Sun SPARC Enterprise T5220 - UltraSPARC T2 1.2 GHz

Advantages: Cheap entry level Sun SPARC from 1997
Disadvantages: Build quality is PC like, and low cache processors

...The Sun UltraSPARC 5 workstation was brought out in 1997, and was priced so you could have one on your desk for approx 1000 US Dollars. They stopped shipping to customers in May 2002. These days, it is not a fast machine, but still they are perfectly useable for many workstation and server tasks. Processor and Memory - This model has an UltraSPARC IIi processor which is, of course, 64 bit and is clocked at 360 MHz. You can have 1GB of memory in the workstation, installed as up to 4 DIMMS, which must be installed in pairs. "Normal" PC memory will not work in these workstations. The 260MHz model only has 256kB cache (same with the 270MHz processor) For better performance, you need the 2MB cache version on the 333 or 400MHz versions. Storage - There is one HDD bay in the machine, although if you remove the floppy drive, you can put... Read review

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Advantages: Big disk, Lightweight, small, sytlish, good forr browsing and office functions.
Disadvantages: Not fof gamers, No volume control, awkward placing of power switch. Supplied with MS Vista!

...Battery life: Mine lasts at least 2.5hrs. If you reduce the display brightness you can squeeze a bit more out of it though. On first charge it only lasted about an hour, but all new batteries need a few charges to reach optimum performance! The power adapter supplied measures 108mm x 47mm x 30mm (Li Shin International Enterprise Corp model 0335C2065). I don't think a much smaller supply would have the "grunt" to charge the battery. Perhaps the other buyer has the wrong AC adapter!? If you use the DVI port, A DVI to VGA converter is supplied for legacy monitors, or if you only have a VGA cable. One niggle is that the power button is at the point where you would pick the unit up, so is inadvertently switched off. Another is that the volume control is only via function keys. Otherwise this is a superb ,very light and portable machine.... Read review

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Advantages: Decent spec
Disadvantages: Has a few downsides, battery etc.

...This is the laptop that i currently own and am on right as we speak. i've had it since christmas time which is when i got it in the sale for around 400 pounds. In my opinion it is a good laptop but it has a few downsides. Firstly, the screen is a very glossy one whch means that yes, it does keep the sun off of it, but it also means that it gets scratched very easily.. ANother problem is the battery, it will last for only around 2 hours when it should really last for about 3 hours in total, and this is only when im using it for the internet. The processor is fairly decent though, and the RAM makes up for the problems as its very quick on the net.... Read review

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