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    Asus EEE 1004DN? Atom N280?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Red_Dragon, Jan 23, 2009.

  1. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Red_Dragon, Jan 23, 2009
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    Nice :)

    N280 is 66MHz faster... but the bus speed is 667 instead of 533, so that will be sweet.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jan 24, 2009
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    can you imagine 667 fsb? Wow i mean we just had that kinda FSB in core 2 only like 2 years ago these things are moving so fast...
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 24, 2009
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    Yea and optical drive FTW. Sorely lacking on my N10J. Totally moving in the right direction.

    Now for some dual core goodness... and I'll be reaching for my plastic ;)

    I have a feeling there is a while yet to wait for that though.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jan 24, 2009
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    according to sources pineview isnt gonna be here until june so there will definitely be a wait.
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 24, 2009
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    Nice find Red Dragon!
    Yes, an optical drive is indeed ideal :) Though, I hope it doesn't tax the battery life that much.
     
    David, Jan 24, 2009
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    I think it's going to be more like Jun-ovemeber. Knowing Intel. They need to bleed that supply chain dry in this economy. Where is my T9800??!?! :mad:
     
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    Depends i guess as long as your not using it your fine.

    This notebook also has a 1.3mp webcam which is pretty cool on a netbook and the keyboard is pretty much a full keyboard.

    Plus N wireless.
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 24, 2009
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    I think laptop mag or some other place made a writeup on the 1004DN during CES a few weeks back. My guess is the battery life will run at about 3 and a half hours without an optical drive and less with one. Kind've disappointing how ASUS is opting for weaker batteries on mobile PC netbooks without any options to upgrade. Still, I like that they are FINALLY working on the right shift key. Still a bit small but getting better.
     
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    I think Asus will eventually give optional larger capacity batteries for those who need it, i think people who own these eee dont really complain about the batter life this is why Asus didnt both using a full 6 cell
     
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    ASUS has specifically stated that they have no plans to provide any optional batteries. I find it a problem that people don't complain if they aren't, when they should be doing that. The problem to me comes when a few months later, your battery will lose life. So that 3 and half hours of battery life will be down to 2 and half in a few months. Battery life is probably the biggest advantage of a netbook over buying a cheap, low class mobile Celeron notebook.
     
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    well i remember asus Claiming that there new batteries they get 5 hours off a 2 cell!

    If this is true maybe the newer models coming out will have this new type of advertised power
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 24, 2009
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