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Dell SmartPC 250N review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4
Clock speed: 2.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 845DT
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 0.75 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: S-Video (S-Video to composite adapter included)
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
Docking station port: no
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Ethernet: Realtek RLT8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Modem: Conexant-Ambit V.90 (V.92) SoftK56 MDC Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 2 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed: 8x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 8x CD
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon M6
Graphics RAM: 32 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1400x1050 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: three-button trackpoint
Keyboard: 85 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.6x4.59x27.5 cm
Weight: 3.64 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: MS-Works 6.0
Audio
Audio processor: Avance AC 97 Audio
Microphone: no
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: collect & return; warranty extension to 2 years (£131); warranty extension to 3 years (£179)
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 5880 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: leather carry case (£57)
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Overview

Dell SmartPC 250N

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

Dell has joined the ranks of manufacturers who use desktop Pentium 4 chips in their notebooks. Like others in its class, the SmartPC 250N offers excellent performance at an attractive price.

Typical price

£ 1191

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