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Sharp Actius MV1214 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M
Clock speed: 1.4 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855GM
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 0.75 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 3B Mini-PCI Adapter
Ethernet: 10/100mbps
Modem: 56Kbps (PC Card)
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: 4200 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: 24x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed: 24x CD
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Graphics RAM: 96 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad
Keyboard: 85 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 28.2x2.8x23.5 cm
Weight: 1.9 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Software included: SharpSync synchronisation utility, DirectHD utility (for PC-to-notebook link)
Audio
Audio processor: Realtek AC'97 Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: mono
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: collect and return
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 3600 mAh
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Overview

Sharp Actius MV1214

Editors rating
Rating: 7.8
Verdict

Over four hours’ battery life and decent performance stand the Actius MV 1214 in good stead, as does its build. Enlarge the keyboard a bit and reduce the price, and it would be even better.

Typical price

£ 1105

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Time the law was applied!

Thursday 21 August 2008, 9:51 PM

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Goes against their current position.

Thursday 21 August 2008, 5:42 PM

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