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One Notebook PC will be awarded on Dec 23, 2003. Winner will be selected via random drawing - many will be entered only one will win.  Only participants of Formare Educational Institute Emerging MasterFormat Seminar will be eligible. Void were prohibited.  

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Processor:
·
Intel Celeron Processor with 128KB on-die L2 cache on .18u process technology speed
at 1.4/1.5/1.6/1.7/1.8/1.9/2.0/2.2GHz, Willamette core;

·
Intel Celeron Processor with 128KB on-die L2 cache on .13u process technology speed
at 1.4/1.5/1.6/1.7/1.8/1.9/2.0/2.2GHz, Northwood core.


Core Logic:
·
SiS 650 & SiS 961 4X AGP bus interface, supports host bus at 400MHz;
·
ACPI V1.0b, AGP V2.0 and 3.3V PCI version 2.2 compliant;
·
533 MB/s high bandwidth MuTIOL between SiS 650 & SiS 961.

System Memory:
· 128/256/512MB DDR-SDRAM;
· Upgradeable to 1GB on one DIMM socket, support DDR 266/PC2100
Specification, (DDR333 Verified).


BIOS:
· AMI 512K Flash BIOS Supports password, plug & play ACPI and DMI;
· Bootable from USB FDD and CD-ROM.


Display:
· 15.0" XGA TFT-LCD with 1024 x 768 resolutions (16.7M colors).

Video & Graphic:
· Built-in SiS 315 graphic core and AGP 4X supported;
· High performance 256bit 3D graphics engine up to 143MHz 3D engine clock speed;
· Video bridge supported by SiS 301 LV, TV-out function provided;
· Share Memory Architecture supports up to 64MB DDR frame buffer.


Audio:
· Dual full-duplex Direct Sound Channels, S/PDIF-out supported;
· Hardware SoundBlaster Pro for real-mode DOS legacy compatible;
· Support 6 channels of AC`97 2.2 compliance audio for 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Material;
· Built-in two high quality stereo speakers with chamber and Mic.


Optical Storage:
· Equipped with 8X DVD-ROM 12.7mm height;
· Optional: 24X CD-ROM, CD-RW and Combo Drive (DVD-ROM + CD-RW).


Hard Disk Drive:
· ATA 33/66/100 and Enhanced IDE (PIO mode 4) supported , 2.5" 9.5mm height;
· Upgradeable easily, optional capacity of 20/30/40GB.


Communication:
· Onboard full duplex 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, MAC; SiS 961 Built-in;
· 56K/V.90 Conexant PCI software data/fax modem;
· Built-in SIR transceiver module, lrDA 1.3 standard compliant up to 4.0Mbps.


Pointing Device & Keyboard:
· Synaptics Touch pad with scrolling up/down button;
· 12 Windows Function Keys/19mm key pitch;
· US/Europe, DOS/V keyboard for Japan, full size keyboard alike pitch;
· Two shortcut keys (Internet and email), 3.0 mm key travel, inverted T cursor layout.


I/O Interface:
· 1 x parallel port;
· 1 x external VGA port;
· 1 x S-video TV-out port;
· 1 x RJ-11 Jack for Modem;
· 1 x RJ-45 for Ethernet;
· 1 X SIR port;
· 1 x 1394 port;
· 4 x USB 2.0 ports;
· 1 x MIC-in jack;
· 1 x headphone jack (with adaptor for 5.1 channel S/PDIF supported);
· 1 x 3-pin DC-in jack for AC adapter/external battery pack.


IEEE 1394:
· 1 Incorporates with one 1394 port supporting power, transfer rate up to 480Mbps;
· 1394 OHCI v1.0 and v1.1 complaint;
· Integrated IEEE 1394 OHCI-link and three ports of IEEE 1394 PHY.


USB 2.0:
· Incorporates with four USB 2.0 ports, transfer rate up to 480Mbps;
· Integrated 2 UHCI host controller for full-speed (12Mbps) and low-speed (1.5Mbps)
USB device;
· Integrated 1 EHCI host controller for high-speed (480Mbps) USB device.


Led Indicator:
· Power, Suspend/Resume, HDD, Number Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock on/off.


Security:
· BIOS password protection and Kensington Lock hole provided.


External Battery (Optional):
· 12 cells 2000mAh, 88Wh Li-ion battery pack;
· SMBus V1.1 Implemented, battery low beep warning and 5 LEDs display supported;
· Battery Dimensions: 216mm x 98mm x 28mm.


AC Adapter:
· Input: 100~240V AC, 50-60Hz universal;
· Output: 19V DC, 4.74A, 90W.


Power Management:
· PC2001, ACPI compliant;
· Support suspend to RAM (S3), suspend to Disk (S4) and Soft Off (S5).


System Compliance:
· Microsoft Windows XP/Windows 2000 Professional/Windows ME/Windows 98SE Compliant.


Heat Dissipation:
· 25W thermal capacity;
· Large-size Aluminum heatsink;
· Cooling fan.


Dimensions:
· 13.07" x 10,81" x 1.56"/1.76".

·
332mm x 281mm x 39.7mm (min.)/44.7mm (max.)

Weight:
·
7.0lbs (with 15.0" panel and DVD-ROM Drive installed);
·
3.18kg.

Accessories:
· S-Video TV-out Cable, Phone Cord, AC Adapter, Power Cord and Driver CD Title.

DOES NOT INCLUDE :
  • External Floppy Drive - USB port;
  • External Battery

    Why is the battery optional?

  • Weight management
  • Avoid overheat
  • Battery capacity is insufficient for an average 10-12 hour working day.
  • An adapter is much more essential instead.
  • Over 80% of notebook users operate with an adapter.

    Why no PCMCIA card?

  • i-Buddie already supports built-in LAN, Modem and TV-out function.
  • Users do not need the PCMCIA card to provide these commonly used functions.
  • Use the i-Buddie USB ports to provide wireless LAN, storage and CD-RW functions instead of PCMCIA card.
  • Reserve space for heat dissipation