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NOTEBOOK REVIEW

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GETAC P470 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo T7400
Clock speed: 2.16 GHz
Level 2 cache: 4 MB
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 945GM
Data bus speed: 667 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 1024 MB
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR2 SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Serial: 1
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
Docking station port: 1
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Wireless WAN: optional
Ethernet: 10/100/1000Mbps
Modem: 56Kbps V.92
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
ExpressCard: ExpressCard 34/54
Smartcard: yes
Flash card: SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: SATA
Hard drive type: standard
Hard drive size: 120 GB
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 950
Graphics RAM: 128 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology
Display
Display technology: colour TFT (passive touch-screen)
Display diagonal size: 14.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1280x800 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: passive touch-screen + stylus, 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: 86 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: ruggedised clamshell with carry handle
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.3x4.2x29.5 cm
Weight: 2.95 kg
Colour: slate-grey & black
OS & software
Operating system: Wiindows XP Professional
Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4700 mAh
Number of batteries supplied: 1
Max batteries supported: 2
Miscellaneous
Accessories: carry bag, extended-life battery, media bay battery, office dock, vehicle dock
Other: 1.3Mpixel webcam, fingerprint reader, TPM 1.2 module, MIL-STD-810F compliance
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Overview

GETAC P470

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

This ruggedised notebook provides a good set of features, including a passive touch-screen and optional 3G connectivity. However, you may need to invest in an upgrade or two to get the battery life you require.

Typical price

£ 1999

Featured Talkback

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