Gigabyte Booktop M1022C review
A hi-res screen and docking station in the box make this a 10.1in netbook that's truly different to all of its competition, but battery life's a little disappointing.
Specifications
10.1 in 1,366×768 display, 1.3kg, 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280, 1.00GB RAM, 250GB disk, Windows 7 Starter 32-bit
A big problem with netbooks is that, no matter which manufacturer they’re from they always end up being very similar. We were, therefore, incredibly pleased to see Gigabyte do something completely different with its Booktop M1022C.
From the outside you may be forgiven for thinking that this is yet another 10.1in notebook, but there’s more than meets the eye. For starters, in the box you not only get the laptop, but a docking station, too. The netbook sits vertically in it charging, while the VGA, three USB, Ethernet and audio outputs means that you can turn the laptop on and use it with external peripherals. Failing that, you can just turn the laptop on and synchronise files to it over a network.
Gigabyte’s thought carefully about the bundle and includes two power supplies in the box: one for the docking station and one for the netbook. There’s even a slip case so that you can keep your laptop protected while you travel, and a soft cloth that protects the screen from the keyboard and can be used for cleaning.
Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rating | ***** |
| Processor | Intel Atom N280 |
| Processor clock speed | 1.66GHz |
| Memory | 1.00GB |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Memory slots free | 0 |
| Maximum memory | 2GB |
| Size | 31x265x191mm |
| Weight | 1.3kg |
| Sound | Realtec High Definition Audio |
| Pointing device | touchpad |
Display | |
| Viewable size | 10.1 in |
| Native resolution | 1,366×768 |
| Graphics Processor | Intel GMA 950 |
| Graphics/video ports | VGA |
| Graphics Memory | 250MB |
Storage | |
| Total storage capacity | 250GB |
| Optical drive model | N/A |
| Optical drive type | N/A |
Ports and Expansion | |
| USB ports | 3 |
| Bluetooth | yes |
| Wired network ports | 1x 10/100 |
| Wireless networking support | 802.11n |
| PC Card slots | 1x ExpressCard/34 |
| Modem | No |
| Supported memory cards | SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick Pro/Duo |
| Other ports | docking station connecter |
Miscellaneous | |
| Carrying case | Yes |
| Operating system | Windows 7 Starter 32-bit |
| Operating system restore option | restore partition |
| Software included | none |
| Optional extras | 3G mobile broadband mini PCI-E adaptor |
Buying Information | |
| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Price | £299 |
| Details | www.gigabyte.com.tw |
| Supplier | http://www.cclonline.com |
