Hoster Laptop Computer

This Hoster Laptop Computer is engineered for portability to host a Karaoke show using the included latest release of Hoster software. It has a single internal 80GB hard drive (80GB optional), and USB ports for the external DVDR/CDRW drive, and an optional external 250GB drive for backup. In addition to the built-in 15" LCD display, the dual display feature drives a second display port to connect to the Karaoke Singer´s TV monitor.

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Hardware

• Intel Pentium IV Processor, 3.0GHz, with 512KB L2 Cache, 800MHz front side bus
• 512MB PC3200 (400MHz, 2 DIMM sticks) DDR SDRAM Memory with dual channel support
• A Size keyboard, integrated numeric keypad, and integrated Touch pad with scrolling keys

Built-in 15.0" LCD Display

• SXGA (1400x1050), 15.0" TFT Active Matrix Color LCD display to control the show
• Dual-Display ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 Pro 3D graphics with 128MB DDR SGRAM Video Memory for second karaoke singer´s display (monitor not supplied)

Storage Devices

• External USB 12X-48X DVD+R/CDR, MTU CDG certified, 48x-write, 24x-rewrite, 48x-read, 12X DVD+R write
• Internal 80GB Hard Disk Drive, 4,200rpm
• Internal 8X24X10X24 Max. variable DVD/CDRW Combo Drive

Interface Ports

• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• 1 mini-(IEEE-1394 (Firewire port)
• 1 Parallel Port
• 1 external CRT Display port: 15 pin DDC2b compliant
• 1 external Keyboard/PS-2 mouse port, 6 pin
• S-Video jack for TV out
• 3 Audio Jacks for Line-Out, Microphone-In, SPDI/F DVD digital out
• 1 Type-2 PCMCIA (on left side, see below)
• 1 Card Reader - 1 card at a time, 6 types of cards supported

Audio

• 2 Audio Jacks for Line-Out and Microphone-In
• 1 Audio Jack for S/PDIF Output for DVD Content (6 Channel Audio Output)
• 1 Built-in Microphone
• 2 Built-in Speakers
• AC-97 Compliant

Communications/Networking

• 56K V.90 modem to download software and song database upgrades
• Ethernet 10/100BaseT Network port

Power

• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
• Full Range Auto-Switching 100V/240V AC Adapter

Mechanical

• Size: 12.95"(W) x 10.8"(D) x 1.43"(H)
• Weight: 7.2 lbs including Li battery
• Silver-gray color

Security Features

• Password protection for system

Software

• Latest release of Hoster show software
• Windows^® XP-Home, including the Service Release 2 upgrade
• CDROM writing software

Included Accessories

• Owner's manual
• Carrying bag with strap
• CD with drivers and utility software

Limited Warranty

• Warranty - Manufacturer's one year parts & labor
• 15 Days Dead On Arrival (DOA) exchange
• Extended 3-year warranty

Options

1. Manufacturer's 3-year parts & labor warranty

   • This warranty is provided by Philips Priority Service.
   • Guaranteed two-business-days turn-around on all service calls or they extend the coverage for another 30 days, subject to parts availability.
   • "No Lemon" guarantee - covered products will be replaced if repaired more than three times for the same problem during the service contract term.
   • Philips picks up where the manufacturer's warranty stops. Your coverage is continuous.
   • Service contract is transferable if you sell the computer.
   • No deductible - parts and labor included.
   • This is available when you purchase, or later if you have at least 6 months left on the standard one year warranty.
   
   

2. 250GB hard drive, USB external mount

   • 250GB 7200rpm hard drive
   • External mount case including 115/220VAC power supply
   • 8MB buffer, Average Read Seek 8.9 ms
   • USB-2 interface for high speed transfers (will work with USB-1, but slower)
   • 6 foot USB-2 cable
   
   
3. RF Modulator for modern S-video monitors versus connecting to a standard TV monitor.