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Old 10-04-2011, 12:28 PM   #599
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Originally Posted by tompe View Post
I think wikipedia reflects the usage as I have seen it.

"A subnotebook (also called an ultraportable or mini notebook) is a class of laptop computers that are smaller and lighter than a typical laptop."
My point was further made when I spoke of UMPC Portal and Chippy the owner. I haven't looked at Wikipedia since I have been dealing with UMPCs for 6 years. The "ultra" side.

They are speaking of 5" screens usually, sometimes 7."

Another point is as time passes the designations of devices changes, but the most important point is:

I am in no way protesting you calling a 12.1 inch device anything you want.
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