Official : Waiting for eeePC 1218 Thread

Has anyone heard any news on when the 1218n is most likely to be released?

Do you think it is worth waiting for or should I just get the 1215n instead?

Thanks

 

From the sounds of it, the 1218n is just a 1215n in different clothing with all ports on the back. So unless you're really set on that design, I'd say go for the 1215n if you are ready to buy.

I am still waiting for something like the 1215n with a better CPU. I would love an 11.6" or 12.1" with an i3-330um with ion2 for $500, heck even $600. That would be my perfect machine.

 

But what about Optimus? A dualcore (even an Atom) plus ION/ION2 isn't exactly great for battery life, expecially for a netbook.

Atom dualcore, ION, and Optimus is what I'm going to demand in a netbook.

 

Eee 1215n uses optimus...

ASUS_Commercial Products | EEE_PC 1215N

The Eee PC™ 1215N is packed with features to deliver an optimized multimedia experience when needed, or power savings when graphics performance is not needed. With classrooms and businesses increasingly utilizing multimedia, the Eee PC 1215N is designed to meet their demands. The netbook comes with an Intel® Atom™ D525 dual core processor, as well as a next generation NVIDIA® ION™ discrete graphics processor with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology for a leading graphics performance in the netbook category. Eee PC 1215N is also designed with high speed wireless N and a full-size Chiclet keyboard along with a multi-touch trackpad for enhanced ergonomics. 500GB of ASUS WebStorage* is included to allow users to easily sync, store, and share files to a secure Internet database.

 

ASUS Lamborghini VX6 250GB Premium 12.1" Netbook - Black. ASUS VX6-PU17-BK
This is a alternative, it's expensive but looks great.

 

Whoa. Basically you're paying $200 for USB 3.0 (instead of USB 2.0), bluetooth (instead of none), and a 1.3MP webcam (instead of 0.3MP).

 

You forgot about the Lamborghini logo on the lid I did say it was expensive...lol

 

I love it! I used to have the 15-inch Lambo and it was hot, literally and figuratively.

But I think I might go for it, and report back on its own owner's thread.

 

If this gets Atom it's going to be a big yawner even if it comes with a GTX 460m. I'm thinking Zacate myself.

 

it's a yawner waiting on the thing to be released or cancelled. I think it's a foregone conclusion that it (if it ever is released) will have an Atom processor. All the eee's do, it seems. If it's soon, it'll probably get the D525.

 

and the icepowered audio lol

 

Rumors are saying that the 1218 has been scrapped. Check it out: 12-Inch ASUS Eee PC 1218 Scrapped? 1018P Finished? | Netbooknews - Netbooks, Netbook Reviews, Smartbooks and more

Time for me to find something else.....maybe I'll get a tablet(Archos 101)??

 

Sad day indeed. I'd like to have an official confirmation, but really, as long as we've gone without any news it almost had to end like this. I'm going to go laptop shopping now.. . .

 

Dang. It probably would have ended up being a $700 Atom powered netbook which most likely would not have sold well.

It did look nice though. I'll be hunting for a Sandy Bridge netbook though. I just don't want Atom. I want i3 and decent GPU. I might bite for an Acer 3820TG if nothing decently priced becomes available though.

 

Sad indeed. I was really looking forward to this one.. is there anything else out there that has bluetooth 3.0 ? Up to 14 inch screen ..

 

idk if anyone is still here, but I just came upon this
ASUS Ultraportable U36 to Battle MacBook Air

Looks like the meaner, uglier, and stronger brother of the 1218. Maybe just more vaporware, but, if not, it could really be a mb air alternative (destroyer) if the price is right.

 

That's probably not what it'll look like. The image on that site is simply an illustration of something similar, in this case being a previous generation ASUS Ultra-portable notebook.

 

here's the product page: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

getting excited all over again!

 

Drool...

Dang, that looks nice. I think I might have to return the refurb M11x I just bought and wait for this! I don't need all the power of the M11x just want to game occasionally, and looks like this would manage what I need. A lot smaller and lighter too. Optional 8-cell too! Woot!

edit: gah! $999!

http://www.excaliberpc.com/600281/asus-u36jc-a1-13.3-notebook-black.html

A little pricey... think I'll skip.

 

That's not too bad. What's the ETA?

 

Looks like an integrated battery? Like Dell Adamo ?

 

so is 1218 vapourware??
it is not up for manufacturing??

 

EDIT:if anyone can confirm 1218 wont be coming ,i ll try to get it out of my head.i was waiting for this since months

 

No bluetooth 3.0 .. i need it for my Nokia N8! I tired it with a Asus EeePC VX6 Lamborghini and the transfer speeds are way faster than 2.0.. no need for USB cables..

Really sad for the 1218, it was looking really good

 

I think I'm going to cry.

 

I've not heard anything official, only rumors(from this forum).

The fact that Asus hasn't said anything about it in so long (if ever) should be a good indication.

Also, if it doesn't show up at CES, then it's probably dead. And it looks like Asus' focus has kinda shifted from netbooks to crap tablets for the moment.

Who knows. .. maybe they'll unveil the 1218 w/amd fusion proc at CES. Not holding my breath though. In fact, I bit the bullet and bought the 1215 about a month ago. Enjoying it so far but still trying to forget the 1218

 

Xoticpc has the Asus VX6 Lamborghini "white edition" on stock, this one should go nicely with my g73 and vx6 as my portable computer on the go