Ion P8400DL, Halus Dibelai

Ion P8400DL, Halus Dibelai

A netbook originally created to handle tasks that are not too heavy. Its main objectives are to enable users nge-net anywhere and anytime. Because of that feature Wi-Fi (802.11) is a compulsory feature in a netbook, available in addition to the network port (LAN). No one netbook that does not include both these features.So the extra port-a-modem to be quite enjoyable on the Ion P8400DL that dibesut by Metrodata this e-Business. Yes, a modem port (RJ-11) to be present on the right side of the unit, diapit by LAN port (RJ-45), and USB ports. Nge-net is not limited to the availability of hotspots in the network or a location.Having the option to nge-net via modem dial-up is especially useful when we are in a location not yet provide the features or hotspot connection, or the cost of HSPA connections via the mobile network is still less affordable bag, for example in the area.Consequently the connection features on the Ion P8400DL this is really full. Available for wireless Bluetooth 2.4 GHz and Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g). To connect berkabel have three USB ports are assigned to the left and the right side of the unit, LAN port, and modem port.Hey, before we discuss the netbook Ion P8400DL more details, go ahead we cermati first physical.

Smooth when Dibelai
First we see the first appearance. For now the view of the age is very important, especially when that netbook often we 'pertontonkan', eh mean use in public places such as cafes. Not proud when people look netbook due to the appearance of our proverb-3 ad-cuakep, cuakep, cuakep. Now in the case kecakepan, Ion P8400DL this can be relied on.Look casing his jet and mengilat it. This case also does not appear as plain netbook most at this time. There is already a decorator pattern in there, which can be selected between the alias pattern bee hive style hive, and the wave pattern (pattern waves). So we need not trouble to add another skin to make this netbook appear prominent.Casing on this fine when dibelai, and patterns that envisaged there was fine, because the pattern was created specifically with the techniques in the mold roller (IMR). Injection technique is the picture image casing and also the overall look ignites at once luxurious. Pictures will not be any wonder faded despite rubbed with the cloth towel, or rub against each other with the hands.Kemulusan IMR technique is also visible enchase Ion P8400DL LCD screen that selebar (diagonal) is 10.2 inches. However, the casing cover and keyboard panel is also the back of the netbook does not apply this technique it is reported that IMR is expensive.Consequently the panel keyboard, including the palmrest, and all the back of the netbook is also black Texturized quite visible. Feels a bit rough when touched with tip of finger. However, this is actually a blessing. For the palmrest does not become dirty quickly due diligent collecting fingerprints pemegangnya, as happened at the top of the casing netbook. Netbook even more comfortable and safe because they are not held slippery.

Left and Right dense, Front and Rear relieved
Let's sudahi talks about kemulusan Ion P8400DL. We divert attention to the physical facilities. We start from the left side of the unit is used. At this visible side of the back row to the front grille ventilation, and each of a DC-in jack, VGA-out port, USB port, and microphone jack and headphone jack.Meanwhile the right side of the exhibit, also from the series back to the front of the unit-a-hole security lock, RJ-45 port (LAN), RJ-11 port (modem), two USB ports, and a 3-in-1 card reader. This card reader can accept three types of memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC) and Memory Stick (MS).On the back of the unit does not appear anything. The back of the unit are dedicated to the battery compartment.However, in the front of the unit, place the panel down the left side of the keyboard shown in the four LED. Fourth icon labeled indication. LED is left is the power LED will be colored orange while the battery diiisi back. Right next to the right is the LED that indicates the active / not numeric keypad. Next is the Caps lock LED indicator, and the last is the LED status Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. Third LED will emit blue light when active.

Webcam Keep Lights, but its clear LCD
Yuk our open its cover. Once the cover is opened eyes we will be crushed in a small circle that is located right in the middle of the LCD panel frame. This is the Webcam with 1.3 megapixel resolution. To activate it, Metrodata already provides a special application called Ampcap. So to bernasis the world, we live and the application start-style in front of the webcam.

Eh not actually doing it so if you want to record the result as a video clip. If the action narsis the world that want to record, we must first determine the location, file name, and also whether we will limit the duration of the recording in the amount of files. So when all is completed, tekanlah to Record Start option and start-style in front of the camera.

Our suggestion, use a webcam in place of the prevailing lighting is quite good. Also do not take a subject that is too far from the location you are sitting. View may, of course, recorded, in the form of video clips.

You can sway at that time, do not care about the display screen that looks a bit too late to follow your movement is. Indeed, when the recording is playing back, fast movement will be visible to your flow smooth, not discontinuous, such as when the recording was taken.

Time to try it in the room, the picture quality of recordings we tend to appear dark, and-perhaps because subyeknya quite far from the camera-less focus. Colors also do not appear seindah original.

Although the results recorded webcam unsatisfactory, we impressed with the clarity on LCD screens Ion P8400DL this. Pictures and photos, including those taken with a digital camera, seen as clear and enthralling at the screen showing the mengusung resolution 1024 x 600 pixels that. Viewed from any side, the view is still nice views.

Nikmatnya button Touchpad
Jenih screen, but how about the keyboard? Because the length of 25.1 cm netbook this size physical keyboard here, including a full and reasonable for the size 10.2-inch netbook this sail. In addition to QWERTY keyboard, row on top of the keyboard panel shown in the key F1 - F11. These buttons ditandemkan with several other functions, which require emphasis pengaktifannya Fn. This is for example to enable Wi-Fi (Fn-F2). Buttons are also available for the F12, but it integrates with the F11. So to use the F12, we have a combination of pressing Fn-F11. Compared QWERTY keys, keys, function keys for the ESC, ~, F1-F11, PgUp, PgDn, Ins, Del and smaller size.

Finger-finger dance on the keys-this keyboard ivories fun. Digital-tutsnya quite soft when pressed, despite still only accompanied by the sound of not-tuk that there is not too loud. But in our hearing, the Space key issue is the voice, especially when we often have to press-nekannya.

A touchpad with two click buttons appear at the bottom of the keyboard panel. Touchpad derail its own sufficient precision. Meanwhile, the two click buttons below the touchpad is silver colored add soft comfort because when pressed. Unfortunately the pleasure to use touchpad terdengarnya slightly stained by the sound that is quite strong when we press touchpad.

O ya, on the left palmrest looks a hole small microphone image. Yes, the internal microphone situlah placed by Metrodata. Under the palmrest, installed a pair of speakers. Adequate voice quality.

However, when the palm rest palmrest in this period of time in a while, we feel jalaran summer, especially on the right hand side. Sengatan heat is also felt in the right of the keyboard keys, and the bottom of the netbook the right.

Therefore, if you intend to use this netbook in a while, we encourage you to put on the table. Or if you want to memangkunya, use a fairly thick layer table or portable computer that can absorb heat. Lightweight folding table made of aluminum can be purchased separately at the store computer.

Performance
Quite different with most netbook that we are testing, Ion P8400DL this place to come to us with the operating system Microsoft Windows Vista Starter Edition. Consequently support the processor Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz 1GB of RAM that is supported (maximum) less able to compensate the performance of Vista. Booting, also due to Vista-feel slow, takes about 1 minute 20 seconds.

If future results Cinebench R10 benchmark test menorehkan score of 830, and 138 of 3DMark 2006, this netbook is dipersenjatai Intel GMA950 graphics chipset this was not suitable to play the heavyweight graphics. But for the general tasks and typical netbook, Ion P8400DL enough mumpuni. Surfing on the Internet for example. Typing or using a word processing application or other application suites. Used to play the song is also capable. Play the game, during the game did not require the speed / refresh rate that fast still okay.

Battery capacity Minim
Metrodata complete netbook with its battery pack Li-Ion 11.1 V with a capacity of 'only' 2600 mAh. This capacity is relatively small so that if power is not surprising that disediakannya can not survive long.

When we use it to play some games and also the default Vista typing this review, in time one hour on battery power and terkuras 65 percent-according-klaimnya will last only 46 minutes. This is the case when we choose the Power Saver power scheme in order to save battery power resulting in a decrease in performance.

So when the battery is charged, the full-on with the software-benchmark Battery Eater 05, we were not surprised to see the results of 1 hour 43 minutes. Similarly, when used to play HD video, the battery stand 1 hour 25 minutes.

There are a few notes on the included adapter Metrodata. On our test unit, colokkan cable to DC jack-in holder, so not quite fit easily undone when tersenggol. Colokan trifurcate cable into the adapter on the test unit we should be encouraged so tight Feed of electricity grid can flow into the battery. If not, futile course you install the adapter to recharge the battery. And this was our experience.

If all colokan to-adapter and connected to the netbook-steady, re-charging Li-Ion battery for P8400DL conditions to 100 percent will be achieved within 2 hours 48 minutes 17 seconds.
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If you are looking for a netbook that appear quite interesting, Ion P8400DL besutan Metrodata can be included in your shopping list. Moreover, if you like a man who made all things local, the local netbook this increasingly feasible your lyrics. Features wireless connection cord and complete, ranging from Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, up to a LAN, and the internal modem.

In dusnya, noted that the netbook Ion P8400DL dipaketkan Fos with the operating system. However, the operating system options available that may be purchased separately, that is, Windows Vista Starter. If you choose to bundle Windows Vista Starter, you must dive pocket 435 U.S. dollars before you can bring home Ion P8400DL. However, if you prefer Linux, with just 400 U.S. dollars you can get this netbook.


PLUS: clear screen, internal modem dial-up; soft button touchpad.

Minus: Battery minimal; maximum of 1GB memory. (*)


Test Results
If compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 specification processor, memory and chip grafisnya equivalent, performance terpaut Ion P8400DL not too far, except in the case of the battery resistance.



Test


Ion P8400DL (Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz, 1GB RAM, Intel GMA950, 10.2 ", Win Vista Starter)


Lenovo IdeaPad S10 (Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz, 1GB RAM, Intel GMA950, 10 ", Win XP Home SP3)
Performance
Cinebench R10

830 CB-CPU

815 CB-CPU

17 mins 45 seconds

18 minutes 4 seconds
Video Encoding


1 hour 1 minute 32 seconds


58 minutes 56 seconds
Audio Encoding


14 mins 21 seconds


14 mins 25 seconds
3DMark 2006

138

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Batteries Hold Power

Playing HD Video


1 hour 25 minutes 57 seconds


1 hour 50 minutes 6 seconds

Battery Eater 05


1 hr 43 mins

2 hours



Rating Score
(maximum 5)
Performance: 3.8
Facilities: 4.1
Use: 4
Price: 4
TOTAL Score: 3.97


Ion P8400DL SPECIFICATION
Processor: Intel Atom N270 1.6 GHz
RAM: DDR2 667 1GB (up to 1GB)
Chipset: Mobile Intel Calistoga-GME i945GME
Graphics card: Intel GMA 950
Sound: Realtek ALC662
Hard drive: Fujitsu MHZ2120BH (120 GB, 5400RPM, SATAII)
Optical drive: --
Facilities: LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g, modem dial-up, Bluetooth, 3-in-1 card reader, 3 USB, 1.3 MP web camera, VGA port, mike jack, jack headhone
Display: 10.2 "1024x600 pixel
Operating System: Fos
Battery: Li-Ion 11.1 V 2600mAh
Dimensions: 25.1 x18, 4x2, 8 cm
Weight (including Battery 3-cell): 1, 18kg
Warranty: 1 year (Battery, spare parts, freight)
Web site: www.ion.co.id
Price range *: U.S. $ 435 (Windows Vista Starter); U.S. $ 400 (Linux)
* Metrodata e-Business