GS graphics... oh, puleeease. No dual-graphics option, quad-core QX6700 or Q6600 processors, or even an overclocked Core 2 Duo Extreme X6800 in the bunch. Then again, these kits won't set you back $10k either. Expect a well-equipped Masterpiece to hit later this month for ¥219,870 (about $1,813) while the Nextgear slides in at ¥179,970 (about $1,484) -- sans monitor and Japan only... which is fine by us.
Mouse Computer's LuvBook NX
Japanese manufacturer Mouse Computer has updated its LuvBook line of laptops (or given them some more luv, if you will), adding some Core 2 Duo horsepower while keeping the size down. The top-end LuvBook i1200NX-W sports a 12.1-inch WXGA display, with a 1.66GHz Core 2 Duo T5500 processor, 40GB hard drive, 512MB RAM, Intel 945GM Express graphics, a super multi DVD drive, and built-in WiFi -- all in a 4.5 pound package. On the lower-end, the LuvBook i800NX will give you the same screen and chassis but dials things back to a 1.46GHz Celeron M 410 processor and a paltry 256MB RAM, with just a CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive in place of a DVD burner. Both look to be available now for ¥119,700 and ¥89,880, respectively ($1,000 and $750).[Via Impress]