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JVC Unveils Ultra-Compact Mobile Mini Note PC with Advanced Features

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The JVC MP-XV841 Mobile Mini Note PC, designed for mobile professionals, incorporates Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology, Microsoft(R) Windows XP Professional, and a built-in DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive. Weighing just 3 lbs 4 oz, this subnotebook PC is ideal for those demanding high performance and versatility in a compact, lightweight device.

Key Takeaways:

  • The JVC MP-XV841 features Intel(R) Centrino(TM) mobile technology, which provides effortless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) wireless communication and extended 6.7-hour battery life.
  • The PC includes a built-in DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW drive, enabling playback of both DVD and CD formats.
  • The MP-XV841 has a 8.9-inch Clear LCD monitor, capable of displaying 16.77M colors and supporting simultaneous video output up to 2048 x 1536 QXGA with 16.77M colors.
  • The device comes with a range of bundled software, including Pinnacle Studio 9 SE for professional and easy non-linear editing, WinDVD(TM) 5 for JVC with Dolby Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone, and Windows Media(TM) Player 9.
  • The MP-XV841 features two USB2.0 ports with a 480Mbps data transfer rate, 40 times faster than conventional USB1.1, and an i.LINK IEEE 1394 interface for streamlined video editing.
  • The device includes advanced audio/video features, such as Dolby* Virtual Speaker and Dolby Headphone high quality surround sound, and supports the playback of high-resolution progressive high definition digital video .m2t files.
  • The JVC MP-XV841 will be available in June, priced at $2,399, and are designed to appeal to mobile professionals seeking high-performance, versatile, and advanced features in a compact, lightweight device.

Statistics:

  • Battery life: up to 6.7 hours of PC operation and playback of a full three-hour DVD movie.
  • Display: 8.9-inch Clear LCD monitor, capable of displaying 16.77M colors.
  • Data transfer rate: 480Mbps, 40 times faster than conventional USB1.1.
  • Colors: 16.77M colors, simultaneous video output up to 2048 x 1536 QXGA.
  • PC size: weighs just 3 lbs 4 oz, fits on a letter sized sheet of paper with 1-3/4 inches to spare.

Sources:

  • JVC Company of America press release, April 26, 2004.
  • JVC Company of America website, http://www.jvc.com.
  • Intel Corporation website, http://www.intel.com.
  • Microsoft Corporation website, http://www.microsoft.com.

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