Reviews of the Velocity Micro NoteMagix L80x Ultra
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CNET Review
The Good: Attractive brushed-metal chassis; top-tier CPU; decent battery life for a performance system.
The Bad: Limited support hours; non-upgradable fixed configuration.
The Bottom Line: Velocity Micro brings its performance laptops to select Best Buy retail stores, offering a decent blend of power and price.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 104185 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 79/100 = Good.
Manufacturer: Velocity Micro
Part number: CNETVELOCITYL80XULTRA
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 14.2 in
- Depth 10.3 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 6.4 lbs
- Color Black, Silver
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
Processor
- Processor Intel Core Duo T2400 / 1.83 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945PM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-5300
- RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-150
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 GS PCI Express x16
- Video Memory 256 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio Output Features High Definition Audio
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
- Image Sensor Type CMOS
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Features Integrated Intel 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, 1.3 Megapixel webcam
Battery
- Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 7200 mAh
- Mfr estimated battery life 4 hour(s)
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 162
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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