14 DAY TRIAL // The ongoing craze around Intel's latest CULV platform for ultra-light, portable computer systems appears to have reached consumer electronics maker Panasonic, which has decided to roll out its latest portable computer system, interestingly dubbed Let's Note Light R8. Powered by a low-power Intel processor and coming with a fast Solid State Drive (SSD) storage solution, this new ultraportable PC comes to provide users with an alternative to some of the already unveiled CULV-based laptops, such as MSI's X-Slim series and Acer's Timeline family.
According to the available specifications of Panasonic's new “Let's Note Light” laptop, users will be able to take advantage of the performance delivered by the system's integrated Core 2 Solo SU3500, which has been set to run at a low-power frequency of 1.4GHz. In addition, the system has been equipped with 2GB of RAM memory and a 64GB SSD that promises read speeds of 220MB/s. For a plus of performance, the memory can be increased to a total of 4GB, thanks to the support enabled by Intel's low-power chipset.
Unlike most of the other CULV-based laptops, this latest release from Panasonic doesn't appear to boast a really slim-line design. On the other hand, unlike other CULV laptops, the Panasonic Let's Note Light features a smaller 10.4-inch form factor, which could place it as a competitor for other 10-inch, Atom-powered netbooks.
Additional features that will be available for those looking for a Panasonic laptop include the usual array of connectivity options, such as Gigabit Ethernet and WiFi. Despite the smaller form factor, the system is said to be featured with a battery that can provide up to 9 hours of runtime on a single charge.
Unfortunately, there's no word on when it will be released worldwide, but the company plans to introduce it on June 24th in Japan, with a starting price tag of US$1750.
