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Vulcan FlipStart review

7.0

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1000

Verdict

The most notebook-like UMPC we've seen to date, the clamshell-format Vulcan FlipStart offers welcome features including a touchpad, but it's still not the practical ultramobile system we've been waiting for... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Decent performance
  • Includes touchpad
  • Handy shortcut keys
  • Design suited for desktop or handheld use

Cons

  • Clunky, thick design
  • Less-than-useful secondary display
  • Not customisable, except for OS choice

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Ultra Low Voltage Pentium M
Clock speed: 1.1 GHz
RAM installed: 512 MB
Wireless LAN: 802.11b/g
Wireless WAN: Sprint Mobile Broadband Connectivity (US)
Hard drive size: 30 GB
Graphics processor: Intel (integrated)
Display diagonal size: 5.6 in
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 15x4.1x11.4 cm
Weight: 0.77 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional (Windows Vista Business available)

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