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Posted by Pete on December 31, 2005, 3:29 pm
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Peter.
Quaoar wrote:
> Pete wrote:
>> I am after an ultraportable notebook with the highest performance
>> that my budget of AU$3000 will provide. Screen no bigger than 12"
>> and small and compact that will replace my very large Dell Inspiron
>> 8500.
>>
>> I have investigated the HP Compaq Presario B1800 already with Intel
>> Centrino M760 (2.00GHz), Windows XP Pro, 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (533MHz),
>> 80GB (5400 rpm) hard drive, DVD±RW/R, 12.1" TFT WXGA (1280 x 800),
>> Intel® Pro/Wireless 2200 802.11b/g; Integrated wireless LAN;
>> Integrated Bluetooth, 1.91kg (device only).
>>
>> There seems to be a lot of ultraportables coming out but I have not
>> seen any comparative reports.
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> Try www.cnet.com who have reviews of notebook computers. The Sony TR
> series is very good but extremely expensive and Dell has at least one
> model of subnotebook. I don't think even if there were comparitive
> reviews that one could actually trust them since so many reviewers
> seem to be in the pockets of the vendors or simply regurgitate vendor
> press releases.
>
> Most of the ultras have ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) Pentium M at 1.0 to
> 1.2 Ghz with Enhanced Speedstep to optimize battery life, 10-11 inch
> screens, small keyboards, 1.8inch drives, and weigh in at about 3 lb
> (1.5 Kg) plus or minus. The 4 lb (2 Kg) notebooks are pretty common
> here in the US. I think most vendors have at least one model in that
> weight category. Try www.newegg.com , Sony, Acer, and Dell's
> corporate sites. Newegg is a US vendor, but will provide infor on
> what *might* be available in Oz.
>
> Q
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All the best,
Pete
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