14 DAY TRIAL // Following the release of its first NVIDIA ION-based nettop, LG has announced today the debut of its new line of portable computer systems, called WIDEBOOK. According to the Korean consumer electronics maker, the new series has been designed for entertainment enthusiasts, providing them with a choice for a wide 16:9 HD LED-backlit display on a portable PC that is powered by Intel's Core 2 Duo processors. With the release of the new family of notebooks, the company has introduced five new models, ranging from 13.3-inch to 15.6-inch form factors.
“Notebooks are more popular than desktop PCs in many parts of the world due to their mobility and connectivity. The key to success in the market going forward is to design lighter, more stylish notebooks with powerful PC-like functions,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “We believe that LG’s advanced technology and experience in the mobile sector positions us well to deliver cutting-edge products to our consumers.”
The new series includes the 15.6-inch R580/R560, the 14-inch R480/R460 and the 13.3-inch R380 models, providing customers with a complete range of choices for an entertainment-ready portable computer system. All systems are powered by Intel's Core 2 Duo processors and are available with 1600 x 900 and 1368 x 768 HD pixel resolutions, depending on model. Additional features include support for up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, a 500GB hard disk drive, 802.11n and HSDPA connectivity, eSATA and HMDI interfaces, 1.3MP webcam and NVIDIA GeForce graphics with up to 1GB of memory.
The R580, which comes with a Blu-ray optical drive, and the R480 are part of the company's premium range, while the R560 and R460 are said to be part of the 'workhorse' lineup. The more affordable R380 also comes with a 'Smart ON' feature, which enables the system to boot up in only five seconds, according to the company.
Despite no word on the pricing details of the new systems, these are expected to make their global debut throughout September.