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NOTEBOOK REVIEW

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JVC Mini Note MP-XV841 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Ultra Low Voltage Pentium M
Clock speed: 1 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855GME
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 0.75 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC2700
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: SD/MMC
Interfaces & networking
Docking station port: yes
USB: 2
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g)
Ethernet: RealTek RLT8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC (10/100 Ethernet)
Modem: AC97 SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with Smart CP
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: 64 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 8.9 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x600 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button trackpoint with scroll key
Keyboard: 80 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 23.5x4.32x21.4 cm
Weight: 1.47 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Pinnacle Studio 9 SE, Windows Movie Maker 2, WinDVD 5 for JVC with Dolby Virtual Speaker & Dolby Headphone, CC Converter, B'z Recorder Gold Basic (CD-ROM), Bootable CD Creator, Easy Network Changer, RealOne Player, Adobe Reader 6, Norton AntiVirus 2004, UltraPOST
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 2 years
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Miscellaneous
Other: port replicator with 4 USB 2.0, RJ-45, optical digital out and VGA connectors
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Overview

JVC Mini Note MP-XV841

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
Verdict

It may be pricey, a bit slow and somewhat awkward to use, but the Mini Note MP-XV841 delivers good multimedia features and excellent battery life in a compact package.

Typical price

£ 1241

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