Packard Bell has rolled out its updated higher-end “ixtreme” desktop, which gets a spec boost and a sexier look. The sleek design is nice for Packard Bell, but the specs are even sexier. They include your choice of Core i7, Core 2 Quad, or AMD Phenom II X4 processors, up to 12GB of DDR3 memory, a max 3TB of storage space, your choice of NVIDIA graphics options (including the 1GB GeForce GTS 250), an optional Blu-ray combo drive, and ten USB ports.

Nothing on a release here in the states, but those in the UK will be able to get one this month starting at £599.

Today Packard Bell announced that they will soon be releasing the Acer supplied EasyNote Butterfly. It’s just a bit too large to qualify as a netbook, measuring in at 13.4-inches and it features a LED-backlit display. Some other specs include an Intel Ultra Low Voltage processor, a multitouch trackpad and ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 graphics.

Some optional features include 3G and a choice between a standard hard drive or a solid-state drive. It should be pretty useful with eight-hours of battery life. No word on when exactly it will be released or how much it will cost, but it looks like this will be for Europe.

Packard Bell gets into the netbook arena, with the dot. According to a company spokesman, the netbook is aimed less at the business user and more toward families. Features Intel’s 1.6GHz Atom, 1GB of RAM and an 8.9-inch display running at 1024 x 600, and a 160GB hard-drive. It also sports a built-in webcam, 6-cell battery, three USB 2.0 ports, one VGA, microphone and headphone ports, and a 5-in-1 multicard reader. In fact, it’s alot the Acer Aspire One. It will be available in Europe in November, priced around $584, with Windows XP Home.

I wasn’t aware that Packard Bell was all that into portable media players, but they seem to be trying to go “all-out” with their new MP3 player called Funkey Town.

The specs on the Funkey Town DAP are nothing real special. It plays WMA and MP3’s, comes in 1GN or 2GB capacities and has a small LED screen. It does have a silicon anti-shock coating for grip and to help endure drops, but I don’t know if that really makes it all that funky.

It also has a hook and a neck strap for carrying it around and connects to your computer through a built-in retractable USB connector. The Funkey Town is retailing only in Europe right now and going for about £33 ($66 USD).

via Pocket Lint