Intel Atom - Page 4

Chai · 28th Nov 2008, 05:19 PM

Yes, I want the netbook to do a lot more than just web surfing. I agree I have high expectation. Sometimes I even feel that Centrino is a little too slow for my daily usage in office, that's why I feel that netbook will not meet my expectation. And no, screen is not the main issue, form factor is not the main issue, it's the processing power.

And office work, I mean just Office applications, surfing, IMs. No photoshop etc. Since it only supports 2GB RAM, PS is out of question anyway.

Yes, netbook is small. But it's not small enough for me to carry everywhere. The closest example would be a camera like D40. It's small, much smaller than D3, but I still need a separate bag for it. If I knew I'm going to carry a notebook/netbook just to surf net or type office documents, I probably wouldn't consider. I definitely won't bring one for vacation.

And no, 2 years ago, you can buy U1010 for RM4k+. Not sure is it 1 or 2 years ago.

Ask Marauderz.

And yes, the new Macbook is 1 extremely attractive notebook. I'm extremely impressed what it is capable of doing. That is something I would really love to have over a netbook, although it's 4x more expensive.

The finger gestures are even better than iPhone.

Obviously, thousands or millions of people will disagree with me since the sales figures say so. It's one of the biggest innovation since notebook, but I just don't see the appeal.

ZuePhok · 28th Nov 2008, 06:24 PM

i wasn't referring to the U1010. UMPC form factor was doomed even before it hit the market. i was talking about the ultraportable with built-in 3g modem by fujitsu but i can't recall its exact part no. must be the Q series. take the X110 as an example. launched last week, cost 1k dollar. see the price difference?

Yes, netbook is small. But it's not small enough for me to carry everywhere. The closest example would be a camera like D40. It's small, much smaller than D3, but I still need a separate bag for it. If I knew I'm going to carry a notebook/netbook just to surf net or type office documents, I probably wouldn't consider. I definitely won't bring one for vacation.

you lost me here. Either I bring a netbook, or i bring a notebook. these days, it's netbook for me. fast enough to get my work done, and it's lighter than notebook. what's more, it's affortable. bad luggage handling? Not an issue. this is not a thinkpad that costs 7k so no baby treament here.

figner gestures on the new macbook is one feature that puts all so-called mobile computing innovators to shame.

Lacus · 29th Nov 2008, 05:31 AM

hmm,seriously...the Atom processor thingie, i think it's individual preference...chai don't seem to like it at all

while Dr Wong prefers it (since it get job done) bringing a netbook would be much easier and lighter too compare to carrying a notebook. previously though of getting a netbook (dell mini 9) but later on decided to get a normal notebook since i'm used to carrying bags around (feels as if i'm naked without my notebook sometimes...)

g0tanks · 29th Nov 2008, 05:40 AM

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Adrian Wong · 29th Nov 2008, 11:34 AM

Actually, the Atom should have no problem handling Photoshop. The only reason why I won't be installing it is because the Aspire One only has 8GB of storage.

Of course, the small screen makes it tough to do all but the most necessary photo editing. Netbooks are definitely not meant to be full notebook replacements, but if it has a HDD or more storage space, I don't see why not.

Lacus · 29th Nov 2008, 05:39 PM

hmm, since it comes with a SD slot, can 1 actually slot in a *lets say 16gb SD card* and install application on it? will it run?Atom running photoshop o_O...hmm, even a bigger 16GB SSD hdd cost around 3xx while 32 cost double.

The_YongGrand · 29th Nov 2008, 09:40 PM

My EEEpc is in use during college days. Run up to the library and i can surf the net okay. Or, reading some documents in the canteen. Convenient for sure.

Chai · 30th Nov 2008, 12:17 AM

If only they can make 12" notebooks thinner and lighter, I would definitely prefer that over a netbook, or specifically powered by Atom. RM3000 is fine.

Lacus · 30th Nov 2008, 02:50 AM

well, for you 3k ok mah..but for some of us..a bit hard lor...netbook seems to be affordable lor hehe..

Zenphic · 30th Nov 2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g0tanks

MSI Wind U100 Liquid Nitrogen Cooled - TeamAu.net | i4memory.com

wow, that's pretty extreme lol
Overclock is so-so though

28th Nov 2008, 05:19 PM	#31 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,870 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	Yes, I want the netbook to do a lot more than just web surfing. I agree I have high expectation. Sometimes I even feel that Centrino is a little too slow for my daily usage in office, that's why I feel that netbook will not meet my expectation. And no, screen is not the main issue, form factor is not the main issue, it's the processing power. And office work, I mean just Office applications, surfing, IMs. No photoshop etc. Since it only supports 2GB RAM, PS is out of question anyway. Yes, netbook is small. But it's not small enough for me to carry everywhere. The closest example would be a camera like D40. It's small, much smaller than D3, but I still need a separate bag for it. If I knew I'm going to carry a notebook/netbook just to surf net or type office documents, I probably wouldn't consider. I definitely won't bring one for vacation. And no, 2 years ago, you can buy U1010 for RM4k+. Not sure is it 1 or 2 years ago. Ask Marauderz. And yes, the new Macbook is 1 extremely attractive notebook. I'm extremely impressed what it is capable of doing. That is something I would really love to have over a netbook, although it's 4x more expensive. The finger gestures are even better than iPhone. Obviously, thousands or millions of people will disagree with me since the sales figures say so. It's one of the biggest innovation since notebook, but I just don't see the appeal. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Last edited by Chai : 28th Nov 2008 at 05:26 PM.

28th Nov 2008, 06:24 PM	#32 (permalink)
ZuePhok Hold me back! I can't stop posting!!! Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Floating Island Of Mandango Posts: 8,730 Reputation: 3155 Rep Power: 46	i wasn't referring to the U1010. UMPC form factor was doomed even before it hit the market. i was talking about the ultraportable with built-in 3g modem by fujitsu but i can't recall its exact part no. must be the Q series. take the X110 as an example. launched last week, cost 1k dollar. see the price difference? Yes, netbook is small. But it's not small enough for me to carry everywhere. The closest example would be a camera like D40. It's small, much smaller than D3, but I still need a separate bag for it. If I knew I'm going to carry a notebook/netbook just to surf net or type office documents, I probably wouldn't consider. I definitely won't bring one for vacation. you lost me here. Either I bring a netbook, or i bring a notebook. these days, it's netbook for me. fast enough to get my work done, and it's lighter than notebook. what's more, it's affortable. bad luggage handling? Not an issue. this is not a thinkpad that costs 7k so no baby treament here. figner gestures on the new macbook is one feature that puts all so-called mobile computing innovators to shame. __________________ my motto: poison first, think later.

29th Nov 2008, 05:31 AM	#33 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Some gundam factory o.o Posts: 1,302 Reputation: 180 Rep Power: 4	hmm,seriously...the Atom processor thingie, i think it's individual preference...chai don't seem to like it at all while Dr Wong prefers it (since it get job done) bringing a netbook would be much easier and lighter too compare to carrying a notebook. previously though of getting a netbook (dell mini 9) but later on decided to get a normal notebook since i'm used to carrying bags around (feels as if i'm naked without my notebook sometimes...) __________________ GUNDAM 00[Intel Xeon E3110 E0 Stock\|Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\|Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2\|4x2gb DDR2 1000Mhz OCZ SLI-Ready Edition\|Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB\|Creative X-FI XtremeMusic\|Creative Inspire P5800\|Silverstone Strider ST56F\|Acer X233H\|Keyboard=Microsoft Sidewinder X6\|Logitech MX518\|Lian Li PC-7YCF]

29th Nov 2008, 05:40 AM	#34 (permalink)
g0tanks Active Join Date: 6 May 2008 Posts: 608 Reputation: 175 Rep Power: 3	MSI Wind U100 Liquid Nitrogen Cooled - TeamAu.net \| i4memory.com __________________

29th Nov 2008, 11:34 AM	#35 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 32,208 Reputation: 3531 Rep Power: 75	Actually, the Atom should have no problem handling Photoshop. The only reason why I won't be installing it is because the Aspire One only has 8GB of storage. Of course, the small screen makes it tough to do all but the most necessary photo editing. Netbooks are definitely not meant to be full notebook replacements, but if it has a HDD or more storage space, I don't see why not. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

29th Nov 2008, 05:39 PM	#36 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Some gundam factory o.o Posts: 1,302 Reputation: 180 Rep Power: 4	hmm, since it comes with a SD slot, can 1 actually slot in a lets say 16gb SD card and install application on it? will it run?Atom running photoshop o_O...hmm, even a bigger 16GB SSD hdd cost around 3xx while 32 cost double. __________________ GUNDAM 00[Intel Xeon E3110 E0 Stock\|Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\|Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2\|4x2gb DDR2 1000Mhz OCZ SLI-Ready Edition\|Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB\|Creative X-FI XtremeMusic\|Creative Inspire P5800\|Silverstone Strider ST56F\|Acer X233H\|Keyboard=Microsoft Sidewinder X6\|Logitech MX518\|Lian Li PC-7YCF]

29th Nov 2008, 09:40 PM	#37 (permalink)
The_YongGrand Hyperactive Join Date: 12 Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere in 甲洞... Posts: 2,726 Reputation: 1144 Rep Power: 18	My EEEpc is in use during college days. Run up to the library and i can surf the net okay. Or, reading some documents in the canteen. Convenient for sure. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E7200, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Gigabyte 945GCMX-S2, Sapphire ATi Radeon HD4850 512MB DDR3 Intel Pentium Dual Core E2140, 2GB DDR2-667 RAM, Asus P5B-E Plus, nVidia Geforce 7950GT 512MB DDR3

30th Nov 2008, 12:17 AM	#38 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 27,870 Reputation: 4630 Rep Power: 81	If only they can make 12" notebooks thinner and lighter, I would definitely prefer that over a netbook, or specifically powered by Atom. RM3000 is fine. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/

30th Nov 2008, 02:50 AM	#39 (permalink)
Lacus Super Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Some gundam factory o.o Posts: 1,302 Reputation: 180 Rep Power: 4	well, for you 3k ok mah..but for some of us..a bit hard lor...netbook seems to be affordable lor hehe.. __________________ GUNDAM 00[Intel Xeon E3110 E0 Stock\|Asus Rampage Maximus Formula (Rampage Bios Mod)\|Gigabyte HD4850 512MB GDDR3+T-Rad2\|4x2gb DDR2 1000Mhz OCZ SLI-Ready Edition\|Western Digital WD6400AAKS 640GB\|Creative X-FI XtremeMusic\|Creative Inspire P5800\|Silverstone Strider ST56F\|Acer X233H\|Keyboard=Microsoft Sidewinder X6\|Logitech MX518\|Lian Li PC-7YCF]