5. The M2N In Pictures, Continued

To the right, but still on the front of the case, are the status lights for the email inbox and the built-in WLAN module. Unfortunately, the M2N is missing a convenient switch that would allow you to activate/ deactivate the WLAN module at the click of a button, so to speak. Instead, you're stuck making a detour through Intel ProSet - an admittedly convenient software module for configuring the network adapter.

The right side of the case is dominated by the optical drive; behind it are the audio jacks and the connector for the charger.

A lot of ports to choose from, but no dust protectors.

The back is chock full of connectors: you have ports for your modem, Ethernet, port replicator, two USB ports, a VGA connector and a parallel port.

The left side of the case sports the IR and FireWire ports as well as a PC Card slot (TypeII) that is protected from dust by a plastic dummy.

We hope that other manufacturers will pick up on Asus' decision to use screw-on bottom covers that enable even the most clumsy notebook amateur to upgrade the hard drive or RAM.

With these removable covers, upgrading your hard drive and RAM is a piece of cake.