Gigabyte Booktop M1022C review
A hi-res screen and docking station in the box make this a 10.1in netbook that's truly different to all of its competition, but battery life's a little disappointing.
Specifications
10.1 in 1,366×768 display, 1.3kg, 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280, 1.00GB RAM, 250GB disk, Windows 7 Starter 32-bit
There’s the usual range of expansion options including three USB ports and a memory card reader, but this is the first netbook we’ve seen with a ExpressCard/34 slot, which you can use to add an SSD, TV tuner or other expansion card. There’s even a Mini PCI-E slot underneath a screw-on panel, which can be used for a 3G mobile broadband adaptor and Gigabyte has preinstalled the necessary antenna cables.
Given the range of features, you may be surprised to find out that the M1022C uses the older Atom N280 processor, rather than the N450 with integrated graphics. However, both run at a clock speed of 1.66GHz and the M1022C’s benchmark result of 17 is the same as other netbooks we’ve tested. The memory slot is easy to access thanks to the removable panel underneath, so you can upgrade to 2GB of RAM easily for better performance.
There’s a 250GB hard disk, but you can easily access it to upgrade it if you find that you’re running out of space.
Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rating | ***** |
| Processor | Intel Atom N280 |
| Processor clock speed | 1.66GHz |
| Memory | 1.00GB |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Memory slots free | 0 |
| Maximum memory | 2GB |
| Size | 31x265x191mm |
| Weight | 1.3kg |
| Sound | Realtec High Definition Audio |
| Pointing device | touchpad |
Display | |
| Viewable size | 10.1 in |
| Native resolution | 1,366×768 |
| Graphics Processor | Intel GMA 950 |
| Graphics/video ports | VGA |
| Graphics Memory | 250MB |
Storage | |
| Total storage capacity | 250GB |
| Optical drive model | N/A |
| Optical drive type | N/A |
Ports and Expansion | |
| USB ports | 3 |
| Bluetooth | yes |
| Wired network ports | 1x 10/100 |
| Wireless networking support | 802.11n |
| PC Card slots | 1x ExpressCard/34 |
| Modem | No |
| Supported memory cards | SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick Pro/Duo |
| Other ports | docking station connecter |
Miscellaneous | |
| Carrying case | Yes |
| Operating system | Windows 7 Starter 32-bit |
| Operating system restore option | restore partition |
| Software included | none |
| Optional extras | 3G mobile broadband mini PCI-E adaptor |
Buying Information | |
| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Price | £299 |
| Details | www.gigabyte.com.tw |
| Supplier | http://www.cclonline.com |