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battery life is what I wanted. I hope PC manufacturers start learning from Acer W700.
Hopefully Surface Pro can achieve that
Hopefully Surface Pro can achieve that
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Damon Bennet
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didnt they announce ~5 hours for pro?
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was it announced as 5hrs? I thought it was just speculation since its i5 its half of Windows RT. even on Window's official RT Pro site doesn't say battery life
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Yeah, I think Microsoft themselves said it's half the battery life.
Engadget doesn't seem to know what they're talking about. They incorrectly state the Samsung ATIV Pro is 1.6 pounds when it is in fact 2 pounds. The Surface Pro is 2 Pounds. The w700 is around the same weight.
I will agree that the dock should have been designed with portability in mind but it hands-down offers the most bang for your buck in this category.
Damon Bennet
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the leathercase that doubles as a stand is also working for basic stand-action. you would never need to carry the cradle if you didnt need more usb ports
Hmmm well there you go! Didn't even know about the included case. Nice!
Edit: looks like she updated the review.
Hey guys, myself and a couple others made this Metro game for a University subject revolving around computer graphics. It's nothing special, but it'd be nice to know that people actually played something we spent some time working on.
Flying Space Rocks (for Windows 8/RT touch compatible devices only)
It's basically asteroids in 3D. You move around shooting and dodging space rocks, which split into smaller space rocks when shot. There are a couple of items including the nuke, which explodes every asteroid in the vicinity.
We did all the modelling and textures (except for the asteroid textures) ourselves and one of the group members handled the music and audio. I'd say 90% of our efforts were spent on making it look good. At the beginning of semester we knew nothing about 3D programming so I think we did an okay job with the visuals. Playability was low on our list (it was a graphics subject after all) so keep in that in mind if you're giving it a try
Flying Space Rocks (for Windows 8/RT touch compatible devices only)
It's basically asteroids in 3D. You move around shooting and dodging space rocks, which split into smaller space rocks when shot. There are a couple of items including the nuke, which explodes every asteroid in the vicinity.
We did all the modelling and textures (except for the asteroid textures) ourselves and one of the group members handled the music and audio. I'd say 90% of our efforts were spent on making it look good. At the beginning of semester we knew nothing about 3D programming so I think we did an okay job with the visuals. Playability was low on our list (it was a graphics subject after all) so keep in that in mind if you're giving it a try
storafötter
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That looks impressive. However I am a bit confused several webstores say either W700 with i3 or i5 (200 dollar difference) Are there two different types of W700?
Damon Bennet
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storafötter;45476798 said:
depending on region 2 or 3 skus
i3 64GB
i5 64GB (this is america only afaik)
i5 128GB
in some regions the i3 is sandy bridge.
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Would you guys get this?
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...1A4B81C8AC677A5FB11849005C1752B5#.UM5Nlm9UVfQ
I'm between this and the surface pro as of now.
And to be honest, it's $1100 for 128GB SSD, and 8gb of RAM, compared to the Pro's $900 for 4gb of RAM, 64 GB SSD and no keyboard. Only thing the Pro is better in, is the screen resolution. I'm sure 1600x900 is good for a 13" ultrabook though.
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...1A4B81C8AC677A5FB11849005C1752B5#.UM5Nlm9UVfQ
I'm between this and the surface pro as of now.
And to be honest, it's $1100 for 128GB SSD, and 8gb of RAM, compared to the Pro's $900 for 4gb of RAM, 64 GB SSD and no keyboard. Only thing the Pro is better in, is the screen resolution. I'm sure 1600x900 is good for a 13" ultrabook though.
Damon Bennet
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I think the closest thing is the sony vaio duo 11 i7 version.
brotkasten
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There's an i7 version of the Asus Transformer Book. Asus calls it a detachable notebook. Too bad the dedicated Nvidia GPU didn't make it into the final product.
Thoughts on Sony Vaio S Win8 laptops?
Getting a laptop for my dad and am currently looking at this:
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...gId=-1&productId=8198552921666493378#features
Best Buy also have this guy:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+...8792108092&skuId=6747147&st=6747147&cp=1&lp=1
Touch screen, but its not 1080p
Getting a laptop for my dad and am currently looking at this:
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/st...gId=-1&productId=8198552921666493378#features
Best Buy also have this guy:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+...8792108092&skuId=6747147&st=6747147&cp=1&lp=1
Touch screen, but its not 1080p
Aren't you going to try all of them anyway?
Shogmaster
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If you don't need the pen, get the Lenovo. From all your complaints, I can see you bitching up a storm about the slate form factor.
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Damon Bennet
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just not very good at decisions
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True.
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I'm about to cry due to my luck.
I tried to purchase the Lenovo laptop and my payment method was not authorized, so naturally, I tried purchasing it again via Paypal a few times and manually putting in my card number.
I WAS CHARGED 5 TIMES FOR AN AMOUNT OF 1,200 ON MY ACCOUNT
My account is now sitting at a negative balance. FUCK MY LIFE.
i'm on hold right now with my bank. This fucking sucks.
I tried to purchase the Lenovo laptop and my payment method was not authorized, so naturally, I tried purchasing it again via Paypal a few times and manually putting in my card number.
I WAS CHARGED 5 TIMES FOR AN AMOUNT OF 1,200 ON MY ACCOUNT
My account is now sitting at a negative balance. FUCK MY LIFE.
i'm on hold right now with my bank. This fucking sucks.
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Fuck Windows 8. Third time I couldn't purchase a proper product. First the Surface, then the ATIV, now this.
I'm switching to fucking Apple. Microsoft can suck my nut.
I'm switching to fucking Apple. Microsoft can suck my nut.
May as well get a MBA, it was as low as 699.
Afair, the UX31E was available for 699, not the UX31A. Even at the same price as the MBA the UX31A is still a good choice. The screen alone is reason enough to choose it over the MBA.
LukasTaves
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Given that it's only 10 days from now and there's still no price or SKUs choices announced (pen, celullar connectivity, nfc are optionals) i doubt they are actually releasing it this year. TBH i'm starting to think it's vaporware XD
Lenovo's Australian website has it available to buy, it has three skus. Wifi 64 GB, 3G 64GB and 3G 64GB with NFC. I hope they bring out a SKU with NFC but no 3G.
http://shopap.lenovo.com/SEUILibrar...-category-id=0BBE62C59C3654FD3FEEA62E752FEDA3
Jzero
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Yea, you go ahead and do that.
What apple product runs OSX and has a touch screen ?
As much as I agree Apple hardware is a thing to behold I can' stand OSX, I get that it's good, it's just not for me.
Then again I love Windows 8 so I am clearly mad according to the hive mind.
Apple know how to do a launch though, something no PC OEM has ever really done (they just shove revisions out as and when) hence this gangfuck.
Then again I love Windows 8 so I am clearly mad according to the hive mind.
Apple know how to do a launch though, something no PC OEM has ever really done (they just shove revisions out as and when) hence this gangfuck.
fadetoblack
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Folks, looking to get a Asus Zenbook UX31a. Arstechnica review says that the thing does not come factory with Windows 8 trackpad gestures. I used an in store model and found the same thing. Couldn't install the drivers on that model and employees were useless. Anyone who has a Zenbook with Windows 8, can you confirm if you can get any of the gestures like charms to work? Has Asus released updated trackpad drivers?
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I was joking, I fixed the issue with Lenovo and ordered the Orange Yoga; will be shipping January 10.
Damon Bennet
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that thing looks hot
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It is, it's also gonna complement my cyan Lumia 920
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"THE LAPTOP CAME COMPLETELY UNHINGED"
Thinkpad up on lenovo's website. 1/7 ship date.
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...BB243AD4B9D55F987471F010&redir=y#.UNHupW95mc1
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...BB243AD4B9D55F987471F010&redir=y#.UNHupW95mc1
brotkasten
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I bet they ship his Yoga with the touchscreen glass mounted on the keyboard or the lid.
Have you tried the Metro version of Chrome?
Metro ui is built into Chrome, as long as it's the default browser you'll get the metro ui.
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