Packard Bell notebook returns
A recent change of ownership to the former owner of eMachines, John Hui, will see the label return to Asia Pacific with a vengeance and a new tagline "Your Digital Playground". Where it used to be a purely desktop vendor, it has shifted from those roots and showcased a slew of products from GPS receivers and MP3 players to notebooks as its first foray back to Asia Pacific at a gathering in Singapore Liat Towers yesterday. Based on two main chassis designs, the different configurations offered by Packard Bell are tailored to an individual's needs and budget. Its EasyNote GN 45 Skype Edition notebook is a Core 2 Duo-based machine with a dedicated Skype button next to the integrated Webcam and a 14.1-inch display. It has an Eco button for battery-friendly settings and a mini-remote control that hides in the ExpressCard slot when not in use. If the above specifications give you a distinct feeling of deja vu, it's because the unit seems to be a cheaper variant of the recently reviewed NEC Versa E6200, minus the biometric fingerprint sensor, Trusted Platform Module security chip and unique chassis material. Prices start from S$1,898 (US$1,397.41). Packard Bell's value range is epitomized in a standardized 15.4-inch chassis. The EasyNote Argo-C and EasyNote MIT Sable C are Celeron models, with the latter having an additional S-Video port and Windows XP Home Edition operating system for a few hundred dollars more. The EasyNote MIT Sable GT and Sable G series are Core 2 Duo models, with the difference being that the former has a discrete graphics card with a DVI interface. Currently sold only in Singapore for the Asia-Pacific region, these systems are distributed by Hybrid Digital and are already available in Best Denki and Challenger electronic stores.
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