10.13.07
Need an ultra-portable
I am in the market for an ultra-portable laptop. There are several criteria however:
– must have a keyboard sufficient to touch type blogposts
–must be able to connect to a projector for presentations
–wireless although bluetooth optional
–can be linux (preferred), but would go with Windows (or even MAC)
–maximum of 12″ LCD screen and would like <=3.5 pounds
–battery life as long as possible-actually have seen some at 2 hours 
–built in cam-corder / mic would be nice for video-casting or skype-casting
I am so tired of lugging around the units I have. Getting too old for the weight.
I have been searching - but, just can’t find exactly the ONE. Some of my latest thoughts (reviews from cnet.com):
| Averatec 1579 | 1.06GHz Intel Core Duo Ultra Low Voltage U2400 1GB, 667MHz DDR2 120GB 5,400rpm Intel 945 Intel Mobile Express 945GM Windows Vista Premium10.5 x 8.1 x 1.5 inches (diagonal)11.1 inches System weight / Weight with AC adapter [pounds] |
Lenovo 3000 V200 |
2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2GB of 667MHz120GB at 5,400rpm Intel GMA X3100 (integrated)t Mobile Intel Express 965GM Windows Vista Business Dimensions 12 x 9 x 1.3 Screen size (diagonal) System weight / Weight with AC adapter |
U1Efrom Asus not sure which ASUS are really available in the states |
12.1-inch, 3.3 pound U6S laptop, in this case shrinking things down to an 11.1-inch WXGA display and a mere 2.2 pound carrying weight (albeit with only a 3 cell battery). Otherwise, you’ll get an Intel Core Duo ULV7500 processor, up to 2GB of RAM, a 100GB hard drive, and built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, with an external DVD burner thrown in for good measure. A nine cell battery is also available for those that actually want to get some work done, with it apparently promising upwards of six hours of running time from Engadget |
Suggestions?
