Sharp Muramasa CV-50F, a sub-notebook powered by a Transmetta Efficeon TM8600

The Sharp Muramasa CV-50F is in fact an ultra-small sub-notebook. It's only twice the size of a Sharp Zaurus PDA. For a full featured PC, it's just fantastic.

It is powered by a Transmetta Efficeon TM8600 1Ghz Processor and runs Windows XP.

Check out more photos & specs of this superb machine that features an innovative Direct-HD connection.

The Sharp Muramasa CV-50F is really an exceptional piece of high-tech. It has now officially displaced the very cool Sony X505 in my list of things to buy.

The most innovative feature in my opinion is the Direct HD. It's pretty simple: even when the laptop is turned-off, you can use its internal hard disk as an external drive for your desktop PC! Yes, the Sharp Muramasa CV-50F basically acts as a USB 2.0 External Hard Drive. That is cool.

Basic Specs
• CPU: Transmetta Efficeon TM8600 1Ghz
• RAM: 256MB to 512MB (max)
• Screen: 7.2" 1280x768 (1600x1200 on external screen)
• Network: Wifi-B + Wired Ethernet 100mbps
• Optical Drive: Optional
• USB: 2 Ports
• Flash Cards Slots: SD+CF
• Size: 255x158x30.1mm / 8.9x6.2x1.2 inches
• Weight: 880g
• Battery life: 3.5 hours (7.0 hours with extended battery)
• Misc: Remote control

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