Advent AIO-156 review
Verdict:
The cheapest of the touchscreen nettops, the AIO-156's poor performance and lack of touch-aware software make it unappealing.
Review Date: 7 Jul 2009
Price when reviewed: £480
Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa
Our Rating
Basic Specifications |
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|---|---|
| Part Code | 122592 |
| Review Date | 7 Jul 2009 |
| Rating |
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| Processor | Intel Atom N270 |
| Processor external bus | 133MHz (533MHz quad-pumped FSB) |
| Processor multiplier | x12 |
| Processor clock speed | 1.6GHz |
| Processor socket | Socket 437 |
| Level 1 cache | 56KB |
| Level 2 cache | 512KB |
| Memory | 1.000000 |
| Memory type | DDR2 |
| Maximum memory | 2GB |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel i945GSE |
| Power consumption standby | 1W |
| Power consumption idle | 18W |
| Power consumption active | 25W |
Ports |
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|---|---|
| USB2 ports (front/rear) | 2/3 |
| Firewire ports (front/rear) | 0/0 |
| eSATA ports (front/rear) | 0/0 |
| Wired network ports | 1x 10/100/1000 |
| Wireless networking support | 802.11b/g |
| Other ports | minijack audio output, minijack microphone input |
Internal Expansion |
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|---|---|
| Case | mini-ITX |
| PCI-E x1 slots (free) | 0 (0) |
| PCI-E x16 slots (free) | 0 (0) |
| Free Serial ATA ports | 0 |
| Free memory slots | 0 |
| Free 3.5in drive bays | 0 |
Hard Disk |
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|---|---|
| Hard disk model(s) | Hitachi HTS543216L9A300 |
| Interface | SATA 300 |
| Total storage capacity | 160GB |
| Spindle speed | 5,400rpm |
Graphics |
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|---|---|
| Graphics card(s) | Intel GMA 950 |
| Graphics/video ports | VGA |
Sound |
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|---|---|
| Sound | IDT HD Audio |
| Sound outputs | stereo line out |
| Speakers | integrated |
Removable Drives |
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|---|---|
| 3.5in floppy drive |
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| Supported memory cards | SD, MMC, Memory Stick Pro |
| Optical drive model | TSSTcorp TS-L633A |
| Optical drive type(s) | DVD+/-RW +/-DL |
Display |
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|---|---|
| Viewable size | 15.6 in |
| Screen model | integrated |
| Native resolution | 1,366x768 |
| Screen inputs | N/A |
Other Hardware |
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|---|---|
| Modem |
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| Keyboard | Advent ACK-2033U |
| Mouse | Advent wired optical mouse |
Software |
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|---|---|
| Software included | none |
| Operating system | Windows XP Home Edition |
| Operating system restore option | restore partition |
Buying Information |
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|---|---|
| Warranty | one year onsite |
| Price | £480 |
| Details | www.dixons.co.uk |
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