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Pioneer Computers Australia DreamBook Light IL1

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Pioneer Computers Australia DreamBook Light IL1 2.25

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RRP

$549.00

Review Date

Thursday, 31st of July, 2008

Features

Processor : VIA C7-M ULV

What's Hot

Very long battery life

What's Not

Slow processor, screen resolution incorrectly configured on release, small keyboard, small touchpad

The Final Word

As long as far better products remain on the market at similar prices, buyers should steer clear of the Pioneer DreamBook IL1. It suffers from a slow processor, small touchpad and the screen resolution is stretched in all the settings. The only thing that saves this product from being a complete flop is its phenomenally long battery life.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

0.3 MP

Display

Display Technology

WXGA TFT

Screen size

7.0 in

Screen Resolution

1024x768

General

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

1.55

Weight without PSU

1.25kg

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

40 GB

RPM

4200

Input Devices

Touchpad, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

1 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

1 GB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

400MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Modem

Yes

Remote Control

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

VIA C7-M ULV

Processor Speed

1.0 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ11 Phone Jack, RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Number of VGA Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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