What do you guys think of the this ultrabook? I'm trying to get something strictly for travel and it has to be a windows machine in case I need to do some work on it. This thing can be put in a pocket, unlike other netbooks, so no extra space needed in luggage. Anyone ever had one of these? I'd like to hear some advice
It was one of the more eager netbooks. It got a lot of bad press when it came out in 2009 for it's high price point and odd specs (Intel Atom/GMA + native 1600 x 768 Display + Windows Vista with Aero enabled = 'Run like hell.') 7/8 have the potential to run somewhat decently on 2GB DDR2 with an SSD. A lower res might do you better for performance and less eye strain. If you could get one on the cheap and give it an optimal OS setup, I'd say go for it! [TABLE="class: geekbox"] [TR="class: odd"] [TD]Processor[/TD] [TD]2GHz Intel Atom Z550[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: even"] [TD]Memory[/TD] [TD]2GB, 1,066MHz DDR2[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: odd"] [TD]Hard drive[/TD] [TD]256GB SSD[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: even"] [TD]Chipset[/TD] [TD]Intel US15W[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: odd"] [TD]Graphics[/TD] [TD]Intel GMA 500[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: even"] [TD]Operating System[/TD] [TD]Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: odd"] [TD]Dimensions (WD)[/TD] [TD]9.6 inches x 4.7 inches[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: even"] [TD]Height[/TD] [TD]0.8 inch[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: odd"] [TD]Screen size (diagonal)[/TD] [TD]8 inches[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: even"] [TD]System weight / Weight with AC adapter[/TD] [TD]1.4 / 1.8 pounds[/TD] [/TR] [TR="class: odd"] [TD]Category[/TD] [TD]Netbook/UMPC[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]
I was thinking of spending not more than 200EURfor the base version with 1.33GHz and 2GB RAM, getting a lightweight embedded windows 7 on it.
The whole range are completely shit and driver support is close to zero. Also, even Sony's publicity shots show that it's sort of pushing the definition of "pocket size": As a travel only machine with a keyboard, I would go for a Thinkpad X121e or X131e. The X121e can easily be found for under 200 euros: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lenovo-th...t=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item4d23aa1db0
Shit specs for this day and age, if you don't need windows get an asus transformer. Has crazy high battery life with the dock and you can also run ubuntu arm on the side
I personally don't like the form factor of the thinkpads, although I acknowledge they are really awesome and feature packed machines. I really wanted a windows 7 machine, and yesterday I bought one for 211EUR. I think that's a decent price. It comes with all the papers and the vga/ethernet dock in nearly mint condition. Thanks for all the replies!
