Vulcan FlipStart E-1001S Review
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March 8th, 2007
Summary
The FlipStart is based on a clam-shell design which opens like a miniature laptop computer; it's less than 6 inches wide and weighs about a pound and a half. The design is designed to be friendly for desktop use, as well as the "two-thumb" typing approach commonly employed by users of BlackBerries and other keyboard-enabled mobile devices. The FlipStart will run either Windows XP or Windows Vista, and is powered by a 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium M processor. The system ships with 512 MB of RAM, a 30 GB hard drive, and offers Bluetooth, EVDO wireless mobile broadband, and 802.11 Wi-Fi wireless for connecting to the Internet on the go or using an open Wi-Fi hotspot. Also on board: a VGA camera for video conferencing, a built-in microphone, and USB 2.0—a port replicator enables users to connect a larger display and standard keyboard in an office setting. A secondary LCD screen embedded in the FlipStart's lid can display data like upcoming appointments and calendar items without having to open the unit. The FlipStart offers both a trackpad and mouse stick, and FlipStart clams the unit can operate for up to 3.5 hours on a single battery charge.
Specs
Type: Ultraportable, Business, Small Business
Operating System: MS Windows XP Professional
Processor Name: Intel Pentium M 733
Processor Speed: 1.1 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Weight: 1.8 lb
Screen Size: 5.6 inches
Screen Size Type: widescreen
Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 GM
Storage Capacity: 30 GB
Networking Options: 802.11g
Primary Optical Drive: External