NEC Preps PowerMate Mega Lappy

Apple apparently had it right all along. People want systems which are all integrated and powerful. While power has never really been a problem as long as size never was, integration proved difficult for a number of reasons. Its clear now, though, that several companies are starting to see the Apple light and are running flat out into it. First Dell, then a few others, and now NEC in The Philippines.

The POWERMATE P5000 is a converged, integrated device which behaves like a media center and laptop at the same time. Unfortunately, its bogged down with 2006 technology as indicated in an older ATI X1200 video card. It does look nice, though, and at 4Kg (around 8 pounds) its not that heavy to lug around (unlike Dell’s monster which weighs in at 25 pounds).  Another nice touch is the detachable keyboard unit, which is wireless and has an integrated mouse stick. The whole unit only needs one power cable and a wireless broadband connection. No pricing details just yet.

[Editor's Note: The individual in Manila who put together the story decided to post the entire 7MP product image on the web page, so if you're on a slow connection, don't click. Here it is. -Ed.]