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Screen size (Inches)
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17.3
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Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
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Operating system
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Windows 7 Home Premium
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Software on which the device runs
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RAM in GB
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4
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RAM in GB
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1
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Number of Cores
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Dual
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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.
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Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes)
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500
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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.
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Hard disk capacity (Gigabytes)
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640
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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.
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Screen Resolution (pixels)
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1600x900 (WXGA)
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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
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Screen Resolution (pixels)
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WSXGA
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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
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Processor Brand
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Intel ®
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There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
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Processor Brand
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Intel
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There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
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Processor
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Core i3
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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.
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Processor
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Core™ i3
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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.
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Processor Number
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330M
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This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
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Processor Number
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I3-370M
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This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
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Processor Speed in MHz
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2100
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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.
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Processor Speed in MHz
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2400
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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.
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USB port
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3
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Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
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USB port
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4
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Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
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Integrated Webcam
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Yes
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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.
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WiFi
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Yes
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Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
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Bluetooth
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Yes
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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
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3G
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No
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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.
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Fingerprint Access
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No
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Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
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Remote control
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No
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DVD Writer
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Yes
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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.
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DVD Writer
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DVD-Writer
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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.
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DVD Drive
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Yes
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CD Rom
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Yes
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Blu-ray Drive
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No
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VGA Port
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Yes
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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.
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DVI Port
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No
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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.
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Card Reader
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3 in 1 Card Reader
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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.
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Card Reader
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Yes
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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.
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Battery Life in Hours
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3
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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.
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Weight (kg)
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2.8
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Weight (kg)
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2.84
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Brand of Graphic Chip
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ATI
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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.
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Brand of Graphic Chip
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nVidia
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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.
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Graphic Card or Chip
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Radeon MOB HD545V
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This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
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Graphic Card or Chip
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GeForce GT 330M
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This is the range and model number of the graphics card or chip in your desktop or laptop computer
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Graphics Memory (MB)
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1024
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Firewire
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No
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TV Output
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Yes
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Aspect Ratio
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16:9
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Video Editing Card
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No
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Hard Drive Type
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Hard Disk Drive
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TV Card
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No
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Release date
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2010-11-02
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The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
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Release date
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2010-01-29
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The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
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Debbie, rochdale,lancs
Score 10.0/10Confirmed purchase: 30 Mar 2010