Pros

  • Fast for a budget laptop
  • Lots customization options

Cons

  • Dedicated graphics not an option
  • Productivity apps not bundled

At A Glance

The customization options of this zippy $999 portable will please picky shoppers, and it's fast, too.

The Specs

Processor
Processor type Intel Core 2 Duo T7250
Processor speed 2000.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 2000.0 MB
Memory type DDR2 SDRAM
Memory speed 667.0 MHz
Display
Display size 15.4 inches
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
External Monitor Interface Integrated
Vertical Resolution 800
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated
Primary Graphics Chipset Intel 965 Express
Storage
Drive size 120.0 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
Number of Included Batteries 1
Dimensions
Width 14.0 inches
Depth 10.1 inches
Height 1.6 inches
Weight with Accessories 6.8 pounds
Weight 6.8 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Storage Media
SD card Yes
Memory stick Memory Stick
XD picture card 1
Included Software
Included Software
  • Roxio Creator
  • MyDVD 9.0 DE
Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)
Other Features
Docking Station Port No
Devices AC Adapter
Input devices Touchpad
Pointing Device Touchpad
Hardware List Notebook
Ports and Connections
Ethernet Type 10/100 Mbps
Microphone input Yes
Firewire 1
Headphone Jack Yes
Available Interfaces
  • Audio - Headphone Out (1/8" Mini)
  • Audio - Microphone In (1/8" Mini)
  • FireWire Port
  • Mini PCI Port
  • USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x4)
  • Video - S-Video
Wireless connection 802.11 a/b/g
Bluetooth No
Slots
  • Express Card Slot
  • xD-Picture Card
  • SD Card
  • Memory Stick

Performance

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score 78
WorldBench 6 Rating Very Good
Battery
Battery Life 4:04:43 AM  (hh:mm)
Office Productivity
Web Browsing 329  seconds (lower is better)
Office Suite Use 384  seconds (lower is better)
File Compression 279  seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation
Image Editing 573  seconds (lower is better)
GPU Graphics Rendering 561  seconds (lower is better)
CPU Graphics Rendering 810  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 275  seconds (lower is better)
DVD Burning 894  seconds (lower is better)
Video Editing 245  seconds (lower is better)
Gaming
Far Cry, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 14.64  Frames per second (higher is better)
Doom 3, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit 9.03  Frames per second (higher is better)
Performance
World Bench 5 Multitasking 449
Number of Included Batteries 1