Unit with all the accessories including the external DVD is a great buy

Dual core runs fasts(XP) Vista a little slow. Dual core CPU does run hot use a fan or cool pad to reduce the heat to acceptable levels. Needs a little more cooling capacity to increase longevity of the unit. Any air restriction can cause severe thermal issues. Bought a brand new keyboard under $20 installed in 5 minutes unit is used looks like new, A 12" screen netbook can't beat it. Very light easy to handle. Just keep it cool. A cool pad with fans keeps it under 50C on the CPU the hard drive is ok!

2010 Kia Soul at Vans Warped Tour

Want to see the 2010 Kia Soul before its September launch at the 2008 Paris motor show? Make your way to this summer's 2008 Vans Warped Tour.

As an official sponsor of the skateboard-'n'-music festival, Kia's hawking its wares at most stops along the nationwide tour, including what seems to be a production-intent Soul hatchback.We say "seems to be", for in the interest of retaining some suspense for the Paris show, Kia's lightly disguised the Soul for its appearances at the Tour. Painted in silver, the Soul slated for display sports checkerboard-print tarps over its front and rear fascias, obscuring just enough detail to raise curiousity. Likewise, the windows to the Soul's interior have been deep-tinted to the point of obscuring any glimpse of what's inside.

Although the Soul's set to go on sale in the U.S. in early 2009, the Warped Tour begins June 20th in Pomona, California.

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