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Asus EeePC 1215N

Now, the Asus EeePC 1215N picks up where its predecessor leaves off, jamming in a nettop processor  into a netbook frame. It's a speedy netbook, and even more so with Nvidia's Ion graphics. Just don't expect battery life to be anywhere near that of the Toshiba mini NB305-N410 or HP Mini 5102.

Design
I find it odd that Asus didn't do more with the 1215N's design, considering all the envelope pushing it has done with other EeePC models[ASUS laptop battery]. The gloss of its predecessor is gone, replaced by a matte black top that will still need a Windex wipe from time to time. It's neither as forward-thinking as the metals found in the HP 5102 nor as trendy as the textures found in the Toshiba NB305-N410 and Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 . Thanks to a 12-inch widescreen, the 1215N ranks as one of the biggest netbooks, alongside the Lenovo IdeaPad S12. At 3.3 pounds, it's a travel-friendly computer, although smaller ones like the Toshiba NB305-N410 , HP 5102 , and Acer Aspire AO521-3782  have a significant edge in portability.

The 12-inch widescreen is the cut-off point between a netbook and regular laptop. It's easier on the eyes than a 10-inch one, plus a bigger screen comes with a higher resolution. Netbooks like the Acer AO521-3782 and Toshiba NB305-N410 are limited to a 1,024 by 600 resolution; the 1215N can fit more with its HD-capable 1,366 by 768 (720p) yesscreen. You can also find 720p resolution in the Lenovo ThinkPad X100e and HP Mini 311

As for the keyboard, I've typed on better ones. There shouldn't be any reason why Asus can't pull off a full size (19cm pitch) keyboard, when Toshiba and Acer have been doing it consistently on the 10-inch platform. As it stands, the keyboard measures 96% of full size, and although you'll hear few complaints from touch typists, there's definitely room for growth here, literally. The touchpad, meanwhile, is enormous for a netbook and very user friendly. I wish I could say the same about the mouse buttons. Instead of focusing on the aesthetics, Asus should make a pair that clicks without resistance and noise. That said, better navigating components can be had with the Toshiba NB305-N410 [toshiba laptop battery]and HP 5102.

Features
Features and port selection are basically carried over from the original Asus 1201N. The 1215N has 3 USB ports and is USB 3.0-ready (10x the speed of USB 2.0), though you won't see it with this version. An HDMI port is present, as it is a constant in netbooks that run on Nvidia-based graphics. Netbooks like the Toshiba NB305-N410 and HP Mini 5102 don't have HDMI ports and instead rely on VGA for outputting video. A memory card reader (SD and MMC) can be found on the side of the 1215N's chassis, along with VGA and an Ethernet port. The 250GB (5,400rpm) hard drive is a consistent capacity with the current crop of netbooks, even with ones that are as cheap as $300. Still, it's spacious enough for any videophile and avid photographer.

Performance
The 1215N is the only netbook that runs on an Intel dual-core processor. More interestingly, it's a variant used in nettops, called the Atom D525 (1.8GHz). And keep in mind Intel just launched the Atom N550 (1.5GHz), a dual-core processor made specifically for netbooks, but I suppose the timing was a little too late for the 1215N. In terms of actual performance numbers, the 1215N is the fastest Atom netbook out there. Video encoding tests finished in record time: 2 minutes 53 seconds, although any laptop with a Core i3 processor can do it in half the time. Because it has a dual-core processor, it was the only netbook that qualified for a Cinebench R10 score (1,681). Its SYSMark 2007 score (53), which measures overall performance, pummeled other netbooks like the Toshiba NB305-N410 (38) and HP Mini 5102 (38). It barely edged the Acer AO521-3782 (52), which runs on a 1.7GHz AMD Athlon II Neo K125.

The other part of the speed equation is graphics power, which the 1215N has enough of to playback 1080p HD content at various bit rates, but not enough to run a game like Crysis. Nvidia's Ion graphics handles 2D games like World of Warcraft and online games very well, and can even handle light 3D gaming to some extent, as evidenced by its 3DMark06 scores (2,941). Contrary to its 10-inch counterparts, the 1215N also benefits from Nvidia's Optimus technology, an automatic switching graphics system that summons the more powerful graphics chip when an application calls for it. Otherwise, many day-to-day tasks default to the Intel GMA 3150 (integrated graphics), such as working off of the AC adapter, checking e-mail, and word processing.

The boost in graphics power and an extra core can take a toll on battery life. Thankfully, the 1215N's 56WH (6-cell) battery was able to offset some of it. Its 5 hour 40 minute score in MobileMark 2007 is marginally better than its AMD counterparts, namely the Acer AO521-3782 (5:03) and LenovoX100e (5:23). However, it didn't even come close to the kind of battery life smaller netbooks get with a similar size battery. The Toshiba NB305-N410 (8:59) and HP 5102 (10:52) are better road warriors.

You won't find a faster netbook or one with better graphics chipset than the Asus EeePC 1215N[asus battery]. It combines a dual-core Atom processor and an Nvidia Ion graphics chip that other netbooks haven't even attempted yet. The user experience and design need a little work, and battery life isn't going to be anywhere near our Editors' Choice for netbooks—the Toshiba NB305-N410. But it might be worth the $100 premium if the run-of-the-mill netbook is too slow for you.

 

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Full Review On New Mac Air 11-The Super Thin Laptop

New Mac Air 11 could be the most up-to-date version of laptop from Apple Mac Airbook . Apple just released the New Mac Air 11 inch not lengthy ago.  The diagonal for the macbook air  screen is 11.six inch, that's why it's far more well-liked known as New Mac Air 11 or New Mac Air 11.6. It will be the thinnest macbook air ever.

This version from the Mac  Airbook sports an 11.6-inch high-resolution display, 1.4 GHz Intel Core a couple of Duo processor, 128 GB of flash memory storage, a couple of GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor, and up to five hours of battery lifestyle.

 

New Mac Air 11's specifications :

• 11.6-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen show
• As much as 5 a long time of wireless productivity
• 1.4 GHz Intel Core a couple of Duo processor
• 128 GB flash memory storage
• a couple of GB installed RAM (1066 MHz DDR3; supports up to four GB)
• NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor
• Built-in FaceTime camera for video chatting
• Wi-Fi wireless networking
• Bluetooth 2.one + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• Two USB 2.0 ports
• Mini DisplayPort output port
• Built-in stereo speakers
• Full-size keyboard
• Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control
• Dimensions: 11.8 x 7.56 x 0.68 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 2.three pounds

 

What people say about New Mac Air 11

Do not purchase New Mac Air 11 prior to you read evaluations from the clients that already bought it.

 

By Flores :

The great

- Absolutely adore the dimension and weight.

- Display. Even though it will be the identical resolution as my outdated netbook (1366 x 768 -720p), looks far improved.

- Touch pad. Finest I ever applied. Apple says it's made of glass and uses exactly the same capacitive attributes since the iPhone/iPad.

- All aluminum situation stands up better than the plastic ones of my previous netbooks. You can actually pick this up by the corners and not worry about putting too a great deal anxiety on it and breaking it. Also will most likely stand up more effective being toted close to in my bag.

- Heat. I was worried the metal situation would heat up but it stays at acceptable temperatures.

- Integrates with my Office Suites. So far no issues.

- Illustration and photo editing is less complicated to make use of and have an understanding of.

- Learning curve is minimal from Windows to Leopard.

- Swiftly. With the aid in the NVidia discrete graphics plus a Solid State Drive, this system keeps pace and moves through apps rapidly. Most definitely a 100% improvement over my outdated netbooks and highly effective ample to keep me going but not a match for midsized laptops--to be expected.

 

The bad

- Can't connect to some of my equipment. I lost the capability to make use of my OkiData color laser printer, my Android cell phone, my Canon portable printer, some Computer software program, my GPS antenna, and 1 USB external drive. This really is not per say a defect of the Macbook Air flow just an inconvenience and frustration.

 

- I have to obtain separate connectors for Ethernet, VGA out, HDMI out, and DVI out. This is a headache for me as the last factor I require is to tote close to excess high-priced cables just to connect an external monitor and Ethernet--something I do on a regular basis. Once again not a defect as you might have to give up specific things for its thinness and lightness, just another inconvenience.

- Price. I understand Apples are pricy and I paid them of course, but does the premium certainly need to be double?

- Help. The Apple network nevertheless pales in comparison to Laptop. I can walk into any little town pc shop and obtain walls of Computer stuff and perhaps 2 feet dedicated to Apple. I'm not saying Apple doesn't take care of Apple owners, I'm saying when I'm around the road and passing through Hometown USA and suddenly will need an XYZ, almost certainly not gonna find it.

- Battery. i'm utilized to having 2 or three batteries to get me through my 12 hr shift unplugged. The internal battery from the Air means no further batteries to swap when they go dead. instead you need to plug in and invest quite a few a long time recharging.

Even aided by the 'bad points' taken, I even now discovered sufficient value in this design to purchase it and do not regret it within the least. I'm happy ample with the excellent points to suggest this to everyone looking at it.

 

By Mr. Jiang :

I just got my MacBook Air 11" around the second day it was launched, although I was not aware Amazon carries exactly the same product, I went to Apple Store to buy mine.

Initial of all, the 2nd generation Air  is as slim since the earlier 1, and with all the addition of new 11" design, it takes the slimness to next level. You might be stunned by just looking at its profile in individual.

Secondly, the biggest differences you might discover at as soon as are the display screen is rather crisp, even at the 11" model I bought, it can view considerable measurement for the web pages and documents with no dilemma at all; also it got two USB slots, thanks Apple, they finally get it proper; 13" weights as identical as the prior one, but 11" is much less about half pound, not that very much on the paper but you are likely to immediately discover it when you in fact hold it yourself.

 

Thirdly, pace of processor, to become honest and frank, since I have been employing two generations of Macbook Pro, I was initially worried about the actual velocity in the 1.4GHz of Intel chip. But right after few days of working with it, I have to admit it feels very much faster than the old Macbook with 2.16GHz processor. I can open tons of internet pages, iLife '11 and Office applications without any problem. Most current OSX Snow Leopard surely helps a great deal. But I doubt if any person will use it for heavy processing operate, i.e. video modifying, music composing or lots of calculation, I do not believe you shall get this one as your principal personal pc although.

 

Fourthly, the SSD storage, since there are no moving parts, the laptop is extremely silent and cool, the reading of documents is rapid, but not noticeable except using testing software package. But booting up and waking up time are significant faster than the Hard-drive models.

 

Last but not the least, the battery lasts just what apple promises, with wifi on, surfing web, watching youtube, listening music and carrying out some Words editing can give you about 4 a long time life. Think about the measurement with the laptop, it really is alot more than just OK. Not surprisingly everybody is greedy, should you require longer battery lifestyle, go for 13". And to me personally, although the Macbook Professional 13" can final about a couple of hrs longer when accomplishing precisely the same tasks (with screen set at seriously low bright), I nonetheless feel a lot more satisfied with Air 11" performance than the Macbook Pro 13", as Macbook Pro never gave me 10 several hours as Apple claims.

 

In conclusion, the 2nd Generation of Macbook Air  will not be an overpriced Netbook for the hype, it truly is a true slim yet effective laptop computer that you'll be able to in fact carry with ease for every day function and entertainment without sacrifice as well significantly for the pace. Steve Jobs once once more stuns the market with this renovated master-piece, and with extremely attractive pricing. For this highly competitive pricing, the other slim laptop computer manufactures are going to have a tough time.

 

What's within the Box

• 11-inch MacBook Air
• 45W MagSafe power adapter, AC wall plug, and energy cord
• Printed and electronic documentation
• Computer software Reinstall Drive

 

The good part of buying New Mac Air 11 is it comes with 90 days of free telephone assistance and a 1-year limited warranty, which may be extended to 3 years with all the AppleCare Protection Plan.

After my a variety of reviews on New Mac Air 11, its cost just isn't overpriced and nevertheless really worth it thinking of all the great capabilities that it gives us. Comparing to other series of Apple Macbook, for additional much less than $200, you may currently get this New Mac Air 11 which is definitely the lightest laptop computer and most effective a person. This could be the very best Christmas Gift 2010 ever !

Which Accelero VGA Cooler will work with a nVidia 260 graphics card?

Is it the S1 or the S2? Thx for the help.
Ok, so if it s neither, what do you recommend? My case is big, but my bedroom is small with no draft or cross-breeze so it gets hot really fast.

Sorry, neither support the Nvidia Cards you mentioned

EDIT - Post your entire specs up, including what case you use and at the moment what fans you have in the case. Also any additional hardware you bought.

ASUS VGA nVIDIA ENGT220/DI/1GD3(LP)/V2