* Intel Celeron M processor 340 (1.5 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB)
* 479 pin mFCPGA Package
* 256 MB system memory, expandable up to 1 GB system memory
* Support DDR-266 / 333 / 400 module
* 15.0" XGA (1024 x 768 resolution) TFT LCD display
* 40 GB, ATA66/100 support
* 5.25" 12.7 mm height Combo Drive (DVD-ROM CD-RW)
* Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
* SiS 661FX internal graphics
* AGP 8X
* SMA up to 64 MB DDR SDRAM memory
* Synaptic touchpad with 4 way scrolling button
* Wireless on/off, Internet hot key
* Power, Suspend/Resume, Battery Charging Status, Hard Disk Access, Num Lock mode, Caps Lock mode, Scroll Lock mode
* Left Side - Mic-in, headphone with adapter for 5.1 channel SPDIF out support, Modem port, LAN port, USB 2.0 port
* Right Side - DC -in jack
* Rear Side - USB 2.0 port, TV-out connector, CRT connector, parallel port
* Audio Controller : integrated chipset, Audio Codec : Realtek ALC 665
* AC 97 2.1, SPDIF out and 5.1 channel support
* Built-in two stereo speakers
* Input: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 1.5A, Universal
* Output: 19V DC, 3.16A, 60W
* 8 cell Li-Ion battery pack
* 4 hrs charge time to 100% capacity by 8 cell Li-Ion battery pack while system off
* Approximately 2 hours by 8 cell Li-Ion battery pack
* InterVideo WinDVD 4
* InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2
* InterVideo WinRip
* NTI CD & DVD Maker Gold
* Trend Micro Internet Security Demo
I bought this laptop from WalMart for around $500. I put a 512mb stick of ram in it as soon as I got home and installed SUSE 10. I had no problems with the install. The only thing that I have noticed so far is that the Fn key for the volume up & down does not work for the volume, the video card does not support 3D and the two keys next to the power button for internet launch and wireless hookup or disconnect do not work. I have not tried to get the 3D working because I don't really use it (not a gamer). The eithernet card works fine as well as the built in wireless with a Netgear router. DVD works fine after a pacman hookup and burning is smooth with K3B. Audio's fine, USB ports work fine. All in all it is a good machine for Linux. As far as support I don't have a clue, Balance barely has a website (looks like a kid made it). If there are any particular questions you may have before buying a Balance machine feel free to ask in the threads and I will do my best to help. If I have overlooked somthing major here let me know.
P.S. Looking forward to windows vista making Linux a safer place to be!
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