10.13.07

Need an ultra-portable

Posted in My stuff at 11:48 am by sbetts

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] 3.4 / 4.2 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) 12.1 inches System weight / Weight with AC adapter 4.3 / 5.0 pounds
U1E from 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