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Verdict:

Its simplistic approach to computing will suit anyone with very light needs, but for anyone a bit more curious about computing a Windows PC is a cheaper and more flexible option.

Review Date: 18 Feb 2010

Price when reviewed: £400

Reviewed By: David Ludlow

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

Basic Specifications

Part Code Alex
Review Date 18 Feb 2010
Rating *** stars out of 5
Processor Intel Celeron T1600
Processor clock speed 1.66GHz
Memory 1.00GB
Memory slots 2
Memory slots free 1
Maximum memory 4GB
Size 37x359x268mm
Weight 2.6kg
Sound Intel HD Audio
Pointing device touchpad

Display

Viewable size 15.4 in
Native resolution 1,280x800
Graphics Processor Intel GMA 4500M HD
Graphics/video ports VGA
Graphics Memory 256MB

Storage

Total storage capacity 160GB
Optical drive model Slimtype DVD A DS8A3S
Optical drive type DVD+/-RW +/-DL

Ports and Expansion

USB ports 3
Bluetooth no
Wired network ports 1x 10/100/1000
Wireless networking support 802.11b/g
PC Card slots ExpressCard/54
Modem Yes
Supported memory cards SD, MMC, Memory Stick

Miscellaneous

Carrying case No
Operating system Linux (Alex)
Operating system restore option none
Software included none
Optional extras none

Buying Information

Warranty one year RTB
Price £400
Details www.welcometoalex.com
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User comments

Confused. Page three states 250GB storage, yet specifications says 160GB. Why the difference?

By redcell51 on 22 Feb 2010

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