Reviews of the Everex StepNote NC1500
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CNET Review
The Good: Cheap; big screen for a budget laptop; energy efficient.
The Bad: Low-end Via processor can't keep up; short battery life.
The Bottom Line: The Everex StepNote NC1500 comes in under $500--thanks to an off-brand CPU--but its poor performance and meager battery life means you should invest a little more in a traditional Intel or AMD budget laptop.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 49/100 and users 72/100. Comparing these reviews to 96853 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: For $498 the world's most energy-efficient notebook offers good battery life but slow performance and a frustrating typing experience.
Manufacturer: Everex Systems Inc.
Part number: NC1500
General
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna
- Width 10.7 in
- Depth 14.1 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 5.3 lbs
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b
Processor
- Processor VIA C7-M 350J / 1.5 GHz
- Data bus speed 400 MHz
- Processor features Execute Disable Bit capability
RAM
- Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 60 GB - 5200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Standard
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Display
- Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features Diamond Brite Technology
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor S3 Unichrome Pro
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2, Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
- Interfaces 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 3 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
Miscellaneous
- Features 802.11b/g wireless LAN
Power
- Power provided 65 Watt
Battery
- Technology 3-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 2 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Software Norton Internet Security, CyblerLink Power Backup, Music Match, CyberLink PowerDVD, CyberLink Power2Go, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Windows Media Player
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year, Limited warranty - 1 year
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