Typical price: £1,100
What is it: A thin-and-light laptop with a 1.7GHz Pentium M processor
What we think: A decent set of features can't make up for its subpar performance and high price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 19 November 2004
Tags: Alienware, Alienware Sentia, Wi-Fi, hard drive, native resolution
We like:
Compact case; good selection of ports and slot; memory card reader; 802.11b/g wireless; DVD±RW drive; decent battery life
We don't like:
Mediocre mobile performance; pricey
You might also need:
This slick system would look good in a cool carrying case
CNET UK judgement:
The Sentia's decent set of features can't make up for its subpar performance and high price; we recommend looking at a different thin-and-light laptop
Full review:
Alienware's recent overhaul of its all-purpose thin-and-light Sentia brings about a number of changes. Most noticeably, instead of the kryptonite-green case, the new and slimmer Sentia comes clad in silver. Also new are a smaller battery and screen than found on former models. Unfortunately, we still found the same slow mobile performance that the previous Sentia delivered. We think the Sentia's £1,100 price (as of April 2005) is too much to pay for this kind of performance. Continue Reading...
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