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The last time a notebook bearing the ASUS name to be reviewed here at HardwareZone was back in 2001. Back then, it was an ultra-portable notebook which took home only 3 stars from us. Zooming back to the present, ASUS sent us their latest award winning and lightest desktop replacement notebook from their stable of notebooks. Much larger than the ultra-portable notebook which we reviewed the last time, it comes in at just 2.6kg. It may sound heavy, but in fact, the M6000N happens to be one of the lightest 15.4-inch notebooks around. In the notebook business, weight is of paramount concern and every manufacturer would want to shed as much grams as possible to allow their product to have that extra bit of weight advantage over their competitors.

The usual terms conferred to notebooks of this class are usually either Desktop Alternative or Desktop Replacement notebooks. For ASUS however, the preferred term is Digital Entertainment Gateway. For a rather large notebook that has the qualities and persona of a desktop replacement, this move is nothing more than a fanciful naming scheme.

It's often said that the first impression is the most important moment (be it a person or a product), and it is almost always that opinion that tends to stick with you. Well, ever since we were blown away by Acer's 14-inch Timeline notebook based on the new Intel CULV processor just a couple of months back, we've been expecting a whole crop of new thin and light notebooks that would hopefully be as equally impressive. Sadly though, this wasn't the case yet and we're still waiting for more of such notebooks from manufacturers.

Lenovo's IdeaPad U350 which we first glimpsed during our Computex trip, may yet change our opinion of the current situation. The latest in the ultrathin notebook segment equipped with Intel's consumer-class ultra low voltage mobile processor, this notebook's matte, textured cover definitely grabs our attention with its stylish looks. The unit also remains remarkably gloss free on the outside, though the interior does sport a reflective LED-backlit screen. More details of the notebook on the following pages but let's first enjoy the pretty exterior pictures of the 1.6kg light notebook before we hit our usual table of specifications.

Excellent keyboard; large screen; affordable; can be underclocked at a touch of a button.
Based on the same design and hardware as the MSI Wind, the Pico offers a similar computing performance but with a lower starting price.

Design
Like most Netbooks, the Pico is built from thick plastic which saves cost, but does little for its aesthetics. That said, we found the unit to be sturdy with no flex on the body and tight hinges (a good thing since there is no latch to keep the unit closed). Unlike the MSI Wind, there is no other color options available.

At only 1kg with the standard three-cell battery, it takes a little more real estate compared with other 8.9-inch Netbooks at 260 x 180 x 31.5mm. However, the additional dimensions are required to fit the generous 10-inch display. Another positive side effect is that the Pico can fit in a larger keyboard. With the exception of the HP Compaq 2133 Mini-Note and the just-released HP Mini 1000, the tiny keyboards on most Netbooks make data entry a finger-numbing exercise. Not so on the Pico which can be used for long periods without ill effect. The touchpad is a little small for our liking, but most would prefer attaching an external mouse anyway.


Features
Though it's larger than the standard 8.9-inch Netbooks out there, we prefer the generous 10-inch display on the Pico for more serious work, especially when dealing with spreadsheets. The native resolution of 1,024 x 600 pixels is nothing to shout about, and the integrated graphics processor in the form of an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 is hardly gaming grade. However, this combination is more than competent when rendering Web pages and standard-definition videos. With a set of stereo horns on the bottom of the unit, the audio quality is rather good for a Netbook, though care must be taken that the speaker grills are not blocked.

Connectivity-wise, the main things we miss are Bluetooth and HSDPA radios, both which are not available even as options on the Pico. Fortunately, a wired 10/100 Ethernet port and wireless 802.11b/g radio are onboard for Internet connectivity. Three USB 2.0 ports handle external peripherals, while a VGA output allows linking with larger displays. A 1.3-megapixel Webcam is located above the display for video conferencing and the occasional snapshot, though don't expect fantastic picture quality. To round it all off, a 3-in-1 memory card reader handles SD/MMC, SDHC and Memory Stick formats.

An interesting feature of the Pico is its ability to instantly underclock its 1.6GHz Atom processor to 800MHz by pressing the Fn and F10 buttons together. This allows the machine to save battery life by running at half speed when the user is performing simple tasks like emailing or writing Word documents.

Performance And Battery Life
The Axioo Pico comes with 1GB of onboard RAM and a 160GB harddrive. If you need a little oomph, the memory can be bumped up to a maximum of 2GB, though this D.I.Y. will require a little technical know-how as you would need to remove the base of the unit. However, we were a little disappointed that solid-state drives are not an option for the Pico.

With the Intel Atom processor running the show, the 1.6GHz chip provided a snappy performance on the Windows XP Home operating system. Unless you are into heavy image and photo editing, or believe you are not working unless you have over 10 applications running simultaneously, the Pico should be able to satisfy your needs.

The bundled three-cell battery was a little disappointing. Running on half-screen brightness with the wireless radio on, we managed just over 2 hours of uptime before the battery charge was used up. If you need more time away from the outlet, a six-cell version is available for S$100 more, though this will add to the size and heft of the Pico.

Product Specifications
* Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor
* Chipset: Intel 945GSE
* Memory: 1GB DDR2 RAM
* Graphics: Intel GMA950
* Display: 10.2-inch WXGA
* Storage: 160GB HDD SATA
* Sound: HD Audio
* Input/Output: 3 x USB 2.0, 3-in-1 Card Reader slot, VGA, Headphone, Microphone, LAN, 1.3MP Webcam, DC-In
* Connectivity: Realtek RT8102E 10/100Mb Base-T Ethernet, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
* Battery: 3-cell 2200mAH
* Dimensions: 260 x 180 x 19 - 31.5mm
* Weight: 1.20kg
* Warranty: 1 year carry-in

Specification Sony VAIO VGN-P11Z/R - VGN-P11Z/R Feature Product Features Technical details Source data-sheet ICEcat.biz Processor Processor clock speed 1330MHz Processor Intel Atom Z520 Processor family Intel Atom Chipset Intel US15W Processor front side bus 533MHz L2 cache 0.5MB Disk drive Hard disk drive capacity 60GB Hard disk rotational speed 4200RPM Hard disk interface Ultra-ATA/100 Memory Internal memory 2048MB Memory clock speed 533MHz Maximum internal memory 2GB Internal memory type DDR2 SDRAM Display Display diagonal 8.0" Display resolution 1600 x 768pixels Display LCD Audio Built-in microphone Y Number of built-in speakers 2 Connectivity USB 2.0 ports quantity 2 Speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack 1 DC-in jack Y Weight & dimensions Weight 0.638g Height 19.8mm Depth 120mm Width 245mm Energy management Battery life 2.75h Battery technology Lithium-Ion Networking 3G network access module Y Wireless technology 802.11b/g/Draft n WLAN connection Y Bluetooth Y Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR Colour Colour of product Red Video Graphic adapter Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 Maximum graphic adapter memory 760MB Storage media Card reader integrated Y Compatible memory cards SD, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo Operating system/software Operating system provided Windows Vista Home Premium Bundled software Windows Media Player 11, WinDVD 8.0, Google Picasa, Adobe® Reader 8.1, Adobe Standard 8 Trial software Microsoft Office Ready 2007, McAfee Internet Security Suite Camera Camera included Y Megapixel 0.3MP Sleek looks, sophisticated styling Elegant from every angle with a smooth flat top and rounded corners, the VAIO P-Series is a true travel companion that looks good by your side wherever you go. Slim and Streamlined Ingeniously styled with sleek lines and an ultra-thin profile, the VAIO P-Series is slim enough to be picked up and carried with one hand. It is even small enough to fit into your jacket pocket. And wherever life takes you, it’s always a pleasure to carry it as it weights only 638 grams. Vibrant Colours Express.

Product Description Sony VAIO VGN-P11Z/R - Atom Z520 1.33 GHz - 8" TFT - with Sony VGP-DA10 port replicator
* Dimensions (WxDxH) 25 cm x 12 cm x 2 cm
* Weight 640 g
* Localisation English
* System Type Notebook
* Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
* Processor Intel Atom Z520 / 1.33 GHz
* Cache Memory 512 KB - L2 Cache
* RAM 2 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz ( 1 x 2 GB )
* Card Reader Yes
* Hard Drive 60 GB - 4200 rpm
* Display 8" TFT 1600 x 768 ( UWXGA ) - X-black
* Graphics Controller Intel GMA 500
* Audio Output Sound card
* Telecom Fax / modem / cellular modem - 7.2 Mbps
* Wireless Broadband (WWAN) GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
* Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
* Notebook Camera Integrated - 0.3 Megapixel
* Input Device Keyboard, touchpad
* Battery Lithium Ion
* Run Time (Up To) 2.8 hour(s)
* Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium - English
* Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
* Bundled with Sony VGP-DA10 port replicator
* Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty

Product Details SAMSUNG’s Q310 13.3” Widescreen Ultra Portable Notebook makes a real impact Imagine style. Imagine power. Imagine a touch of colour for an aura of excellence and sophistication. SAMSUNG’s latest generation “Crystal Black” notebooks advance our signature style with a sleek deep rose red infusion that illuminates the piano-black finish.By combining sensual slim-line design with innovative multimedia and communications technology, this notebook sets a new standard in mobile performance. And at just 2kg, its ultra-portable design is ideal for style-conscious students or power hungry business users who need to keep in touch on the move. ultra sharp 13.3" widescreen display a touch of pure class Imagine style. Imagine power. Imagine a touch of colour for an aura of excellence and sophistication. SAMSUNG’s latest generation “Crystal Black” notebooks advance SAMSUNG’s signature style with an ultra-sleek design and a deep rose red infusion that illuminates their piano-black, glossy finish.

Genuine Windows Vista® The launch of Microsoft Windows® Vista® operating system has put the “Wow” back into computing. With simple and intuitive tools, it's now easier, faster, safer and more entertaining than ever to find, use, manage, and share information on your PC or on the web. With Genuine Vista® preinstalled and ready to go you can help boost your personal productivity instantly!* powerful nVIDIA graphics Featuring a dedicated nVIDIA GO 9200M graphics card. With support for the new DirectX 10 graphics architecture it provides best-in-class 3D image rendering to get the best out of all the latest games and applications. By sprinkling incredibly small, nano-sized silver ion powder on the keyboard, your system will remain “bacteria free” - for even longer. Operating System Windows Vista Home Premium Processor Intel Centrino 2 P8400 (2.26Ghz) Memory 4GB DDR2 Memory 4GB (2 x 2GB) Actual Capacity 3.2GB due to 32bit vista Hard Disk 250GB hard drive Graphics NVIDIA 9200M GS 256MB Display


Product Description Samsung Q310 Q310 - Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz - 13.3" TFT
* Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 24.1 cm x 3.9 cm
* Weight 2 kg
* Localisation United Kingdom
* Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2
* System Type Notebook
* Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial
* Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core )
* Cache Memory 3 MB - L2 Cache
* RAM 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz ( 2 x 2 GB )
* Card Reader 7 in 1
* Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
* Optical Storage DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM with LightScribe Technology
* Display 13.3" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
* Graphics Controller NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS - 256 MB
* Audio Output Sound card
* Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
* Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5100
* Notebook Camera Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel
* Input Device Keyboard, touchpad
* Battery Lithium Ion
* Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
* Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
* Environmental Standards , EPEAT Silver
* Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty

Processor: Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor T4200, 2.00 GHz clock speed, 800 MHz Front Side Bus and 1 MB 2nd level cache
Memory: 4,096 (2,048 + 2,048) MB DDR2 RAM (800 MHz)
Hard Drive: 250 GB (S.M.A.R.T)
Display: 13.3 " Toshiba TruBrite® WXGA TFT High Brightness display
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit Edition (pre-installed, Toshiba-HDD recovery)
Graphics Card: Mobile Intel® GMA 4500MHD, up to 1,340 MB total available graphics memory with 4 GB system memory
DVD Super Multi Drive (Double Layer) : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
Expansion: 2 x memory slots (1 to configure),

Description The HP Compaq 6910p Business Notebook PC sets a new standard for on-the-move productivity with industry-leading battery life and a starting weight of only 2.0 kg. With enhanced performance features, comprehensive security solutions and compatibility with a range of HP Universal Accessories, it’s the absolute business professional.

Compaq 6910p Notebook PC - GC022ET#ABU Feature Product Features Technical details Pointing device Enhanced dual pointing devices (touchpad and pointstick) with scroll zone Manageability features Intel® Centrino® with vPro™ technology capable Multi-bay devices Optional external Multibay II devices Applications supported Windows Vista® Premium ready Docking solution HP Basic Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station, External MultiBay II, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately) Wireless option type Y Expansion slots Slots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, Secure Digital slot Upgrade type Windows Vista® capable Protection tools HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, integrated Smart Card Reader, HP Disk Sanitizer UNSPSC-code 43211503 Source data-sheet ICEcat.biz Processor Processor clock speed 2000MHz Processor family Intel Core2 Duo Processor T7300 Processor front side bus 800MHz Chipset Mobile™ Intel® PM965 Cache external 4096 (L2)KB Processor technology Intel® Centrino® with vPro™ technology Disk drive Total storage capacity 120GB Hard disk rotational speed 5400RPM Memory Internal memory 1024MB Memory slots 2 SODIMM slots supporting dual channel memory Memory upgrade 4GB Optical drive Optical drive type DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer Display Display diagonal 14.1" Display TFT System requirements Compatible operating systems Genuine Windows Vista® Enterprise, Genuine Windows 2000, SuSE Linux Enterpise Desktop 10 Audio Audio system High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/l (Description excerpted from: Pc Onestopshop)
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Product Description HP Compaq Business Notebook 6910p - Core 2 Duo T7300 2 GHz - 14.1" TFT

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