Question:
Which 12", C2D, BT, FW laptop?
I'm looking for a fairly small laptop, <2 kg, with full size keyboard (<-- important!), good processor speed (C2D or possibly C2D) and preferably 2 GB ram for mainly business purposes. It should be capable of running Vista smoothly (with Aero interface). No gaming, lots of multitasking, preferably matte screen if available. I figured that the widescreen 12" will provide wider keyboards, that's why I'd like it to be widescreen. Tablets will work, as well. Price is of less importance.
It should have good battery times and be equipped with Bluetooth and firewire. It's a good thing is there is a docking station available from the same manufacturer. And another thing, I must have the scrollist on the touch pad, I've found out that some manufacturers don't have that.
I've found quite a few alternatives:
Asus W5Fe or W5Fm
Asus F9F
Acer TravelMate 3043
Dell XPS 1210
LG Z1 (upcoming model)
LG LW25
Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pro V3205 or Amilo Si1520
HP Tx1040 (only AMD proc)
Lenovo ThinkPad X60 (no widescreen, I think the keyboard would feel too small. Comment on that, anyone?)
Any experiences of these models, or additional suggestions are greatly appreciated! Many thanks!
/martin
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General Questions
1) What is your budget? No more than €2000 (~$2500)
2) What size notebook would you prefer?
a. Ultraportable; 12" screen or less
Maybe up to 13.3"
3) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? Business mainly, web, writing, spreadsheets, etc. Movies. No gaming.
4) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? It will be on the move at times, but not every day.
5) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? No.
6) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? I'd prefer well-known brands, like Asus, HP, LG, Toshiba, Dell, Sony, etc.
7) How many hours of battery life do you need? I'd like at least 3 hours battery time.
8) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? Online is fine
9) Please select your country's flag as a post icon and tell us what country are you buying this in. Done.
Screen Specifics
10) Would you prefer standard or widescreen? As long as the keyboard is big enough, I don't care. But since widescreen provide wider keyboards I think WXGA is the road to go.
11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer?
Widescreen
d. WXGA or WXGA+ - 1280x768/800 or 1440x900;
12) Do you want a glossy/reflective screen or a matte/non-glossy screen? Preferably matte
Build Quality and Design
13) Are the notebook's looks and stylishness important to you? Not very, but I want to stay away from the worst beasts out there.
14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? 3 years+
Notebook Components
15) How much hard drive space do you want; 40GB to 200GB? 80 GB+
16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a DVD-ROM, DVD-CD/RW or DVD-RW drive? I'd like it to have a DVD-RW-drive, but it's of minor importance
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Answer:
Re: Which 12", C2D, BT, FW laptop?
Lenovo ThinkPad X60 (no widescreen, I think the keyboard would feel too small. Comment on that, anyone?)
The x60 has the best ultraportable keyboard.
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Re: Which 12", C2D, BT, FW laptop?
I think the XPS 1210 is a solid machine for your requirements. It has everything you want for under $2000, and it looks nice on top of that.
Some people, however, say it pushes the boundaries of the ultraportable category with its 4.4lbs. and 1.2" body.
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Re: Which 12", C2D, BT, FW laptop?
I think the XPS 1210 is a solid machine for your requirements. It has everything you want for under $2000, and it looks nice on top of that.
Some people, however, say it pushes the boundaries of the ultraportable category with its 4.4lbs. and 1.2" body.
Is the 1210 available with Bluetooth?
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Re: Which 12", C2D, BT, FW laptop?
A non widescreen model to look at is the panasonic w2.
Now it only has single core but its ulv, it gets like 6hrs plus battery life. Its weight is actually half of what you are describing.
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Re: Which 12", C2D, BT, FW laptop?
Perhaps the 13.3 inch Asus W7J is worth considering.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/Fujitsu-Lifebook...QQcmdZViewItem
this is a really nice one. shipping to scandinavia is going to be a killer but I actually do think this is one of the better 12 inches possible.
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Re: Which 12", C2D, BT, FW laptop?
Yes, the Dell XPS M1210 is a bit chunky and thick but there is a lot crammed into it. Its in my opinion, a solid system for your needs, also I don't have knowledge of the other systems. :o
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Re: Which 12", C2D, BT, FW laptop?
Right now I'm typing on a 12" standard aspect ratio laptop, and it has a full-size keyboard that doesn't feel cramped. I'd really suggest the M1210 or the Asus W7J if you can handle the extra size/weight of a 13.3" build.
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Re: Which 12", C2D, BT, FW laptop?
sony sz :)