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GETAC P470 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 1999

Verdict

This ruggedised notebook provides a good set of features, including a passive touch-screen and optional 3G connectivity. However, you may need to invest in an upgrade or two to get the battery life you require... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Rugged build quality
  • 2.16GHz Core 2 Duo processor
  • Indoor/outdoor passive touch-screen display
  • Low-power ECO mode

Cons

  • Little protection for the optical drive
  • Fixed-position webcam
  • Battery life could be better

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7400
Clock speed: 2.16 GHz
RAM installed: 1024 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Wireless WAN: optional
Hard drive size: 120 GB
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 950
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Display diagonal size: 14.1 in
Case form factor: ruggedised clamshell with carry handle
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.3x4.2x29.5 cm
Weight: 2.95 kg
Operating system: Wiindows XP Professional

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