The Commando from ACi is a rugged notebook made of die-cast magnesium alloy. However, the tough construction does add extra weight to the notebook, which is further increased by the addition of a docking station offering extra I/O ports, a floppy and a combo drive. The hardware runs on an Intel Pentium M 1.1 GHz processor with 256MB DDR RAM and a 40 GB hard drive. Its 12.1-inch TFT screen runs at a native resolution of 1024x768. It also has an internal 802.11b Wi-Fi card for wireless access. Under our multimedia-rich battery test, the laptop ran for 3 hours and 55 minutes, it will last longer under normal usage. A long battery life is always desirable in a mobile device. The Commando is certainly a good buy for those looking for a laptop to be used under harsh conditions where it might be prone to mechanical shocks.
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