Rain Recording adds the LiveBook Zephyr to its LiveBook series. Rain is calling it the "first mobile audio workstation designed especially for the modern songwriter," putting an end to all of those mobile audio workstations designed for songwriters from either the distant past or future.

In all seriousness, it is a convenient, all-in-one setup for recording. Add the ZPAK option, and you get Cubase LE and Gigastudio 3 LE. In additioin, the ZPAK option adds some hardware and equipment, including a Tascam US122L USB audio interface, a microphone, stand, and a mic cable.

And now for some specs:

• CPU: Intel Core Duo 1.66Ghz T2300 2MB L2 667Mhz FSB
• Chipset: Mobile Intel 945GM & ICH7-M
• Video: Embedded Intel 945GM (GMA 950)
• Sound System: Built-in Intel HD, Built-in Stereo Speakers and Microphone
• Memory: 1.5GB DDR2 533MHz
• Display: 13.3" WXGA (1280x800) TFT LCD Color Shine and Crystal Shine Technology
• Storage: 100GB PATA 8MB Buffer 5400RPM
• Optical: CD-RW / DVD-RW +/- Dual Layer
• Modem: 56k V.90/V.92 Modem RJ-11
• WiFi LAN: Integrated mobile Intel Pro Wireless 3945 a/b/g
• Wired LAN: 10/100/1000 built-in/Realtek Fast Ethernet Controller
• Input Devices: Touch pad with 2 click buttons, Desktop-Like Ergonomic Full-Size 83-key
• Battery: Li-Ion 6 cell: 4800mAh, 53W/Hrs battery pack Battery Charging time, 2hrs quick charge (power off), 4hrs (power on)Run-time: 4.8 Hrs
• I/O Ports
• 3 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x IEEE 1394 port (1x 4-pin internal + 2x 6-pin w/ TI Chipset on PCIe card)
• 1 x VGA port/MiniD-sub 15-pin for external monitor
• 1 x S-Video Composite (TV-Out)
• 1 x Card Reader (MMC/SD/MS/MS-Pro)
• 2 x Audio jack: Audio out (SPIDIF)/Mic-in
• 1 x RJ11 connector for Modem
• 1 x RJ45 connector for Ethernet
• 1 x Express Card Slot