Features:

  • Intel Pentium Dual Core processor T2390
  • Wifi connection
  • Built in camera
  • 3 cell Li-Ion battery

PROS:

  • Lightweight (3.5lbs), and thin (1.5 in)
  • 12.1″ Super TFT widescreen display

CONS:

  • No built in Optical storage
  • The price starts from £349.99 VAT incl.

Detailed Specification:

Processor Intel 1.86GHz Pentium Dual Core T2390 (533 MHz, 1 MB Cache)
Memory 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM
Chipset Intel 965GM
Hard drive 80 GB – Serial ATA-150 – 5400 rpm
Battery 3-cell 2,600mAh battery
Display 12.1in Super TFT (widescreen)
Video RAM 128 MB RAM
Weight 3.5 lbs
Dimension 11.6″(W) 1.5″(H) 7.6″(D)
Network type 56 Kbps modem, Wireless Connection (802.11a/b/g/n), 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Graphics Intel GMA X3100
Audio / Video Headphone / microphone jacks, Built in speakers; Built-in 1.3 Mp Webcam
I/O ports (Data) 3 X USB2.0; VGA out ; 4 in 1 Multimedia card reader
OS Windows Vista Home Basic
Price starting at £349.99

Expert Review:

This Packard Bell EasyNote BG45 small laptop is light in weight and is highly portable. It is powered by Intel 1.86GHz Pentium Dual Core T2390 (533 MHz, 1 MB Cache) and Windows Vista Home Basic Edition operating system. It is reasonably priced at £349.99 which makes it affordable.

The display is 12.1 inch Super TFT widescreen, with 1280×800 pixel resolution. The graphics processor is integrated Intel GMA X3100 chip. The video RAM has 128 MB size and memory capacity is 1024MB size DDR2 SDRAM which is barely sufficient for Windows Vista OS. The hard disk has a capacity of 80 GB, which again is on the lower end of comparable models.

With outer dimensions of 11.6″(W) 1.5″(H) 7.6″(D) and a weight of 3.5lbs, the Packard Bell EasyNote BG45 small laptop is compact and portable. As regards external connectivity, the laptop has Wifi connection, traditional 10/100 Ethernet LAN and also 56 Kbps modem. It also has 3 USB 2.0 ports and a 4 in 1 multimedia card reader. Other connections like Bluetooth and Infra red are absent.

The laptop has built in speakers, microphone and headphone jacks and 1.3 Mp webcam. Additional storage through built in optical drive is also missing. The standard 90 keys QWERTY keyboard has Synaptics touchpad.

Other than Windows Vista Home Basic operating system, the Packard Bell small laptop is provided with software packages for managing photos, data security, office suite, anti virus etc depending on the dealer from whom the laptop is purchased. The 3 cells Li-Ion 2.6 WHr battery lasts about 2.5 hours under normal usage and the laptop is provided with standard 1-year warranty by the manufacturer.

Overall, the Packard Bell EasyNote BG45 small laptop is reasonably priced but lacks many standard features found in comparable models.

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