ASRock G22

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60% ASRock G22
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
Optical drives are often found in ultra-portable laptops, but until now, the vast majority of netbooks have done without them.  That hasn't stopped ASRock including a combined Blu-ray reader/DVD writer in its G22. ASRock's G22 has made quite the entrance into the world of netbooks. Almost as well-rounded as an ultra-portable laptop, it's perfect for anybody who wants as many features as possible for the lowest possible price. Unfortunately, though, the battery can't keep up and it's pretty substantial, making it less portable than some of its rivals.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/25/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%

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NVIDIA GeForce 9400M (G) / ION (LE): Integrated (shared Memory) graphics adapter. Built in in current MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air laptops and also used in the ION (LE) platform for netbooks. Also called GeForce 9400M G. Fastest available motherboard GPU (in 2009). Integrated PureVideo HD (VP3) video processor to decode HD videos with the GPU.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Celeron M: It is a Pentium M with halved level 2 Cache and limited on FSB 400. The characteristic of this processor is the speed, which is hardly slower than an equivalent Pentium M. However it can change the speed not dynamically like the Pentium M and therefore needs without load more current.
It is also available as Low Voltage Version with very small current consumption.

330: » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

12.10":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

2.6 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

ASRock: ASRock is a Taiwanese company that specializes in manufacturing motherboards, graphics cards and mini PCs. The company was founded in 2002 as a subcontractor of Asus and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

The company also has a strong presence in the gaming industry, as many of its motherboards are designed specifically for gamers and offer features like overclocking and RGB lighting.

ASRock has also developed a line of mini PCs that offer a compact alternative to traditional desktop computers. The company also has a strong presence in the eSports community, as it regularly signs sponsorship deals with professional eSports teams.

60%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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