Typical price: £350
What is it: 11.6-inch netbook with AMD CPU
What we think: Good all-rounder with an excellent keyboard, but its battery life is merely average
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 August 2009
Tags: Packard Bell, Packard Bell dot m/a, portable, memory card, logo
We like:
Good keyboard; large, high-resolution display; ample storage
We don't like:
Average battery life; larger than most netbooks
Also known as:
Gateway LT3100
CNET UK judgement:
The Packard Bell dot m/a is a very good netbook that will suit those who need a portable computer on which to type lengthy documents. We're big fans of its excellent keyboard, multitouch mouse trackpad and relatively large screen, although its battery life is merely average
Full review:
Hold the front page -- it's a netbook without an Intel Atom CPU! The Packard Bell dot m/a, also known in some circles as the Gateway LT3100, does away with the Intel norm in favour of an AMD Athlon L110 CPU. It also plumps for a larger-than-usual 11.6-inch screen and a slightly wider chassis, pushing it dangerously near laptop territory. Continue Reading...
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