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ECS EZ-Tablet EZ30D review

7.3

Editors' Rating

Very Good

5.9

Members' Rating

Average

Typical price:£ 765

Verdict

This is an affordable and flexible tablet-style notebook, although its specification and design make it less than ideal as a travelling companion... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Flexible design -- tablet with external keyboard and carrying case
  • Built-in digital camera
  • 4-in-1 flash card reader
  • Affordable

Cons

  • Moderate specification
  • No PC Card slot or optical drive
  • So-so battery life
  • Awkward to use in notebook mode in confined spaces

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Transmeta
Processor model: Crusoe 5800
Clock speed: 0.8 GHz
RAM installed: 256 MB
Wireless LAN: 802.11b (Wi-Fi) Mini-PCI card
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Display diagonal size: 8.4 in
Dimensions (W x H x D): 23.6x2.5x17.5 cm
Weight: 1.18 kg
Operating system: Windows XP Home

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Member Opinion

5.9

Average Member Rating

Average

6 Members have reviewed this product

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ki loi

ki loi

So bad!!!!

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3.0

Poor


joseba epalza

joseba epalza

ideal for wireless navigation

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7.0

Very Good


andre sidharta

andre sidharta

Needs stereo speakers

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8.0

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

Poor tablet PC

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2.0

Terrible


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