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Our tested model came with a 56K modem, built-in 10/100 Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports (no FireWire port), and an internal DVD-ROM drive (though no CD-RW drive, which we see on more and more value systems). It also included WordPerfect Office 2002, Image Expert, MusicMatch Jukebox, and Quicken.

Weighing 7.6 pounds, the 1100 is not ideal to lug around on a business trip or to class. In case youre inclined to do so, however, Dell packs an efficient Celeron processor and a lithium ion battery rated at 6.45 Ah. And you can expect an impressive 4 hours of battery life, according to our BatteryMark test result.