Epson may be best known for printers in the US, but in Japan the company is launching a new netbook with a 10.1 inch screen and a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU. It’s at least the second netbook from the company. Ealier this year Epson introduced the Na01 with a 10.2 inch display and 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor.

The new Epson Na02mini-V doesn’t seem all that special. It has the usual integrated GMA 950 graphics, 1GB of RAM, 160GB hard drive, 3 USB ports, VGA output, Ethernet cable, and flash card reader. It supports 802.11b/g/n WiFi which sets it apart from at least a few netbooks on the market. But probably the best part is that the Epson Na02mini-V will weigh just 2.2 pounds with a 3 cell, 3 hour battery. A higher capacity 6 hour battery will be released later.

via Akhibara News and Netbooked

Epson is launching an updated version of its Endeavor Na01 netbook. And it’s white. Yeah, that’s pretty much the only difference beween the new model and the original, which was black.

The Epson Endeavor Na01 has a 10.2 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display. a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and runs Windows XP. It ships with 802.11b/g and an optional Bluetooth module. Both the black and white models are available in Japan. I’m not sure that either has made it to any other countries yet.

Epson is also dropping the base price from 46,800 yen to 43,800 yen, or about $480 US.

via CrunchGear

It’s been almost a month since Epson teased us with an image (or really, a silhouette) of the company’s upcoming netbook. And now it’s here, in the form of the Endeavor Na01.

As expected, it packs a 10.2 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, 802.11b/g WiFi, and Windows XP. It also has a 3-in-1 memory card reader, an Ethernet jack, and 3 USB ports.

Overall, it looks a lot like virtually every other netbook on the market today. But if you’re looking for a tiny laptop that will match your printer, the Epson name might be a bonus, right?

The Epson Endeavor Na01 will set you back 46,800 yen in Japan, which is about $485 US. Epson is also offering upgrade options including a three year warranty, a mobile pack with an extra battery and a Bluetooth mouse, and an expansion pack which comes with a monitor.

via Engadget and Akihabara News

Update: Eee PC News reports that the netbook weighs about 1.3kg or 2.8 pounds and comes with a 7.4V/4400mAh battery.

I can’t count the number of times I’ve thought to myself, “gee, wouldn’t it be nice if a company best known for making printers would release a netbook.” Of course, that’s probably because I’m not sure how you count to zero. But if you’re looking for a netbook to go with your Epson printer, it looks like the wait will soon be over. Epson has a teaser page on its Japanese website for an upcoming netbook.

At the moment, there’s no picture. While this may be intended to build intrigue, I think what it really means is that the company hasn’t finalized the case design. But we do know what will be on the insides:

• CPU: 1.6GHz Intel Atom
• Display: 10.2 inch, 1024 x 600 pixels
• RAM: 1GB
• Storage: 160GB HDD
• Operating System: Windows XP SP3
• Connectivity: Ethernet, 802.11b/g WiFi
• Chipset: Intel 945GSE Express

No word on price, when the netbook will be available, or what countires Epson will sell it in.

via Engadget