Disgo Net Browser 3000 is a netbook that has been developed for people who use internet often, mark the words, only for light purposes. So this net browser is an interesting little piece of kit for those who often update their status in facebook, comment on the tagged photos or posts of their kith and kin in many of the social networking sites, for those who chat quite often using the messengers or finally for those who do light works in the simple software that have been included. Let us study the product in detail.

Design:

Enclosed in a box, the Disgo Net Browser 3000 Netbook is packed along with user manual, power adapter and an UMPC. The Browser has a simple look, the impact of its low cost and less number of features. The display screen is only 7″ which means that it is really tiny. The screen resolution is about 800 x 480 p which is good enough for a 7 inch screen, though not for a normal netbook. Since the display screen is pretty small the users might have trouble in scrolling up and down a web page quite often. The length of this little browser is about 213.5 mm, while the width and height are 141.8 and 30.5 mm respectively. Moreover, this netbook is almost weightless since it weighs a mere 100 grams which is very light and hence this machine is definitely ultra portable.

Disgo Net Browser 3000 Netbook

Keyboard:

It is a known fact that the size and degree of comfort of a keyboard is directly proportional to the size of the display screen. So, there should be very little expectations as regards the keyboard of this tiny net browser and if it is so, then the users would be satisfied. The keyboard is a normal one with Qwerty type of alignment and there are nearly 86 keys. Practically for a basic model that is offered at a very low price, there should be no complaints.

Touchpad:

The touch pad or the trackpad of the Disgo Net Browser 3000 7″ Netbook is located as usual below the keyboard. This touchpad is small and so those who feel uncomfortable in using the touch pad have the choice of using external mouse and so there are ports for getting connected to the normal mouse.

Microphone, head phone and Speaker:

Fortunately there have been no compromises in the field of audio output. There is a headphone jack and a microphone jack, which means that listening and conversing at the same time are ultimately possible. The audio output is reasonable. There are two integrated 0.5w speakers and the quality of the output produced by the speaker has no terrible complaints positively.

No webcam and No Optical Drive:

One big disadvantage is the absence of a web camera! It has become absolutely impossible these days to be without a web camera. In fact the camera plays a crucial role in helping us to stay connected with the faraway dear ones. But the users of the Net Browser 3000 have to live the impossible as this machine unfortunately does not support a web camera. The absence of a web camera means that video chats or conferences are also not possible. Moreover, there is no optical drive. This factor can at least be tolerated at the cost of the reduction in price of the product.

Ports:

The number of ports in this Net Browser 3000 netbook is very minimal and serves only the basic requirements. There is a port for plugging in the power adaptor, there is only one USB port and also, there is a port for using the wired ethernet connection. There are two USB 1.1 ports for connecting to external keyboard and mouse. Fortunately there is an SD/MMC card slot and the memory that these cards can hold goes up to nearly 8 GB. Also, for providing quality audio output, there is a headphone jack and microphone jack. From one point of view, it is a sad news that there is only one USB 2.0 port in this netbook, whereas from another point of view (cost under consideration) the users ought to be satisfied that it at least goes with a USB port and also an SD card slot.

Operating System:

If there is an area where the Disgo forgot to implement the latest technological developments, it is in the use of the operating system. The Disgo net browser 3000 runs on the WinCE 5.0 Version which is very old and primary software. Though the manufacturer promises the users various programs like the Microsoft Wordpad and Excel, both of which are not the full versions, Powerpoint, Image, PDF or Word Viewer and so many other programs, the operating system is quite outdated and so the amount of user friendliness and comfort is a big question mark.

Connectivity:

One big advantage with this Disgo Net Browser 3000 is the availability of both wired and wireless connection to the Internet. For wired connection there is the ethernet RJ-45 port, as said earlier and wireless connection is available through the protocol WIFI RIEEE 802.11 b/g. Internet connection is one of the major uses of this netbook, in fact, it is this connectivity that makes the users look for this product. Completeness lacks in this product. Even after getting connected to the internet, the users have to face so many limitations. The first to mention is the lack of facility to play games online or use the flash type of web sites. This is seriously disappointing and in spite of these, there is always the properly going basic functionality.

Memory and Processor:

The RAM has very little space for the users to offer, a mere 64 MB. Though this is very low, the users can make use of the USB and SD or Memory card slots where the capacity ranges from 2 GB to 8 GB and all the needed data can be stored without any trouble. The processor that has been used for the design of this netbook is ARM AK7802Q216 248 MHz. Both the RAM and processor receive only an “Okay” mark.

Battery:

The Lithium ion battery 7.4V 1800 mha is employed for the running of the Disgo Net Browser 3000. The battery life can last to a maximum of 4 hours depending upon the usage and since this is a “simple-task performing netbook” this battery life is not splendid news.

Performance:

Well, the performance of this disgo product is definitely not capable to be compared to the HP, Asus and other hi-tech company products that are being released in to the market of late, but definitely this netbook has its own unique position in the market. The audio performance is reasonable and light browsing and strain less jobs are acceptable and safe to carry on. But beyond that, there is nothing more.

Warranty:

This product has a warranty coverage period of 1 year.

Verdict:

The growing demand and dependance on the technical products brings out more and more of the same kind into the market and this Disgo net browser 3000 is one in the queue. The downs are no web camera, no bluetooth, less memory space, suitable only for light situations while the ups are only wired and wireless internet connection. The operating system is outdated and also the performance level is only average. If this netbook was invented about 10 years back, it would have got a laudable praise and appreciation for what it holds, but now, it is not so. It still has a long way to go. If you are some one who wants to use a very basic model, then do not mind the long way.

Disgo Net Browser 3000 – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Disgo
Model Name Disgo Net Browser 3000
Dimensions: (L x W x H) 213.5 x 141.8 x 30.5 mm
Weight 100 grams
Type Netbook
Display
Screen Size 7 inch
Screen Type High resolution TFT wide screen
Screen Resolution 800 x 480 pixels
Internal Components
RAM 64 MB DDR (Extendable up to 2 GB)
Hard Drive 2GB flash memory
Processor ARM AK7802Q216 processor
Keypad Qwerty Keyboard with 86 keys
Touchpad Yes
Multimedia
Speakers Built-in 2 x 0.5 w stereo speakers
Communication Setup
Wireless and wired support WIFI RIEEE 802.11 b/g, Ethernet RJ-45
Memory card slot SD card reader built-in
Connectivity USB 2.0 x 1 (support external memory),
USB 1.1 x 2 (support keyboard & mouse only),
SD / MMC card slot (up to 8GB),
Microphone jack x 1, Earphone jack x 1,
DC jack x 1
Warranty 1 Year complete warranty

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