The Twinhead Efio! 2B18 PTK gives the impression of a modern, sporty and sleek notebook. It's powered by a Pentium 4-M processor running at 1.8GHz, and carries 384MB memory and a 40GB hard drive. These core specifications describe a reasonably powerful portable capable of taking the strain of daily office productivity tasks. This is shown by the fairly strong SYSmark score, although it's not the fastest notebook we've seen.
Complementing its ability to play DVDs on the TFT, the 2B18 PTK also offers an S-Video port so that you can enjoy your movies on a television.
The notebook offers a moderate level of connectivity, including a 56K modem, 10/100 Ethernet and Type II PCMCIA. There are also three USB 2.0 ports spread across both sides of the chassis, which is a nice touch. If you wanted to use an external keyboard and mouse, you'd have to use the USB interface as there are no PS/2 ports.
The unit has a slim chassis, and its metallic silver colour and rounded-edge design contribute to a fashionable look. There are also four TrackPad buttons, two of them installed on a 'rocking' button that is configurable and can be used as a scrolling system. The keyboard is 'spillproof' and should provide some degree of protection against any coffee-related accidents. The actual build quality of the chassis is, however, another matter. We found that the TrackPad buttons would bend inward when a little extra pressure is applied, and the combo-drive tray felt fragile.
At its core, the Twinhead Efio! 2B18 PTK features some good specifications. It has a fast processor and can handle the typical workload expected of most notebooks. Its sleek and modern design should also turn heads.Weighing in at 2.73kg the notebook is slightly heavier than it looks.
Overall it's a slick, well-priced portable with balanced features but not terribly rugged.