@WixosTrix i bet you didn't know there's a restriction on CULVs that they cannot be used on a 10" device or smaller... and, think about battery life.. i wouldnt want a 10" slate that runs only 2.5 hours for me
I didn't know about that restriction. But CULV have better battery life than that. The Asus UL series or whatever have CULV's and they're rated atleast 10 hours, a couple 12.
@WixosTrix Yes, UP TO 12 hours depending on configuration and usage. That means: least powerfull CPU with most powerfull battery (8cells), power saving features on and no heavy tasks running.
@MaTdg I have the ASUS UL30A-A2 and I can verify that it lasts 6-8 hours easily with me watching streaming video on Hulu, playing online poker, and browsing the web at a pretty constant rate.
Incidentally, far and away the best laptop I've ever bought (It was recommended on Gizmodo and is a sister model of one of Engadget's choices for the Holiday Gift Guide).
@MaTdg I have the ASUS UL30A-A2, and I can verify that it lasts 6-8 hours easily with me streaming video on Hulu, playing online poker, and browsing the web at a constant pace.
Incidentally, best laptop I've ever bought (Giz said it was their choice for laptop of the year 2009, and it is a sister model to one of Engadget's choices for the Holiday Gift Guide -- the UL80Vt.)
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Interesting, kinda hoped for a non-atom, but I guess atom's the only choice for that price point/form factor
@akbc
This almost kills it for me. I was hoping for a Intel CULV. But I know I shouldnt wish such things...
@akbc
Same here, it just killed the product for me...the atom CPU and the high price
@akbc
I am with you guys. Atom is too slow for me, but at that price point I guess there isn't a whole lot of choice. I might get one for traveling though
@WixosTrix
i bet you didn't know there's a restriction on CULVs that they cannot be used on a 10" device or smaller...
and, think about battery life..
i wouldnt want a 10" slate that runs only 2.5 hours for me
@akbc No kidding, I'd think at this price point they can at least through in a CULV, even a single core is way better than the Atom.
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I didn't know about that restriction. But CULV have better battery life than that. The Asus UL series or whatever have CULV's and they're rated atleast 10 hours, a couple 12.
@WixosTrix Yes, UP TO 12 hours depending on configuration and usage.
That means: least powerfull CPU with most powerfull battery (8cells), power saving features on and no heavy tasks running.
@akbc Not a powerhouse, bur frogal and a lot more powerful than a cellphone processor. =)
@akbc
i'm amazed nobody has brought up notion inks adam. It's leagues ahead in technology and supposed to be under $400...
@MaTdg I have the ASUS UL30A-A2 and I can verify that it lasts 6-8 hours easily with me watching streaming video on Hulu, playing online poker, and browsing the web at a pretty constant rate.
Incidentally, far and away the best laptop I've ever bought (It was recommended on Gizmodo and is a sister model of one of Engadget's choices for the Holiday Gift Guide).
@MaTdg I have the ASUS UL30A-A2, and I can verify that it lasts 6-8 hours easily with me streaming video on Hulu, playing online poker, and browsing the web at a constant pace.
Incidentally, best laptop I've ever bought (Giz said it was their choice for laptop of the year 2009, and it is a sister model to one of Engadget's choices for the Holiday Gift Guide -- the UL80Vt.)
@Keith Becker Nooooo! Now my conversation contribution will be devalued in light of the dreaded double post. CURSE YOU ENGADGET COMMENTING SYSTEM AND MY NEED FOR INSTANT VIEWING OF WHAT I WROTE ... A PLAGUE, ON BOTH YOUR HOUSES!
@akbc
lol everyone wish to have 10h long battery and power to run latest games in full detail. Not gonna happen someone needs to compromise...