Hey guys,
I've been very interested in getting a good quality, sturdy ultraportable or thin and light for school. I've got a desktop for anything graphics intensive so I'm willing to have the integrated graphics; but I wanted something with some CPU power, a 5400 or 7200 rpm drive (or a notebook that accepts them), a decent limit to how much RAM I can stick in, and preferably one of those small 13" or so widescreens.
Now, when I think of a small widescreen I think of Sony (S260) and HP (dv1000?). But the Asus S5N and M5N really caught my eye. I know they're 12.1" standard aspect ratio, but the thickness, battery life, and carbon fiber would make me happy.
Now, for my few questions....
Where can I find configurable S5N? I've only been able to find barebones systems.
Are there any small widescreens (12.1" - 14.1" or so widescreen) other than the HPs or Sony's that have also have decent battery life (can be with an extended batter like the Asus's) and don't cost a fortune (nothing over 2200 or so before tax)? PS I do not want a Dell 700m, or any other Dell for that matter.
Is Asus coming out with replacement models for the S5N or M5N sometime in the next few months? I know they've been out for a while now...
And I'm worried about the keyboards on these things since they're so thin. I can't stand the Sony S series keyboards beause they're too shallow. And I don't like a lot of flex in keyboards either.
Thanks in advance
I've been very interested in getting a good quality, sturdy ultraportable or thin and light for school. I've got a desktop for anything graphics intensive so I'm willing to have the integrated graphics; but I wanted something with some CPU power, a 5400 or 7200 rpm drive (or a notebook that accepts them), a decent limit to how much RAM I can stick in, and preferably one of those small 13" or so widescreens.
Now, when I think of a small widescreen I think of Sony (S260) and HP (dv1000?). But the Asus S5N and M5N really caught my eye. I know they're 12.1" standard aspect ratio, but the thickness, battery life, and carbon fiber would make me happy.
Now, for my few questions....
Where can I find configurable S5N? I've only been able to find barebones systems.
Are there any small widescreens (12.1" - 14.1" or so widescreen) other than the HPs or Sony's that have also have decent battery life (can be with an extended batter like the Asus's) and don't cost a fortune (nothing over 2200 or so before tax)? PS I do not want a Dell 700m, or any other Dell for that matter.
Is Asus coming out with replacement models for the S5N or M5N sometime in the next few months? I know they've been out for a while now...
And I'm worried about the keyboards on these things since they're so thin. I can't stand the Sony S series keyboards beause they're too shallow. And I don't like a lot of flex in keyboards either.
Thanks in advance
