Free yourself from clumsy electronics and enjoy uncompromising mobility with the G netbook. Smaller and lighter than a laptop, the G netbook was meant to be used anywhere life takes you. At just under two pounds, the G netbook by Sylvania brings you ultra light portability and wireless Internet connectivity built right in. Using reliable architecture and gOS's innovative operating system, the G netbook is a lifestyle solution keeping you connected and mobile. Using Google and Web 2.0, gOS utilizes Linux-based software to provide a robust and diverse set of applications simple enough for users to dive right in. Next generation Google applications optimize productivity with office tools, email, and web-linked favorites like Myspace and YouTube on the desktop. These features combined with its superior battery life provide a truly portable and effortless net-computing experience at a price to fit anyone's lifestyle. Built-in Webcamera VIA UniChrome Pro IGP Graphics Card 802.11b/g Wireless 10/100 Ethernet 4-in-1 Media Card Reader 2 x USB 2.0, Headphone out; Microphone-in, DVI, RJ-45 LAN Approximate Unit Dimensions - 9.1? (W) x 6.7? (D) x 1.2?(H) Approximate Unit Weight - 1.87 PoundsCustomer Review: Severe Limitations
You really need to consider your uses before purchase. This is a S-L-O-W computer and requires a strong wifi signal. I could not get a DVD to play from an external driove. Two USB ports are fine but lack of a CD/DVD drive is a major drawback for software installation. If you intend to use this for eMail and basic document writing, it will fill the bill nicely, especially if you want it to replace having to carry a heavy laptop wen on the road. Open Office software is adequate and some of the other pre-loaded software is an unexpected plus. Beware - overall documentation is VERY sparse. I decided to install Windows XP to compensate for some of the inadequacies. My wifi was completely disabled and rather than spend time to reestablish it, I purchased a cheap external wifi USB unit and it works for me. I also bought a cheap CD/DVD external drive for virus and utility installation. So - the cost of the $200 computer came up to nearly $300 for me. Advice - consider what you want and whether buying a $300 - $350 refurb is better for you. (Note: I did not have an external CD/DVD and it comes in handy as an auxilliary drive for my MAC system at home
