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@chasethebase: I left my comment there, too. It bothers me that much. I promise this is the last place I will mention it, but from a design aesthetic, it is a horrible decision. Most modern web design classes teach you, as rule #4 or so, do not use Times New Roman or other similarly spaced and serifed fonts as they cause eye fatigue when viewed on a screen. I won't mention it again...]]>Nov 19th 2009 7:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serif#Usage]]>Nov 19th 2009 8:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
Also, Engadget now crashes Mobile Safari out on my iPhone Edge 3.1.2 after taking a long time to load.]]>Nov 19th 2009 9:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 10:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
Hasn't crashed through my Android browser, though. But I prefer to web browse with my iPod. Better experience.]]>Nov 19th 2009 10:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
Your patience is of course appreciated. ]]>Nov 19th 2009 10:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
Also, thanks for listening to our concerns! You rule. Now can you just smack someone in the sack about the decision to use serif fonts?]]>Nov 19th 2009 10:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 10:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
And I'm not even mentioning the other font sizes, etc. I think the entire font palette needs to be reworked, and then this site would rule. IMO, design is supposed to sit there quietly and just make the site easier to navigate and read. It shouldn't distract the reader. I love the use of white space, but this font stuff has me distracted...

Thanks again for responding. 8/]]>Nov 19th 2009 10:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
Just wanted to say, it works fine on my 5800 with Opera Mini 5, and shakily on the stock browser. And it changes the ugly font.]]>Nov 19th 2009 12:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
imo bigger problem than the times new is this tiny-ass comment font. i'm 19 and have pretty decent eyes but it's very tiring to read. actually fonts are smaller in other places too... not to mention too much italics.]]>Nov 19th 2009 2:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
Would you fix the times new roman font?]]>Nov 19th 2009 6:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 7:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 7:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Dewel Core Dammit!]]>Nov 19th 2009 7:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 7:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 7:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
I wish it was non-glare.... still don't understand why they build glary displays since those "machines" are meant to be used outside! Have fun in Cali with that thing...]]>Nov 19th 2009 7:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
You think 10" is small? I envy you.]]>Nov 19th 2009 9:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 7:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
is the ION supported by the latest flash update for HD youtube content?]]>Nov 19th 2009 7:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 7:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
I've used the NC10 myself and I think the keyboard is good (samsung says it's 92% the size of an original keyboard). But again I have to point out the biggest advantage of the NC10: MATTE DISPLAY! sorry for trolling...]]>Nov 19th 2009 7:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 9:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/I think asus has me sold on my next net/notebook.
and only $499? *uhghgughguh*]]>Nov 19th 2009 7:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
I am currently in the market for a netbook and I second this.]]>Nov 19th 2009 10:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 7:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
Opinions?]]>Nov 19th 2009 7:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
yes i said lust ]]>Nov 19th 2009 8:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/Nov 19th 2009 8:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/asus-ul30a.aspx

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Besides, the UL30Vt seems to boast a better battery life than the UL30, does it not?]]>Nov 19th 2009 8:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/asus-ion-packing-eee-pc-1201n-gets-official-gets-handled/
Disregard whatever Paul C just said. My logic (which supersedes Paul C's (sry dude)) says the 13.3 in. UL30Vt should have a battery life of around 10+ hours. It's bigger cousin the 14in. UL80Vt, which has the same CULV SU7300 processor and switchable graphics setup (between G210M and GMA 4500MHD), clocked in at around 12 hours of battery life (as reviewed by Engadget).
The review:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/11/asus-ul80vt-review/

The CPU in the UL80Vt was overclocked to 1.73GHz, while the UL30Vt is at 1.4GHz, so the UL30Vt will still hit 10+ hours even if it is 1 in. smaller.

So, if you can afford the extra $250-$350 over the ASUS 1201N, get the UL30Vt. Besides, brushed aluminum is better than stupid glossy plastic anyday.

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