The idea behind netbooks is that they are budget mobile computers, perfect for use on the move and acting as a secondary machine to your main computer. The Advent Milano certainly scores on the cost front, as it’s the most cost-effective machine we’ve seen in some time but how doe sit stack up? Find out n our Advent Milano review…
The Advent Milano doesn’t offer a whole lot out of the ordinary, as it’s a 10.1-inch netbook with standard 1024 x 600-pixel resolution. What’s more, the tech spec is also rather standard, being a Windows XP machine running the Intel Atom N270 processor and coming with 1024MB of memory and 160GB hard drive.
What’s more, it also comes with Windows XP on-board. So far, so last year. However, the 1.2kg weight is appealing and the build quality of the Advent Milano is better than we were expecting for a budget netbook.
It feels solid in the hand and easily compares with the likes of the amsung N130 and Dell Inspiron Mini 10v in the quality stakes. We also rather like the look of this netbook, as the glossy black lid comes with a neat pattern on it. Open the Advent Milano up and you’ll find the pattern is matched on the palm rests.
The screen isn’t as sharp as we’d like and it has a rather narrow viewing angle. However, it sits on rather sturdy hinges, so you won’t find the screen rocking when you type, great news if you intend to use it on the move.
Along side the decent sized screen, the keyboard is a good size and fills the whole width of the case. The keys have a good deal of travel and feel solid to the touch as you type. The touchpad and mouse buttons are less impressive, as they
Where the Advent Milano starts to show its budget credentials is in the battery life stakes, as you’ll find the 3-cell battery will only last a couple of hours. We managed to get it to run for closer to three hours but this meant turning the screen brightness down.
Verdict
The Advent Milano offers everything the mobile user on a budget could need. It’s a better looking machine than some but you will find the battery life limits portability. We liked the keyboard and the overall build makes this feel more expensive than his budget price would have you believe.
Best Features
Well built
Good keyboard
Great price
Not so good
Poor battery life
Ageing tech
Closest rivals
Samsung N110
This fresh update of the award winning NC10 brings with it a better screen and keyboard but still has the same knockout battery life
Dell Inspiron Mini 10
The stylish design, bright screen and good-sized keyboard make this a great all-rounder at an affordable price
Acer AOD150-1B Blue
This may not be the freshest netbook design around but the keyboard is comfortable, the battery life impressive and the specification great value for the price
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