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  1. found the notebook you linked for sale, http://www.mobilx.hu/index.php?target=prod...amp;aff_id=1344 I like the specs, but when you dig into the reviews, when the system is unplugged it clocks the proc down to 800mhz (from the same review you quoted, goes on to say 'atom like' performance on battery), and still only gets the average netbook life of 2.5hours on the standard battery. plus a current currency conversion shows the system selling at: 790.80 + shipping. That should hopefully come down when it is released stateside (note, my point of reference is as a US consumer). I like the added feature of an integrated touchscreen, but don't know how practical it is (I type faster than I scribble). As for the AMD 'Puma' platform, the most recent update on it I found was from June, from ars technica http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080...ile-market.html their conclusion: Nothing against AMD, but I don't have a loyalty in this. give me the best performing system that meets the requirements of the job (this can include but not limited to: performance, battery life, cost, warranty(length and typical turnaround times)). I would love to build a new system with an AMD chip, (maybe shanghai?) and they have definitely shown they are still competitive in the graphics dept. (48XX series). Hopefully the new split from AMD and 'The Foundry Company' will allow them the ability to get fully competitive. gah I write too much when I drink...but I get better at sourcing :). Please don't take this as being harsh, I'm just trying to help answer why the Atom chip is popular. Give me the next best new thing in netbooks, and I'll switch...like the celeron to atom progression from Asus.
  2. Digip - Your points are all valid, but show me a laptop in a 9 or 10" form factor that offers the performance/power ratio the atom does. That link shows that AMD chip wins...but that configuration isn't available in the form factor we're discussing. As far as 'netbooks' go, the Atom processor offers the best choice. Via's Nano processor shows promise, but their design won't be entirely viable for a possibly a year or more (needs a die shrink+). There is a reason why all the netbook systems by the major laptop manufacturers are running on atom chips. Granted I also think the average use span of a netbook will be 1-1.5 years before they're upgraded. If you look at dell's recent back to school promotion, if you purchased a 'studio' laptop, you could get a mini 9 for $99. I'd expect that to return next year and from more manufacturers. My aspire one will last me a year or so, but I will certainly buy a new one when the next major revision arrives...some thing similar to asus 700-901 leap. The current one would be used for some other role, or for a mini box to deploy. Running my killawatt, the unit draws an average of 17W, when charging the battery, 13W when not. For $350, I think a new one every 1-1.5 years isn't too bad. Also for what the netbook laptops are designed for, processing power is not a high priority. I have a 1-1.5hour commute each way to work via train, and it fills the spot perfectly as a light (2.2lb) study laptop. I have a higher end desktop and laptop for when processing power or gaming is important. Sorry if this is kinda incoherent, but I've been drinking a wee to bit much.
  3. Lord C http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_netbooks You'll notice that: the lenovo S10, Dell 910, Acer Aspire one, MSI Wind, Asus 901, All have the Intel Atom processor at 1.6Ghz, Solid state drive options, and webcam options of .3 to 1.3MP. Also they are all configurable with either a 3/4 or 6 cell battery. I'm glad the 901 from Asus is your choice, its an excellent system, but also more costly than most at ~450. Though slick deals posted a link yesterday to zipzoomfly with the Asus 901 on sale for 420 with an instant 40 off for a total of $380 shipped. If you have any references to netbook performance, I'd love to see it, I should hopefully have a S10 and 910 in the office for testing in the next few weeks, and would love something to compare to. I'm still leary of the SSD drives in general, so I went with a netbook that took a standard HD.
  4. Hi, I have an Acer Aspire one, and OSX86 works well on it, there is a modified version that was designed for another manufacturer's netbook, which will run on it with a little work. The atheros card in the aspire is not compatible currently with OSX86 (from what I've read and tried, may have missed something). Since I already have a Macbook pro, didn't feel the need to keep a limited OS on it. I have the 3cell 120gb version that I swapped in extra ram, and a WD 320GB scorpio black drive, and can't complain dual booting Win XP and ubuntu 8.10. Perfect little system for studying on my commute daily. Will second Xarf on BT3 support, runs beautifully from a pen drive, excellent hardware support. I will say that the system is a fingerprint magnet.
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