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Wow, that is a good deal
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True. I mean...you shouldn't really need more than 3 hours of Pron.
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or return it completely and buy the laptop i got, the S13 =P
then you can remove the DVD drive, and run 2 HDDs like i am (128gb SSD + 640GB normal HDD)
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No - unfortunately my bonerriffic dream of a slimFF portable gaming PC with enough battery performance to overcome the need to have a semi-permanent umbilicus tethered to an outlet is just that, a...
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Zenbook needs mini-HDMI cord, Spectre has regular HDMI
Zenbook has 2 USB 3.0, Spectre has 1-3.0, 1-2.0
Zenbook has
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No, I was asking if you were going to be the BbD pimp solely for computer-related products, or if you'd also be extolling the virtues of their mellifluous tones for non-computer gear as well.
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Did you link an i7 Ultrabook? :shake:
Do I think a Ci5 Dual Core processor will give you the same performance as a Ci5 Dual Core processor...ummm...:nod:
OK, no...just computer pieces...
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I recently went through this same decision myself for a protable machine. I ended up going with a netbook instead since I wanted a video card to play with.
The Zenbook Prime is a rather beefy...
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it is going to be a PC...I'd imagine you can load whatever OS onto it you want...someone will hack it to get it to run Win7.
Also, the WinRT tablet is going to be 32 and 64. And the WinPro will...
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A 128 GB SSD will be plenty. I have a 120GB SSD in my desktop. Granted, you can't have all of your games installed. But I have had Starcraft II installed and it was not a problem. If you want...
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People are reporting some keyboard issue with Zenbook Prime. If the issues with the keyboard is true (that each keystroke has to be clean, floored, and not touching the materials surround a key),...
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Got my "ultraportable" S13 yesterday, took it apart and took the 640gb out, swapped it with my desktop's M4 128SSD. Then took the DVD optical drive out, and stuck the 640gb HDD in the optical bay.
...
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Ok so i should put this in Tech Support, but i love you guys in GL like a fat kid loves cake (actually, i personally don't even like cake that much)
Anyways, im looking to get a...
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I'm calling the the Surface PRO ($1,000+, not the RT) an Ultrabook even if it doesn't fit Intel's definition. Microsoft is making it to compete with with Ultrabooks. I believe this is a stated fact...
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i was thinkin the normal surface that was coming in like 32gb and 16gb flavors
the pro will come in 64gb and 128gb according to the tech spec sheet.
in all honesty, the real big kicker is that...
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What pushed you to that one?
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honestly its because it uses a standard i5 CPU, not the lower clocked "ultrabook spec" CPU, while still pushing out similar battery life
It also has a DVD slot on it too, and only weighs 0.3 lbs...
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I do not have much to input but you can eliminate the HP Spectre due to it having the HD3000. The others should have the HD4000, which would be better for gaming.
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amazon charges me tax, and i was gonna buy it from M$ directly as they give a 360 with the purchase of the comp.
meh im a performance guy, and these ultrabooks are a different level lol
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oo sony better hook me with the 100 gc.. or ill just return/rebuy..
Man that makes my vaio T + ps3 even sweeter of a deal :)
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http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2405200,00.asp
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4329/intel-z68-chipset-smart-response-technology-ssd-caching-review/2
explains SSD Cache better.
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Hm mustve misunderstood how they explained it to me - or the sony store dudes are nimrods
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i'll have my trusty Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX.
Im not getting a Windows 8 tablet/OS/computer
also i don't have the time to wait for the idiotic thing to come out.
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Just don't like the look of it? I thought I never would get it, but at a base of $40, chances are it will be pretty cheap on sale.
I wanna game, and I wanna GAME NOW!!!! :ranting:
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GTFO
Did you hear MS will post its first loss as a public entity since 1986?
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I was waiting for a punchline
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you're kidding me about getting a 32gb tablet for some PC gaming right?
SC2 will install on that tablet? i mean really curtie?
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Don't forget, tomorrow is now today.
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Sweet thanks for the good info.
So I guess if I ever need HD space its a matter of upgrading the 500gb..
I don't expect to need more space then that for my purposes of this laptop...
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I understand.
My situation is such that I will have an external monitor at work and at home and at my friend's houses etc.
So I'm really stoked about having the portability of a 10 tablet with...
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I just bought a samsung series 9 for productivity work (found here). I love it but it is sandy bridge so has hd3000 graphics. It's not enough to play anything other than the most basic gmaes, but...
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you think if i call they will save me the hassle?
im gonna try it... tomorrow haha
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That'd give you more street cred than pushing MS.
:iagree:
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i dont even get it, is he saying the surface is the equiv of an i7 Ultrabook?
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so after tripping over to my local bestbuy, the Asus Zenbook with its 1600 X 900 screen is very promising.
tried a toshiba one that was next to it, and 1368 X 738 or watever the "720p" resolution...
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Haha thats what I was thinking froggy.. any computer question I ask tsaijo!
That being said, I handled the zenbook and man that thing is built nice. Im saving up to get one myself now.. but I...
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ended up buying this one, and got a M4 256GB to put into it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834127673
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rebates effective on 8/2, so go return/rebuy!
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As promised.
My last laptop (toshiba satellite) starting to act crazy - the screen would turn pinkish and crazy when I opened the lid all the way. I researched and apparently its common -...
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Nope.
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