HP 12-inch ProBook 5220m Announced

HP Japan has announced its latest 12.1-inch notebook, the ProBook 5220m, boasting the new Intel Calpella processors. The design is obviously geared towards the business professional, which gives it a no-nonsense look. It’s currently available in Japan from 69,930 Yen ($764), though there wasn’t any mention of when it’ll be coming to the US. Specifications of the HP ProBook 5220m include:

• 12.1–inch 1280 x 800 display
• Intel Celeron U3400 processor (1.06GHz) OR
• Intel Core i3-350UM processor OR
• Intel Core i5-450M processor
• Intel HM57 Express chipset
• 2GB / 4GB RAM
• 250GB / 500GB HDD 7200RPM or 80GB SSD
• Windows XP / Vista / 7
• 3x USB 2.0, eSATA, HDMI, VGA, card reader, audio jacks
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (optional)
• Bluetooth (optional)
• Webcam (optional)
• 4-cell 4 hour battery or 6-cell battery
• 1.59 kg / 3.51 pounds