StepNote NC1500: World’s Most Energy Efficient Laptop?

Posted by Sean Fallon on October 30, 2006
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StepNote NC1500

If you are looking for a laptop that is not only cheap to buy but cheap to own, the StepNote NC1500 might just fit the bill.

Billed as the world’s most energy efficient laptop, the StepNote NC1500 utilizes an advanced 1.5GHz VIA C7-M processor with a power consumption that tops out at a mere 12-Watts.

“According to the two organizations, utilization of VIA Enhanced PowerSaver technology and VIA TwinTurbo allow the laptop to dynamically transition between intermediate power states, providing users with 20 percent longer battery life then comparable systems.”

Complete Specifications:

Operating System:Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Display:15.4″ WXGA Widescreen (1280 x 800) with Diamond Brite Technology Processor: 1.5GHz,VIA® C7-M Processor
Memory:
512MB DDRII 533
Hard Disk Drive:
60GB PATA (4200rpm)
Optical Drive:
DVD-RW/CD-RW Dual Layer
Front-side Bus:
400MHz
Graphics:
S3® Unichrome Pro (64MB shared memory)
Audio: AC ‘97 with Built-in Speaker
I/O Ports:
(1) DB 15-Pin VGA Port, (3) USB, (1) Microphone Port,
(1) Headphone Port
Modem:
(1) 56K data/fax modem
LAN: (1) 10/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet
Wireless LAN: Built-in 802.11b/g
Pointing Device:
2 Button Glide Pad
Power Supply:
65 Watt AC-DC Adapter
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Measurements: 14.1” x 10.7” x 0.9 - 1.5” (L x W x H)
Weight:
5.3lbs

The StepNote NC1500 from Everex is available now for $498.

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