You are looking for an ultra-portable notebook with latest technology, convenient keyboard and an attractive price? Then the AMILO Pro V3205 Edition is the right choice. The AMILO... more
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Advantages: Good all-rounder with decent spec, very portable and comes with Windows XP Pro Disadvantages: Not as robust as a thinkpad, a hassle to install and hard disk gets quite warm
Had the PC a couple of days and so far so good. My main criteria was to get an ultra-portable so at £600-800 this represents great value for a 1.7kg machine. That having been said it probably is not as robust as an equivalent Vaio or Thinkpad but these are often twice the price. Overall the machine is pretty well put together and looks very elegant. The keyboard could be a little firmer in its action however its not bad.
The other real benefits ... ...essential for my type of work and the inclusion of Windows XP Professional is great for business users.
The system also comes with lots of connection options (4 USB2, Firewire, Network, modem, etc). Most of these are on the side. The external monitor connector is DVI, however my box had a converter so you use it on your existing monitor cable.
Wireless connectivity works fine but not tried the Blue Tooth yet or burnt any discs on the DVD (Nero ...
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Telecom
Modem: Fax / modem - MDC
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.90
Manufacturer's product description
You are looking for an ultra-portable notebook with latest technology, convenient keyboard and an attractive price? Then the AMILO Pro V3205 Edition is the right choice. The AMILO Pro V3205 Edition is a sensibly sized system. It is small and light enough to be easily carried and stowed away, but large enough to preserve the ergonomics of an A4 portable. The combination of performance, connectivity and flexibility gives you the functionality and ease of use of a full-sized desktop.
Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
2 ( 0 ) x memory
1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick
Interfaces:
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI
1 x display / video - S-video output
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x audio - line-in/microphone
1 x audio - line-out/headphones
1 x audio - SPDIF
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
Miscellaneous
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, wake on LAN
