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GETAC B300 review

7.6

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 3263

Verdict

Like many seriously rugged notebooks, the B300 is an expensive piece of kit. We particularly like the 'sunlight readable' screen option and touch-screen capability, although its 4:3 aspect ratio makes this 13.3in. notebook seem a little dated... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Rugged
  • Extremely bright screen for outdoor visibility
  • Screen can be configured for viewing with night-vision goggles
  • GPS option

Cons

  • Very heavy
  • Very expensive
  • Slightly disappointing battery life

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo L7500
Clock speed: 1.6 GHz
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Wireless LAN: 802.11a, b, g
Wireless WAN: optional 3G/HSDPA module
Hard drive size: 120 GB
Graphics processor: Intel GMA X3100
Graphics RAM: 384 MB
Display diagonal size: 13.3 in
Case form factor: ruggedised clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 30.35x6x26.3 cm
Weight: 3.5 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Professional

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