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UL30vt vs. UL80vt - What separates them?

post #1 of 9
12/3/09 at 1:40pm
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What are the differences between these two machines apart from the fact that the UL30vt has a smaller screen?

Trying to decide on which one to purchase.

Thanks in advance!
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post #2 of 9
12/3/09 at 1:52pm
Very much as what you see - difference in screen size! If it is only one notebook that you plan to own, I would recommend the 14" - portable enough and good for desk usage as well.

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post #3 of 9
12/3/09 at 1:55pm
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Thanks. That helps and what I figured.

Interestingly enough the other thing I just found is that the UL30vt has a 500 Gig hard drive compared to the UL80vt's 320 Gig hard drive. You would think they would have put larger hard drive int the bigger machine.

Doesn't matter though, space is cheap and you can buy 1TB external for under $100 these days.

Thanks again.
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post #4 of 9
12/3/09 at 1:58pm
Very true on the external storage. Good luck on the new investment, and do give us a personal review if you have time.

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post #5 of 9
12/3/09 at 10:17pm
One of the most important differences is that the UL80Vt has a DVD drive and the UL30Vt does not.
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post #6 of 9
12/3/09 at 10:27pm
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Right, thanks. Knew that but forgot to point it out. I have decided on the UL30vt for the following reasons:

1. Not too concerned about screen size, more about portability and weight and when at home I will have a 24 inch Asus screen.
2. The UL30vt has a 500 gig hard drive vs. the 320 gig. in the UL80vt
3. I dont' need the Optical drive for lots of reasons.

I do wonder though if the UL30vt (Intel® WiFi Link 1000) will suffer from any of the complaints the UL30a gets (which has the same Intel® WiFi Link 1000) regarding the weak wi-fi signal/range?

Thanks!
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post #7 of 9
12/4/09 at 4:43am
It is not so much regarding weak WiFi range, but rather the fact that the Intel WiFi Link 1000 is a "single" band card, making it picky in working with synchronizing with some routers. Furthermore the card is slated for speed rather than range in a netbook/notebook.

My opinion.

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post #8 of 9
12/4/09 at 10:11am
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Good point.

I just hope I have no issues. I have a Netgear WNDR 3700 dual band wireless router at home so suppose I won't have any issues. Ordering the UL30vt from Amazon tomorrow so we will see when it comes in.

If I did have issues how easy/hard is it to replace the wireless card in the machine with a dual band card? And if replacable any suggestions? e.g. the dual band Intel 5300 card?

Anyway, getting ahead of myself here. Just need to get the machine and see how the wireless performs. My guess is it will be acceptable.

Ohhh, the anticipation. :-)
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post #9 of 9
12/4/09 at 10:16am
You should not have an issue when using wireless connection at home with what you describe as configuration. Swapping out WiFi cards should not be so much an issue, but as you mentioned, leave it be for a while first before starting tinkering with hardware.

Have fun anticipating and give us a personal review on it when you have a chance and time.

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