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eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC

eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC
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May 28, 2012
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eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC

eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC

The Flipstart micro-PC has a 1.1GHz Pentium M processor, 512MB of RAM and a 30GB hard drive.


eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC – Flipstart Navigator

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Along with the standard Windows XP navigation options, the Flipstart includes its own navigation pane, which can be launched with a click of a button.


eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC – Thumbs Do the Typing

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Typing on the Flipstart is kind of like typing on a very large BlackBerry.


eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC – Integrated Zoom

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Given the small screen and resolution of the Flipstart, the integrated zoom is pretty much a necessity for reading content.


eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC – The Flipstart InfoPane

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With the InfoPane on the cover of the Flipstart, we could easily access and read e-mails and access contacts and calendar information.


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eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC – Port Replicator

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An additional port replicator for the Flipstart somewhat easily attaches to the back.


eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC – Connecting External Devices

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The Flipstart port replicator provides connections for VGA, ethernet and additional USB ports.


eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC – The Flipstart is half battery

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The entire bottom half of the Flipstart is the battery, which can be easily detached.


eWEEK Labs Walkthrough: Flipstart super compact PC – The full Flipstart kit

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Included with our Flipstart were the port replicator, a headset with microphone, and a carrying bag.

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