I think I might do an HP Mini Note if they go Intel Atom like everyone else. It may cost a good deal more, but damn it that Aluminum exterior is sooooo nice.
I have a feeling that the HP will go with the Via Isiah when it is released. From what I hear it will be socket compatible with the C7, so changing the processor would be much cheaper than changing the board and processor.
I would never pay more than ~$400 for these tiny laptops. The HP may look the best but its price is a joke, I can get a regular laptop for that much. $400 is the sweet spot for these things and its why the EEE took off the way it did. These things are gadgets/toys pure and simple, they need to have gadget prices.
Until the Asus Eee came along (in response to the announcement of the OLPC "$100 laptop"), ultraportable laptops only existed as high-end machines pushing $2000. There's room for a midrange at conventional laptop prices.
Anyone who mentions they can get a regular laptop for the price on an ultralight on these forums is exiled to gizmodo where they will to sit around missing the point forever.
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Eh @ May 14th 2008 7:54PM
If this thing is $399 then it will be a tough decision between the MSI. If its more than $399 then the MSI is a no brainer.
Randavance @ May 14th 2008 8:04PM
I think I might do an HP Mini Note if they go Intel Atom like everyone else. It may cost a good deal more, but damn it that Aluminum exterior is sooooo nice.
AC @ May 14th 2008 8:14PM
I have a feeling that the HP will go with the Via Isiah when it is released. From what I hear it will be socket compatible with the C7, so changing the processor would be much cheaper than changing the board and processor.
Eh @ May 14th 2008 9:26PM
I would never pay more than ~$400 for these tiny laptops. The HP may look the best but its price is a joke, I can get a regular laptop for that much. $400 is the sweet spot for these things and its why the EEE took off the way it did. These things are gadgets/toys pure and simple, they need to have gadget prices.
Rob @ May 14th 2008 11:46PM
Until the Asus Eee came along (in response to the announcement of the OLPC "$100 laptop"), ultraportable laptops only existed as high-end machines pushing $2000. There's room for a midrange at conventional laptop prices.
Mike MacCana @ May 15th 2008 12:04AM
This is an official announcement:
Anyone who mentions they can get a regular laptop for the price on an ultralight on these forums is exiled to gizmodo where they will to sit around missing the point forever.
Thanks very much.
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