Well, I’ve just bought a laptop for my girlfriend, the local-brand AXIOO’s VL-624C. While she’s not really a tech-minded girl, I didn’t think there’s a point to buy her a high-end notebook with the latest innovation, such as Core 2 Duo. The VL-624C that I choosed, priced at around $508 after a 256MB memory upgrade, features an Intel Celeron M 380 (1.6GHz) processor, a 512MB of DDR RAM, a 40GB of hard drive, a DVD/CD-RW combo drive, and a 14.1-inch WXGA TFT LCD display. It is also equipped with an integrated 56K modem, a handy 4-in-1 media card reader, Ethernet, integrated 300K webcam, three USB 2.0 ports, VGA-out, PCMCIA slot, and WiFI. The wireless connection is available as an optional feature in the regular package though, but I got it as well as a bonus.

Weighs 2.2kg and measures 333 x 243 x 24 ~ 33 mm, AXIOO VL-624C laptop comes with a free Microsoft optical mouse, LCD protection, and notebook bag.