Pros
- 256GB SSD
- Comfortable keyboard
- Rugged construction
Cons
- Lousy display
- Uninspired design
At A Glance
As an Ultrabook, it’s terrible. But as a portable, business-rugged laptop, it’s worth a look.
Manufacturer’s Description
Featuring a 3rd generation Intel Core processor and measuring 0.8 inches thin and 3 lbs light, the B400A combines workstation performance with Ultrabook TM mobility. A durable carbon fiber chassis and a spill and wear resistant keyboard protect against the rigors of daily use and frequent travel. Stringent quality testing and anti-shock cushions enhance reliability.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| UPC Code | 886227340637 |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel i5 3317U |
| Processor speed | 1700.0 MHz |
| Requirements | |
| Operating System Compatibility | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 4000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory max | 8.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 14.1 inches |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 pixels |
| Graphics | |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | Intel HD 4000 |
| Storage | |
| Drive 1 size | 256.0 GB |
| Drive 1 type | Solid-State Drive |
| Drive size | 256.0 GB |
| Drive type | Solid-State Drive |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces |
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| Wireless connection |
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| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 13.3 inches |
| Depth | 9.2 inches |
| Height | 0.8 inches |
| Weight | 3.0 pounds |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | SD Memory Card |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| Worldbench Score | 197.0 |
| Worldbench Version | 8.1 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 5:19 (hh:mm) |
| Start Up | |
|---|---|
| Start Up | 19.4 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Productivity Suite | 3320.0 score (higher is better) |
| Web Browsing | |
|---|---|
| Peacekeeper | 2101.0 score (higher is better) |
| Storage Performance | |
|---|---|
| PCMark 7 Storage Test | 1743.0 score (higher is better) |
| File Compression | 104.2 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 268.2 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing - GPU Accelerated | 346.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 217.5 seconds (lower is better) |
| Audio Encoding | 304.0 seconds (lower is better) |
| Power Usage | |
|---|---|
| Working power usage | 2.2 Watt hours |
| Idle power usage | 11.3 Watts |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| 3DMark, Ice Storm | 27099.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark, Firestrike Extreme | 186.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark, Cloud Gate | 3152.0 score (higher is better) |
| 3DMark, Firestrike | 403.0 score (higher is better) |
| Civilization V, Late Game View, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 13.9 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Dirt Showdown, Low Quality, 1024x768 | 32.6 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Crysis 3, Ultra Quality, 1024x768 | 12.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
