surfing on the loo! (Advent 4211)

Member Name: djw08

Product:	Advent 4211
Date:	03/12/08 (122 review reads)
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Advantages: a great size, convenient, stylish

Disadvantages: no CD port - poor battery life

I have wanted a laptop for quite sometime. I thought the idea of being able to use my laptop anywhere and still connect to the internet was a very good idea. I was looking online at PC World after finding out they had a huge sale and this was the laptop I purchased.

SPECIFICATION

Intel Atom N270
1GB RAM
80GB hard drive
Windows XP
1.1KG
1600MHz processor speed

MY OPINION

The Advent 4211 cost £240 online at PC World. I chose the laptop as it does everything I want it to. It also looks very stylish and echoes the standard of a more expensive laptop. It has a webcam for keeping in touch with any mates via MSN. The webcam has a clear crisp picture and is easy to use.

It also has Bluetooth connection which makes it easier to transfer files between my phone and PC. It is Wireless enabled which means I can use it whilst on the train or I can use it anywhere in my home even on the loo. It does not come with a CD/DVD drive and this was a major issue for me in fact for an extra £50-£100 I would be inclined to go for a full size laptop if it meant it had a CD/DVD drive. I did buy an external CD/DVD drive and this works just as good.

I did not want a net book and when I saw this I was very disappointed. The 10" screen seems too small for what I would use it for everyday, however due to the small size it is a lot easier to carry and more convenient for me. In fact it is perfect! It has 1GB memory and a 80GB hard drive this is ideal for running most applications. It does come with Windows XP I was very pleased about this as most new computers are installed with Vista and I really do not like Vista as an Operating System.

The computer is fast and effective; I have not yet had any problems with it and it works very well. It is fast to connect to the internet and I am able to download files quickly and effectively. The battery life has been a slight concern for me as it does not last nearly as long as I would have expected or hoped for. After a full charge it is possible to get about 1-1.5 hours out of it but this depends on what I am doing on the computer at the time.

The Laptop itself is comfortable to use and although the mouse pad irritates the life out of me I am getting used to it. It does feel heavy at first and I cannot use it on my lap, however whilst sat up at a desk the laptop is very useful indeed.

At first I hated the computer, the size was far too small, the lack of CD/DVD port was disappointing and the overall feel and appearance was wrong, I am now so used to it I don't think I could go back. I don't use the CD port all the time but if I ever need to have an external drive. I have a small keyboard to help when typing lots of information and I also have a basic mouse. I would highly recommend this computer.

Summary: a convenient computer for use anywhere.

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