Computex 2007: Hit the Road Jack!
by Gary Key and Jarred Walton on June 6, 2007 6:00 PM EST- Posted in
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Gigabyte was very excited to show off their new UMPC, the U60. The U60 is equipped with Windows XP Professional or Home, is based on VIA's new Esther Mobile Technology with the VIA C7-M 1GHz CPU and VIA VX-700 UniChrome Pro II Graphics solution. It has 768MB of DDR2-533 on board, a 30GB Hard Drive, built in 802.11b/g WiFi, Media Card Slot support, an optional External ODD 8/4/8X DVD+/-RW or External 8/4/8/5X Super Multi DVD RW via a USB 2.0 connection, and a 6.5" Touch Screen LCD with an 800x480 resolution. The unit will cost around $800, compared with the $1000-$1500 most other UMPC's are currently going for at this time. The only drawback is the unit will not be imported into the US until Gigabyte has sufficiently tested it with the US based wireless Internet carriers such as Sprint and T-Mobile.
The W468N is a hybrid notebook that easily can suffice as your primary office notebook or can be used as a casual gaming system. The W468N is based on the Intel PM965 and ICH8-M chipsets, includes GeForce NB8M 256MB graphics and a 14.1" WXGA (1280x800) LCD. Processor choices are based on the Core 2 Duo 800FSB models with 2MB or 4MB of L2 cache with memory options featuring 4GB capacity with DDR2667/800 support. The unit can be equipped with hard drives ranging from 80GB to 160GB and has optional Robson support. Optical drive options range from DVD-RAM/R/RW combo to HD-DVD models with built-in network support for Gigabit LAN and 802.11 a/g/b wireless. The unit weighs 2.5 kg with battery and comes with a 2-year warranty. We expect availability within the next month.
The W566N has nearly identical features to the W468N, only with a 15.4" LCD but still offering the same WXGA (1280x800) resolution. This model also has an optional built-in fingerprint identification system and features Dual-Heatpipe technology to ensure the system runs cool over the course of gaming or movie session. We think this notebook is probably best suited for the traveler who wants to play a game of Supreme Commander or watch their latest HD-DVD title on a trip.
Gigabyte was very excited to show off their new UMPC, the U60. The U60 is equipped with Windows XP Professional or Home, is based on VIA's new Esther Mobile Technology with the VIA C7-M 1GHz CPU and VIA VX-700 UniChrome Pro II Graphics solution. It has 768MB of DDR2-533 on board, a 30GB Hard Drive, built in 802.11b/g WiFi, Media Card Slot support, an optional External ODD 8/4/8X DVD+/-RW or External 8/4/8/5X Super Multi DVD RW via a USB 2.0 connection, and a 6.5" Touch Screen LCD with an 800x480 resolution. The unit will cost around $800, compared with the $1000-$1500 most other UMPC's are currently going for at this time. The only drawback is the unit will not be imported into the US until Gigabyte has sufficiently tested it with the US based wireless Internet carriers such as Sprint and T-Mobile.
The W468N is a hybrid notebook that easily can suffice as your primary office notebook or can be used as a casual gaming system. The W468N is based on the Intel PM965 and ICH8-M chipsets, includes GeForce NB8M 256MB graphics and a 14.1" WXGA (1280x800) LCD. Processor choices are based on the Core 2 Duo 800FSB models with 2MB or 4MB of L2 cache with memory options featuring 4GB capacity with DDR2667/800 support. The unit can be equipped with hard drives ranging from 80GB to 160GB and has optional Robson support. Optical drive options range from DVD-RAM/R/RW combo to HD-DVD models with built-in network support for Gigabit LAN and 802.11 a/g/b wireless. The unit weighs 2.5 kg with battery and comes with a 2-year warranty. We expect availability within the next month.
The W566N has nearly identical features to the W468N, only with a 15.4" LCD but still offering the same WXGA (1280x800) resolution. This model also has an optional built-in fingerprint identification system and features Dual-Heatpipe technology to ensure the system runs cool over the course of gaming or movie session. We think this notebook is probably best suited for the traveler who wants to play a game of Supreme Commander or watch their latest HD-DVD title on a trip.
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Regs - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
I'm getting conflicting reports that AMD is a no-show at computex. Though Derek is reporting is that they are there but no one can touch them.So they're at computex just to show that they are woking with windows?
strikeback03 - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
a 15.4 inch laptop with a numpad is pretty nice. now it just needs a trackpoint.looks like 300 is showing on that Acer. Were they playing a trailer or a copy purchased on the street?
yacoub - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
I forgot how bad SupCom looks with the default UI. :DIt's well worth it to get the SCA UI mod:
http://forums.gaspowered.com/viewtopic.php?t=59">http://forums.gaspowered.com/viewtopic.php?t=59
A new version is actually due out shortly but 2.91 Beta is already very useful for clearing away a lot of the screen coverage the default UIs tend to create.
Drag and resize panels, disable panels, improve the camera's zoom and pan features, etc. Good stuff. =)
themadmilkman - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
Seriously, what is up with laptop design right now? These things are hideous.Brunnis - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
I'd have to agree. Shiny plastic and flames? No thanks. It seems as if computers these days have to look like toys to sell...Tilmitt - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
All things should look cute and elegant! I don't know why people like you seem to prefer boring grey stuff that looks terrible.strikeback03 - Friday, June 8, 2007 - link
Is a Civic with a bodykit and neons cute or elegant? Nope. And neither is the laptop equivalent, which is anything with flames or something like the Dell XPS M1710.Brunnis - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
Huh? I never said that. Things can look slick and elegant without looking like they belong in a child's toybox. Most higher end stuff today seems to be geared towards your average CS kid with paying father though, which probably is the main reason for these design decisions.giantpandaman2 - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
I'm surprised nothing was shown.LTG - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - link
In the 15.4" and 17" sizes at least.Is there anyone in the world besides Apple who has released a notebook 1" thin for these sizes?
What's their secret?