It does look compact and sexy, but it reminds me of the Sony T-series (TX, TZ) which I've found frustrating to use. As much as I covet a minimal footprint, I've been much happier with a different take on "small and light" -- the MacBook Air.
The MBA isn't small in footprint, but it is very close in weight to the Sony TX, which I also have. The Sony is 0.2 pounds lighter, but the tiny AC adapter of the MBA probably makes up the difference.
I'm wary of this new HP based on trouble I've had with the keyboard and interaction of device drivers on the Sony. It could be Vista that's really the root of the problems.
In any case, despite it's relatively large footprint, I'm finding the MBA to be an unobtrusive daily companion. I was initially disappointed with the specs on it, and didn't plan to buy one, but I finally gave in and I've been very pleased with it.
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It does look compact and sexy, but it reminds me of the Sony T-series (TX, TZ) which I've found frustrating to use. As much as I covet a minimal footprint, I've been much happier with a different take on "small and light" -- the MacBook Air.
Don't you mean "thin"? That's really the only word to describe the MBA. I mean, the MBA isn't that light or small.
The MBA isn't small in footprint, but it is very close in weight to the Sony TX, which I also have. The Sony is 0.2 pounds lighter, but the tiny AC adapter of the MBA probably makes up the difference.
I'm wary of this new HP based on trouble I've had with the keyboard and interaction of device drivers on the Sony. It could be Vista that's really the root of the problems.
In any case, despite it's relatively large footprint, I'm finding the MBA to be an unobtrusive daily companion. I was initially disappointed with the specs on it, and didn't plan to buy one, but I finally gave in and I've been very pleased with it.
what did you find frustrating? the extra usbs? the dvdrom? the video out? the removable battery?