Pros
Useful utility software
Excellent keyboard
Cons
Sluggish performer
Pricey; no productivity software
At A Glance
Superior input ergonomics will sell this comparatively overpriced netbook.
Manufacturer’s Description
3rd generation netbook with many upgrades: MapLife GPS, DirectShare so you can share data with other PCs without the internet, APS protection against accidental drops and a suite of wireless options like 802.11b/g/n, WWAN, 3G and Bluetooth.
The Specs
Pricing Part Number 06472EU Processor Processor type Atom N450 Processor speed 1667.0 MHz Cache size 0.5 KB Memory Memory size 1000.0 MB Display Display size 10.1 inches Resolution 1024 x 600 pixels Graphics Graphics Type Integrated Storage Drives included 1.0 Drive size 160.0 GB Drive Controllers Serial ATA II Battery Battery Type Lithium ion Standard Number of Batteries 1 Number of Included Batteries 1 Green Energy Star compliant 1.0 Dimensions Width 10.5 inches Depth 6.6 inches Height 1.5 inches Weight with Accessories 3.1 pounds Weight 2.6 pounds Sound Speakers Stereo Included Software Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Other Features Docking Station Port No
Devices
Built-In Microphone
Built-In Speakers
Built-In Webcam
Ports and Connections Ethernet Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Available Interfaces
Ethernet - RJ45
USB - Universal Serial Bus Port (x3)
Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
Wireless connection 802.11 n PC Card Slots 0
Performance
Overall Performance WorldBench 6 Score 31
Battery Battery Life 8:27 (hh:mm)
Office Productivity Web Browsing 980 seconds (lower is better) Office Suite Use 676 seconds (lower is better) File Compression 849 seconds (lower is better)
Content Creation Image Editing 1301 seconds (lower is better) GPU Graphics Rendering 1325 seconds (lower is better) Video Encoding 763 seconds (lower is better) DVD Burning 647 seconds (lower is better)
Multitasking World Bench 6 Multitasking 1369
