Packard Bell Dot S Red
Written by Mark
Packard Bell Dot S Red is a distinctive looking slim netbook having a glossy black interior with a red top cover which induces everyone to have a second look at this beautiful piece of innovation. Packard Bell Dot S Red is a budget netbook that comes packed with some impressive components which are usually found in high-end notebooks.
Screen Size
There is a 10.1″ WSVGA LED backlit TFT screen with a native resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels which is reasonable enough for watching movies and pictures with decent image quality. When you open the lid, the black screen panel surrounded by the red exterior and robust edges is a great colour combination which will instantly win your aesthetic senses over.
Webcam and Digital Microphone
There is a webcam which comes fixed on the front screen panel with reasonable resolution. You can use this camera for real-time video conferencing, webcasting and capturing pictures. You can upload cam pictures to social blog or send them to your loved ones. There is also a digital microphone which lets you voice chat whilst using the webcam.
KeyBoard and Touchpad
Packard Bell Dot S Red has a beautiful small keyboard which sits perfectly on the main chassis and offers nice plastic keys. The keys are flat and responsive offering comfortable typing sessions with accuracy and speed. The touchpad is small but is responsive enough for smooth functioning.
Processor Performance
Packard Bell Dot S Red comes equipped with the 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, backed by 1GB RAM and 512KBs of Cache memory. Though, the Atom N280 is not as powerful as a Dual-Core processor but it has been designed to handle routine tasks with ease and speed also ensuring your laptop consumes the least amount of battery juice, hence giving you the freedom to work longer hours. With the pre-installed Windows XP Home, you can use Packard Bell Dot S for browsing, chatting, emailing, image editing, office tasks and for many other purposes. In short, the combination of XP with Atom N280 ensures your machine performance smoothly and effortlessly.
Long Battery Life and Mobility
Laptop manufacturers are trying hard to enhance the battery life to the maximum and Packard Bell Dot S Red has managed to provide an impressive battery life up to 7 hours which is quite impressive if you consider the overall energy consumption of its powerful specs. Being a smart netbook, it only weighs 1.35kg which makes it highly portable and easy to carry while on the move.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity
When it comes to connectivity, Packard Bell Dot S Red offers superb communication features including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Technology. We see a constant addition in the Wi-Fi hotspots these days and having Packard Bell Dot S means you can easily connect to any Wireless enabled network and enjoy a seamless and fast internet experience.
Wire Connectivity
For wire connectivity, it offers 3 USB ports, built-in 5-in-1 card readers and RJ-45 LAN port. You can also use the available VGA port to connect an external monitor, projector or Plasma screen to Packard Bell Dot S and enjoy the pleasure of watching movies on a bigger screen.
Verdict
Packard Bell Dot S Red is suitable for those who are looking for a light-weight netbook wrapped in a beautiful red coloured casing with decent processor and connectivity specs.
Limited Time Offer
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Packard Bell Dot S Red Netbook Specifications:
Processor: Intel Atom N280
Clock Speed: 1.66 GHz, 667 MHz FSB
Operating System: Genuine Windows XP Home
Memory: 1GB RAM, 512K Cache
Hard Disk: 160GB Hard Disk Drive
Display Size: 10.1″ WSVGA LED backlit TFT LCD
Screen Resolution: 1024 x 600 pixels resolution
Connectivity: Wi-Fi enabled (WLAN 802.11b/g), 3 USB ports
Camera: Webcam with built-in digital microphone
External Display: VGA port
Memory Card Reader: Built-in 5-in-1 (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
Weights: 1.35kg
Battery Life: Up to 6 hours
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