notebook computers

[jcotteri]

^Yeh probably....

[shekki]

the new sony tz series is nice

[ProfMonnitoff]

yeah, and they are finally starting to get cheaper.

Core 2 Duo U7500 2x 1.06GHz ULV • 1024MB • 80GB • DVD+/-RW DL

one with those specs only costs 1700 euros now, as opposed to almost 3000 when the first series of TX notebooks came out with single core 900 mhz, 512mb, 30gb, and only a CD Burner/DVD reader. But if I wanted an ultraportable right now I'd get the Toshiba R500. 12.1", 0.98Kg (less than the sony actually, because the toshiba is thinner), builtin DVD Burner, LED Backlit screen, and in some fucking miracle of engineering they managed to squeeze a 2.5" hard drive in there so you can get up to 160GB.

but i already have an ultraportable and i'm encoding lots of DVDs and working with pictures from my 30D recently and it's a fucking pain, so I want something faster.

[PQRS7]

I haven't bought anything yet.

and I'm glad I haven't.

I've only realized now that having an ultra-portable is extremely crucial, and that there's no way I could buy anything even slightly large/heavy.

I'm hearing that Apple is expected to release a 'thin book'. Any information on this? It sounds like something which might fit my needs.

and please, more suggestions for specific models.

[totally epic]

X-series are extremely portable. I think mine weights like 3 pounds with the extended battery.

There's a 20% off coupon code for the Thinkpad X-series right now (USPANNIV2628). It's a pretty sweet deal.

Review: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-x61s/4505-3121_7-32465540.html?tag=prod.txt.1

[Swych]

think pad x series for sure. and the monitor is crystal fucking clear.

[PQRS7]

bumping this shit up

still looking

they say that apple is going to put out a new macbook tomorrow

please keep suggestions coming

and I don't want any thinkpads thanks.

[polishmike]

new apple laptop or the think pad. you can also look into sony and hp but if you need ultra-portable than the first two are your best bet. check out asus eeepc but that has a very small screen.

[spunkey]

apple is announcing their new stuff in 8 hours! Supposedly a new notebook thats ultraportable and thin, keep an eye out

http://digg.com/apple

[polishmike]

It's worth the wait but I wouldn't recommend it as an only computer.

[sexualharrasmentpanda]

don't buy sony computers, they're beyond suck.

[Juice925]

its probably a good idea to just wait for Jobs' keynote tomorrow in the Apple department, but as of right now rumor has it that Apple is going to be releasing a super light-weight ultra-portable macbook called the Air. We'll see tomorrow at 6 PST

[polishmike]

It will be very light and very thin but it will lack few features that are standard on most of the laptops now. I also won't be very cheap.

[blueblur]

we'll know when it's annouce tomorrow at 9AM PST

[polishmike]

[hamham3001]

u can break that shit like cardboard unless its not make out of plastics like the macbooks..

and its probably gonna heat up pretty quickly

[Lucas]

First thing I am checking when I wake up tomorrow morning.

Get hyped

[polishmike]

it's not plastic and it won't heat up that much

(that's also not a real picture)

[hamham3001]

ya.. lets hope its not plastic...

the macbook i have.. well.. compared to my old 12inch samsung which is considered portable at the time(heats up faster than a car)... is much better, but it seems after 5-10 mins of using it, it starts getting a bit warm...

i heard that the macbook air wont have a video card, but being that thin, it seems as if it will be heating up pretty quickly unless it have some nextlevel cooling shit happening

[VuONG]

what the fuking hell is that... dude is that the new macbook? that super slim one thats coming out or a photochop concept? if thats the real dude wow....

[Juice925]

Everything you see pre-6 PST January 15 is a photoshop or concept. We won't know until then, nor will we know any of the features, price, anything. We are in the dark until tomorrow.

[hendo99]

check this link, new macbook air. http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4201

looks good, $1799 price point, ouch.

[fndmybetterhalf]

new macbook air open for preorder now.

http://www.apple.com/

shit is donkey ridiculous. .76"

[alterion]

oh damn macbook air looks so fucking nice, really tempted to upgrade from my macbook now

[PQRS7]

:eek:

oh wow this is perfect

should I order this now?

or wait for the first batch of reviews to come out?

[ProfMonnitoff]

The only thing it's missing is builtin 3G. Fuck, even EDGE would be ok just some kind of always-online mobile service. Unless it can be wirelessly tethered to an iPhone of course.

[PQRS7]

I dont think I'll miss those things

but what I don't like is how there's only 1 usb port

that's really bad because I need to plug in my mouse, the usb network adaptor, and usb drives.

and I dont want to carry a usb hub

I also don't like how there's barely any styling. It's like their whole design mantra is to make everything as simple as possible. It seems like they are floating away from the whole Dieter Rams Functionalism idea and moving closer towards profit-maximizing designs.

[onemancult]

It seems like they are floating away from the whole Dieter Rams Functionalism idea and moving closer towards profit-maximizing designs.

ding ding ding.

p.s. don't disparage dieter like that.

[dann]

the macbook air doesnt look quite as nice as the mock up imo

$1800

i really wish apple made it smaller and got rid of those thick borders around the screen. but i guess then they wouldnt have been able to fit in a full sized keyboard

im still deciding whether or not ill be buying it. my main concern is how hot this thing is gonna get

[elnatural]

The Macbook Air is very slick, 3 pounds in total, crisp 13" screen. Honestly that's about it. I'm pretty dissapointed in it actually. 1.4 GHz? Well, that's not horrible for it's size, but frankly it's lacking the outputs I enjoy with Macbook Pro. USB Ports, DVI Port, CD/DVD Drive, etc. This really seems more efficent to anyone looking for casual use; e-mailing, AIM, something more family oriented almost.