OQO Model 02 (VIA C7-M 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 32GB Solid HDD, Vista Business)

Description: This configuration of the OQO Model 02 is a 16 oz, ultra compact notebook computer. Compared to other ultra portable notebooks on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,395. Has Wi-Fi (wireless connectivity) built-in.

Pros: Has only a 16 oz weight, which is considerably lighter than some similarly priced notebooks. Also, this notebook comes with Microsoft Windows Vista business and Microsoft Windows Vista OS, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced notebooks.

Cons: Has only 800 x 480 native screen resolution, which is considerably lower than some similarly priced notebooks. For example, the Sony VAIO TZ170N/B , a 2.6 oz notebook at around $2, 600, has 1366 x 768 native screen resolution. Also, this notebook only has a C7-M processor, which is considerably less efficient than some similarly priced notebooks. For example, the Toshiba Portege R500-SP1 , a 2.2 oz notebook at around $2, 645, has a Core 2 Duo processor. The OQO Model 02 comes with basic word processing software -- serious business or academic writers may want to upgrade to a more powerful office suite .

Suitability: Suitable for those who consider weight the most important feature. If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

Value: Overall, this notebook's features are in line with its price. However, the average price of ultra portable products with a comparable screen size is quite a bit less -- right around $1,702.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Internet more conveniently from any room. (2) To get the most out of this computer's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, PDA or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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