Advent 4211 reviews: Laptop computer

+ This laptop scores high on size and weight. - It scores poorly on battery life.

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Advent 4211 with Single Core Processor, 1GB of Memory and on Windows XP Home. 3 hours of battery See full product description

Battery life	5.9
Design	8.3
Size and weight	9.0
Compatibility	8.4
Performance	8.2
Value for money	8.8
Overall rating	8.3

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David, Conyer Often on the move

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: This was bought as a back up and a kick around sort of machine to take on the boat or when travelling. It powers up really quickly and is plenty fast enough for emailing and internet browsing. The processor is great and the machine seems pretty well put together. This has windows xp which is better for me than a Linux system as everything seems to work and connect straight away. (I'm sure Linux fans feel the same way about their system too!) I've recommended this machine to other buyers already as its just ridiculously good value.
Bad points:: The machine had an almost invisable scratch on the case, (reminded me that it was a refurbished unit but not a problem at all!)

Battery life	7.0
Design	8.0
Size and weight	9.0
Performance	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Apr 2010

Brian, Plymouth General home user

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Excellent key board, especially if you have big mits like me! Screen very clear with excellent performance. This does what it says,it's a net book. Having said that processor is fast for the tasks it is expected to do, and will run a few applications at once. Dont expect an advent gaming PC! Buy it for the right reasons and it wont disapoint.
Bad points:: Screen/lid wont go back past 100*. Awkward sometimes when using it on your lap. As with all or mostly all as far as I know, there is no CD/optical/burner call it what you will. Buy one if you want to create an emergency start up disc or if used for work, to download files etc. Mine will play films etc though.

Battery life	7.0
Design	9.0
Size and weight	10.0
Performance	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Apr 2010

Confirmed purchaser

Score 1.0/10

Good points:: CHEAP
Bad points:: THIS PRODUCT DID NOT LAST A YEAR PLEASE SPEND A BIT EXTRA AND BUY A BETTER PRODUCT

Design	6.0
Compatibility	6.0
Performance	1.0
Value for money	1.0
Overall rating	1.0

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Confirmed purchase: 27 Dec 2008

Alan, Medway General home user

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: This Netbook is conveniently sized with a good clear screen and reasonably fast performance. I am very pleased with it - it seems good basic value for money.
Bad points:: The battery lasts about 1.5 hours on normal use; a little longer would be good.

Battery life	6.0
Design	7.0
Size and weight	7.0
Performance	7.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Confirmed purchase: 20 May 2010

Confirmed purchaser General home user

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Good size, weight and outlay of all keys etc.
Bad points:: Battery life is a little low.

Battery life	7.0
Design	9.0
Size and weight	9.0
Performance	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 May 2010

Confirmed purchaser General home user

Score 1.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: Would not boot up

Battery life	1.0
Design	1.0
Size and weight	1.0
Performance	1.0
Value for money	1.0
Overall rating	1.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Jun 2010

Confirmed purchaser Music, gaming or video fan

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: the bluetooth will not work and the wireless network will not work

Battery life	5.0
Design	8.0
Size and weight	10.0
Performance	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Apr 2010

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Product Features

Screen size (Inches)	10
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating system	Windows XP Home
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	1

Number of Cores	Single
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to run two or more processes at once, improving multi-tasking and speeding things up.
Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes)	80
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1024x600 (WSVGA)
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	ATOM
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	N270
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	1600
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB port	3
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
3G	No
3G allows mobile phones and mobile dongles to achieve broadband speeds similar to that of home broadband. This allows users to browse the internet, email and download files and video whilst on the move.
Fingerprint Access	No
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote control	No
DVD Writer	No
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD Drive	No
CD Rom	No
Blu-ray Drive	No
VGA Port	Yes
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. The VGA socket is used for connecting a monitor or TV to your computer. If you want to use an external monitor, TV or projector on your laptop make sure it has a VGA or DVI socket. VGA is also sometimes referred to as D-sub.
DVI Port	No
DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface. Like VGA, DVI is used to connect laptops, desktops and other devices to HD TVs or monitors. You can buy a small adaptor to convert your digital DVI socket to an analogue VGA socket for use with older monitors if needed.
Card Reader	Yes
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Battery Life in Hours	3
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (kg)	1.12

Brand of Graphic Chip	Intel
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Graphic Card or Chip	GMA 950
This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
TV Output	No
Colour	Grey
The main colour of the product.
Dimensions (mm)	260x28x178
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Video Editing Card	No
Hard Drive Type	Hard Disk Drive

TV Card	No
Release date	2008-07-08
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: advent_4211, ADVENT 4211-C, ADVENT 4211c, Advent

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Manufacturer's Description

The Advent netbook 4211C is the perfect companion for people on the move. It allows you to stay online, browse files and stay in touch with family and friends.

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