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Winbook T231

REVIEW DATE:08.28.06

Winbook T231
Angle Front Keyboard

REVIEW

By Cisco Cheng

Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile: MeromAfter seeing the blazing speeds of the Intel Core 2 Duo (code-named Conroe) for desktops, I could only imagine what's in store for laptops. Just two months after the release of the Conroe, the first laptops with the Core 2 Duo processor, code-named "Merom," showed up on my bench. WinBook has paid its dues as a system builder for some time now, and despite being a lesser-known vendor, it has managed to keep pace with the latest technology. This lightweight media notebook is one of the first machines to arrive in PC Magazine Labs with the Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16-GHz T7400 and, boy, is it fast.

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WinBook Computer Corp.

http://www.winbook.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $1,299.00 Direct
  • Type: General Purpose, Media, Small Business
  • Operating System: MS Windows XP Professional
  • Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo T7400
  • Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Weight: 5.3 lb
  • Screen Size: 14.1 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Storage Capacity: 120 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11a/g
  • Primary Optical Drive: DVD+R DL

Bottom Line

Although it boasts an extremely fast Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the T231's heat issues and poor battery life are hard to ignore.

Pros

Performed faster than a similarly clocked Intel Core Duo. Reasonable price. Lightweight.

Cons

Runs really hot. Disappointing battery life.


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