Starbook 750

Indie Magazine (May '03)

The first Centrino wireless LAN notebook

The 750 is the first notebook to make use of Intel’s new Centrino mobile technology, which is geared toward longer battery life (through reduced power consumption) and wireless connectivity. There has been some criticism of Centrino’s claims to extended battery life, as in practice the difference isn’t as great as many had perhaps hoped (4.5 hours isn’t bad, though), but the push toward wireless connectivity is a great thing indeed.

From the consumer’s point of view, the ability to access their home network and broadband Internet from the comfort of their sofa or garden, is surprisingly liberating, and this stylish 1.6GHz machine is more than fast enough to handle pretty much any application thrown at it. Internet access at wireless LAN hotspots is set to become more accessible as more hotspots are created, so demand for this product will only increase over time.

RETAIL DETAIL
Format: PC Contact: 08702 20 22 20
From: Iridium Available: Now
Supplier: Open Dealer: £1169, RRP £1299

VERDICT
It comes with Ability Office and Panda Titanium and the wireless LAN functionality is a tremendous feature.

RATING
9/10