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    1201N is Official

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Jayayess1190, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    $499US
    Display size/resolution: 12.1 inches/1366 x 768
    CPU: Intel Atom N330 dual core processor
    Memory/Expandable to: 2GB/3GB
    Graphics: Nvidia Ion
    Hard drive: 250GB (plus 500GB online storage)
    Ports: VGA, HDMI, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, headphone/mic
    Card Slots: MMC/ SD(SDHC)
    Wireless: 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
    Size: 11.7 x 8.2 x 1.3 inches
    Weight: 3.2 pounds
    Battery Life: Up to 5 hours with Super Hybrid Engine
    Available colors: Black, Silver
     
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  2. snowboardpunk

    snowboardpunk Notebook Consultant

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    hmm so tempting. now i have to decide between this, ul30vt, and the ul80vt. and maybe the acer timeline series. =-( after selling my e6400
     
    snowboardpunk, Nov 19, 2009
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    ijozic Notebook Deity

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    The expected battery life is rather disappointing for an Atom - only 5hrs (which are probably even less in reality). Too bad the ION is not switchable (yet).
     
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    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    It is after all a dual core (or 2 N230's stuck together). And that is pretty good since the Mini 311 gets around the same battery life with an N270/N280.
     
    Jayayess1190, Nov 19, 2009
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    David53 Notebook Enthusiast

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    battousai10k Notebook Evangelist

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    is this really still considered a netbook? An inch more on the screen and you can get a normal 13 inch Core 2 Duo notebook....
     
    battousai10k, Nov 19, 2009
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    talliwackr Notebook Enthusiast

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    I haven't a clue why you'd choose this over a UL20A... Ion is marginally better, but I think every other spec is better w/ UL20A.
     
    talliwackr, Nov 19, 2009
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    atsai Notebook Enthusiast

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    i suppose it fills a niche between netbooks and laptops, a balance between size / weight, speed, and battery life. the hp mini 311 is about the same size and less powerful but costs $100 less; the hp dm3z is more powerful at the same price and battery life, but heavier and 1" wider and 1" longer; and more expensive and powerful than that are the dm3t and ul30vt. the real issue, though, is how much of a performance boost there is -- does the dual core atom really give it much of an advantage over the single core atom, and is that worth an extra $100?
     
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  9. letstryscience

    letstryscience Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have to agree with you. The UL20 is $570 on Amazon with a free $75 gift card. The UL20 is much better looking, 50% greater battery life, the only area where the 1201N seems to win is graphics with the ION. The thickness of the 1201N surprises me at 1.3" while the UL20 is under an inch. My 5 year old Toshiba Satellite is 1.5". I have been looking forward to this release for about a month but now I just feel let down.
     
    letstryscience, Nov 19, 2009
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  10. ippikiokami

    ippikiokami Notebook Consultant

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    For comparison sake you can rate the ion around the 9400
     
    ippikiokami, Nov 20, 2009
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