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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 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 unveils HDMI-equipped m-Book PR200S / PR200X
Joining the Santa Rosa party a bit after the fashionably late crowd is Japan's Mouse Computer, which is kicking out a duo of m-Book PR laptops with Windows Vista and HDMI outputs. The m-Book PR200S gets us started with a 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor, a 12.1-inch WXGA display, 1GB of dual-channel DDR2 RAM, an 80GB SATA hard drive, dual-layer DVD writer, multicard reader, Intel's X3100 graphics set, 802.11a/b/g/n, 1.3-megapixel camera, fingerprint scanner, and a bevy of ports include VGA, HDMI, audio in / out, FireWire, gigabit Ethernet, a 56k modem, ExpressCard, and a trio of USB 2.0 connectors to boot. The m-Book PR200X mimics the its lesser-spec'd sibling in most ways, but does manage to up the RAM to 2GB, the hard drive to 120GB, and you get Vista Premium versus Home Edition. These ultraportables should be hitting the Japanese streets early next week, and while the PR200S will run you ¥149,940 ($1,235), the minor upgrades in the PR200X demand an additional ¥19,950 ($164).[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 m-Book GW and SW
Japanese OEM Mouse Computer has two new laptops for you to check out, the m-Book GW and SW. The 17-inch WSXGA+ (1680 x 1,050) GW features a GeForce Go 7600, ExpressCard/54 slot, 3-in-1 card reader, FireWire, DVI, S-Video, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11/a/b/g, and, of course, a Core Duo processor (2GHz T2500, to be exact). Its smaller sibling the SW has a 12.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) display, and rocks the same 2GHz Core Duo chip, 100GB drive, dual-layer DVD±R drive, ExpressCard/54 slot, 3-in-1 card reader, FireWire, S-Video, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11/a/b/g, and Bluetooth. Expect them to set you back as much as ¥212,100 and ¥177,450 (about $1,900 and $1,600 US) respectively if you're planning a trip to Japan to do some laptop shopping this summer.
