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Introduction
Earlier this year we had the opportunity to test drive Packard Bells first netbook, the Dot.be. Their original config featured a 8.9 LED screen (1024x600) based on Intel Atom 1.6Ghz CPU, 1gb RAM and 160Gb HDD. There was a config available with 3G if you paid extra.
Today we have a brand new config from Packard Bell, dubbed the Dot M/A it features a larger screen, more memory, larger hard drive and is based on an AMD Athlon L110 CPU and ATI Radeon integrated GPU. One the few AMD netbooks around in Belgium.
Specifications
We received a test model, so no fancy packing, it also featured slightly less memory and HDD; the official specs are quite complete for a 399 (incl VAT) netbook:

OS: Windows Vista Home Basic (Includes Adobe Elements 6 and MS Works 9) CPU: AMD Athlon L110 (1.2Ghz) Memory: 2Gb Storage: 250Gb HDD Memory Card Reader: 5-in-1 (MMC/SD/XD/MS/MS-PRO) Graphics : ATI Radeon Xpress 1270 128Mb Screen : 11.6 LED (1366x768) Integrated Webcam, Two Stereo Speakers and Microphone 10/100 Lan UTP , 802.11 b/g Wireless, Bluetooth 3x USB 2.0 ports, Headset/Microphone jack Battery: 6 Cell Li-Ion (5200 mAh) Weight: 1.35Kg Warranty: 2 Years
Packard Bell Netbook DOT Series
The original Dot was launched with three different configurations, all Intel Atom based, all 8.9 screens, the cheapest had 3-cell battery, the middle one had 6-cell battery, the high end added 3G support. Packard Bell has refreshed their line-up completely this time around. And they are now using letters instead of numbers to differentiate between the product lines;
The first two under Dot S come with Windows XP Home:
Dot S: 10.1 299: Atom 1.6ghz 1gb 160Gb HDD Wireless network 3 Cell battery Dot S: 10.1 399: Atom 1.6ghz 1gb 160Gb HDD Wireless network 6 Cell battery - Bluetooth
Then we have a larger, more power friendly Dot M, with XP home
Dot M: 11.6 399: Atom 1.33ghz 1gb 160Gb HDD Wireless network 6 Cell battery - Bluetooth
The fourth model is the one were testing, the Dot M/A, all of these Dots share the same color and design scheme, slick piano block finish with stylish logo:

Lets have a closer look ->
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