11-29-2009, 11:35 AM | #1 |
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Quick AS1410-2285 Laptop\Netbook Impressions.
I don't know if this belongs on the "Other Devices" forum since I'm not using it for reading books (Yet!).
SPECS & PRICE Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit Intel Celeron SU2300 (dual-core, 1.2GHz) 11.6” 1366 x 768 display (glossy, 230 cd/m2) Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit OS) 2GB RAM (800MHz PC2-5300) 250GB HDD (5400RPM, 2.5” SATA) Intel GS45 Chipset / GMA 4500MHD Graphics 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Gigabit LAN 5-in-1 Card Reader, HDMI, VGA, mic in, audio out (S/PDIF), LAN, 3x USB 2.0, Kensington lock 0.3MP Webcam Dolby Sound Room, Stereo Speakers 6-Cell Li-ion Battery (4400mAh - rated at 6 hours) 1.41 kg / 3.1 lbs Weight. Price: $399.99 USD. Impressions With a dual core celeron and a 11.6” screen, this pc is something between a netbook and a notebook, combining a netbook's size and a notebook's performance and keyboard. The Good:
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So far I'm really happy with my purchase, I have to use it for a while longer to see if I have any more likes\dislikes. Article with size comparison If anyone has any specific questions I'd be happy to answer them Last edited by Catire; 11-29-2009 at 11:38 AM. |
11-29-2009, 11:41 AM | #2 |
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Totally agree with you that the new 11.6" screen devices are pretty much an ideal compromise between size and portability - nearly the portability of a netbook with a decent-size keyboard for typing.
I've recently bought a Dell 11.6" machine myself, and I love it. |
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Wich model did you buy Harry? 11z?
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Yes, the 11z, but I "beefed it up" over the base model by going for the dual core CPU, 4GB RAM, and a 500GB hard disk. It's an excellent machine! I also have the extended 9-cell battery which gives it a battery life of over 10h, which is very nice.
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Wow nice, I'm jealous of that 500 GB HD
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I got it largely for use as a portable video player (I go away on quite a lot of trips from work), so I went for the largest disk available. The basic hardware, though, is the same as yours - same screen, same video chipset, same ports, etc, and you can always upgrade your RAM and disk if you find you need more!
I'd never seen Windows 7 before getting my machine (I have 64-bit Home Premium, same as you) and I must say that I've been very impressed with it. I've not found one single application that doesn't work on it, yet. |
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Ditto Microsoft did a good job with the OS. If you ever find a program that doesn't work on 7 just install VirtualBox and run XP from there. |
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11-30-2009, 09:58 PM | #9 |
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I have a Asus EEE PC 900 with a celeron processor running at 900mhz =( 1gb of ram, and a 4gb ssd. I have xubuntu on it. I can't complain about specs though seeing as I spent $150 on it. I love it despite it being slow, perfect for toting about my documents on it.
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