Everex Introduces Energy Efficient Laptop
Everex Systems has announced the StepNote NC1500 notebook, to be powered by advanced VIA C7-M processor. The notebook consumes 12W peak power, thus providing ultra-low power consumption. The VIA Enhanced PowerSaver™ technology and VIA TwinTurbo™ allows the laptop to dynamically transition between intermediate power states, providing users with 20% longer battery life than comparable systems. The laptop provides 512MB of RAM, 60GB hard drive, DVD combo, 15.4” 1280 x 800 (WXGA) display with DiamondBrite Technology. The NC1500 comes with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2.
“Teaming up with VIA, Everex has been able to create an exciting new category of energy efficient portable computers,” stated John Lin, Vice President of Sales for Everex. “Unlike products which rely on costly, power hungry processors or potentially hazardous batteries, the ground-breaking design of the NC1500 provides consumers with a true, no-compromise alternative.”
It’s dimesions are 14.1” x 10.7” x 0.9 – 1.5” (W x D x H) and it weights 5.3lbs.
The laptop costs $498.00 and can be available from Wal-Mart outlets in the US.
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