Which would you buy today: 1) ultra-thin notebook w/ 10" or 12" display, future Intel Core, less than an inch thick & weighs 2.5lbs to 3.2lbs or 2) small notebook / netbook with 9.7" up to 10.2" display, future Intel Atom, less than an inch thick, and 2.5lbs to 3lbs & 3) can't afford it right now so maybe later or 4) which supports touch? ;).
Rodfather
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Before you answer, notice how the difference between these notebooks primarily has to do with the processor. #1 is called a notebook, laptop, or ultra-thin notebook. #2 is referred aribtrarily as a netbook or small notebook because of arbitrary screen size and certain branded processor. #3 cost is a major factor in deciding whether to buy a PC, especially since people don't have discretionary funds right now. Decisions need to be based on value - what is best for their use. #4 is pure marketing created by various companies, like MID, UMPC, Tablet PC, device vs OS feature support. Seems like opportunity for an OEM to build what people want and will buy.
- Lora Heiny
Short answer: The one with the bigger battery life. So #2 + #4
- Rodfather
LOL OK - let's say they both have 3 cell battery to get that weight. :)
- Lora Heiny
Hehe. Same answer. The Atom would drain much less power which would give it the edge on battery life. It would make it a little harder to decide if the price were close to each other. I'm still using a ~year old Asus 1000H and I'm finding the 4-5 hr battery life not being enough still. That's just me though.
- Rodfather
Price is a big factor. Take something like the MacBook Air vs the Asus Seashell line. Ultraslim, low power. But you can buy 3 or 4 Asus' for the same price at the Air. For me I'd go cheap but I also want the 12" screen. I think thats the sweet spot for a useable ultraportable machine.
- William Kapes