Advent 4211

Review by Julian Prokaza on Mon 21 July 2008

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That’s really all we can say about the Advent 4211 and if you want a more detailed analysis, we’ll point you at our MSI Wind U100 review rather than rehash it here. We awarded the Wind 5 out 6 and it only missed on that extra star because of the small battery and comparatively high price. Now that we’ve seen the Advent 4211, we’re almost tempted to knock another star off in order to highlight the gap between the two models.

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In fact in hindsight, we wish we’d been a bit less generous with the Acer Aspire One too, though it’s still fair to say that it’s still the best interpretation of the small, light netbook concept we’ve seen.

At £280, the Advent 4211 represents remarkable value – much more so than the MSI Wind. The small battery is still a problem, of course, but one that we’re more inclined to overlook at this price – as is the lesser warranty. So, if you’re looking for a small, cheap portable that’s more laptop than netbook, the Advent 4211 is the one to go for.

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Advent 4211 specification

Processor
Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz)
Memory
1Gb DDR2 (2Gb max)
Graphics
Intel GMA950
Hard disk
80Gb SATA
Optical drive
NA
Floppy drive
NA
Screen
10in (1024 x 600) LED backlit
Connectivity
Ethernet, 802.11g, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 x 3, VGA, 3.5mm headphone & mic
Other
SD Card, webcam
Operating system
Windows XP Home SP3
Size
260 x 180 x 34mm
Weight
1.154kg
Battery life
2h 34m light use; 1h 39m heavy use
Recharge time
2h 2m
Warranty
1 year

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Paul Davies 21:16 on 1 Oct 2008

Hi Im having problems with wifi on the 4211 keeps droping out on a bt home hub with excelent signal, there are other wireless networks in the area not sure if this things trying to connect to other networks or maybe a power save thing any advice gratefully recieved Paul

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Rick 09:27 on 19 Nov 2008

[quote=Paul Davies]Hi Im having problems with wifi on the 4211 keeps droping out on a bt home hub with excelent signal, there are other wireless networks in the area not sure if this things trying to connect to other networks or maybe a power save thing any advice gratefully recieved

Paul[/quote]

Having the exact same issue. I hope they release a fix. It was driving me mad yesterday!

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Pat 17:08 on 19 Nov 2008

Guys had the same problem just go on the MSI wind website and look for the drivers for the MSI U100. Your'll see if you have the REALTEK card, i.e. look underneath your laptop. The U100 driver is 1.3vr it was, maybe newer. On the Tech guys it's 1.2vr............ FIXED MINE STRIAGHT away good luck.

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Bob 14:47 on 1 Nov 2009

I'm thinking about getting this laptop/netbook , but i dont know what the good things, or bad things are about it. Please reply, i need help!
Bob

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Try reading 20:06 on 12 Nov 2009

Perhaps reading the review that you have just commented on will help answer those difficult questions bob.

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John 16:13 on 20 Dec 2009

I have trouble with my WI-FI dropping out as wello, if Bluetooth is enabled. Disable Bluetooth and its fine.

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