Hercules eCafe EC-900-H60G/S Reviews: Linux 8.9" Screen Laptop computer

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Single Core Processor with 0.5GB of Memory and 60GB Storage on Linux. 5 hours of battery More »

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Battery life	8.0
Design	8.0
Performance	6.0
Size and weight	7.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)	7.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Score 7.0/10

+ compact with good spec for money.

- the linux operating software is not very compatable with most mobile braodband providers.

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Product Features

Screen Size in Inches	8.9
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Operating System	Linux
Software on which the device runs
RAM in GB	0.5

Number of Cores	Single
Computer processors are made up of 1 or more cores. Having multiple cores allows the computer to process more information at once making it faster.
Hard Disk Capacity in GB	60
Hard Disk capacity is measured in GBs which stands for Gigabytes. A gigabyte is 1000 MB or megabytes. The more GB you have the more info like photos and music you can store.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	WVGA
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Processor Brand	Intel
There are 2 main manufacturers of computer processors. They are Intel and AMD.
Processor	ATOM
This is the processor model range. Different types of processor have different types of functionality. For example Centrino processors are specifically designed to increase battery life in laptops.
Processor Number	N270
This is the specific processor number in the processor range.
Processor Speed in MHz	1600
The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Megahertz or Mhz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.
USB Port	3
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Integrated Webcam	Yes
A webcam is a small, in-built camera that allows you to record video to upload to popular sites like Youtube or have video chats with friends on Instant Messaging services.
WiFi	Yes
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Fingerprint Access	No
Fingerprint access offers you an extra layer of security on your computer and is essential for any budding secret agent.
Remote Control	No
DVD Writer	No
DVD Writers can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.
Card Reader	3 in 1 Card Reader
A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.
Battery Life in Hours	5
Battery life is important if you travel a lot. Long train journeys can be a pain if you don’t get more than 3 hours of life out of your laptop. It’s worth remembering that a lot of trains offer power sockets now so don’t be put off by a low battery life unless your lifestyle demands ultra portability.
Weight (kg)	1.2

Brand of Graphic Chip	Intel
Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.
Firewire	No

Laptop Buyers' Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Unique and efficient to use!

A “UMPC” tailor-made for mobility with wireless capabilities, high-capacity battery (6 cells) and super light weight
8.9 inch screen with 2 available resolutions: 1024×600 (full Internet page) and 800×600
An interface created by Hercules, which can be configured for beginners or experts
Quick, intuitive access to applications
Preconfigured Web portals to make using your UMPC even more pleasant and fun

A powerhouse of technologies and uses!

60GB hard disk drive to store your contents (easily expandable)
512MB DDR2 RAM (easily expandable)
1 multiformat card reader for your photos (SD/SDHC/MMC/MS)
3 USB ports for your devices
1 webcam with microphone for multimedia communications
One high-quality audio output to listen to your favorite music and Internet radio stations
One VGA output for use with your monitor
Compatible with external USB DVD drives

A vibrant personality!

Fully customizable desktop screen: use the image or photo of your choice
2 choices of interface: Easy or Expert
Install your choice of software
Graphics themes available on the eCAFÉTM portal
Stickers to identify your UMPC

Get the most out of the world of wireless!

eCAFÉTM is your indispensable communications tool.
Connect anywhere, at any time, with WiFi b/g/n integrated into your eCAFÉTM.
An ultra user-friendly, intuitive and complete “eCAFÉTMConnect” configuration interface, in your language and accessible with one click.

Included applications

Electronic messaging (email client), Internet browser, instant messaging utilities, video player (WMV, MPEG, etc.), MP3/WMA music player, external DVD player (*DVD drive not included), calendar, more than 10 games designed for your “UMPC”, Internet radio, image processing utilities, photo manager, OpenOffice suite, WiFi manager, bank account manager, parental controls, antivirus…

100% compatible

All wireless networks (WiFi b/g/n), GPRS/3G (via a Bluetooth® modem – sold separately)
All image formats supported (jpg, png, gif, etc.)
Support for all the most frequently used video and music formats
Compatible with Mandriva and Linux RPM systems
Compatible with MS Office (doc, xls, ppt) and other Windows® formats (txt, bmp, etc.)
Compatible with more than 2,000 printers and common USB devices (USB keys, digital cameras, etc.) – see the eCAFÉTM

portal for details

A Linux system giving you direct access to multimedia, Internet and office software functions.

Easy access to the official Linux Archives, containing more than 17,000 applications to meet all of your needs.

A dedicated portal for news, discussion forums, updates, product info, software to install… available at www.ecafe.hercules.com

2 year warranty (please see conditions detailed in the manual)

*Battery life calculated based on a simulation in which the following activities were carried out in succession: word processing, video playback (1.5 hours), Internet browsing, standby mode approximately 5 minutes per hour of use. Battery life duration may vary and depends on how eCAFÉTM is used (types of use, network conditions).

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