As we know with any computer, there will be PROs and CONs to owning any of them. Here are is a look at the advantages and disadvantages to owning the popular KOHJINSHA S Series.
Lets talk about what it has and doesnt have. What it is and isnt.
The specs and hardware are as follows.
2 USB 2.0 ports
7" screen
Compact flash slot
VGA out
SD card slot
Memory stick card slot
Headphone and Mic inputs
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
180 degree swivel and fold
40-100 GB Hard drive
512-1GB Ram
AMD LX800 Processor
6 hour max battery life
2 pounds in weight
Navigation mouse and keys in UMPC (or 'book') mode
Touch screen and tablet mode (for certian models)
So, without further adu, lets get to the PROS and CONS of this little guy.
PROS
+ Obviously the first thing that comes to mind is the ultra-mobility of this notebook. With its compact size and light weight, its easy to take anywhere. Whether you are blogging at your favorite hot spot, putting the finishing touches on a school asignment just before class, or just browsing the web at the office or home, this compact and discrete notebook will be sure to be there when you are.
+ The Wi-Fi is amazing on this! Once turned on, the wifi signal on the S series will reach far more than the normal. This wi-fi finds 8 signals where most PCs only find 3. Deffinatly the most powerfull we have seen so far!
+ Bluetooh set up is quick, easy, and hassle free. Once you set up the bluetooth device, thats it. You never have to reconfigure or pair it up again. Instantly send pictures to your desktop from your phone, or play music from your MP3 player on the computer speakers! The bluetooth software supports a number of different types of bluetooth devices, and it is fully upgradeable to newer versions.
+ USB on both left and right side of the notebook. This is a great feature that is surprising most manufacturers dont do. Its great if you are right or left handed, for pluging in a mouse or any other USB devices.
+ The solid design is uncompareable. The S series is solid, stable, and sturdy. Most people agree one of the first things they notice once it is in their hands is the quality feel of the machine.
+ VGA output is great for pluging into larger monitors and HDTV's. Bump up the resoloution to whatever your desire.
So, lets get to the cons.
CONS
- The small size, although a plus, can also be hindering. Some people find smaller items are easy to loose or not big enough for their hands. The small keyboard takes about a day or two to get used to, but quite comfortable after that. The small screen can also take some getting used to. 7 inches can be ok, but hard to use 100% of the time. Lucky for us, the VGA out will let you plug it into any computer monitor, or HDTV. So, at home, you can relax with a larger screen.
- A do it all power machine this may not be. It would not be wise to download movies, play DOOM 3, and edit video all the same time. The processor in this machine is meant for low out put to conserve battery. It is able to offer a long lasting battery, but processing speed can be slow for the ULTRA gamer or POWER editor. Most people just want to browse the web, work on homework, download and listen to music, or watch video, and this will work just great for that. The processor runs at what an INTEL would run at about 800MHz. It can still do games. In tests, it played STARCRAFT, WARCRAFT III, NES & SNES Emulators, and many others 100% perfectly.
- No CD or DVD drive. This can be a huge con for some and not a big deal for others. Beacuse of the small size, you have to sacrifice something. In the KOHJINSHAs case, it is the lack of CD or DVD drive. This, however is easily remedied with an external USB CD or DVD ROM drive. These can be purchased many places ranging from $20-$200 depending on what it is you want.
So there you have it! Next up, will be a FAQ with all your questions answered!
Thank you and have a good day!
