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post #61 of 81
4/10/06 at 7:53pm
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Question: Does anyone else have any more opinons about the flybook, for what I want. Also does anyone else have any mroe suggestions?
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post #62 of 81
4/10/06 at 8:08pm
The flybook is too slow, it's designed to be a pda sorta thing, to be honest. The two I pmed you are the best I can think of- averatec and the little sony. Maybe a JVC onenote or a Toshiba libretto if you want uber-tiny.
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post #63 of 81
4/10/06 at 8:14pm
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Why is it to slow?
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post #64 of 81
4/10/06 at 8:17pm
The processor used is 1 ghz transmeta crusoe. The way the processor architecture is designed means that compared to a 1 ghz pentium I believe this is half the speed, or less. It is desigened to use very little power, which it does well enough.

I just am very sceptical that a processor like that would be able to deal with everyday computing, having a few items open and running xp. It'd bog down like a small wheeled car in really stick poo.
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post #65 of 81
4/10/06 at 8:20pm
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Right now Im trying to decide between the Sony, The Averatec, The MacBook, and the FlyBook (<I cant help it its just so cool). Any opinosn on teh others would be great especailly the sony. Thanks
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post #66 of 81
4/10/06 at 8:26pm
The sony seems to be a great litlle device, long battery life and nice screen, with enough gubbins to keep you happy. If you went with thatm you'd be fine.

The averatex 1000 series is like the sony, but cheaper. It isnt quite as tech-filled, but still pretty decent if you like the look.
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post #67 of 81
4/11/06 at 3:23am
battery life on the averatecs has typically been poor to average at best. i was actually down to the sony S series (now the SV series) and the iBook. I went w/ the iBook bc at the time the iBook had the same discrete GPU and was $1k less retail. if u want style and usability i think it narrows u down to the sonys and apples. the sonys imo have a kind of flexible chassis which i don't care for, but go with what works for you.
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post #68 of 81
4/11/06 at 6:51pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankTDouglas
DUDE! Can you leave ONE thread free from your bullshit linux topics?!?
Ah, but he's right - apt really is wonderful.

- Ed
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post #69 of 81
4/11/06 at 6:54pm
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Originally Posted by Techno-Elf
Right now Im trying to decide between the Sony, The Averatec, The MacBook, and the FlyBook (<I cant help it its just so cool). Any opinosn on teh others would be great especailly the sony. Thanks
Get the MacBook! I would.

- Ed
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post #70 of 81
4/16/06 at 7:43pm
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Hers what I finally decided on, its not a mac but I think its going to be better for what I want Well here I guess Ill update it with my choice so tell me what yall think:


Laptop:
Component Description
  • Warranty One-year International Limited Warranty
  • Operating System and Productivity Software Microsoft® Windows® XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
  • Main Memory 512 MB micro-DIMM memory module
  • Port Replicator Port Replicator
  • Display 8.9" WSVGA TFT with touch screen
  • Main Battery Option High-capacity main Lithium ion battery (6-cell 5200 mAh)
  • Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless PAN v1.2
  • Hard Drive 60 GB hard drive
  • Communication Modem, Ethernet LAN, and Atheros Super AG® Wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g)
  • Additional Main Battery Option High-capacity main Lithium ion battery (6-cell 5200 mAh)

Upgrades:
  • Microsoft® Office OneNote® 2003
  • Auto/Airline Adapter
  • High-capacity Main Lithium ion Battery
  • Port Replicator
  • External DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
  • Replacement Stylus Set (5 pack)
  • Lexmark Z735 Color Inkjet Printer with USB Cable (It Was Free)

Total $2742.00

Please share your opinons. Thanks!
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post #71 of 81
4/16/06 at 8:15pm
No idea what that is, post a model number too. We need to know processor speed and model at the least, heh.

Though I'd say get 1 gig of ram.
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post #72 of 81
4/16/06 at 8:18pm
Apple needs to release a tablet ASAP.
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post #73 of 81
4/16/06 at 8:21pm
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http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Eco...do?series=P15D

its the one for $1549. Thanks for the help.
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post #74 of 81
4/16/06 at 9:04pm
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Originally Posted by Siul1313
Apple needs to release a tablet ASAP.
The reason they probably haven't released one is because they are not very popular. They don't see it becoming popular so until it does, they'll probably stay away from the tablet. If they did release one it would probably be sweet looking, but super expensive considering the price of current tablets.
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post #75 of 81
4/16/06 at 9:16pm
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Originally Posted by Techno-Elf
http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Eco...do?series=P15D

its the one for $1549. Thanks for the help.

fujitsu....nice choice. very good screens
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post #76 of 81
4/17/06 at 1:31am
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Originally Posted by Techno-Elf
Hers what I finally decided on, its not a mac but I think its going to be better for what I want Well here I guess Ill update it with my choice so tell me what yall think:

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Total $2742.00

Please share your opinons. Thanks!

For that much money you should just get an Intel PowerBook. You're taking a 1500 dollar computer and adding over 1000 dollars of accessories to it to extend it's capabilities. Waste of money, IMO. I could understand getting a PC laptop if money was a concern, but since it's obviously not the PowerBook would be the better choice.
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post #77 of 81
4/17/06 at 5:18am
yikes, seems a bit steep for a convertible, but to each their own.
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post #78 of 81
4/17/06 at 6:08am
I say go for it with and extra 512mb of ram, get it to 1 gig. It's totally different to an apple, so recomending one isn't very helpful.
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post #79 of 81
4/17/06 at 9:11am
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what do you mean snafle? Also is this worth it? Rember I need something ultra portabel. Thanks
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post #80 of 81
4/17/06 at 9:51am
I think if you can afford it, that's a great pc, very portable and highly featured.

Upgrade the memory on it (RAM) to 1 gigabyte. There should be an option somehwere, or email the company. This iwll make it perform better.

Other than that, yeah, go for it.
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