will1384

I have been playing with this netbook for about 5 days and I am impressed,
its tough, fast except for games, well made, and easy to use

I got the "MPC TXTbook" A.K.A "Intel Classmate PC Clamshell" A.K.A
"2GO CLASSMATE PC" A.K.A "E09EI6"

Here are the specifications

CPU = ATOM N270 1.6GHz Processor
Chipset = Intel 945GSE
Video = Intel GMA 950
Sound = Realtek ALC662
Memory = 1GB DDR2-533
Hard Drive = 30GB 1.8" 4200RPM PATA, SAMSUNG HS030GB
WebCam = 640x480 @ 30fps
LCD = 8.9" @ 1024 x 600
Networking = 10/100 Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless
Removable Media = MMC, SD, SDHC
Power Supply = 20V @ 2A
Ports = Two USB, RJ-45, Mic In, Headphone out
Size = 1.6 x 9.4 x 10 in inches H x W x D
Weight = 2.8 pounds
3Dmark2003 Score = 695
PCmark05 CPU Score = 1483
Quake 3, Timedemo "four.dm_68" = 50FPS @ 1024 x 600

I have an installed an Nlite-ed Windows XP, boot times are around 30
to 45 seconds, and I have done no boot tweaking yet, but also its a
slow Hard Disk

Here is a list of software I have installed so far

---AntiVirus AntiSpyware---
Spybot
Avast

---Cleaning and Tweaking---
CCleaner
EasyCleaner
Tweak UI

---Compression---
7-Zip

---File Tools---
Unlocker

---Games---
BeJeweled 2 Deluxe
Bejeweled Twist
Mahjongg Master 5
Peggle Deluxe
SimCity 2000
VisualBoyAdvance
Unreal Tournament 99
Quake 3
Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force

---Internet---
FireFox, with AddBlock and NoScript

---Imaging---
IrFanView
Paint.NET

---Multimedia---
XBMC
KMPlayer
VLC

---Text---
AbiWord
Foxit Reader
PDFCreator

Likes Dislikes

One thing I like a lot about this netbook, is that it treats SD/SDHC cards
and thumb drives like hard drives,

Another thing I like, is that the entire laptop is made of a thick hard
plastic with some of it having a rubber like texture, the gray looking
parts, and its got a handle

The touchpad works better than the one on my Compaq v3000z

LCD brightness it pretty good, but I don't think it would fair well in
full sun, - going to test tomorrow, upload pics

What I don't like is that the harddrive is only running at 30MB/sec,
only 2 USB ports, and no bluetooth

Its time for some pics



and the keyboard



Top - with cover



Bottom - with cover - blanked out Windows CD Key



Top - without cover - "Velcro"



Bottom - without cover - blanked out Windows CD Key, serial numbers



Later on when I have time, money, I will test a bluetooth
GPS and mouse on it

I am thinking
"IOGear Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter"
"Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000"
"Holux M-1000"

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TheGuv

Is this cheap, like very cheap? Because the Asus offerings IMO are quite a bit better, I think the 8.9" version still runs on 12v! Also that Classmate would deffo be the ugly kid in the corner :S lol

will1384

I got it for $250, one of the reasons I got it was that its made tough, my
Compaq v3000z and the EeePC that I have had time to look over and hold
in my hands, I felt like could squeeze real hard with my thumb and fingers
and break them, there just paper thin plastic, the Classmate is made to be
some what drop-proof and has a water-resistant keyboard

I keep hearing ugly, pretty, or sexy when referring to computers
that's most illogical - But I do like how the Classmate looks,
and the design works well when your holding and using it

As far at speed and such, 90% of netbooks have the exact same
chips, there all running Atom CPUs, Intel GMA 950 video, and so
on, the only difference would be a larger hard drive, and extra USB
port, and VGA out

will1384

I took out in the sun and even underground in my storm shelter,
outside the wireless worked perfect, in the storm shelter I lost
wireless, but that's to be expected LOL

Here it is with the worst possible glare from the sun


and for the most readable


I went inside and went to the CBS website and watched a little
Star Trek, seamed to be a little jumpy at first for a few
seconds but then played fine even full screen as did Hulu,
so online video is not a problem even on wireless


The only problem is that the sound is a little low, I am guessing
its low to keep kids from disturbing the class, protect there ears,
but even with headphones, and on its highest volume setting, it
just barely hurts my ears, if you have hearing loss or are used
to loud sounds the volume from the speakers and even
headphones may not be enough

will1384

I opened up the back - and its got DDR2-667 memory installed



and zoom



The hard drive is a tad funky, never seen a 1.8" one before, its got
a little of rubber padding around the edges

I am going to upgrade the memory later on

Nintendo 64 emulators work well on this

will1384

I found a nice Sleeve that fits the classmate perfect the

"Mobile Edge Sumo 12" Black Nylon Laptop Sleeve"

its made for Apple's 12 PowerBook/iBook, so maybe other
sleeves made for non wide-screen 12" laptops would fit

I also got a Cirago BTA-3210 bluetooth adapter and the
Microsoft Bluetooth Laser Mouse 5000, seams to work
well, now I just need to get a Bluetooth GPS adapter

BTW I am using an old Xbox Controller, S series, and a USB dongle
for the emulators, the game pad drivers are freely available on the
net

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