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5 Jul 10th, 2006 

9 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Looks, quality build and price

Disadvantages:
Initial speed of start up speed and battery

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Speed

Look & Feel

Comfort & Portability

Robustness & Durability

Value For Money

fuzzycats27

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I got the Amilo Pro 2030 from my insurance company due to my old one being damaged. Once I was told what model I would get as a replacement I was unsure and sceptical about it. I looked it up on the internet and read some information about it. I was impressed about the spec (from website):

Main Features
Product Description Fujitsu Siemens AMILO Pro V2030 Edition - Celeron M 370 1.5 GHz - 15" TFT


Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.2 cm x 27.6 cm x 3.9 cm

Weight 2.6 kg

Localisation English / United Kingdom

System Type Notebook

Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial

Processor Intel Celeron M 370 1.5 GHz

Cache Memory 1 MB - L2 Cache

RAM 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz ( 2 x 256 MB )

Hard Drive 40 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm

Optical Storage DVD±RW (+R double layer) - integrated

Display 15" TFT active matrix 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

Graphics Controller VIA UniChrome Pro VN800

Audio Output Sound card

Telecom Fax / modem - MDC - 56 Kbps

Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Input Device Keyboard, touchpad

Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )

Battery Lithium Ion

Run Time (Up To) 1 hour(s)

Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition - English

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As you can see, for the price of under 400 pounds I was very impressed. When I got the laptop I was even more impressed by the feel and build quality. It felt solid and not flimsy like other lower price bracket models. I also got a USB floppy disk drive which is really handy.

This laptop also has the Intel (doom doom doom doom : intel tune) Celeron M chip in it which means it comes wireless ready. Unfortunately I haven't had chance to use this function yet.

The screen is a really good size at 15" and is crisp and clear. The one main draw back is with the batteries life. The problem I have found and I have been told that this happens to all batteries, if you use your laptop with it plugged into the mains it trickle charges the battery, but this actually reduces the batteries life. The advice I have been given is to either fill the battery up completely or drain it completely and take it out of the computer. Then use it direct from the mains and only use the battery when needed.

Overall this is a fantastic entry level machine and would not look out of place at home or in the office. 

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