Zepto 14-inch thin-and-light has gaming desktop aspirations

Darius Chang | Jul 30, 2009

(Photo credit: Zepto)

The latest Zepto thin-and-light--the Znote G14b--has some serious ambitions. Billed as the fastest 14-inch notebook, the Danish maker considers this machine with its docking solution powerful enough to replace the home desktop computer. With a combination of high-end Nvidia GeForce graphics engine and up to 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo processor, none of its competitors comes close in terms of raw power (most thin-and-lights top out at 2.66GHz chip).

The starting price is surprisingly affordable at S$1,449 (US$1,046.36) despite its high-end Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT and 2.13GHz Core 2 Duo processor. There are several upgrade options available, from SSD to a 3.06GHz Core 2 Duo chip. Here are some key specifications:

Core 2 Duo processor up to 3.06GHz

Up to 8GB RAM

14-inch display with up to 1,440 x 900-pixel resolution

Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT or 9650M GT or G130M graphics card

SSD or HDD storage

DVD writer or Blu-ray combo drive

Optional HSDPA modem

Windows Vista operating system

However, with all these powerful components battery life has taken a major hit. The six-cell is rated at 2 hours 10 minutes uptime, with the nine-cell claiming 3 hours 30 minutes. The optional docking station costs S$278.20 (US$200.90) and can be ordered online now together with the Zepto Znote G14b.

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