Typical price: £150
What is it: Cheap netbook with built-in VoIP handset
What we think: It has its downsides, but it's a decent low-cost netbook for people with limited needs
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 August 2009
Tags: Elonex, Elonex Websurfer, laptops, ports, productivity
We like:
Small and light; solid build; integrated VoIP phone
We don't like:
Noisy fan; tiny trackpad; cramped keyboard
CNET UK judgement:
The Elonex Websurfer is a good choice for undemanding users seeking an inexpensive netbook. The touchscreen on the more expensive model is largely superfluous though, so the cheaper standard version is a better deal
Full review:
The Websurfer has been recently launched by Elonex but isn't entirely new -- the Via NanoBook chassis on which it's based was first seen at Computex in 2007, and various rebadged models have been available since then. The difference now is the price. While those early models were selling for a silly £500, the Websurfer is available online for around only £150, which perhaps explains why it's a top seller at many online stores. Continue Reading...
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