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Gateway LT3103u Netbook, AMD Athlon Single-Core Processor1.2GHz, 2048MB, 250GB, 11.6" HD WXGA, Web Camera, Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic, Factory Refurbished Review

Gateway LT3103u Netbook, AMD Athlon Single-Core Processor1.2GHz, 2048MB, 250GB, 11.6 HD WXGA, Web Camera, Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic, Factory Refurbished
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Gateway's LT3103u isn't available in stores anymore: the model has been updated since the Windows 7 Launch which gets rid of the Vista Albatross. (Personally, I liked Vista, but I can't argue with Windows 7's slightly better response times.)
The hardware is sound for it's purpose: it's a subnetbook technically from the specs... It has a 11.6 LED screen, 250 GB Hard Disk, 2 GB of memory and a 64-bit Athlon processor that's "off the roadmap" (It's a single core Sempron L110 more or less.) Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player run well in tandem, although on occasion there's a skip from the Hard Disk seek when it loads the next song if Internet Explorer is occupied with Flash or something. This can handle a good number of windows if you have simple multitasking demands.
If you want to encode video, transfer large bits of data, or play games actively (meaning DirectX titles, not 2d stuff like Solitare and the like) then you'd do better with another machine, but it's foolish to buy a subnote/netbook for those things in the first place. This is for Living Room browsing, taking to work for meal breaks, or recreational use and low demand gaming (my other netbooks play fairly well with Warcraft III, this joins the ranks well).
Two picadillos I do have:
1) Build quality is well made, but there's some "Soft" points in the chassis that creaks when pressure is applied. The keyboard is generously sized, nice for bigger hands like mine (being 6' tall and on a budget sucks when you need an affordable computer... Most netbooks have unusable keyboards as far as I'm concerned) but I would be remiss if I didn't admit that the certain keys like the space bar and the right side toggle keys I don't use have noisy spring mechanisms (we're not talking decibels here, but there is an audible squeak if I press it on the right side. It comes and goes.
2) The battery. Again, there's multiple points on this one... First of all, it's six cell, but weak. Battery life is approx over two hours unplugged on the Balanced power plan. The Power Saver plan is useless; your machine will be too crippled to even run Word. High Performance, you get about 90 minutes before the machine blacks out. For a netbook, this is unacceptable: most Atoms get about 4-5 hours at LEAST. Furthermore, good luck finding the battery. No one sells a spare one, I've tried. Gateway keeps escalating my inquiry into purchasing one, and not calling me back.
Then again their customer service sucks, I knew that going into the purchase... that's not really a "con". They charge $20 for the recovery DVD's that the machine can't use without an external burner anyway, and their EULA states that changing your OS voids your warranty. Most manufacturers offer limited support for netbooks anyway, there's so little margin on them that if you have a problem, the only recourse is a replacement machine (within 90 days), or just eat the cost and get another netbook, or pony up for a better laptop next time. Netbooks are the Honda Civics of computers.
But overall, I am very happy with this machine. :D

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Acer AS1551-4650 11.6-Inch Notebook Review

Acer AS1551-4650 11.6-Inch Notebook
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We have been using this netbook for just over a month now and we are very happy with our purchase. We had a Gateway before and it was good but it died on us so I did a tonne of research before we bought this one.
This one had everything we wanted; HDMI, dual processor, full Windows 7 etc. We think it works very fast, especially compared to our old laptop which we thought was pretty fast. The size of this one is perfect too. I wasn't keen on the 10.1 inch ones because I thought they were too small and our last one was a 15.6 inch which was a little too big to be portable.
We love the HDMI output, we hook it up to our TV to watch stuff from Hulu and Netflix. I also like how it seems to auto-adjust when you plug in the HDMI cable, we always had to fiddle with the settings on our Gateway to get it to display correctly on our TV. All in all I am glad we went with this one.

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ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001PX-EU2X-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook (Black) Review

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1001PX-EU2X-BK 10.1-Inch Netbook (Black)
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This is a great little netbook. It's very attractive, light, and performs well. I can watch movies on it and obviously browse the web and other stuff. Anything you want from a netbook. The keyboard is very nicely sized and intelligently laid-out (it's actually the best laptop keyboard I've used ever). The touchpad is pretty big and works well. It also has multitouch features, if you are into those. I don't use them much, except to use two fingers to scroll. It runs XP, which I guess is good. Like many people I'm resisting the pressure to upgrade to vista or windows 7. The wifi is pretty good and seems to have a good range.
I give it four stars because the battery life is only rated at 4 hours and I'm not sure it's even that long in practice. That's much shorter than the average for a netbook, even in this price range. I didn't notice that when I bought it. Maybe I'll be able to get a replacement battery with longer life. This was really the only significant disappointment.
Other weaknesses of this product: the speaker is pretty good for a netbook, but it is located on the bottom of the machine, so it gets muffled in your lap or whatever you put it on. If you tilt it up it sounds a lot better. I think that's pretty common in netbooks, so it's not actually specific to this machine. Also, the screen only opens to 120 degrees or something. This is more than adequate when it's sitting on a surface and you are sitting up, but when I am lying in bed propping it up with my knees, I often wish it would open a few more degrees. It's a very small complaint.
It comes with a ton of bloatware, as all big name machines do. I spent a bit of time the first day removing it and everything has worked better since then. Clean and tidy. And I like how it has a backup of the operating system on a separate partition (it doesn't come with an actual backup disk per se...). Again, that's extremely common these days.
Basically there are no ugly surprises with this machine, so I recommend it, but even better would be a very similar machine with one of the 8 hour batteries.

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ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1215T-MU17-RD 12.1-Inch Netbook (Red) Review

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1215T-MU17-RD 12.1-Inch Netbook (Red)
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I got this netbook for Christmas and right way notice a key was broken. Called Asus and they told me to send it back (at my cost)and we'll replace the keyboard. So I thought how long it would take and decided I would deal with Amazon instead. So I filled out the necessary forms on the website order and new one within 24 hrs the new computer was in hand and ready to go.
I loaded Unbuntu AMD/64 32 bit will not work. Everything worked right out of the box. I was completely satisfied that a Linux distribution worked without installation of additional drivers.
Here are some pros and cons...
Pros
Overall size is perfect. The display is great and I can even plug into my HD television and watch streaming video.
Pretty good quality
HDMI port is a must
Processor speed is good
Lite
Battery life is approx 4 hrs. give or take.
Cons
Keyboard is soft - I like the feel of a solid keyboard
AC adapter into the netbook is very fragile - be very careful when plugging.
Overall I very please with the performance of the computer and love the fact that Linux works so well.


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12.1"/1366x768 (WXGA)/AMD K125 CPU/2GB DDR3/ATI HD4250 Graphics/320GB HDD/No ODD/Windows 7 Home Premium/802.11 bgn/10/100 LAN/0.3M Pixel/HDMI and VGA out/47W/h battery (up to 6 Hrs)/1 Year Global Warranty, (6 months for battery)/Red

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ASUS UL20FT-A1 12.1-Inch Laptop (Silver) Review

ASUS UL20FT-A1 12.1-Inch Laptop (Silver)
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I bought this computer mainly for school, researching and writing my papers and bringing it to class with me in college. I had been considering the similarly dual core 12.1" asus netbook, the 1215N. But on further examination and review, the UL20ft has a better and faster processor and overall style. (the graphics on the 1215N would be better for gaming, but I don't mind, the UL20ft supports HD pretty damn well)
It's extremely well reviewed, all over the nets:
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"UL20FT way better processor so snappier experience in everyday tasks, but poorer graphics (will handle HD content but not games). 1215N is better in terms of graphics and way cheaper. [...] UL20FT is better built and more solid."
I love how small it is. Super light and portable.

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12.1" HD (1366 x768) LED / i3-330UM / 2G DDR3 / Intel GMA HD / 320G 5400 / No ODD / W7HP (64bit) / 802.11BGN / VGA / 0.3M Pixel / 6-cell, 4400mAh

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ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1215N-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Netbook with 6 Hours of Battery Life - Black Review

ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1215N-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch Netbook with 6 Hours of Battery Life - Black
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When I first reviewed the Asus 1201N in January 2010 (see my Amazon review for that netbook), I stated that it was the best netbook on the market. A lot of time (in the consumer electronics world) has passed since that review, and Asus has released the upgrade to the 1201N, in the form of the 1215N. Does the 1215N take the crown from the 1201N, and is the 1215N the best netbook available today (September 2010) on the market?
In a word, YES! The major gripe about the 1201N was of course the limited battery life, approximately 3.5 hours on average. Even though I primarily used my 1201N near an electrical outlet, there were times when I had to go portable with it, and the short battery life was painfully insufficient. Asus has upgraded both the processor and the graphics technology for the 1215N. The processor is the desktop grade Intel D525 1.8 GHz dual-core processor, a step-up from the dual core Atom 330s powering the initial 1201N. While I would've liked to see Intel's new N550 dual core Atom processors on the 1215N instead, the D525s are more than sufficient. I suspect that Asus will release their next version of the 12XXN series with some sort of new lower power dual core processor and graphics technology.
Note, the N550 processors are a new generation of 1.5 GHz low power dual core processors, and suffice it to say, the days of single core N450 type processors are quickly disappearing. Asus has announced a 1215P netbook, which is equipped with the N550 but NO Nvidia ION2 technology, and relies solely on Intel's GMA3150 integrated graphics solution, which is increasingly antiquated when used as a standalone. The 1215P is intended as an upgraded to the previously poorly received 1201PN, and while it will have an improved battery life, it will have difficulty handling games and high definition 1080P media.
CPU wise, the general variety of the dual core powered netbooks on the market presently are as follows; D525, N550, AMD Athlon II Neo K325.
Base on clockspeed only, the general order of CPU ranking is as follows;
D525 > N550 > K325
The Athlon IIs are powerful adversaries, but according to other online reviews, suffer from poor battery life, on par with that of the original 1201N, ~ 3.5 hours. Such Athlon II Neo equipped platforms include the 11.6" Dell Inspiron M101z (K325) and the Acer Aspire One (K125). But a Dell M101z with Neo K325, 4GB of RAM, and 320 GB HDD will cost you $579; $100 more than the 1215N, and with its poor battery performance, is really just a faster 1201N.
The N550s are found on platforms such as the HP Mini 5103 and are good low power competitors to the D525s, but are crippled because they appear to be bundled with the Intel GMA 3150s. A comparably optioned Mini 5103 and Crystal Broadcom HD Chip will likely run into the $500-$600 range. And the Mini 5103 only has a 10.1" screen.
Where does that leave the D525 then? While the desktop/nettop chip is quite powerful, Intel has intentionally embedded some features which limit the maximum potential of the 1215N. The D525's embedded memory controller limits usable RAM to 2.8 GB, meaning that it is probably NOT advisable to purchase the 4 GB version of the 1215N. The RAM runs in single channel mode only, and the D525 is limited to 32-bit addressing, which may render installation of 64-bit Windows 7 moot. However, don't let these nitpicks drag you down; they are limitations you might want to consider if you're extremely critical about your netbook, but for the average user like myself, they don't bother me, since I'm not interested in using the 1215N as a 64 bit powerhouse.
Asus has paired the D525s with the Nvidia Ion 2 graphics solution, which gives the 1215N comparable battery performance to the lower power N550 matched with integrated solutions, an incredible feat. The Ion 2 used in the 1215N comprises the G210 GPU with integrated GMA3150, and when combined with Nvidia's Optimus switching technology, allows use of the G210 for intensive gaming sessions, while using the low power GMA 3150 for more mundane tasks. The result is a battery life nearly double that of the 1201N. The Ion2 uses all 16 cores of the GT2XX chip and is clocked at 475 MHz. The original Nvidia Ion is comparable to a 9400M, and the Ion 2 is roughly 60% faster than the Ion. However, there is a potential bottleneck, again due to intentional limitations from Intel. The Ion 2's potential is hindered by Intel refusing to share its DMI interface with Nvidia, forcing the Ion 2 to operate on the PCI-e 1x lane, where it cannot operate at full bandwidth. Again, like the caveats with the D525s, this is a limitation you might want to consider if you're extremely critical about your netbook, but for the average user like myself, they don't bother me and the effects aren't noticeable. Make sure you use the latest Nvidia drivers, otherwise the Optimus switching may not turn on correctly.Enough about the history and theoretical considerations of the 1215N. How does the 1215N look, operate, and compare to the 1201N?INITIAL THOUGHTS/DIFFERENCES WITH 1201N: The biggest and most welcome change from the 1201N is the new matte top lid. This helps tremendously in preventing your netbook from becoming a fingerprint magnet. The black matte lid still acquires some fingerprints, and I'd recommend the silver color as the way to go. Amazon does not appear to sell the brown and red colored variations at this time, and I assume those also have a matte finish. The wrist rest has a semi-glossy appearance, and picks up some grease, albeit much less than the 1201N. The SD card reader has been moved from the right side (1201N) to the left side (1215N).
The keyboard appears to have the same layout as the 1201N; some users complained of keyboard flexing, but I didn't notice any flexing. In fact, it seems to have much less flex than the 1201N and seems quite rigid. The 1215N's keyboard is a pure chiclet style; whereas the 1201N's keyboard was contained in a plastic well, the 1215N's keys are raised above the base surface of the netbook. This does not appear to cause any functional differences, but the visual difference is apparent when compared with the 1201N. The 1215N also features a sturdier power button, which feels of higher quality.
The trackpad is no longer dimpled, and this makes the mouse cursor significantly easier to move around. The same one-bar button selector is used (as found on the 1201N, which I actually liked), but the one-bar could've benefited from a matte finish as it picks up fingerprints easily. I strongly prefer the new trackpad on 1215N; navigation is significantly easier now.
The hard drive is only a 5400 rpm spec model, but I found it to be as quiet as the one on the 1201N.
Lastly, the web-camera has a shutter that protects it when not in use; the resolution is the same as that of the 1201N.
I was disappointed to find that the package did not come with a Windows 7 Home Premium installation CD. Didn't I pay for the CD?!BLOATWARE: Unfortunately, like the 1201N, the 1215N also comes pre-installed with a lot of bloatware. It seems a bunch of random wireless card software programs are installed, even though some of those wireless cards aren't even installed into the machine! The bloatware is easy enough to remove though; just remove them under the remove programs tab in Control Panel.GRAPHICAL PERFORMANCE: I tested the 1215N against my 1201N. I achieved a 3DMark06 benchmark score of 1583 (CPU Score 811) on my stock 1201N. By comparison, 3DMark06 on the 1215N achieve a score 1100 points higher, 2692! Playing a 1080P media file on the 1201N using the CoreAVC codec required 60% CPU utilization. Playing the same 1080P media file on the 1215N using the CoreAVC 2.0 codec required just 16-20% CPU utilization!!
BATTERY LIFE: So far, I'm eking out around 5-6 hours of battery life on light to moderate usage.GAMING: I haven't had a chance yet to extensively test gaming capabilities of the 1215N, but from what I've read, the 1215N can handle the following games;
Starcraft 2 @ 15-20 fps, 1280 x 720 pixels, medium settings (various youtube videos confirming this)
FIFA 2010 @ 20 fps, lowest resolution and details
Call of Duty: Modern Wafare 2 @ 30 fps, provided there aren't a lot of scripted scenes/characters.
World of Warcraft @ 45 fps, 1366 x 768 pixels, low details
Left 4 Dead @ 20 fps, 1366 x 768 pixels, low details
Half-Life Episode 2 @ 28 fps, 1280 x 720 pixels
Also, bear in mind that since the Ion 2 is relatively new, not many games are supported yet. Make sure the drivers are up-to-date. If you overclock the 1215N, assuming it is overclockable, then higher framerates and performance may be possible. Note, I am not suggesting or advising anyone to overclock their machine.PROS/CONS: PROS
-Great performance for the price
-Ion 2 battery saving graphics
-Fast processors
-12.1" size with 1366 x 768 resolution
-Solid build quality
-New matte lids minimize fingerprint collection
-Comes with Windows Home Premium (rather than Windows Starter)CONS
-2.8 GB usable RAM limit
-RAM runs in single channel mode only.
-No USB 3.0 capability on US models for now (though this doesn't bother me since I don't have any USB 3.0 devices anyway, and by the time 3.0 devices become mainstream, Asus will have released another netbook by then).
-No Bluetooth (though this doesn't bother me since I don't use BT with my netbooks,...Read more›

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HD-enhanced Entertainment with NVIDIA Optimus Technology With more HD content available now than ever before, you need a netbook that can keep up with the pace. The Eee PC 1215N has both the performance and mobility to meet the call. It features the new Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor, Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics, and a stunning 12.1-inch HD display to give you all the power needed for on-the-go HD enjoyment. And with NVIDIA Optimus Technology, the Eee PC 1215N intelligently switches between NVIDIA ION graphics and embedded graphics to optimize battery life without compromising performance. Add in the LED-backlit display and ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, you can stay unplugged up to 7 hours between charges.1 Along with long-lasting mobility, it has a compact, scratch-resistant design that fits nicely in carrying cases and backpacks – ideal for both long trips or day-to-day errands. The Eee PC 1215N is also one of the select few with HDMI connectivity. So when you feel like super-sizing your HD movies, simply connect to an HDTV and enjoy Full 1080p HD visuals and up to 8 channel sound. What's more, you get a total of 750GB of hybrid storage – 500GB of ASUS WebStorage2 and a spacious 250GB hard drive – to store, share, and back up your music, videos, and other valuable data. The Eee PC 1215N comes with full-size chiclet keyboard, stereo speakers, high-speed wireless N, 2GB of DDR2 memory, and Windows 7 Home Premium. Awards Received Editor's Choice – Laptop Magazine 9 out of 10 – Maximum PC 92%, Must Have Best Features Award – Tweak Town 4 out 5 editor's rating – PCMag.com 4 out of 5 stars – CNET editor's rating

Key Features
12.1-inch LED-backlit HD display for HD-quality visuals wherever, whenever (Learn more)
Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor for energy-efficient multitasking (Learn more)
Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics for a premium mobile HD experience (Learn more)
NVIDIA Optimus Technology instantly switches between powerful NVIDIA and energy-efficient Intel graphics to save battery life without compromising performance (Learn more)
ASUS Super Hybrid Engine maximizes battery life up to 7 hours between charges1 (Learn more)
HDMI connectivity for streaming Full HD video and digital sound to HDTVs and compatible external displays (Learn more)
High-speed wireless N for unplugged surfing (Learn more)
750GB Hybrid Storage: 250GB hard drive plus 500GB ASUS WebStorage2 (Learn more)

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What's in the Box
Eee PC 1215N
Power Adapter
User Manual
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Specifications
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
Display: 12.1-inch LED-Backlit WXGA display (1366 x 768)
CPU: Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor (1.8 GHz)
GPU: Next-Generation NVIDIA ION graphics with NVIDIA Optimus Technology
Wireless Data Network: WLAN 802.11b/g/n (@ 2.4GHz)
Memory: 2GB DDR3, 1 x SODIMM slot (expandable to 4GB)
Storage: 250GB 5400RPm hard drive + 500GB ASUS WebStorage2
Camera: 0.3 megapixel with security lens cover
Audio: Hi-definition stereo speakers, high-definition audio CODEC, Microphone
Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot
Input / Output: 1 x VGA port (D-sub 15-pin for external monitor), 1 x HDMI, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks (Headphone & Mic-in)
Battery Pack: 6 cell battery (up to 7 hours2)
Dimensions: 11.54 (W) x 8.11 (D) x 1.06~ 1.30 (H) inches
Weight: 3.22 lbs
Color: Silver, Black

All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in images. 1 Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. The estimated maximum battery life in Windows 7 is measured with MobileMark 2007 in reader mode. 2 Complimentary one-year 500GB ASUS WebStorage trial. Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details. 3 Rated number 1 Windows-based PC maker in PCMag.com's Service & Reliability Report 2009. Rate number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ). Rated number 1 reliable PC maker in Spring 2009's RESCUECOM report http://www.rescuecom.com/RESCUECOM269.html 4 ASUS reserves the right to exclude certain SKUs; check with your retailer to confirm coverage of specific models. Valid for notebooks purchased in the US and Canada only. For complete details, please visit: usa.asus.com/event/ASUS360.


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ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-RD 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red) Review

ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-RD 10.1-Inch Netbook (Red)
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I just got my 1015PEM on Friday. I created a USB install of Ubuntu and installed a 2GB DDR3 stick of RAM I had.
I'm running the latest Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick 64 bit beta, and it's fantastic! Everything works buttery smooth and is working right off (for those of you also using Ubuntu/Linux, the wireless drivers use the Broadcom STA drivers, just install via ethernet connection at first)
The keys and palmrests of smooth, not shiny, and extra comfortable to type on. I transitioned from a full-sized Mac keyboard to this little guy and had no problems adjusting.
The speakers are LOUD at full volume, for such a little thing. Far outshine my Acer 3810t with 'Dolby Experience'.
The power supply is superbly small.
I've been able to watch hulu, etc, just fine.
Last but not least, youtube 720p flash is a little jittery, but some updates in the future may fix this (this is after all, linux. Flash runs MUCH faster in Windows). Given that, there's really no need for 720p as the screen's resolution maxes out at 1024 by 600, so 480p looks (and works) just fine.
Finally, the battery life is outstanding :)
No regrets!

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Embrace mobile computing in style with the new Asus Eee PC 1015PEM. The 1015PEM packs the latest ATOM CPU from Intel, the Dual Core N550, which consumes less power than its predecessors, allowing the 1015PEM to get up to a whopping 13 hours of battery life. With built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, users can stay connected wherever they go. The 92%-scaled ergonomic keyboard and Multi-Touch touchpad make it a breeze to type and navigate through content. The 1015PEM's 250GB hard drive and 500GB of free webstorage provide a wealth of storage and backup capabilities. The 1015PEM also features a chiclet keyboard for added style and comfort.

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