Best Notebooks - 1 to 2 GHz Processor Speed, Microsoft Windows XP Professional Operating System, Intel Pentium M, 40 to 220 GB Hard Drive Capacity, 1 x Memory Stick Card Slot Expandability
'Despite being fairly well-rounded, this laptop is hampered by a cramped keyboard.'
'handy multimedia controls'
'ideal notebook for the multimedia-savvy and for campus cruisers, thanks primarily to its luggable frame, roomy 100GB hard drive, and very good processing power.'
'Data ports are scarce, however: You get just network and modem jacks, a VGA port, two USB ports, a headphone port, and a single PC Card slot.'
'Add together the CD-ROM, floppy drive, docking unit and mains adaptor and you have three hardware extras to carry around in addition to the main unit.'
'The performance results are predictable, with ASUS having the edge; the Tecra A4 returned 2835 points in PCMark04, an indication of its competence as a good productivity and media notebook.'