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Pioneer Computers Australia DreamBook Tough S15

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Pioneer Computers Australia DreamBook Tough S15 3.50

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RRP

$3299.00

Review Date

Friday, 1st of February, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Supported Media : DVD±RW (±R DL)

What's Hot

Retains a reasonably stylish look despite its rugged design, magnesium alloy chassis and acrylic screen cover, optical drive lock

What's Not

Costs ruggedised prices but is not as rugged as they come; optical drive lock is manual, not automatic

The Final Word

It's not the toughest of the tough, but it at least looks like a normal notebook while including some tougher features. Unfortunately you're going to pay a premium for the tough part of this notebook, even if it isn't quite as sturdy as more specialised models from vendors like Panasonic.

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

1.3 MP

Display

Screen size

15.4 in

Screen Resolution

1280x800

General

Weight (kg)

3.3

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

250 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Keyboard

Media

Supported Memory Media

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

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

2MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Modem

Yes

Fax?

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

DVD±RW (±R DL)

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Processor Speed

2.0 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

ExpressCard, D-Sub, Firewire, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , Serial, USB 2.0

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Wireless 802.11a , 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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