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ABS Zensation Z3 Notebook Review (page 2)

Category: Mobile

by Ilya Gavrichenkov

[ 02/25/2004 | 10:08 PM ]

This notebook may come in different configurations. The model we received for our tests included a Pentium M 1.6GHz processor, 512MB of memory, a 5400rpm 60GB hard disk drive from Toshiba, a DVD/CD-RW combo from QSI (8x 24x/10x/24x) and an 802.11g/b adapter from EnGenius Technologies.

Besides the notebook, you get the necessary documentation and software: Windows XP Home Edition, PowerDirector Pro and Medi@Show utilities, Ahead Nero Express 5 for ripping CDs, and ASUSDVD for watching DVD movies.

I should mention that ABS Zensation Z3 comes in a handy and capacious bag, which can take in a lot of other things besides the notebook.

Closer Look: the Exterior Design

Although ABS Zensation Z3 is based on ASUS M3N platform, its design differs greatly from the typical design of ASUS notebooks. ABS Zensation Z3 follows another style: white and gray colors, rounded corners, intricate design of the cover. I don’t say I dislike it, but the design seems really strange at first sight. Note also the dark panel with the keyboard, the touchpad that stand out only due to the surrounding frame (otherwise, you wouldn’t notice it at all!) and the huge power button with a shining blue rim when the notebook is on – overall we have something “cool” and “advanced”. I’m sure there will be people who will like this design, and they won’t be conservative, that’s for sure.