Uma

Uma is my Dell XPS M1210 laptop purchased in September 2006. Other than (crappy) work laptops, it's the first laptop I've had since I bought Parvati nine years ago. Since it's mainly used for travel, I wanted a small laptop, but I still wanted a powerful machine, and the Dell is about the only option out there. I'm really happy with it. It's the perfect size to carry around, the battery life is very good, the WiFi works great, and it has enough power for moderate gaming. It runs Quake 4 fairly well at low resolution, and it does well on Half-Life 2 also.

Uma is another name for Parvati, Shiva's consort in Hinduism.

Dell XPS M1210

• Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200 (2GHz/667MHz/4MB)
• 2GB Dual Shared Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 DIMMs)
• NVIDIA 256MB GeForce Go 7400 TurboCache video card
• 100GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive
• 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/g WiFi card
• Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
• Integrated 10/100 network card and modem
• Sound Blaster Audigy HD Software Edition

Accessories

• Logitech V270 Cordless Optical Notebook Mouse for Bluetooth
• Interlink ExpressCard Media Remote for Bluetooth
• extra 9-cell battery
• Case Logic 13" Student Laptop Shuttle (beige)
• Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition 100GB 5400RPM USB 2.0 external hard drive (for backups)
• Western Digital Passport 60GB 5400RPM USB 2.0 external hard drive (for extra storage, sneakernet file transfer)

Software

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
  (upgraded from Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005)

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