The question is, which do I buy? The Asus 1201N with dual core atom and Ion, or the Asus UL30Vt with a ULV Core 2 Duo and 210m. Sure the UL30Vt is a bit more expensive and is slightly larger, but the processing power makes up for it, it would seem.
@Conceyted i'm not sure of the battery life of the UL30Vt, but common sense says its worse what with the better processor and stuff. I guess its whichever one you lust more?
@paul Well, while I am unaware if the 1201N has any of these features, the UL30Vt allows you to switch between integrated and discrete graphics (perhaps the 1201n does not need this as the Ion is already power efficient), also the UL30Vt has a larger battery, and it has the ability to overclock itself when power is needed, or turn all of the premium settings off to get about 12 full hours of battery life. I would venture to say the 1201N will probably have a lower batter life than that.
@paul Definitely. Though, I am leaning toward the more expensive UL30Vt due to all of the additional features and options, and because the overall styling does appear to 1-up the 1201N.
@paul actually, the UL30 probably has more battery life (10h+ in real life tests). It's almost the perfect device if you're looking for an ultraportable...only the glossy screen is a bit of a letdown.
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.
I was definitely on the 1201n bandwagon until I found out about the UL30Vt. Screen size was not an issue with me. 13.3" is just fine. If you want something smaller, go with the 1201n. The 1201n will probably be a little lighter due to the smaller battery and smaller form factor (although the UL30Vt is thinner) I'm definitely going to the the UL30Vt. It came down to a faster processor and better dedicated graphics, and the price difference wasn't an issue for me, but at $499 the 1201n is at a very nice price point. So I guess it really does just come down to how much you want to spend.
@Cyrs
Unfortunately the US version of the UL30Vt will be all black. probably glossy. the brushed aluminum is going to a different market. I think the European market. boo... I would have liked the brushed aluminum. oh well... I'm waiting with CC in hand for the UL30Vt anyway.
@Panhandle Good news on the black UL30Vt, if you look at the UL80Vt it is all black and keeps the brushed aluminum casing. Therefore, you can rest assured that the UL30Vt will simply be black brushed aluminum and not glossy plastic! :)
Fuck. Just realised thats a comparison with the Macbook Pro. There go my dreams of a cheap superthin :,( I wish Dell had some sense with the Adamo and didnt build a machine that is a full 500 dollars more than the Air, who the hell is gonna buy it...
Still, have you seen how thin the Macbook Pro is? Still a very sleek and thin size for Asus to have gotten to. And the specs on graphics make the Macbook look much less appealing.
Its really thin for a fully powered laptop with a DVD drive yeah, but you'd think Asus could do better with a drive-less laptop thats pretty underpowered. It's my firm belief that any PC maker could make a laptop like the Air, but without the luxurious aluminium unibody and general premium Apple puts on its prices could sell for
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The question is, which do I buy? The Asus 1201N with dual core atom and Ion, or the Asus UL30Vt with a ULV Core 2 Duo and 210m. Sure the UL30Vt is a bit more expensive and is slightly larger, but the processing power makes up for it, it would seem.
Opinions?
@Conceyted i'm not sure of the battery life of the UL30Vt, but common sense says its worse what with the better processor and stuff. I guess its whichever one you lust more?
yes i said lust
@paul Well, while I am unaware if the 1201N has any of these features, the UL30Vt allows you to switch between integrated and discrete graphics (perhaps the 1201n does not need this as the Ion is already power efficient), also the UL30Vt has a larger battery, and it has the ability to overclock itself when power is needed, or turn all of the premium settings off to get about 12 full hours of battery life. I would venture to say the 1201N will probably have a lower batter life than that.
@Conceyted Also, as far as I can see, the UL30Vt is thinner than the 1201N and a lot sexier. Thinking of getting one myself.
@Conceyted If you've ever seen how awesomely thin a Macbook Air is, then consider that the UL30Vt is nearly as thin.
@Conceyted i guess then the biggest deciding factor is the MSRP
@kopmis I don't think the UL30Vt is THAT thin, it seems to be on par with the current Macbook Pro's.
@paul Definitely. Though, I am leaning toward the more expensive UL30Vt due to all of the additional features and options, and because the overall styling does appear to 1-up the 1201N.
@paul actually, the UL30 probably has more battery life (10h+ in real life tests). It's almost the perfect device if you're looking for an ultraportable...only the glossy screen is a bit of a letdown.
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/asus-ul30a.aspx
@L While that is the UL30, that is not the UL30Vt. I would not consider the UL30 over the 1201N simply due to its lack of dedicated graphics.
Besides, the UL30Vt seems to boast a better battery life than the UL30, does it not?
@Conceyted
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.
@Conceyted
I would go for the UL30vt, just because it looks damn sexy compared to any Eee PC
@Conceyted
I was definitely on the 1201n bandwagon until I found out about the UL30Vt. Screen size was not an issue with me. 13.3" is just fine. If you want something smaller, go with the 1201n. The 1201n will probably be a little lighter due to the smaller battery and smaller form factor (although the UL30Vt is thinner) I'm definitely going to the the UL30Vt. It came down to a faster processor and better dedicated graphics, and the price difference wasn't an issue for me, but at $499 the 1201n is at a very nice price point. So I guess it really does just come down to how much you want to spend.
@Cyrs
Unfortunately the US version of the UL30Vt will be all black. probably glossy. the brushed aluminum is going to a different market. I think the European market. boo... I would have liked the brushed aluminum. oh well... I'm waiting with CC in hand for the UL30Vt anyway.
@Panhandle Good news on the black UL30Vt, if you look at the UL80Vt it is all black and keeps the brushed aluminum casing. Therefore, you can rest assured that the UL30Vt will simply be black brushed aluminum and not glossy plastic! :)
Yes it is.
http://sizeasy.com/page/size_comparison/26613-ASUS-UL80Vt-vs-ASUS-UL30A-vs-MacBook-Pro-13-vs-Paper-Letter
Although the Macbook Air is tapered so it looks a lot thinner than it actually is.
Fuck. Just realised thats a comparison with the Macbook Pro. There go my dreams of a cheap superthin :,( I wish Dell had some sense with the Adamo and didnt build a machine that is a full 500 dollars more than the Air, who the hell is gonna buy it...
Still, have you seen how thin the Macbook Pro is? Still a very sleek and thin size for Asus to have gotten to. And the specs on graphics make the Macbook look much less appealing.
Its really thin for a fully powered laptop with a DVD drive yeah, but you'd think Asus could do better with a drive-less laptop thats pretty underpowered. It's my firm belief that any PC maker could make a laptop like the Air, but without the luxurious aluminium unibody and general premium Apple puts on its prices could sell for
sell it for a thousand dollars or less. Especially in these days of Atom and Ion.