Like the nuclear arms race, or the race to the moon, the mobile recording computer race will never cease until the Soviet Union collapses. Oh wait, that already happened? Then I supposed this technological race will never end. Whatever. Say hello to the newest Ran Recording LiveBooks.

The newest LiveBooks feature Intel Core2 Duo processors, NVIDIA graphics processors, quiet cool heat management, and a MS Windows-based operating system that's retooled and optimized for audio recording by Rain.

The new LiveBooks come in three configurations:

LiveBook - 2.26Ghz Dual Core

• .26Ghz Intel "Penryn" Core 2 Duo
• 2GB Memory
• 200GB Drive (16MB Cache)
• CD/DVD Burner
• 15.4" Widescreen
• NVIDIA 9600M GT (512MB)

LiveBook - 2.53GHz Dual Core

• .53Ghz Intel "Penryn" Core 2 Duo
• 4GB Memory
• 250GB Drive (16MB Cache)
• CD/DVD Burner
• 15.4" Widescreen
• NVIDIA 9600M GT (512MB)

LiveBook - 8GB / 64-bit

• 2.53Ghz Intel "Penryn" Core 2 Duo
• 8GB Memory
• 320GB Drive (16MB Cache)
• CD/DVD Burner
• 15.4" Widescreen
• NVIDIA 9600M GT (512MB)

Pricing for the new Rain LiveBook starts at $1,999 US, up to $3,799.00 with all the fixings.