Typical price: £250
What is it: 10.1-inch netbook
What we think: There's nothing majorly wrong with it, but it's a mediocre machine overall
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 November 2009
Tags: ViewSonic, ViewSonic VNB101, battery life, Ethernet, headphones
We like:
Decent display
We don't like:
Small, cramped keys; jerky multi-touch mouse trackpad
CNET UK judgement:
The ViewSonic VNB101 is small and highly portable but, that aside, it doesn't have a great deal going for it. The keys are fiddly, its battery life is nothing to get excited about and its multi-touch capability feels poorly implemented. It's fairly cheap, but we'd recommend taking a look at one of the many alternatives
Full review:
The 10.1-inch VNB101 is one of two netbooks available from display specialist ViewSonic. This model, the more advanced of the pair, is aimed at those who want to enjoy computing on the move for very little money. It's available to buy now from all good outlets for around £250. Continue Reading...
ViewSonic VNB101 History
3 Sep 2009 in Crave
ViewSonic VNB100 and VNB101: Claw-proof netbooks
ViewSonic is jumping on the netbook bandwagon with two machines that sport humidity- and scratch-resistant surfaces
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