With the broad shift key, the hand can simply access the double occupied key above it. The small enter key proves to be less obstructive than anticipated in use. The keys only have a slight gap between them and usually a comparatively big surface.
The stroke is firm, especially because the keys sit tight on the entire surface. The keys have a sufficient stroke length, but a slightly indistinct pressure point.
The keyboard doesn't belong to one of the highlights, but it's useable. The fast adaption of changed light conditions is positive. The signal noise of the 640 x 480 pixel test images are surprisingly low. The inconspicuous VGA webcam supplies somewhat pallid but natural colors in indoor light conditions. The flap has a slightly unfavorable cut and sticks out in a closed condition. The included soft case has a slight cushioning for shocks and scratches. The user can chain the mini to the table via Kensington lock. The case's left presents a VGA connection and two USB ports. The iPod or cell phone can, therefore, only be charged when the PC is running. The USB ports don't have a charge function. Most jacks are made completely of plastic. This almost excludes a breaking of the sockets. The same side is finished with a cardreader in the front, as well as the headphone and microphone jack.Ī small detail that we like: The 3.5 mm audio jacks for headphones, external loudspeakers or a microphone are reinforced by a metal ring. On the right, in the Kensington lock's vicinity, we find the port for the network cable. Restrained but typically mobile - That describes the Dot s2's connections the best.
We would like to fathom if the soft criteria like workmanship, waste heat or input devices provide reason for a rage. With a battery life of 5:30 to 11:00 hours determined in the test, the s2 lasts for a long time without an outlet. The connections are, as always, austere and the display isn't of the anti-reflective kind. For this, Packard Bell uses Intel's new Pine Trail platform with an Atom N450 processor. The 10 incher would like to be seen as an ordinary netbook for entertainment, for surfing and for mobile communication. The Packard Bell Dot s2 at hand doesn't have any of these qualities. The Dell Mini 1012 is aimed at entertainment fans with a Broadcom HD chip and the Asus Eee PC 1201 approaches the tech-fans among netbook users with an Ion chip set. The Asus Eee PC Karim Rashid addresses the lifestyle division with its structured looks. Those who want to attract attention with a netbook these days need striking colors, structured surfaces, an Nvidia Ion GPU or at least phat runtimes beyond the 10 hour mark.
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