Datawind Ubisurfer

This is slightly smaller than many current netbooks, which makes it easier to carry – and also makes it more affordable (even before you've added the benefit of a year's mobile data included in the price). If you need a simple laptop-style device with a proper keyboard for email, web browsing and even a little bit of document editing, this is a practical choice. It works on GPRS, not 3G, which means you'll be able to go online pretty much anywhere there's a mobile phone connection. There's some kind of compression that speeds up your mobile web surfing, although it's never going to be quite the same experience as 3G HSDPA or WiFi. (Incidentally, there's WiFi built in so you can save your inclusive data bundle when you’re at home). The performance doesn't match a high-spec netbook running Windows 7 – but neither does the price. I think it's great value for money – and it's genuinely portable, unlike many so-called lightweight devices.

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For what i wanted, checking ebay etc. when i should be working this little gadget is perfect! With no contract to sign and no monthly fee the thirty hours free web surfing is plenty when your away from your home computer and you wish to keep an eye on things. Compact and neat its easy to pop into your handbag and for those of us who are a bit technophobic it so easy to use. A great value for money product!

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I have had a good chance to try out the internet options. The GPRS version works surprisingly well and has a simpler interface than usual browsers but still very user friendly. On reviews elsewhere I saw complaints about the speed of loading, but considering it has a 400Mhz processer and 128Mb of Ram, it does well enough for me loading pages in around 8 sec's even at home where my the mobile signal is not that good. I was able to bank online easily enough, and the googlemap facility works faster than on my laptop. The WiFi option works well, though "busy" websites and those with adverts running in the background do slow things down. Overall a very usable little device, you do have to be a little patient for programs to start, but given the spec hardly surprising, once loaded they work fine. Overall a good system to run alongside my main laptop, will suit all sorts of users.

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