The hardware specs:
- CPU Type : Intel Atom / N270(1.60GHz)
CPU FSB : 533MHz
CPU L2 Cache : 512KB
Display : 11.6" Widescreen Display
Max Resolution : 1366 x 768
Display Feature : LED backlight & BrightView
Graphics Processor : NVIDIA ION LE graphics
Video Memory : Shared system memory
Memory Slots : 1 x 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Memory : 1GB (3GB supported)
Hard Drive : 160GB / 5400 RPM / SATA
Dimension & Weight : 11.40" x 8.03" x 0.78" / 3.22 lbs
Netbook Camera : Built-in
Communications : LAN (10/100Mbps) / WLAN (802.11b/g Wireless LAN)
Ports : 3 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI, Headphone-out, Microphone in combo jack (compatible with 3.5mm, 4-conductor jack with stereo audio and mono mic)
Audio : Integrated Sound Card, Altec Lansing Speakers
Input Device : Touch Pad with dedicated vertical Scroll Up/Down (note: no on/off button)
Keyboard : 92% full sized keyboard
Card Reader : 5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards
Power : 65-watt AC adapter
Battery : 6-cell lithium ion
I have maxed out the RAM to 3GB, and removed the HDD to save battery power and to keep the heat down. I'm booting off of a tiny 4GB USB stick, which is only about 5mm protruding from the port. I have a 16GB class 10 SD card for additional storage (not used, yet), though I think I may add a SSD in place of the original HDD, for speed reasons.
I plan to add my Chrome bookmarks and things such as the "Downloads" directory onto another partition and mount and/or use symbolic links to avoid using a save file. I don't like the constant saving or the slower boot and shutdown times.
The NVidia GPU makes video playback very smooth, and has HDMI output.
It's worth mentioning: My father-in-law got a new Acer Revo "net top" PC for Christmas. It has nearly identical hardware as my netbook. It runs Puppy even faster.
If you're looking for a cheap laptop that performs extremely well with Puppy, check out the HP Mini 311!