Expectedly, companies have been pulling out all stops for the CES 2010. ViewSonic has launched an arsenal new PCs at the event. The line-up comprises of the VNB131 ViewBook Pro notebook, VNB132 and VNB141 ViewBooks, VNB105 ViewBook netbook, VPC190 all-in-one desktop PC and VOT125 mini ULV series PC.
The 13.3†VNB131 notebook runs with Windows 7 Home Premium and is powered by Intel’s ULV SU7300 Core 2 Duo processor. It offers 2GB internal memory 320GB HDD. Its features comprise of in-built 802.11b/g/n wireless, two USB 2.0 ports, 7-in-1 card reader, two USB ports, HDMI and VGA connections. It comes with a removable DVD RW Super Multi ODD, 6-cell battery as also an extra 3-cell battery for additional battery life.
“We are taking our smarter, greener computing initiative to a new level with today’s announcement,” cited Jeff Volpe, VP and general manager, ViewSonic Americas. “With our three-pronged approach, we enable our customers to truly pick the products most appropriate to them — from all-in-one PCs for keeping a clean desktop, to versatile PC minis for everything from compact computing for the enterprise to enhanced consumer entertainment, and ultra-portable ViewBook netbooks and full-featured ViewBook Pro ULV notebooks to address mobile computing needs.”
The VNB132 and VNB141 ViewBooks measure 13.3†and 14†and come with Windows 7 Home Premium, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity and VGA/HDMI outputs. The VNB141 houses an Intel ULV SU2300 Celeron processor, whereas the VNB141holds the latest ULV SU7300 Core 2 Duo processor. The latter also integrates a 1.3MP webcam, 6-cell battery and DVD RW Super Multi ODD.
The 10†VNB105 ViewBook netbook possesses an Intel Atom processor and comes with the Windows 7 Starter OS. It offers 1GB RAM and a 160GB HDD. Other mentioned features include a floating keyboard, 802.11b/g/n connectivity, three USB 2.0 ports and a 6-cell battery.
The VPC190 is an 18.5†all-in-one PC housing an Intel Atom D510 Dual Core processor with Windows 7 Home Premium OS. It integrates a 1.3MB webcam, 2GB RAM, DVD RW Super Multi drive and six USB 2.0 ports. The PC offers 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless and incorporates a 4-in-1 card reader.
The VOT125 PC mini ULV PC comes with Microsoft’s Windows 7 Home Premium OS, 2GB RAM and a 160G BHDD. It possesses four USB 2.0 ports, 3-in-1 card reader, DVI-I and HDMI outputs. Buyers can select from a Single Core SU743 Celeron for $499 (approx. Rs.22,723), Dual Core SU2300 Celeron at $529 (approx. Rs.24,090), Pentium SU4100 Dual Core at $629 (approx. Rs.26,644) or Core 2 Duo SU7300 Dual Core at $679 (approx. Rs.30,929) processor.
ViewSonic’s VNB131 ViewBook Pro will be out next month at $949 (approx. Rs.43,231). The VNB132, VNB141 and VNB105 will be available in March 2010 for $649 (approx. Rs.29,554), $829 (approx. Rs.37,749) and $399 (approx. Rs.18,174), respectively. The VPC190 will hit shelves in March at $599 (approx. Rs.27,286).
