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Itronix GoBook XR-1 review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 2168

Verdict

Itronix's GoBook XR-1 is designed to handle extremes of temperature, dust and humidity, and should survive being dropped and otherwise physically abused. It's as functional as any regular portable, but you'll have to pay a premium for that ruggedness... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Solid, rugged design
  • Passive touch screen
  • Screen is designed for outdoor viewing
  • Well-protected bays and ports

Cons

  • Heavy
  • Small-capacity hard drive
  • Expensive

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core Duo T2400
Clock speed: 1.83 GHz
RAM installed: 512 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Wireless WAN: optional
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon X300
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Case form factor: ruggedised clamshell with carrying handle
Dimensions (W x H x D): 30x5x24.5 cm
Weight: 3.6 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional SP2

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