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NOTEBOOK REVIEW

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PaceBlade PaceBook review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Transmeta
Processor model: Crusoe 5600
Clock speed: 0.6 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: ALI Super South 1535
Data bus speed: 133 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 0.625 GB
Memory specification compliance: PC133
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Infrared: 1
Bluetooth: optional
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1 (4-pin, with DC-Out for powering external drive)
Ethernet: 10/100Mbps
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 20 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Video
Graphics processor: Silicon Motion SMI721 Lynx3DM
Graphics RAM: 8 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT touch-screen
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 768x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: touchscreen + stylus; scroll wheel and button on main unit; trackpad on keyboard
Keyboard: battery-powered infrared; power switch plus 10 quick-launch buttons
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 24.7x2.9x33 cm
Weight: 1.85 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: on-screen menu, screen pivoting software
Audio
Audio processor: ALI 1535 Southbridge with AC97 codec
Microphone: yes, noise cancelling (mic also included on headset)
Speakers: no (headset supplied)
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: return to base
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 1600 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: USB rotating camera, Bluetooth adapter for built-in aerial, external CD-RW drive
Other: upgradeable to Windows XP Tablet PC, carrying case with strap doubles as screen stand
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Overview

PaceBlade PaceBook

Editors rating
Rating: 6.8
Verdict

Frequent travellers will accept moderate performance and a lack of built-in 802.11b wireless connectivity for this unusual system's touch screen and go-anywhere flexibility.

Typical price

£ 1480

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Discussions

Moley Moley

It might be nice

Saturday 5 July 2008, 8:24 PM

1 comment
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Quite Ridiculous

Saturday 5 July 2008, 12:47 PM

5 comments
spookie spookie

Laptop wont boot up

Saturday 5 July 2008, 12:51 AM

2 posts