- Dec 2, 2007
- 9,386
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Originally Posted by Steve Cash
get a macbook, you wont regret it
- Dec 4, 2003
- 482
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My. Macbook battery just died...any good aftermarket ones yall can suggest? Don't want to pay the store cost $130
- Dec 4, 2003
- 482
- 11
My. Macbook battery just died...any good aftermarket ones yall can suggest? Don't want to pay the store cost $130
- Dec 4, 2003
- 482
- 11
My. Macbook battery just died...any good aftermarket ones yall can suggest? Don't want to pay the store cost $130
- Dec 4, 2003
- 482
- 11
My. Macbook battery just died...any good aftermarket ones yall can suggest? Don't want to pay the store cost $130
- Apr 20, 2006
- 477
- 16
Anyone interested in a macbook, Ebay has macbook for $850 free shipping in daily deals.
- Apr 20, 2006
- 477
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Anyone interested in a macbook, Ebay has macbook for $850 free shipping in daily deals.
- Nov 20, 2009
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http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Laptop-Batt...wItem&pt=Laptop_Batteries&hash=item563e7c5f9a
Assuming you have a macbook and not macbook pro
- Nov 20, 2009
- 2,590
- 36
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Laptop-Batt...wItem&pt=Laptop_Batteries&hash=item563e7c5f9a
Assuming you have a macbook and not macbook pro
- Nov 20, 2009
- 2,590
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[h3] CNET editors' review [/h3] Expand full review
The good: Dual-core processor in an 11-inch laptop; good keyboard and touch pad; much faster than similar-size Netbooks.
The bad: Upgraded components aren't cheap; limited graphics; merely average battery life.
The bottom line: Dell's latest take on the Mini line is a dual-core AMD-powered 11-inch system that leaves Netbooks in the dust in terms of both power and price.
Review:
The dividing line between Netbooks and laptops has long been a fuzzy one, as Intel's Atom CPUs have migrated into 11-inch and even larger systems, while other 10- and 11-inch models have added alternative CPUs, graphics hardware, and high-resolution displays. Dell's new 11-inch entry, the Inspiron M101z, has one foot solidly over that Netbook line, falling somewhere between what we would call a premium Netbook and an ultraportable laptop.
The key is the dual-core AMD Neo K325 CPU, which offers a much-improved user experience over the single-core Intel Atom found in most 11-inch Netbooks. This $579 configuration of ... Expand full review
The dividing line between Netbooks and laptops has long been a fuzzy one, as Intel's Atom CPUs have migrated into 11-inch and even larger systems, while other 10- and 11-inch models have added alternative CPUs, graphics hardware, and high-resolution displays. Dell's new 11-inch entry, the Inspiron M101z, has one foot solidly over that Netbook line, falling somewhere between what we would call a premium Netbook and an ultraportable laptop.
The key is the dual-core AMD Neo K325 CPU, which offers a much-improved user experience over the single-core Intel Atom found in most 11-inch Netbooks. This $579 configuration of the M101z also includes 4GB of RAM and a 7200rpm hard drive. At the same time, a single-core version, with AMD's Neo K125, is also available for $449--further confusing the Netbook/laptop issue.
The more expensive dual-core version runs like a charm, and is a great experience for anyone beaten down by lumbering Atom-powered Netbooks. Unfortunately, it's also just about as expensive as a standard laptop, and for only a little more you could trade up to an Intel Core i3 system. You're clearly paying a premium for the small size here (whereas the less expensive single-core version is still about $50 too much).
The actual design and build quality are excellent, if bland, and the dual-core version of Dell's M101z is a good fit for anyone who likes the small size and portability of Netbooks, but doesn't mind paying more for near-mainstream performance.
A change of pace from Dell's previous Mini line of Netbooks, the M101z feels less rounded and chunky, and more streamlined. The overall look and feel is still dominated by plastic, but the wrist rest and keyboard tray have a silver brushed-metal-looking pattern, and the back of the lid is available in a variety of colors (for a somewhat hefty extra $40).
The biggest physical difference is what Dell calls its "hinge-forward" design, which moves the display hinge slightly towards the user, leaving a tiny lip of the chassis behind it. Dell claims it helps by moving the display physically closer to the viewer, which seems like a stretch, and that it also aids stability of the overall design (the system overall certainly seems very solid and rigid).
The keyboard uses widely spaced, flat-topped keys--similar to what's found on nearly every new laptop, and a departure from Dell's previous Netbooks, such as this Mini 1012 model. However, the keyboard on the M101z feels especially solid, with absolutely no flex under your fingers even with heavy typing. Important keys, such as the right shift and arrow keys, get full-size treatment, and the function keys are smartly reversed with their alternate media and system control assignments, meaning that you don't have to hold down the Fn key when tapping F7 to mute the speakers.
The touch pad is also greatly improved over Dell's previous Netbook design. Ditching the wide-but-shallow elongated rectangle that clumsily built the left and right mouse buttons right into the pad itself, the M101z instead uses a more traditional touch pad with decent-sized separate mouse buttons. It includes basic multitouch gestures, such as two-finger scroll, and it has just the right finger-friendly, friction-free surface (try saying that five times fast).
The 11.6-inch display has a 1,366x768-pixel native resolution, which has become the standard for nearly every laptop from 11 to 15 inches. We've seen 11-inch laptops for as little as $399 with the same resolution, and it's fine for both productivity and HD-video viewing (although text can appear tiny on such a small screen). The display itself is glossy, but not overly so, and video playback was acceptably bright and crisp.
The ports and connections included on the M101z are about what you'd expect from a Netbook-size system, including the HDMI port found in most 11-inch models. Bluetooth is helpfully included, an extra that many configurations seem to be cutting lately.
The dual-core AMD Neo K325 processor in the M101z, along with its 4GB of RAM, makes for a powerful combination (relative to the system's size). It's not as fast as a standard Core i-series laptop, but it's significantly better than Intel Atom systems, as well as other 11-inch Netbook-like laptops we've seen recently, such as the Gateway LT3201, which has the single-core AMD Neo K125, and even the Acer Ferrari One, which has a dual-core AMD Athlon X2 L310, and was our previous favorite 11-inch premium Netbook.
The integrated ATI graphics aren't going to do much in terms of gaming--and discrete graphics (or better integrated options such as Nvidia's Ion) are still mostly MIA for laptops of this size, excepting Dell's own Alienware M11X.
On the Inspiron M101x, we got an anemic 13.1 frames per second on our Unreal Tournament 3 test at 1,280x768-pixel resolution. Anecdotally, we tried some current PC games--the action game Kayne and Lynch 2 was too choppy to play, even with all graphics settings at their minimums, but the upcoming RTS game Civilization V worked fine, as long as we dialed down the eye candy.
- Reviewed by:
- Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 08/04/2010
- Released on: 08/05/2010
- CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars- Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
- Design: 8.0
8.0/10 - Features: 7.0
7.0/10 - Performance: 9.0
9.0/10 - Battery life: 7.0
7.0/10 - Service and support: 7.0
7.0/10 - Editors' rating explained
The good: Dual-core processor in an 11-inch laptop; good keyboard and touch pad; much faster than similar-size Netbooks.
The bad: Upgraded components aren't cheap; limited graphics; merely average battery life.
The bottom line: Dell's latest take on the Mini line is a dual-core AMD-powered 11-inch system that leaves Netbooks in the dust in terms of both power and price.
Review:
The dividing line between Netbooks and laptops has long been a fuzzy one, as Intel's Atom CPUs have migrated into 11-inch and even larger systems, while other 10- and 11-inch models have added alternative CPUs, graphics hardware, and high-resolution displays. Dell's new 11-inch entry, the Inspiron M101z, has one foot solidly over that Netbook line, falling somewhere between what we would call a premium Netbook and an ultraportable laptop.
The key is the dual-core AMD Neo K325 CPU, which offers a much-improved user experience over the single-core Intel Atom found in most 11-inch Netbooks. This $579 configuration of ... Expand full review
The dividing line between Netbooks and laptops has long been a fuzzy one, as Intel's Atom CPUs have migrated into 11-inch and even larger systems, while other 10- and 11-inch models have added alternative CPUs, graphics hardware, and high-resolution displays. Dell's new 11-inch entry, the Inspiron M101z, has one foot solidly over that Netbook line, falling somewhere between what we would call a premium Netbook and an ultraportable laptop.
The key is the dual-core AMD Neo K325 CPU, which offers a much-improved user experience over the single-core Intel Atom found in most 11-inch Netbooks. This $579 configuration of the M101z also includes 4GB of RAM and a 7200rpm hard drive. At the same time, a single-core version, with AMD's Neo K125, is also available for $449--further confusing the Netbook/laptop issue.
The more expensive dual-core version runs like a charm, and is a great experience for anyone beaten down by lumbering Atom-powered Netbooks. Unfortunately, it's also just about as expensive as a standard laptop, and for only a little more you could trade up to an Intel Core i3 system. You're clearly paying a premium for the small size here (whereas the less expensive single-core version is still about $50 too much).
The actual design and build quality are excellent, if bland, and the dual-core version of Dell's M101z is a good fit for anyone who likes the small size and portability of Netbooks, but doesn't mind paying more for near-mainstream performance.
| Price as reviewed / Starting price | $579 / $449 |
| Processor | 1.3GHz AMD Athlon II Neo K325 Dual-Core |
| Memory | 4GB, 1333MHz DDR3 |
| Hard drive | 320GB 7200rpm |
| Chipset | ATI RS880M + SB820M |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 (integrated) |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
| Dimensions (WD) | 11.5 x 8.1 inches |
| Height | 0.9-1.4 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 11.6 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 3.4/4.2 pounds |
| Category | Netbook/Ultraportable |
A change of pace from Dell's previous Mini line of Netbooks, the M101z feels less rounded and chunky, and more streamlined. The overall look and feel is still dominated by plastic, but the wrist rest and keyboard tray have a silver brushed-metal-looking pattern, and the back of the lid is available in a variety of colors (for a somewhat hefty extra $40).
The biggest physical difference is what Dell calls its "hinge-forward" design, which moves the display hinge slightly towards the user, leaving a tiny lip of the chassis behind it. Dell claims it helps by moving the display physically closer to the viewer, which seems like a stretch, and that it also aids stability of the overall design (the system overall certainly seems very solid and rigid).
The keyboard uses widely spaced, flat-topped keys--similar to what's found on nearly every new laptop, and a departure from Dell's previous Netbooks, such as this Mini 1012 model. However, the keyboard on the M101z feels especially solid, with absolutely no flex under your fingers even with heavy typing. Important keys, such as the right shift and arrow keys, get full-size treatment, and the function keys are smartly reversed with their alternate media and system control assignments, meaning that you don't have to hold down the Fn key when tapping F7 to mute the speakers.
The touch pad is also greatly improved over Dell's previous Netbook design. Ditching the wide-but-shallow elongated rectangle that clumsily built the left and right mouse buttons right into the pad itself, the M101z instead uses a more traditional touch pad with decent-sized separate mouse buttons. It includes basic multitouch gestures, such as two-finger scroll, and it has just the right finger-friendly, friction-free surface (try saying that five times fast).
The 11.6-inch display has a 1,366x768-pixel native resolution, which has become the standard for nearly every laptop from 11 to 15 inches. We've seen 11-inch laptops for as little as $399 with the same resolution, and it's fine for both productivity and HD-video viewing (although text can appear tiny on such a small screen). The display itself is glossy, but not overly so, and video playback was acceptably bright and crisp.
| � | Dell Inspiron M101z | Average for category [netbook] |
| Video | VGA, HDMI | VGA |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 3 USB 2.0, SD card reader | 3 USB 2.0, SD card reader |
| Expansion | None | None |
| Networking | Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Optical drive | None | None |
The ports and connections included on the M101z are about what you'd expect from a Netbook-size system, including the HDMI port found in most 11-inch models. Bluetooth is helpfully included, an extra that many configurations seem to be cutting lately.
The dual-core AMD Neo K325 processor in the M101z, along with its 4GB of RAM, makes for a powerful combination (relative to the system's size). It's not as fast as a standard Core i-series laptop, but it's significantly better than Intel Atom systems, as well as other 11-inch Netbook-like laptops we've seen recently, such as the Gateway LT3201, which has the single-core AMD Neo K125, and even the Acer Ferrari One, which has a dual-core AMD Athlon X2 L310, and was our previous favorite 11-inch premium Netbook.
The integrated ATI graphics aren't going to do much in terms of gaming--and discrete graphics (or better integrated options such as Nvidia's Ion) are still mostly MIA for laptops of this size, excepting Dell's own Alienware M11X.
On the Inspiron M101x, we got an anemic 13.1 frames per second on our Unreal Tournament 3 test at 1,280x768-pixel resolution. Anecdotally, we tried some current PC games--the action game Kayne and Lynch 2 was too choppy to play, even with all graphics settings at their minimums, but the upcoming RTS game Civilization V worked fine, as long as we dialed down the eye candy.
- Nov 20, 2009
- 2,590
- 36
[h3] CNET editors' review [/h3] Expand full review
The good: Dual-core processor in an 11-inch laptop; good keyboard and touch pad; much faster than similar-size Netbooks.
The bad: Upgraded components aren't cheap; limited graphics; merely average battery life.
The bottom line: Dell's latest take on the Mini line is a dual-core AMD-powered 11-inch system that leaves Netbooks in the dust in terms of both power and price.
Review:
The dividing line between Netbooks and laptops has long been a fuzzy one, as Intel's Atom CPUs have migrated into 11-inch and even larger systems, while other 10- and 11-inch models have added alternative CPUs, graphics hardware, and high-resolution displays. Dell's new 11-inch entry, the Inspiron M101z, has one foot solidly over that Netbook line, falling somewhere between what we would call a premium Netbook and an ultraportable laptop.
The key is the dual-core AMD Neo K325 CPU, which offers a much-improved user experience over the single-core Intel Atom found in most 11-inch Netbooks. This $579 configuration of ... Expand full review
The dividing line between Netbooks and laptops has long been a fuzzy one, as Intel's Atom CPUs have migrated into 11-inch and even larger systems, while other 10- and 11-inch models have added alternative CPUs, graphics hardware, and high-resolution displays. Dell's new 11-inch entry, the Inspiron M101z, has one foot solidly over that Netbook line, falling somewhere between what we would call a premium Netbook and an ultraportable laptop.
The key is the dual-core AMD Neo K325 CPU, which offers a much-improved user experience over the single-core Intel Atom found in most 11-inch Netbooks. This $579 configuration of the M101z also includes 4GB of RAM and a 7200rpm hard drive. At the same time, a single-core version, with AMD's Neo K125, is also available for $449--further confusing the Netbook/laptop issue.
The more expensive dual-core version runs like a charm, and is a great experience for anyone beaten down by lumbering Atom-powered Netbooks. Unfortunately, it's also just about as expensive as a standard laptop, and for only a little more you could trade up to an Intel Core i3 system. You're clearly paying a premium for the small size here (whereas the less expensive single-core version is still about $50 too much).
The actual design and build quality are excellent, if bland, and the dual-core version of Dell's M101z is a good fit for anyone who likes the small size and portability of Netbooks, but doesn't mind paying more for near-mainstream performance.
A change of pace from Dell's previous Mini line of Netbooks, the M101z feels less rounded and chunky, and more streamlined. The overall look and feel is still dominated by plastic, but the wrist rest and keyboard tray have a silver brushed-metal-looking pattern, and the back of the lid is available in a variety of colors (for a somewhat hefty extra $40).
The biggest physical difference is what Dell calls its "hinge-forward" design, which moves the display hinge slightly towards the user, leaving a tiny lip of the chassis behind it. Dell claims it helps by moving the display physically closer to the viewer, which seems like a stretch, and that it also aids stability of the overall design (the system overall certainly seems very solid and rigid).
The keyboard uses widely spaced, flat-topped keys--similar to what's found on nearly every new laptop, and a departure from Dell's previous Netbooks, such as this Mini 1012 model. However, the keyboard on the M101z feels especially solid, with absolutely no flex under your fingers even with heavy typing. Important keys, such as the right shift and arrow keys, get full-size treatment, and the function keys are smartly reversed with their alternate media and system control assignments, meaning that you don't have to hold down the Fn key when tapping F7 to mute the speakers.
The touch pad is also greatly improved over Dell's previous Netbook design. Ditching the wide-but-shallow elongated rectangle that clumsily built the left and right mouse buttons right into the pad itself, the M101z instead uses a more traditional touch pad with decent-sized separate mouse buttons. It includes basic multitouch gestures, such as two-finger scroll, and it has just the right finger-friendly, friction-free surface (try saying that five times fast).
The 11.6-inch display has a 1,366x768-pixel native resolution, which has become the standard for nearly every laptop from 11 to 15 inches. We've seen 11-inch laptops for as little as $399 with the same resolution, and it's fine for both productivity and HD-video viewing (although text can appear tiny on such a small screen). The display itself is glossy, but not overly so, and video playback was acceptably bright and crisp.
The ports and connections included on the M101z are about what you'd expect from a Netbook-size system, including the HDMI port found in most 11-inch models. Bluetooth is helpfully included, an extra that many configurations seem to be cutting lately.
The dual-core AMD Neo K325 processor in the M101z, along with its 4GB of RAM, makes for a powerful combination (relative to the system's size). It's not as fast as a standard Core i-series laptop, but it's significantly better than Intel Atom systems, as well as other 11-inch Netbook-like laptops we've seen recently, such as the Gateway LT3201, which has the single-core AMD Neo K125, and even the Acer Ferrari One, which has a dual-core AMD Athlon X2 L310, and was our previous favorite 11-inch premium Netbook.
The integrated ATI graphics aren't going to do much in terms of gaming--and discrete graphics (or better integrated options such as Nvidia's Ion) are still mostly MIA for laptops of this size, excepting Dell's own Alienware M11X.
On the Inspiron M101x, we got an anemic 13.1 frames per second on our Unreal Tournament 3 test at 1,280x768-pixel resolution. Anecdotally, we tried some current PC games--the action game Kayne and Lynch 2 was too choppy to play, even with all graphics settings at their minimums, but the upcoming RTS game Civilization V worked fine, as long as we dialed down the eye candy.
- Reviewed by:
- Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 08/04/2010
- Released on: 08/05/2010
- CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars- Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
- Design: 8.0
8.0/10 - Features: 7.0
7.0/10 - Performance: 9.0
9.0/10 - Battery life: 7.0
7.0/10 - Service and support: 7.0
7.0/10 - Editors' rating explained
The good: Dual-core processor in an 11-inch laptop; good keyboard and touch pad; much faster than similar-size Netbooks.
The bad: Upgraded components aren't cheap; limited graphics; merely average battery life.
The bottom line: Dell's latest take on the Mini line is a dual-core AMD-powered 11-inch system that leaves Netbooks in the dust in terms of both power and price.
Review:
The dividing line between Netbooks and laptops has long been a fuzzy one, as Intel's Atom CPUs have migrated into 11-inch and even larger systems, while other 10- and 11-inch models have added alternative CPUs, graphics hardware, and high-resolution displays. Dell's new 11-inch entry, the Inspiron M101z, has one foot solidly over that Netbook line, falling somewhere between what we would call a premium Netbook and an ultraportable laptop.
The key is the dual-core AMD Neo K325 CPU, which offers a much-improved user experience over the single-core Intel Atom found in most 11-inch Netbooks. This $579 configuration of ... Expand full review
The dividing line between Netbooks and laptops has long been a fuzzy one, as Intel's Atom CPUs have migrated into 11-inch and even larger systems, while other 10- and 11-inch models have added alternative CPUs, graphics hardware, and high-resolution displays. Dell's new 11-inch entry, the Inspiron M101z, has one foot solidly over that Netbook line, falling somewhere between what we would call a premium Netbook and an ultraportable laptop.
The key is the dual-core AMD Neo K325 CPU, which offers a much-improved user experience over the single-core Intel Atom found in most 11-inch Netbooks. This $579 configuration of the M101z also includes 4GB of RAM and a 7200rpm hard drive. At the same time, a single-core version, with AMD's Neo K125, is also available for $449--further confusing the Netbook/laptop issue.
The more expensive dual-core version runs like a charm, and is a great experience for anyone beaten down by lumbering Atom-powered Netbooks. Unfortunately, it's also just about as expensive as a standard laptop, and for only a little more you could trade up to an Intel Core i3 system. You're clearly paying a premium for the small size here (whereas the less expensive single-core version is still about $50 too much).
The actual design and build quality are excellent, if bland, and the dual-core version of Dell's M101z is a good fit for anyone who likes the small size and portability of Netbooks, but doesn't mind paying more for near-mainstream performance.
| Price as reviewed / Starting price | $579 / $449 |
| Processor | 1.3GHz AMD Athlon II Neo K325 Dual-Core |
| Memory | 4GB, 1333MHz DDR3 |
| Hard drive | 320GB 7200rpm |
| Chipset | ATI RS880M + SB820M |
| Graphics | ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 (integrated) |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
| Dimensions (WD) | 11.5 x 8.1 inches |
| Height | 0.9-1.4 inches |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 11.6 inches |
| System weight / Weight with AC adapter | 3.4/4.2 pounds |
| Category | Netbook/Ultraportable |
A change of pace from Dell's previous Mini line of Netbooks, the M101z feels less rounded and chunky, and more streamlined. The overall look and feel is still dominated by plastic, but the wrist rest and keyboard tray have a silver brushed-metal-looking pattern, and the back of the lid is available in a variety of colors (for a somewhat hefty extra $40).
The biggest physical difference is what Dell calls its "hinge-forward" design, which moves the display hinge slightly towards the user, leaving a tiny lip of the chassis behind it. Dell claims it helps by moving the display physically closer to the viewer, which seems like a stretch, and that it also aids stability of the overall design (the system overall certainly seems very solid and rigid).
The keyboard uses widely spaced, flat-topped keys--similar to what's found on nearly every new laptop, and a departure from Dell's previous Netbooks, such as this Mini 1012 model. However, the keyboard on the M101z feels especially solid, with absolutely no flex under your fingers even with heavy typing. Important keys, such as the right shift and arrow keys, get full-size treatment, and the function keys are smartly reversed with their alternate media and system control assignments, meaning that you don't have to hold down the Fn key when tapping F7 to mute the speakers.
The touch pad is also greatly improved over Dell's previous Netbook design. Ditching the wide-but-shallow elongated rectangle that clumsily built the left and right mouse buttons right into the pad itself, the M101z instead uses a more traditional touch pad with decent-sized separate mouse buttons. It includes basic multitouch gestures, such as two-finger scroll, and it has just the right finger-friendly, friction-free surface (try saying that five times fast).
The 11.6-inch display has a 1,366x768-pixel native resolution, which has become the standard for nearly every laptop from 11 to 15 inches. We've seen 11-inch laptops for as little as $399 with the same resolution, and it's fine for both productivity and HD-video viewing (although text can appear tiny on such a small screen). The display itself is glossy, but not overly so, and video playback was acceptably bright and crisp.
| � | Dell Inspiron M101z | Average for category [netbook] |
| Video | VGA, HDMI | VGA |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 3 USB 2.0, SD card reader | 3 USB 2.0, SD card reader |
| Expansion | None | None |
| Networking | Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Ethernet, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Optical drive | None | None |
The ports and connections included on the M101z are about what you'd expect from a Netbook-size system, including the HDMI port found in most 11-inch models. Bluetooth is helpfully included, an extra that many configurations seem to be cutting lately.
The dual-core AMD Neo K325 processor in the M101z, along with its 4GB of RAM, makes for a powerful combination (relative to the system's size). It's not as fast as a standard Core i-series laptop, but it's significantly better than Intel Atom systems, as well as other 11-inch Netbook-like laptops we've seen recently, such as the Gateway LT3201, which has the single-core AMD Neo K125, and even the Acer Ferrari One, which has a dual-core AMD Athlon X2 L310, and was our previous favorite 11-inch premium Netbook.
The integrated ATI graphics aren't going to do much in terms of gaming--and discrete graphics (or better integrated options such as Nvidia's Ion) are still mostly MIA for laptops of this size, excepting Dell's own Alienware M11X.
On the Inspiron M101x, we got an anemic 13.1 frames per second on our Unreal Tournament 3 test at 1,280x768-pixel resolution. Anecdotally, we tried some current PC games--the action game Kayne and Lynch 2 was too choppy to play, even with all graphics settings at their minimums, but the upcoming RTS game Civilization V worked fine, as long as we dialed down the eye candy.
- Jan 19, 2005
- 419
- 16
MAC or RIP
- Jan 19, 2005
- 419
- 16
MAC or RIP
- Oct 8, 2008
- 7,378
- 591
Copping a 13-inch Macbook in October. Tryna decide between the 2.4 and 2.66.
I'll mostly use it for school, music, photoshop, and video editing.
Which one do yall suggest? I already know I want the 13-inch because I like its smallness(pause)
I'll mostly use it for school, music, photoshop, and video editing.
Which one do yall suggest? I already know I want the 13-inch because I like its smallness(pause)
- Oct 8, 2008
- 7,378
- 591
Copping a 13-inch Macbook in October. Tryna decide between the 2.4 and 2.66.
I'll mostly use it for school, music, photoshop, and video editing.
Which one do yall suggest? I already know I want the 13-inch because I like its smallness(pause)
I'll mostly use it for school, music, photoshop, and video editing.
Which one do yall suggest? I already know I want the 13-inch because I like its smallness(pause)
- Jan 2, 2007
- 913
- 10
and here I go.
I'm looking into buying my first laptop.
I will not be doing anything other than
- Firefox for internet browsing. FB, Youtube .. nothing crazy. I don't play games or anything like that.
- Microsoft office for school projects. Mainly just Word and Powerpoint.
- Itunes. Downloading music and listening to it. I won't be downloading movies.
- Need a CD/DVD burner.
I really don't use the computer for anything other than basic things.
I want a laptop that will be fast, able to hold all my music and school work, and be reliable.
I need a decent battery life but don't plan on being on the laptop allllll the time.
Also, a big keyboard is a major plus.
Not looking to spend anything crazy but might shell out a little more $$$ if need be. I'd say $700-800 max budget.
I just really need help on what exactly I should be looking for and help comparing various laptops.
After doing a little bit of research, it seems like Asus and Toshiba laptops have been getting great reviews. IDK who to trust when it comes to reviews, though.
Let me know NT!
I'm looking into buying my first laptop.
I will not be doing anything other than
- Firefox for internet browsing. FB, Youtube .. nothing crazy. I don't play games or anything like that.
- Microsoft office for school projects. Mainly just Word and Powerpoint.
- Itunes. Downloading music and listening to it. I won't be downloading movies.
- Need a CD/DVD burner.
I really don't use the computer for anything other than basic things.
I want a laptop that will be fast, able to hold all my music and school work, and be reliable.
I need a decent battery life but don't plan on being on the laptop allllll the time.
Also, a big keyboard is a major plus.
Not looking to spend anything crazy but might shell out a little more $$$ if need be. I'd say $700-800 max budget.
I just really need help on what exactly I should be looking for and help comparing various laptops.
After doing a little bit of research, it seems like Asus and Toshiba laptops have been getting great reviews. IDK who to trust when it comes to reviews, though.
Let me know NT!
- Jan 2, 2007
- 913
- 10
and here I go.
I'm looking into buying my first laptop.
I will not be doing anything other than
- Firefox for internet browsing. FB, Youtube .. nothing crazy. I don't play games or anything like that.
- Microsoft office for school projects. Mainly just Word and Powerpoint.
- Itunes. Downloading music and listening to it. I won't be downloading movies.
- Need a CD/DVD burner.
I really don't use the computer for anything other than basic things.
I want a laptop that will be fast, able to hold all my music and school work, and be reliable.
I need a decent battery life but don't plan on being on the laptop allllll the time.
Also, a big keyboard is a major plus.
Not looking to spend anything crazy but might shell out a little more $$$ if need be. I'd say $700-800 max budget.
I just really need help on what exactly I should be looking for and help comparing various laptops.
After doing a little bit of research, it seems like Asus and Toshiba laptops have been getting great reviews. IDK who to trust when it comes to reviews, though.
Let me know NT!
I'm looking into buying my first laptop.
I will not be doing anything other than
- Firefox for internet browsing. FB, Youtube .. nothing crazy. I don't play games or anything like that.
- Microsoft office for school projects. Mainly just Word and Powerpoint.
- Itunes. Downloading music and listening to it. I won't be downloading movies.
- Need a CD/DVD burner.
I really don't use the computer for anything other than basic things.
I want a laptop that will be fast, able to hold all my music and school work, and be reliable.
I need a decent battery life but don't plan on being on the laptop allllll the time.
Also, a big keyboard is a major plus.
Not looking to spend anything crazy but might shell out a little more $$$ if need be. I'd say $700-800 max budget.
I just really need help on what exactly I should be looking for and help comparing various laptops.
After doing a little bit of research, it seems like Asus and Toshiba laptops have been getting great reviews. IDK who to trust when it comes to reviews, though.
Let me know NT!
- Jan 2, 2007
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does anyone even read this thread?
trying to decide within the next week ...
trying to decide within the next week ...
- Jan 2, 2007
- 913
- 10
does anyone even read this thread?
trying to decide within the next week ...
trying to decide within the next week ...
- Jul 22, 2006
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i got myself a i7 macbook pro with 500gb, thing is
- Jul 22, 2006
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i got myself a i7 macbook pro with 500gb, thing is
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any good netbooks out there?
- Mar 9, 2006
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any good netbooks out there?
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