Vye mini-v S37B sub-notebook

From Register Hardware -

The Vye mini-v S37B is yet another entry to what is now appearing to be an unending stream of new ultra-portables. But its 7" screen is a 1024 x 600 touch-type with a swivel that allows the unit to be turned into a tablet PC. In addition it comes with a 120GB hard drive.

Unfortunately it has a plastic look (though it feels solid) and has a single-core 800MHz Intel A110, essentially an old Pentium III. Also its 1 GB RAM is barely enough for Windows Vista, and the Intel G945 chipset does not help much either.

The S37B does have a decent array of ports, including VGA; SD/MMC/MemoryStick and CompactFlash memory card slots; two USB ports, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a 10/100Mb/s Ethernet port. High end models come with a built-in antenna and TV tuner.

Where the mini-v really shines is in tablet mode. It has a set of controls that can be used to navigate and control the device, making the stylus optional. Another plus is its extended battery, with can last to five hours

This is a device designed to used in just about any situation but it comes with a stiff price of £700. The Asus Eee PC 701 sells for around £220. Unless Vista and/or tablet operation are essentials, it's hard too justify the additional cost.

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