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Vulcan FlipStart review

Processor
Processor manufacturer:	Intel
Processor model:	Ultra Low Voltage Pentium M
Clock speed:	1.1 GHz

Memory
RAM installed:	512 MB
RAM type:	DDR2 SDRAM

Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue):	(on port replicator)
Bluetooth:	yes
USB:	1 (2 on port replicator)
Wireless LAN:	802.11b/g
Wireless WAN:	Sprint Mobile Broadband Connectivity (US)
Ethernet:	10/100Base-T

Hard drive storage
Hard drive size:	30 GB

Video
Graphics processor:	Intel (integrated)

Display
Display technology:	colour TFT
Display diagonal size:	5.6 in
Maximum resolution:	1024x600 pixels

Input
Pointing devices:	touchpad, trackpoint, mouse buttons, jog dial
Keyboard:	backlit QWERTY

Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor:	clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D):	15x4.1x11.4 cm
Weight:	0.77 kg
Colour:	blue

OS & software
Operating system:	Windows XP Professional (Windows Vista Business available)

Audio
Microphone:	dual built-in
Speakers:	mono
Audio connectors:	headphone (mic-in on port replicator)

Service & support
Standard warranty:	1 year

Battery
Battery technology:	lithium polymer
Estimated battery life (mfr):	1-3 (standard); 3-6 (high-capacity) h

Miscellaneous
Accessories:	stereo earbuds, mic, headset with volume control, port replicator, AC adapter, case, screen polishing cloth
Other:	internal VGA camera

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Overview

Vulcan FlipStart

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Editors rating: 7.0

Verdict

The most notebook-like UMPC we've seen to date, the clamshell-format Vulcan FlipStart offers welcome features including a touchpad, but it's still not the practical ultramobile system we've been waiting for.

Typical price

£ 1000

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