It looks like a netbook but the Kohjinsha SX3KP06MS is actually classified as an ultra-mobile PC system. The netbook-like features include the use of an Intel Atom processor, an 8.9 inch display, a built-in HDD, wireless connectivity, and a media card reader but the UMPC features really make the device shine. It’s a convertible notebook system running Windows Vista which means you have a swivel touch-based LCD display. It also has a built-in SuperMulti DVD drive (how in the world did they fit a DVD drive in there is beyond me) – yes pretty sweet. AND it’s still small. Specs include

• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Intel Atom Processor Z520 running at 1.33 GHz
• 8.9 inch WXGAL Swivel LCD with touch screen
• 1GB RAM
• 60GB HDD
• Built-in SuperMulti DVD drive
• 2 Built-in webcams – a front cam with 0.3 megapixel resolution and a back cam with 2.0 megapixel resolution
• Ethernet/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
• Media Card reader for microSD, SD, MS, and MMC
• ExpressCard slot
• Weighs only 2.76 lbs

Unfortunately, like traditional UMPCs, the system has a UMPC price. You can purchase the SX3KP06MS (ok the short name is SX3) through the Japanese gadget importer Dynamism for a price of $1299.

[Check it out via NetbookTech, I4U.com]

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