Pros

  • Very inexpensive
  • Cool swipe volume control

Cons

  • Lacks FireWire port for fast downloads
  • Raspy speakers

At A Glance

This low-cost portable has a convenient volume swipe; less desirable are the slow performance and dim screen.

The Specs

Pricing
Inventory Number 30636
Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo T5250
Processor speed 1500.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 1000.0 MB
Memory type DDR2 SDRAM
Memory speed 667.0 MHz
Display
Display size 14.1 inches
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
External Monitor Interface Integrated
Vertical Resolution 800
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel 965 Express chip set
Storage
Drive size 160.0 GB
Floppy Drive No
Express card 1
Other storage
  • Express Card Slot
  • xD-Picture Card
  • SD Card
  • Memory Stick
Battery
Battery Type Lithium ion
Standard Number of Batteries 1
Dimensions
Width 13.0 inches
Depth 9.9 inches
Height 1.6 inches
Weight with Accessories 6.4 pounds
Weight 6.4 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
SD card Yes
Memory stick Memory Stick
XD picture card 1
Included Software
Included Software
  • Microsoft Money 2006
  • Microsoft Works 8.5
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices Phone Cord
Input devices Touchpad
Pointing Device Touchpad
Other Hardware Phone cord
Hardware List Notebook
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type 10/100 Mbps
Microphone input Yes
Firewire 0
Headphone Jack Yes
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini)
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x3)
  • Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
Wireless connection 802.11 n
Bluetooth Yes
Slots
  • Express Card Slot
  • xD-Picture Card
  • SD Card
  • Memory Stick

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 56
WorldBench 6 Rating Fair
Battery
Battery Life 3:03:34 AM  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 429  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 452  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 529  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 1634  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 696  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 1090  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 350  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 1742  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 300  seconds (lower is better)
Gaming
Far Cry, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 11.78  Frames per second (higher is better)
Doom 3, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 7.87  Frames per second (higher is better)
Performance
World Bench 5 Multitasking 546