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Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism Being aluminuum and tapering so much on the sides does make this wider. If they made this a the typical boxed design you see from other OEM and the 12"PB they could have brought the keyboard right to the side…
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Quote: Originally Posted by malax I've ordered the stock configuration, and it's definitely the best deal. A little faster (and more power hungry) for $300? No thanks? And $1000 for a smaller, presumably much faster and slightly more efficient…
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Quote: Originally Posted by solipsism Is you issue that Apple didn't make a 14" notebook with a full keyboard lighter than other ULWs? As i recall from the keynote, the ideal was around 3lbs. I don't think Apple was trying to achieve the lightest…
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Quote: Originally Posted by melgross Most aren't lighter once you add the weight of the battery, which mysteriously, is often left out of the specs, and must be added separately. There is almost no difference in weight between the HDD and the …
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Quote: Originally Posted by melgross It's amazing at how many computers people are quoting as being lighter, cheaper, or otherwise, are really not, once the actual specs are looked at. Umm.. Lighter and smaller footprint, yes. Cheaper, not r…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Abster2core By the way, that Toshiba R500 21.1" weighs 3.4 lbs with the standard battery. And look at measly processor, the dismal RAM, slow graphic's card, lack of built-in camera and just a RGB video output, etc. …
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Been thinking about this. I will probably buy, but still a bit of a let down. I don't mind the prices and may even go with the SSD. Unlike others I am a big fan of the full sized keyboard and full sized screen. Having said that, I have 4 concer…
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Quote: Originally Posted by witheredmind That is a good question. The R500 has an optical drive and more connectivity, but weighs less. With a standard hard drive though, an R500 starts at 2.4 Lbs. It does have a smaller screen (albiet only 1…
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Quote: Originally Posted by JeffDM The chosen processors has everything to do with the battery life. A ULV system can be lighter and still last longer on power because the CPU consumes a lot less power, But it's slower too. You can't have ever…
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Quote: Originally Posted by witheredmind The Toshiba R500 you linked has an 11" Screen, which is why it weighs 2.4 Lbs. According to Panasonic's website the W7 doesn't weigh less, its 3.0Lbs (2.8 if you buy an extra smaller-capacity battery). I…
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Quote: Originally Posted by JeffDM Originally Posted by NYCMacFan View Post My question exactly. I love Apple and may buy this, but for the record, look at what Panasonic and Toshiba have done with less weight: Panasonic: http://www.dynami…
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Quote: Originally Posted by palegolas It's really neat, and slim.. and light weight.. but unnecessarily wide and deep It must have been possible to shrink away the phat borders on the side of the screen. My question exactly. I love Apple …
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Quote: Originally Posted by melgross Quote: Originally Posted by NYCMacFan View Post 1. What is the weight saving with SSD vs. traditional hard drive? (Was 3.0 lbs SSD and the 1.8 is heavier or that the SSD brings it down under 3.0?) 2. …
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1. What is the weight saving with SSD vs. traditional hard drive? (Was 3.0 lbs SSD and the 1.8 is heavier or that the SSD brings it down under 3.0?) 2. What is the difference in battery life between the SSD and the traditional HDD? SSDs are nice …
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I'll buy, but would like to know what weight savings and added life the SSD gets me.
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Quote: Originally Posted by Flounder Haven't been watching apple stock very long I take it? I can't think of a keynote where the stock didn't go down several dollars immediately after. That's just the way it is, and always shall be. This i…
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1. Would seem like a hastle getting it in and out and of course you are tying a monitor's life to the laptop. 2. I'd prefer something that slides into hollow a base station under the monitor. Either integrated into the monitor stand or a separ…
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Quote: Originally Posted by success Actually thats the first thing I bring along with my laptop. A CD wallet of install discs for applications and system discs. I just came from Asia to Canada and have my wallet with me with those discs as well a…
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We have had laptops with external drives in PCs for over 7 years. This is not new or uncommon. Need to restore the system. just plug in the external drive. On the road, well you'll have to borrow an external disk drive. But I mean who has the…
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Quote: Originally Posted by aegisdesign With all due respect though, it's not for 'most users'. Ultraportables just aren't for 'most users'. If 'Most users' need a 13" screen then there's a MacBook already for them. So perhaps they can called …