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NotebookProcessorSystem memoryOperating systemLevel 2 cacheGraphics chip setGraphics memoryPC WorldBench 2000 scoreBattery life, full power/automatic1
Compaq Presario 1200Athlon 4-1000128MB SDRAMWindows Me256KBATI Rage Mobility8MB SDRAM1522:22/2:36
Dell Inspiron 8100Pentium III Processor-M-1133/733256MB SDRAMWindows 2000512KBNVidia GeForce2 Go32MB DDR SDRAM2102:08/2:34
Average of five laptopsPentium III-1000/700256MB SDRAMWindows 2000256KBNot applicableNot applicable183Not applicable
Average of two laptopsPentium III-1000/700128MB SDRAMWindows Me256KBNot applicableNot applicable155Not applicable

How We Test: We test all systems with PC WorldBench 2000, PC World's applications-based benchmark. See more details on our benchmark. For the battery test, we drain and fully recharge the battery twice and set power-saving options to match consistent high-performance and default profiles where possible. Office workers use Windows 9x applications, periodically saving and allowing regular idle time. Notebooks are rotated among workers. We report the time elapsed until the notebook shuts itself off. Higher scores on both tests are better. Data based on tests designed and conducted by the PC World Test Center. All rights reserved.
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