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NOTEBOOK REVIEW

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Rock Xeno-m review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4 Processor-M
Clock speed: 2.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: SiS 650/961
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 1 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: S-Video
Docking station port: no
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: 802.11b Mini-PCI card
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: 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: SiS 650 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 32 MB
Graphics memory technology: shared with system RAM)
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 14.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad with scroll button
Keyboard: 88 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 30.5x3.1x27 cm
Weight: 2.85 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: PowerDVD XP 4.0, McAfee VirusScan, utilities
Audio
Audio processor: SiS 961
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Service & support details: collect & return
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4000 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: USB floppy drive
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Overview

Rock Xeno-m

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

The Xeno-m combines excellent processing power and portability, but its SiS-powered graphics let down the rest of the system, while the price climbs as you add the cost of a floppy drive and a port replicator.

Typical price

£ 1499

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