Although there is no DVD-ROM drive, this option is available for 89. The list of omissions doesn t end here. AJP is embracing the future by dispensing with all legacy ports. Instead, you get four USB ports two standard and two mini versions, plus FireWire, IrDA and ethernet, so there are plenty of connectivity options. TFT display with a maximum resolution of 1,024x768.
Images are bright and clear with a relatively wide viewing angle.
However, if you push too hard on the back of the case, the screen discolours badly and, more disturbingly, it takes a while to settle down again. The battery slots on to the back of the unit and this adds to the overall weight, contributing around 600g to the total of 2kg. While it may have been busy paring down the hardware, AJP has become more generous on the software front. Its notebook comes with Works 2000 and McAfee Antivirus preinstalled. There s also a set of five programmable keys, which can open frequently used apps.