Products / Zephyr

Zephyr is the ultra-mobile audio workstation designed to go everywhere. Tons of smarts in a small, sexy body. Zephyr brings hardcore audio production to any spot on the planet that inspires you.

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Overview

Specs


Hardware

  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (up to 2.6GHz)
  • Memory: Up to 4GB DDR2 Fully-buffered ECC SODIMM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G (256MB)
  • Display: 13.3" WXGA Active Matrix TFT (1280 x 800)
  • Hard Drive: Up to 200GB SATA-II 7200RPM (16B Cache)
  • Optical Drive: Dual Layer CD/DVD Burner
  • USB: 3 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • FireWire: 1 x FireWire Port
  • eSATA: 1 x eSATA Ports (3GB/s)
  • Express Card: 34mm/54mm PCI Express Card Slot
  • Video Out: 1 x D-Sub VGA Port, S-Video Out
  • Media: 1 x Media Card Reader (MMC, SD, MS, MS-Pro)
  • Modem: 56k V.90/V.92 Modem RJ-11
  • WiFi: Intel Pro Wireless
  • Wired LAN: 10/100/1000 Ethernet (w/ RJ45 Ethernet Connection)
  • Input Devices: Touch pad with 2 click buttons, Desktop-Like Ergonomic Full-Size 83-key
  • Audio: Built-In Azalia Audio w/ 3D Effect & Full Duplex
  • Audio I/O: Headphone Out, SPDIF, Mic In, Built-In Speakers And Microphone
  • Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth 2.0
  • Battery: Li-Ion 6 Cell Smart Battery
  • Dimensions: 12.4 x 8.9 x 1.4 inch (WxDxH)
  • Weight: 4.3 lbs. w/ 6 cel battery

Software

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1GB = One billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less.

Software

Hardware

Support

RainCare support plans

Zephyr is available with the RainCare™ Encompass Total Integration Support. RainCare Encompass extends your complimentary coverage to 3 years, including advanced software and hardware integration support, RainCare Remote and free inbound/outbound shipping for warranty service.

RainCare RainCare Encompass
Phone Support 90 Days 3 years
Email Support 1 Year 3 years
RainCare Remote 1 Year 3 years
RainCare.net Access Unlimited Unlimited
Audio Integration Support X 3 years
Parts and Labor Hardware Warrantee 3 Years 3 Years
Free Inbound Shipping for Warrantee Repairs 30 Days 2 Years
Free Outbound Shipping for Warrantee Repairs 1 Year 2 Years
Go beyond traditional Email and Phone Support
With RainCare, connectivity is key. By accessing the RainCare Help Desk you can engage a support system active 24/7/365. We strive for quick response to all support issues.
Audio Integration Support
RainCare Encompass includes audio integration support giving you access to a network of certified Rain technicians ready to help with the integration of your audio software and hardware.
RainCare Remote
RainCare Remote lets you invite a Rain technician into your computer via the internet. The technician can change settings and diagnose problems in real time.
Knowledge Base and Tech Articles
Visit the RainCare Knowledge Base to take advantage of a wealth of knowledge built from years of experience, testing and tech support issues.
Hardware Warranty - Parts and Labor
Extend the complimentary 1 year parts and labor hardware coverage on your Rain computer to 3 years with RainCare Encompass. More about the Warranty.
FREE inbound/outbound shipping for hardware warranty service
If your Rain computer system does have to come back to the factory for warranty repairs, we'll pick up the bill for shipping both ways.

Testimonials

Customer Testimonials & Reviews

Read what Rain Customers think about their Zephyr audio workstation:

"The LiveBook ran flawlessly in my first session with it, thank you guys so much for producing a PC with such outstanding and stable power, cheers to you."

Dave T.

"I absolutely love the system and am having a great time recording and editing. I don't have any issues and believe that I owe this to the intelligent application of hardware and software that you people create. The concept of tuning the system to work together makes a lot of sense, but unless it delivered the results, it would only be a concept. Great work!"

Colin L.

"The sound of "silence" - how nice. Thank you for making a "quiet" computer."

Charles N.

"Just wanted to let you know that my recording session went off without a hitch! Almost 5 straight hours of recording without a hick-up. It sure feels like a solid machine and I know it will serve me well. I didn't even bring my ADAT for the "just in case" backup!

You made a great machine and I have confidence I will get years of use (and million dollar recordings) out of it!"

Douglas B.

"I'm a happy RAIN customer. I've got a L5 LiveBook and it's just great. It has enough power to be used as a normal desktop pc, and its portable!!! As a academic studying computers I recognise the quality of this product... the whole system is outstanding. Thanks alot!

For me music is a hobby, I'm not trying to sell cd's, I just want to make music. And the LiveBook gives me everything I need."

Lee S.

"I love my laptop and I am half-way through recording my first album on it."

Todd O.

Anywhere, anytime audio

Introducing the new Zephyr by Rain, a full featured ultra-mobile audio workstation designed to travel with you to the ends of the earth and back again. At first glance it might seem like just another pretty face - after all, it's downright beautiful even when it's not turned on. But the second you hit that power button, everything changes. An Intel dual core engine roars to life and you're ready to launch into creative mode. Go ahead and pile on the tracks, plug-ins and virtual instruments because this ain't your run-of-the-mill ultra-mobile audio workstation. Under the hood you'll find a perfectly balanced component architecture designed to take a beating without producing bottlenecks, heat or noise. It turns out good things do come in small packages.

Features? Check!

In the old days you used to have to settle for less if you wanted mobility. Luckily, these are not the old days. Zephyr is the perfect combination of power, stability and mobility giving you all the tools you need for pro audio production in a form factor you can literally take anywhere. Designed to fit as perfectly on an airplane tray-table as it does in your home studio, Zephyr packs the latest and greatest technology so you can record, edit, mix and burn wherever you happen to find inspiration at the time. And with all the features packed in this little monster, you can take it on the road and still be prepared for everything. It's everything you need, everywhere you are - starting at just $1699.