Intel Pentium III-S 1.4 GHz processor

Advantages: Durable, loads of fixes on the hp site, quite nifty for its age
Disadvantages: just getting on a bit

...be removed without removing the chasis etc etc. With a simple cooling system (As in one way) cleaning the gunk out of the cooling passages is easy with a domestic vaccum. It boasts quite a few specifications, which still sound ok, even though its massively out of date: * Mobile Intel Pentium III-M 1.2 GHz processor * 14.1-inch SXGA+ or 14.1-inch XGA display * 4.8 lb/2.2 kg weight * 256-MB (133 MHz), upgradeable to 1024 MB * Up to 40-GB SMART hard drive * 32 MB graphics intergrated * User removable hard drive * Mini PCI modem and integrated NIC * Full-size keyboard * Infra Red unit fixed on the front * Over 3.5 hours of battery life (Normal conditions) * Magnesium display enclosure * Common docking solutions across Armada E and M and most Evo series notebooks * Integrated Multi... Read review

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Advantages: a small laptop and cheap laptop
Disadvantages: For office (word processing etc)

...and you would only use it for office use or for just typing upt the usual essay on the road. **************Easy Acess to Specs******************** Main Specs Product Description IBM ThinkPad A30 2652 - PIII-M 1.13 GHz - 15" TFT Recommended Use Small business, corporate business Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 27.3 cm x 4.5 cm Weight 3.4 kg Localisation French / France System Type Notebook Processor Intel Pentium III-M 1.13 GHz Cache Memory 512 KB - L2 Cache - Advanced Transfer Cache RAM 128 MB (installed) / 1 GB (max) - SDRAM - 133 MHz Hard Drive 1 x 30 GB Optical Storage DVD-ROM - plug-in module Display 15" TFT active matrix - 24-bit (16.7 million colours) Graphics Controller ATI MOBILITY RADEON - 16 MB Audio Output Sound card Telecom Fax / modem - CDC - 56 Kbps Networking Network adapter - CDC - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet Input... Read review

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Advantages: fast, new
Disadvantages: expensive

...I upgraded from an Intel Pentium II 450 mhz to the new Intel Pentium III 700 mhz mainly because of the upgrade offer at a low cost. I found that immediately there was a noticeable difference and just the way in which my computer carried out every day tasks like opening programs and the likes seemed to fly through as if my old chip was carrying 4 suitcases with it on it's chores! I find no problems at all with it and I would seriously recommend it to anyone after a high speed processor with lightning speed and good capabilities.... Read review

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Advantages: Faster all round
Disadvantages:

...The Intel Pentium III 800 MHz simply takes hardware to the next stage. After upgrading from my PII 350 MHz I found not only did Windows 98 and other products 'start' and run faster, but the 3D graphics on games such as Quake 3 Arena and Unreal Tournament were improved significantly (without the upgrade of the 3D Card). The internet also operated faster, download time seemed to increase marginally. The price shouldn't discourage either. All in all, until the P4 1500MHz (!!!) is released this is simply the best processor to be found on the market - and of course it comes with the Intel Logo...... Read review

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Advantages: great speed, reliable
Disadvantages: cost

...The Intel Pentium Processors, says they have power...have they? 1.AMD and Pentiums are the same, aren’t they? I mean, they all have the same numbers, right? Not always, even though the numbers are the same, it depends on how efficiently the processor works. Personally, I believe Pentiums work best. 2.You are just saying that so that people don’t buy AMDs, right? Not at all. For instance, the is an Intel Celeron range and a Pentium III range. The extra money that makes the Pentium III more expensive is spent on developing the efficiency of the processor so that you get the very best it has to offer. Celeron is a make that is less reliable and has not been tuned to perfection even though they are still very reliable. 3.Why do you think AMDs are less reliable? I think they are reliable, but only to a certain extent... Read review

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