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CeleryMan
Joined: 12 Apr 2007
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:27 am Post subject: Need A Recommendation for ultralight notebook |
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Folks,
I'm in the market for a notebook under 4 lbs. Leaning towards a Lenovo Thinkpad X61. Does anyone have 1st hand experience with this model?
An alternative recommendation is welcomed as well
Thanks! |
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boatofcar
Joined: 20 Dec 2006
Location: Sheffield, UK
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:13 am Post subject: |
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| I've never used that particular model of Thinkpad, but my experience with them has been very positive. If I were ever forced to give up my iBook and go with a Windows machine, I'd buy a Thinkpad. |
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SuperHero
Joined: 10 Dec 2003
Location: Superhero Hideout
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:22 am Post subject: |
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it's got nice reviews here though the screen size is a little large at 12.1" I've currently got a 12.1" laptop that I am finding to be a little bulky. It's not just the weight it's how freaking big it is reducing it's portability and I take it with me on the subway every day. The next laptop that I buy will definitely be a 8" or 10" model.
Anyhow is this model available in Korea? |
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boatofcar
Joined: 20 Dec 2006
Location: Sheffield, UK
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 3:56 am Post subject: |
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| OT: Super Hero, you need to change your signature. Macintosh releases as many computers as Windows does. Apple is the computer company. |
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CentralCali
Joined: 17 May 2007
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:36 am Post subject: |
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| I'm thinking of getting this number. It weighs in at 1.2#. |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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X61-T is the one to go for.Pay that little extra for the tablet feature.
For an even lighter model go for the Asus EEE - now released and in the wild. Not a high end maching but under a kilo in weight. |
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dreadster
Joined: 08 May 2007
Location: Daegu, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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| CentralCali wrote: |
| I'm thinking of getting this number. It weighs in at 1.2#. |
I would advise against the Sony UX. It's a sexy little number for sure, but from reports I've read the keyboard is virtually unusable, the battery life is poor and it is very, very expensive.
If you want a similar specced/sized machine, go for the OQO2. This has a much better keyboard.
If you want same size, lower specs but excellent battery life, go for the Raon Everun. This is made in Korea so it's probably easier to get a good deal. Price is considerably lower than the Sony. |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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dreadster
Joined: 08 May 2007
Location: Daegu, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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| SuperHero wrote: |
it's got nice reviews here though the screen size is a little large at 12.1" I've currently got a 12.1" laptop that I am finding to be a little bulky. It's not just the weight it's how freaking big it is reducing it's portability and I take it with me on the subway every day. The next laptop that I buy will definitely be a 8" or 10" model.
Anyhow is this model available in Korea? |
If you're looking for something in the 8" range, I would definitely consider the Fujitsu P1610. 8.9" touchscreen. I've used a friend's and it really is excellent. |
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the_beaver
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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| If you're looking for something in the 8" range, I would definitely consider the Fujitsu P1610. 8.9" touchscreen. I've used a friend's and it really is excellent. |
That's what I have. It's not for serious work (what laptop is?) but it's less than a kilo and I have no problem taking it anywhere. It's the ultimate bring to work and travel machine. |
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boatofcar
Joined: 20 Dec 2006
Location: Sheffield, UK
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| Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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Was this ever actually released? |
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dreadster
Joined: 08 May 2007
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| Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Was this ever actually released? |
I read somewhere that it's coming out in the next few weeks (November time), however it's a little more expensive than the $100 it was originally expected to go for. I think there are a couple of versions, one about $300, another $400. I think it depends on the storage inside. |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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Released in Taiwan last week,
It was never set at $100 it was $199 still can get it at that price but you will be buying a lot of them.
Price range appears to be between 250-400
Released in the US next week.
http://eeepc.asus.com/en/product.htm
Old man is over on vacation and will try and pick me one up |
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