Techradar checks out the dot a and concludes this Packard Bell laptop is quite decent but fails to stand out from the crowd. It's cheap but the performance is a bit lacking, the sceen is too dim and there's no optical drive. The battery life is pretty good though and the overall build quality is not that bad either.

"Despite the Packard Bell dot a being marketed as a netbook, it has more in common with a CULV laptop, thanks to its large screen size and (relatively) powerful processor. Nevertheless it makes a stylish, if unspectacular, option for those after a portable partner at an affordable price. The first thing to note is the design. The 'Kashmir Red' finish features a wave pattern across it and is likely to attract and repel in equal numbers. It's very hard to scuff or scratch, however, making it easy to keep clean and great for those who regularly travel, but need to present to clients in style, for example."



Link: Techradar