As you'd expect, this is a laptop computer, that's been scaled down to a size that's little larger than an A5 sheet of paper.
I've tried a number of mini-notebooks, and this is one of the better designs out there. JVC actually do a pretty good job of getting the design right, it's a functional machine, while still being light enough to hold in one hand, and type on it using the other.
When the device is opened out, we've got an 8.9" screen, which looks best running at its native resolution of 1024 by 800 pixels (the picture seems to look a lot worse running at a resolution other than this). Needless to say, the picture is clear and sharp, with excellent definition, as I'd expect from a laptop from this end of the market.
Technically speaking, this machine is definately not on the cutting edge of technology, therefore it's not going to run your latest games, at all. This machine is definately ouly really suited to office productivity tasks, email, internet etc etc. This would be due to the lack of RAM (256MB, and the video device is using shared memory.
As far as storage is concerned, you get a moderate 30GB, which will be ample for all your word docs, spreadsheets, and a large chunk of MP3s.
I mentioned that this machine has NO internal CD-drive, my guess is that this is to save internal space on the machine, bu mine did infact come with an EXTERNAL CD-drive, that could be plugged into the machine, via USB2.0.
Overall a nice machine if a conventional laptop isn't the kind of item you're wanting to carry around all day, although it does have a hefty price tag considering the hardware specs.
This machine is a useful buisiness tool, not just a play thing.
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(+) cool and quite robust trackpad, good display,64-bit windows 7 (-) few connectors,dell drivers only, not realy for gameing (most models), finger print prone!
They are useful it you are travelling around all the time (although even then you could just take a PDA nowadays!) I used to have one of the early mini Toshibas and I loved it to bits even though the keyboard was too small for serious use! Still, it's interesting to hear how far they've come on - although as you say, they are a tad expensive aren't they? Thanks for the info :o) Kirstyxx
ampuk2000 23.03.2004 14:38
I would personally prefer something around the size of a normal laptop myself.
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