December 7 - 3:55pm EST   Pixel Lab Korea is launching a new notebook for its home country, the RippleNote T7700. Its name stems not just from a 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor, but also its lid, which has an unusual weave pattern engraved deep into the outside surface. The styling extends to the inside of the lid as well, which features a glossy screen with a visible metal rim. Internal specifications include an above-average 2GB of RAM and 1GB of Turbo Memory, along with a 1.3-megapixel webcam and a 7-in-1 card reader; more attractive may be 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, and an abnormally large 160GB hard drive. No prices are available, but the system is unlikely to ship outside of southeast Asia. ... [full story]