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    Asus X205TA - Microsoft Netbook $149 Intel Atom quad core, 2GB RAM, 32GB SSD

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by HTWingNut, Feb 13, 2015.

  1. HTWingNut

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    http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...ntsDay_en_US_FullLine_2-13-15_Hero_Shopnow_HV

    It's not much, but it is basically a Windows version of a Chromebook. You can surf, and do Office apps and watch videos, and it's basically disposable at $150. Has free shipping too. State sales tax may be applicable depending if they have a Microsoft Store in your state.

    Tech specs
    • Processor
      Intel® Bay Trail-T Quad Core Z3735 1.33 GHz Processor
    • Operating System
      Windows 8.1
    • Memory
      DDR3L 1333 MHz SDRAM, 2 GB
    • Display
      11.6" 16:9 HD (1366x768) Glare panel
    • Graphic
      Integrated Intel® HD Graphics
    • Storage
      32GB eMMC
    • Card Reader
      card reader (Micro SD Micro SDXC Micro SDHC )
    • Camera
      VGA Web Camera
    • Networking
      Built-in Bluetooth™ V4.0
    • Interface
      1 x Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack
      2 x USB 2.0 port(s)
      1 x micro HDMI

      1 x micro SD card
    • Audio
      Built-in Speakers And Microphone
      SonicMaster
    • Battery
      38 Whrs Polymer Battery
    • Power Adapter
      Output :
      19 V DC, 1.75 A, 33 W
      Input :
      100 -240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal
    • Dimensions
      286 x 193.3 x 17.5 mm (WxDxH)
    • Weight
      2.16 lbs (with Polymer Battery)
    • Certificates
      UL, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, Energy star, IDA, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE
     
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