Packard Bell EasyNote BG45-U300: Not a Netbook, but still super Lightweight and Affordable
By Dean • Jul 23rd, 2009 • Category: LaptopsCompact and extremely portable laptop, the Packard Bell EasyNote BG45-U300 offers value for money. Weighing a mere 1.6kg, it is a highly portable laptop and easy to carry from one office to another. Designed to attract attention, it is a stylish machine with a black matt and gloss, brushed aluminium finish. Since it is a single-spindle machine, it does not have a built-in optical drive. Right above the keyboard are touch-sensitive buttons for switching Wi-Fi on and off and a second button for dropping the laptop into Eco mode. A truly mobile laptop, it has a 12.1 inch Super-TFT screen that swings back on rear-mounted hinges. The screen is wide and bright enough to be used in a variety of locations. Good value for money, the notebook from Packard Bell offers a glossy screen and a resolution of 1280×800 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:10. The keyboard is slightly crowded though the build quality is fine.
The laptop is powered by Intel 1.86GHz Pentium Dual Core T2390 processor and supported with just 1024MB of memory. Thus, the notebook is not meant for multimedia purposes. The Pentium Dual Core processor is efficient and fast and capable of running multiple applications at once. The Packard Bell EasyNote BG45-U-300 notebook has Windows Vista Basic as its operating system, which anyways lacks many of the multimedia features found in other versions. As for expansion ports, the notebook has the most basic ports, all of which are located on the sides of the notebook. There are 3 USB ports and a VGA-out port. On the front there is a SDHC card reader. Ideal for people who need to use an ultra portable laptop for short periods of time, this notebook has basic performance and battery life.
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