ASUS U30JC-A1 13.3-Inch Laptop (Silver)

by Asus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 9.5 x 1.2 inches ; 4.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0036ZEANO
• Item model number: U30JC-A1
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,442 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 4, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

~Optimized Performance for up to 9.5 hours of Unplugged Mobility

The sleek 13.3-inch U30Jc has incredible features that go far beyond the capabilities of standard entertainment notebooks. Start smart with it’s all new Intel® Core™ i3 processor thatis smarter and faster with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for enhanced multitasking. Plus, the U30Jc features NVIDIA® GeForce™ graphics with NVIDIA Optimus™ Technology that seamlessly transitions between powerful NVIDIA graphics and Intel embedded graphics to give you smart visual performance or battery-savings when you need it.

At less than 4.5-pounds and only 1.5-inches thin, its unique and lightweight design makes it easy to carry anywhere you go. With full HD playback capability and HDMI connectivity, you can easily enjoy the big screen experience on any HDMI-ready HDTV or home theater setup.

Here are a few more reasons why you should be consider the ASUS U30Jc as your next mobile warrior notebook:

The NotebookReview.com gives the ASUS U30Jc its coveted Editor's Choice Award. See what they had to say about it: “Overall the ASUS U30Jc is a solid sub-$1000 notebook with good performance, very good battery life, and an appealing design aesthetic.... the U30Jc is easily one of my favorites...”

The popular HotHardware.com awards ASUS U30Jc its prestigious Editor's Choice Award. See what they had to say about it: “ASUS really executed well on the U30Jc, from the gorgeous design... not to mention the power-saving and intelligent NVIDIA Optimus solution. A Five-star machine at a reasonable price...”

Key Features

• Up to 9.5 hours of battery life for all-day unplugged freedom¹ (Learn more)
• The new Intel Core i3-350M dual core processor gives you smarter multitasking performance (Learn more)
• Thin and light design only 1.5-inches thin and dressed in brushed aluminum for on-the-go portability (Learn more)
• 13.3-inch HD LED-backlit widescreen for crisp visuals that don’t compromise battery life (Learn more)
• NVIDIA GeForce 310M Graphics 512MB DDR3 VRAM delivers great HD entertainment performance (Learn more)
• NVIDIA Optimus Technology automatically and seamlessly transitions between powerful NVIDIA graphics and energy-efficient Intel onboard HD Graphics to suit the task at hand (Learn more)
• 4GB DDR3 RAM for increased multitasking speed (Learn more)
• High-speed wireless N networking (802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz) (Learn more)
• SuperMulti DVD drive to enjoy your favorite movies where you want (Learn more)
• HDMI output for easily streaming HD video and audio to a compatible HDTV or external display (Learn more)
• Altec Lansing speakers with SRS Premium Sound for resounding acoustics (Learn more)
• Multi-touch trackpad lets you intuitively navigate through web pages, documents, and pictures (Learn more)
• Chiclet keyboard for increased typing precision and comfort (Learn more)
• Express Gate for instant access to internet, music, Skype, and more in seconds
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit for a faster and more reliable operating system (Learn more)
• EPEAT and Energy Star certified
• 2 year global warranty and 1 year Accidental Damage Warranty (Learn more)

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Latest in Mobile Graphics Technology

NVIDIA GeForce Graphics The U30Jc features NVIDIA GeForce 310M GPUs that deliver up to 10X better performance than integrated graphics to play top games like The Sims 3 and World of Warcraft and deliver amazing multimedia and GPU-accelerated visual capabilities built into Windows 7.* NVIDIA Optimus Technology Like a hybrid car that seamlessly transitions from gas to electric, the U30Jc features NVIDIA Optimus Technology that automatically transitions between powerful NVIDIA graphics and energy-efficient Intel graphics to optimize system performance so your system is always ready for whatever you throw at it, without interruptions. NVIDIA Optimus technology intelligently optimizes your ASUS U30Jc, providing the outstanding graphics performance you need, when you need it, all while extending battery life for long enjoyment. Enjoy watching a HD movie, surfing the web or playing top 3D games with certainty that you’ll get the performance and long battery life you'll need from ASUS and NVIDIA.

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Achieve More, for Longer

The U30Jc offers up to 9.5 hours of battery life that takes you further than most other notebooks and netbooks can by intelligently blending together innovative, battery-saving features for efficient multitasking performance. With the ASUS Power4Gear utility, you can optimize power management with the push of a button to select the energy profile of your choice. Plus, 4GB of new DDR3 system RAM provides not only faster performance, but also promotes energy efficiency. Its energy efficient LED-backlit screen also saves more energy than notebooks without it. The U30Jc is powered by an ultra high-density 8 cell battery that is one of the most robust among similar size models.

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Compact and Brilliantly Crafted

ASUS engineers have broken through the limitations of size to give you a 13.3-inch notebook that’s not only lightweight and portable –under 4.5-pounds light and under 1.5-inches thin, but also features a wide variety of ports and a DVD Super-multi drive to watch, play, and burn CDs and DVDs. Packed with the performance and features you need, the svelte U30Jc is wrapped in a sleek brushed aluminum- finish that looks great and guards against smudges and fingerprint buildup.

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The Next Generation of Intel Processors

The U30Jc is built with the all new Intel Core i3 processor that is not only faster but also smarter. This new dual core processor is a huge improvement upon its Core 2 Duo predecessor, giving you better multitasking performance with its Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. With the new Hyper-Threading technology, it fully utilizes its 2 cores for effective multi-way processing with the latest operating systems. Inside this smart CPU also sits an effiecient Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD that easily powers all your 1080p HD content while maintaining optimal battery savings. Smart computing starts with ASUS and Intel inside.

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The Complete Multimedia Package

Bring the magic of the theatres home with the U30Jc. Featuring a 13.3-inch HD LED-backlit display and Altec Lansing speakers, the U30Jc provides premium visuals and audio playback so you can enjoy your favorite DVDs movies in a portable package that’s big on entertainment. The U30Jc also doubles as a portable home media center with HDMI connectivity so you can enjoy the big screen experience on any HDMI-ready HDTV or home theater setup for a full 1080p HD experience.

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Increased Productivity

Intuitive User Control Whether you’re surfing, typing, scrolling or viewing, the U30Jc simplifies it all with a smooth multi-touch trackpad and comfortable chiclet keyboard. Enhanced Connectivity The U30Jc lets you surf the web with the wave-shredding speed of wireless-N connectivity (802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz). Wireless-N has a longer range and faster transfer rates to keep you connected in more places and help you explore faster. The U30Jc also features a Gigabit Ethernet port so you can directly connect to a router for an even faster and more secure connection.

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ASUS Makes Your Windows 7 Experience Better

Recently rated as #1 in consumer reliability for Windows-based PCs by SquareTrade, you get the peace of mind you deserve every time you start your U30Jc.4 ASUS worked with Microsoft to develop time-saving features like FastBoot technology –reducing the time needed for startup and shutdown –and LocalMe –a GPS-like application. Plus, you can enjoy unplugged gaming longer thanks to Windows 7’s enhanced power management. Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch, pause, rewind, and record TV.† Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. Experience FastBoot by ASUS, the unique performance boost for Windows 7 made possible by ASUS’s close partnership with Microsoft. With ASUS exclusive FastBoot technology, Windows 7 64-bit-enabled ASUS notebooks start up in a staggering 30 seconds. That is 40% faster than 32-bit operating systems.

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ASUS 360 –Comprehensive Care Package Included

Offers a level of coverage that would add hundreds of dollars to the price of competing laptops: 2 2 Year Global Warranty 30-Day Flawless Display Guarantee: If you discover one defective bright dot within 30 days of purchase, ASUS will replace the panel at no cost. Two way free standard shipping 24/7 tech support

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Relax, You’re Covered With ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty

You have extra protection when accidents happen to your ASUS notebook purchased in the US or Canada. ASUS will fix or replace your notebook for you at no charge during the first year after purchase in the event of damage from accidental spills, drops, electrical surges, or fire.3 Warranty covering accidental drops, spills, power surges, and fire damage Target 3 business day turnaround time for repair / replacement Free one-way shipping from ASUS to you 24 hour toll-free phone support

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What's in the Box

The entire U30Jc-A1 package contains a warranty information card, notebook, AC Adapter, and 8-cell battery pack

U30Jc-A1

AC Adapter

8-cell Battery Pack

Warranty Information Card

Specifications

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

Display: 13.3-inch LED-backlit HD display (1366 x 768)

CPU: Intel Core i3-350M Dual Core Processor (2.26 GHz)

Graphics: NVIDIA Optimus-Enabled: NVIDIA GeForce 310M with 512MB DDR3 VRAM + Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD

Wireless Data Network: 802.11 b/g/n ( 2.4GHz)

LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet

Memory: 4GB DDR3-1066 DRAM (up to 4GB)

Storage: 320GB 5400RPM hard drive

Optical Disc Drive: DVD Super Multi Double Layer

Camera: 0.3 Megapixel

Speakers: Altec Lansing speakers with SRS premium sound

Microphone: Digital Array Microphone

Card Reader: : 1 x 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MMC+/MS/XD)

Input/ Output: 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Headphone-out jack (S/PDIF support), 1 x Microphone-in jack, 1 x VGA port/ Mini D-sub 15-pin for external monitor, 1 x RJ-45 LAN Jack, 3 x USB 2.0 ports

Battery: 8 cell 5600mAh battery (Up to 9.5 Hours)

Dimensions: 13.12 x 9.52 x 0.8 ~~ 1.2 –inches (W x D x H)

Weight: 4.8 lbs with 8 cell battery

Color: Silver

*GeForce 310M compared to Intel Integrated GM45
¹Estimated maximum battery life test was done in ASUS Power4Gear battery saving mode with Mobile Mark 2007. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
² For notebooks purchased on or after Sept. 10, 2007. The ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty covers “ASUS” brand notebooks only, and does NOT extend to: “Built on ASUS,” “ASMobile,” “Powered by ASUS,” the Eee PC, or some other models. These retailers are currently among the companies that do NOT participate in the ASUS 360 Notebook Service Program and Accidental Damage Warranty: Best Buy, MicroCenter, and The Source by CircuitCity in Canada. Limit of one claim per notebook for Accidental Damage Warranty. ASUS reserves the right to discontinue this program and to modify the terms and conditions thereof at any time. ASUS Accidental Damage Warranty Program starts from the date of your ASUS notebook purchase, when all the requirements are met.
³ One incident covered per notebook.
⁴ Rated number 1 PC brand according to SquareTrade, the leading direct-to-consumer warranty company (for more information visit http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/laptop-reliability-1109/ ).
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† Internet access required. Free TV content varies by geography. Some content may require additional fees.

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Product Description

U30jc-a1 i3-350m 2.26g 4gb syst320gb 13.3in w7hp

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First cutting edge laptop that I've owned, April 9, 2010

By 

A. Kim (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ASUS U30JC-A1 13.3-Inch Laptop (Silver) (Personal Computers)

To set the context: I have a two year old Dell desktop, a 4 year old Dell Latitude D400 (12" screen with INtel Pentium M), and a 1 year old Dell Mini 9" (Intel Atom). Like many, I no longer use my desktop, and the D400 was getting a bit long in the tooth. The Mini I found useful for taking on travel but was agonizingly slow for daily use with a very cramped keyboard. Even the D400 choked on multiple websites on occasion and multitasking was a chore. Of course, neither laptop had discrete graphics.

This new laptop has changed everything. To be fair, I would probably be raving about the better experience on any current laptop compared to the older Latitude. However, I really do think the U30JC, even though it's under $1000, is on the cutting edge. It sports Intel's new Core i3, the successor to the Core 2 Duos (still around at good deals), and Nvidia discrete graphics. Critically, Nvidia's Optimus allows for seamless switching to the integrated graphics when power saving is an issue.

I have not really taxed the computer yet and I will update the review down the road with thoughts on more heavy duty performance and battery life issues. But I imagine a number of folks are considering this model and would find initial thoughts helpful.

1) The build quality is very nice. The brushed metallic exterior and lack of plastic except on the screen bezel minimizes fingerprints. Very solid and looks great.

2) I prefer matte screens but the glossy screen in regular indoor conditions is great. I can see this be annoying in very bright light, however. Definition and video quality are leagues better than what I'm used to or have seen before in sub-$1000 laptops.

3) Performance is awesome on my limited trials. Hulu, youtube, multiple websites, quicken, windows media player. Everything pops up so quickly and the platform has no issue with lots and lots of multitasking. No stuttering, no lagging.

4) I really like the programmability and adjustability of everything. For example, maybe this is a Win 7 feature, but I really like the ability to assign "hibernate" to the power button.

5) This is definitely not a thin and light ultraportable. It's a bit heavier than my D400 and bulkier because of the bigger screen. I am still going to travel on work with the Dell Mini. It would be OK for students but I think it's too big (and performance overkill anyway) for most business travelers. I am viewing this as a desktop replacement and because I'm not going to be using this as my primary movie viewer or gaming platform, I really think 13" is where I want to be at.

6) Battery life seems to be excellent. I have not put a video on endless loop to max out the battery (and you can read technical reviews that are now popping up). HOwever, just having the laptop idling and using it periodically throughout the day, it was lasting a looong time.

7) I am not a huge fan of the chiclet keyboard and prefer the regular keyboards with more travel and contours. However, I can see that this would be easier to clean and it's not a bad typing experience. I don't find the layout strange in any way.

8) I really hate touchpads (one reason why I stuck with Dell and its pointing stick). I found this touchpad hard to use and not uniformly sensitive, especially on the left side. This could be a slightly fiddly unit or could be my lack of experience. In any event, I am going to use a mouse. (Lack of integrated bluetooth on this laptop is a demerit).

9) very quiet, didn't run very hot in my limited testing.

I found the whole Asus package to be stripped down and bare bones, which I actually liked. I didn't think there was a ton of bloatware compared to other companies. The box was very small and spartan and there is no manual (it's on the desktop). Some of the built-in Asus utilities are not fully explained. Most of the Intel/Nvidia and random stickers come off easily to provide a very clean, elegant look.

Overall, I believe now (and will update with additional thoughts) that this is a spectacular value. Yes, there are things that I would like changed, but I am very happy with the machine standing alone and then compared to the price point, it's awesome.

Update: After a few weeks of usage, I definitely affirm my initial positive review. This went on a coast to coast business trip. Battery life was phenomenal (I still haven't fully drained but it was lasting for hours off the cord when just doing basic businessy-web stuff). Traveled very well and was not as heavy to lug around as I expected. (although it is slightly heavier than it appears).

One of my keys popped out (my fault) and so I had my first encounter with Asus support. The support was fine and they are shipping me a new keyboard under warranty. So I am satisfied with my limited interaction with Asus US support. Speaking of the keyboard, I still am not in love with it. The chiclets slightly squeak sometimes and the limited travel does take some getting used to. But I can imagine some folks would prefer this kind of layout (very similar to Macbook).

Having the optical drive definitely came in handy for installing some software.

Finally, the glossy screen has turned out to be less annoying than I anticipated. Almost all of my usage has been indoors and not in bright sunlight. I would not recommend writing a novel in a sunny coffee shop, however.

The balance of this (performance, value, battery) is really perfect for me.

Update 2 (May 28 2010):
One slightly disconcerting development that I post so that others can be aware. In general, I almost always hibernate my laptop. On certain occasions, when awakening, the screen does not power on and the cooling fan starts blowing very hard. I press power for several seconds to shut down. When powered back on, most of the time it actually comes back to the hibernation point (in a few times, it did a hard reset).

I have seen this comment from a couple of other people. It does not appear to affect functionality.

The other slightly annoying thing is that sometimes the screen flickers for a second... especially at the beginning of a computing session.

My only slightly educated guess is both of these issues are related to the growing pains of Optimus and switching between the GPUs. Probably needs to be a driver update in the future.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great notebook!, April 13, 2010

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Impetigo (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS U30JC-A1 13.3-Inch Laptop (Silver) (Personal Computers)

I just got the ASUS U30JC-A1 a few days ago and have had a few days to play around with it.

The Good:
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1. Design/Aesthetics & Construction/Build-quality

This is a really nice looking/feeling notebook! The brushed aluminum lid is very, dare I say it, 'high-end' appearing, and the matching aluminum palm rest is a nice touch. Very simple, understated, yet elegant design usually not seen outside of Apple's products. Yes, the screen and black bezel is glossy but I rather like it like that, it's not bad at all indoors as long as you don't have bright light shining on it. Also, very solid build-quality. No flex in the keyboard or lid and sturdy hinges as well. The chicklet style keyboard has nice matte keys with well thought out layout (arrow keys, delete key in the corner, function key to adjust volume, etc.).

2. Screen

1366x768 resolution LED backlit screen (16x9 aspect ratio) looks really good. The vertical viewing angles aren't great, but acceptable (a good 15 degrees), and the horizontal viewing angles are wide enough to allow you and your friend to sit side by side and watch a movie on it. And again yes, it is glossy, but really very usable.

3. Performance/Hardware

With the non-ULV Core i3 (350M) processor, the U30JC is a good performer. You can check out the multiple reviews online to see that it stacks up very well against most comparable notebooks. With the 64-bit Windows 7 and 4gb DDR3 RAM, multitasking is a joy. The graphics system (integrated graphics + NVIDIA 310M with 512mb VRAM and Optimus auto-switching technology) is great and allows for seamless transition between integrated and dedicated graphics, depending on the need, and apparently helps with the battery life. I am not much of a gamer but I tested Left 4 Dead (first one) and the graphics seem to perform rather well.

4. Optical Drive

Yes, you read that right, I think it's nice to have an optical drive in a notebook even if it adds to the bulk a bit. That said, many people would prefer not to have one, in which case you can wait for the optical drive-less U33JC (with Core i5) that should be coming to the US eventually...

5. Battery Life/Power Management

I have not done any serious battery life tests, but with casual usage with wifi internet browsing, the U30JC will easily get some six plus hours out of it. I would not count on getting 9.5 hours as advertised unless using really basic settings (no wifi, etc.). There are also multiple power management settings that let you customize exactly how you want battery usage to be managed, which is great. You can even choose integrated vs dedicated graphics for every program you have installed if you want, in addition to the usual backlight, hibernate, etc., settings.

6. Great Warranty

Pretty great warranty, including 2-years coverage (with 3-day turnaround time and free return shipping) and 1-year accidental damage coverage too!

7. Speakers

They actually sound pretty decent for a notebook.

8. Miscellaneous

The HDMI port is nice to have (and pretty standard), as well as three USB 2.0 inputs and the SD/MS/XD card reader.


The Not So Good (Or Could Have Been Better):
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1. Bulk/Weight

Yes, it is a bit thick and a bit heavy, but at the price point it is selling for you can't really expect it to be MacBook Air thin with a SSD, etc. That said though, the notebook is very 'carry-able' and I have no problem putting it in my backpack for a night on the town.

2. No Firewire/USB 3.0

I wish they could have put one in, but alas, no firewire or USB 3.0 ports.

3. 0.3MP Webcam

It would have been nice to have a bit better, higher resolution webcam, but the one they include does work fine.

4. No Blu-ray drive

If they're going to put in a bulky optical drive, it would have been nice to have a blu-ray drive (since there is an HDMI port) and be able to use the U30JC as a HTPC. But at this price point, again, it's wishful thinking.


Overall:
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I think this is a fantastic notebook that really exudes quality and has a good balance between performance, portability, and battery life. It is not perfect, but I am quite satisfied with it thus far and would definitely get this one again!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great all around laptop. Portable, powerful, affordable., April 12, 2010

By 

Magellan (NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ASUS U30JC-A1 13.3-Inch Laptop (Silver) (Personal Computers)

I received my laptop last week. Since getting it I have uninstalled bloatware and added internet security, Office 2007, visual studio and warhammer online.
While I was installing Office 2007, I was updating Warhammer, browsing the internet with both IE and chrome and the antivirus was doing a scan. This laptop handled all of that simultaneously without a problem.

I was looking for a laptop for:
> work trips
> trips for fun (motorcycle/camping etc.)
> college classes (I use it in place of pen/paper for notes)

I bought a netbook last year before school started and found it to be very helpful for class but I hated waiting for it to load programs, start up etc. Also in some classes I would need a a web browser, power point, word and visual open...which was more than it was designed to handle.

Before a two week long trip this past summer, I bought a bargain gaming laptop. Awesome fast but crappy battery life.

Asus N10j (one of last years high speed netbooks) for school and lite trips.
+ Excellent portability
- Slow start up
- Atom processor sucks for multi tasking

Asus G51vx for gaming on the go (15.6" format, good video card).
+ Plays the same games my desktop will
- Not so portable
- 1.4 hour battery life really sucks

So last month when my wife's laptop died I started looking for a compromise laptop so that I could hand down one of the others to my wife:)


I was looking real hard at the Alienware M11x but was not enamored with the looks of it.
I was also looking at some Sony laptops but was reading horrible stories of their warranty coverage with screens breaking
(too much flex in their design)
I liked the Asus UL30 series but was unhappy with some of the reports of screen quality.

Then the Asus U30jc came out...and the reviews were very glowing...and they are dead on.

Asus U30jc:
+ Plays many of the games I do on my desktop
+ Battery: ~7 hours of web surfing or 3 hours of gaming
+ Nice looking, very professional, best looking laptop I've owned
+ Screen is decent and large enough to actually use
- No Express card slot for my data card...
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= I ordered this and a new USB data card


The fit and finish are great, it feels solid, the screen looks good, it plays the games I play most, it fits on my desk at school
and in the tailbag of my motorcycle, I can use it all day without having to plug in.

If this were a motorcycle it would be a do everything VFR from the 90's.

It is the best compromise of portability, usefulness and price that I could find.


Maybe I'll give both of the others to the wife...mmmm...nah.

---Update: 7 July 2010
Still loving this laptop. It's been on multiple road trips now and did great.
Two weeks ago: I installed Supreme Commander 2, playing online the graphics look decent, with no lag.
Last night I hooked it up to our 42" Vizio: watched some shows on Hulu, did some browsing with it after, no problems.