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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
Ethernet: 10/100Base-T
Wireless WAN: Sprint Mobile Broadband Connectivity (US)
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

Editors rating
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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